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Not backing up important files
Computer backup is One of the biggest mistakes anyone can make is not backing up important information. Today, there are so many different methods of backing up your information that there is no longer any excuse for not backing up your information. Make sure to backup all important information before it is too late.

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Auto update date and time
In business, you often have to create a dated document, such as a monthly payment voucher, on a recurring schedule. You can save yourself some time by adding a date function that automatically updates the date each time you create a new voucher.

Place the cursor where you want the date to appear and then navigate to the Insert | Date & Time item on the Ribbon. You'll have your choice of formats—just be sure to check the Update Automaticallybutton before you click OK.

The Internet is a vast and powerful resource and can be overwhelming for some users.
Tip1;
You don't need the http:// portion of a web page:👌
When entering a web address, you do not need to type http:// or even www in the address. For example, if you wanted to visit Google, you could just type google.com and press Enter.
To make things even quicker, if you are visiting a .com address you can type google and then press Ctrl+Enter to type out the full https://www.google.com address.

Google Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Problem: An application is frozen

Sometimes an application may become stuck, or frozen. When this happens, you won't be able to close the window or click any buttons within the application.

Solution 1: Force quit the application. On a PC, you can press (and hold) Ctrl+Alt+Delete (the Control, Alt, and Delete keys) on your keyboard to open the Task Manager. You can then select the unresponsive application and click End task to close it.

Solution 2: Restart the computer. If you are unable to force quit an application, restarting your computer will close all open apps.

ENTERING TODAY'S DATE IN MS EXCEL.
To enter today's static date: Hold down CTRL and type a ; (semicolon).

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1. Quick way to highlight large amounts of text—This is a standard general method for text selection and is well-known but it is too useful not to mention it here. The procedure involves a mouse and keyboard combination. First, click the mouse once at the beginning of the desired text to place the cursor there. Then find the end of the desired text. Hold down the Shift key and click at the desired end spot. All the text in between will be selected.
2. Quick way to select a single word—Double-click anywhere in a word and it is highlighted.
3. Quick way to select an entire line—Click once on the left side opposite the desired line. Make sure you are far enough to the left so that the cursor has changed to an arrow.
4. Quick way to select several lines—Click and hold down the mouse button on the left side opposite the first desired line. Drag the mouse down to include all desired lines and release. Make sure you are far enough to the left so that the cursor has changed to an arrow.
5. Fast way to highlight an entire paragraph—Double-click on the left side opposite the desired paragraph. Make sure you are far enough to the left so that the cursor has changed to an arrow.

Convert to Plain Text
When you copy snippet from a web page into Word, all the styles and formatting are retained. There’s however an easy way to remove the styling from any block of text in Word – just select the block and press Ctrl+Space Bar and the rich text will be transformed into plain text.

Move Text without Copy-Paste
Most people use the Cut-Paste (Ctrl-x Ctrl-v) route to move text from one location to another within a Word document but there’s an alternate way as well. Highlight any block of text, press F2 and then place the cursor at the spot where you wish to move that text. Press Enter and the selection will be moved.

How to Combine Multiple Word Documents
If you want to combine two or more Word documents into one, you can always use copy and paste. But there is another way.
1. Place the cursor where you want the material to be added
2. Click the Insert tab
3. Open the drop-down menu for "Object"
4. Choose "Text from file"
5. A dialog will open, where you can choose the file or files you wish to combine with the presently open file.
6. Click the button "Insert"

Problem: The screen is blank
• Solution 1: The computer may be in Sleep mode. Click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to wake it.
• Solution 2: Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
• Solution 3: Make sure the computer is plugged in and turned on.
• Solution 4: If you're using a desktop, make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to the computer tower and the monitor.
Problem: The mouse or keyboard has stopped working
• Solution 1: If you're using a wired mouse or keyboard, make sure it's correctly plugged into the computer.
• Solution 2: If you're using a wireless mouse or keyboard, make sure it's turned on and that its batteries are charged.

Inserting a video into a slide
Microsoft PowerPoint has built-in features that allow a video to be played from a slide. If the video you want is located on the Internet, we recommend that you download the video to your computer, then insert it into the slide. Doing so will result in a more smooth video playback on the slide.
Additionally, if the PowerPoint slide deck will be stored on a USB flash drive, it is best to save the video file to the flash drive first, and then insert it into the slide using the steps below.
1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint program.
2. Open the slide deck you want to add a video to or create a new slide deck.
3. Select the slide where you want to insert the video.
4. In the Ribbon menu bar at the top of the program window, click on the Insert tab.
5. On the Insert tab, click the Video option, then click the Video on My PC sub-option (shown below).
6. In the Insert Video window, navigate to where the video file is located on your computer, select it, and click the Insert button.
7. The video can be played by clicking the Play icon on or just below the video.
Tip: If desired, you can move the video to any place on the slide by clicking the holding the left mouse button on the video, and then dragging it to the desired location.

Uninstalling Windows software
If a program is no longer being used, or additional space is required, it may be necessary to uninstall or delete the software.

How do I know what to delete? If you don't know what it is, we suggest that it not be removed or ask someone who knows before proceeding.
Install and Uninstall option
Pro: Will remove all or the majority of all files copied to the computer during installation.
Con: Not all programs support or use this feature.
1. Open the Control Panel or press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and then press Enter.
2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs, Uninstall a program, or Programs and Features.
3. Within the new window, select the program you want to uninstall and click theChange, Remove, or Uninstall button.

How much RAM can my computer have?
Computer memory aka RAM.
The total amount of memory, or RAM, that a computer can have is dependent on the motherboard installed in the computer and the operating system. In general, most motherboards will support either two or four memory modules, but the type of memory can differ widely from one motherboard to the next.

Before answering this question its a good idea to determine first what type of computer you're using. Do you have a OEM computer (e.g. Acer, Apple, Dell, or HP) or a custom built computer?

Microsoft Excel Tip
It is possible to start a newline within a cell in nearly all spreadsheet programs.
In the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program, press Alt + Enter to create a new line within the same cell. You can create many new lines in a cell by repeatedly pressing the Alt + Enter key combination.

INTERNET SAFETY
Verify data is encrypted
When sending confidential information over the Internet, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card numbers, only send it securely. To verify this, look for a small lock (Internet explorer browser) in the bottom right corner of your browser window or next (left or right) to the address bar(Firefox and google chrome respectively). If visible, this lock should also be in the locked position and not unlocked.

We also suggest making sure the URL begins with https.
While the lock is in the locked position, data is encrypted, which prevents anyone from understanding the data if it's intercepted. When no lock is visible or in the unlocked position, all information is plaintext and could be read if intercepted. If a web page is not secure, such as an online forum, use a password you wouldn't use with protected sites, such as your online banking website.

Get Things Done Faster with these Microsoft Word Tips
• Move Around Faster
If you are working on a lengthy Word document, you can press the Shift+F5 keyboard shortcut to cycle through the spots that you have edited most recently. Also, when you open an existing document inside Word, the same Shift+F5 shortcut will take you to the location that you were working on when the document was last closed.
• Write Anywhere on a Page
Did you know that you can use your Word document as a whiteboard and write your text anywhere on the page. Just double-click wherever you want to type your text and start writing.
• Change the Sentence CASE
Select some text in Word and press Shift+F3 to quickly change the case of the selection. It toggles between UPPERCASE, lowercase and Camel Case (first letter in capital) and should come handy if you’ve accidentally left the CAPS LOCK key on while typing.
• Move Text without Copy-Paste
Most people use the Cut-Paste (Ctrl-x Ctrl-v) route to move text from one location to another within a Word document but there’s an alternate way as well. Highlight any block of text, press F2 and then place the cursor at the spot where you wish to move that text. Press Enter and the selection will be moved.
• Word’s Hidden Calculator
Your copy of Microsoft Word has a hidden calculator that can handle all the common arithmetic operations. You can write the Maths expression in your document, highlight it and press the Calculator button – the results of the calculation will be displayed in the status bar.
Go to Word Options -> Quick Access Toolbar, switch to All Commands and add the Calculate Command to your Quick Access Toolbar.

HOW TO USE WHATSAPP IN GOOGLE CHROME
you will need.
• Latest Version of whatsapp installed in your Android.
• Google Chrome Browser Installed on your PC.
• Internet Connection in your Phone & PC.
Step 1: Click Here or Copy paste this URL https://web.whatsapp.com in the address bar of your Chrome browser and hit Enter.
Step 2: You will see QR Code which you will have to Scan from your Phone, So open Whatsapp on your Android, Go to Menu > Whatsapp Web and Scan that QR Code on your Computer Screen. If you don’t see Whatsapp Web option then you need to Update your Whatsapp.
Step 3: Thats it you just need to Scan that QR Code to pair Whatsapp on your Phone and Whatsapp Web Client. If everything goes Right, then now you will be able to see your Messages on your Web Client in Google Chrome.

Yearly Preventative Maintenance for Computers:
• Backup your hard drive as an image, so if your PC ever crashes you won't have to reinstall from scratch. This should be done twice a year, just to be safe.
• Either you, a friend, or a professional should do a thorough cleaning of the computer. This goes beyond simply using compressed air and actually opening it up to get rid of all of the smaller bits and pieces of dirt stuck in there.

Password requirements and security tips
To improve the security of your password and the data it protects, avoid the following practices:
• Do not use your user name, first name, or last name.
• Do not use anyone's first name or last name.
• Passwords that use patterns on the keyboard (i.e., qwerty) are not secure
• Words spelled backwards do not make secure passwords.
• Substituting 1's and 0's for l's and o's is not enough to make a strong password.
• Do not simply use a word followed or preceded by a number as a password
• Do not use dictionary or dictionary-based words as passwords.
• Your password should not be all numbers, uppercase letters, or lowercase letters, nor should it have repeating characters.
• Never use a password that has been cited as an example of how to pick a strong password.
• Never tell anyone your password.
• Never email your password to yourself or anyone else

Basic PC Maintenance Tips
• Carry your laptop in a protective case or bag, free from any potentially harmful substances.
• Always power down your laptop before moving it around, and at night.
• Take care with the screen and keyboard.
• Keep the laptop on a flat surface when in use and avoid blocking air vents.
• Back up your data regularly and backup important files to multiple locations.
• Install antivirus software, keep it updated, and perform scans regularly.
• Set strong passwords.
• Delete unwanted programs and files, and avoid installing lots of 'extras'.

WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ONLINE SCAMS
• Don’t entertain emails from unknown senders.
• Check if the business website has contact information.
• Always protect your privacy, don’t give your personal information like bank account info and any passwords
• Be proactive before joining to any Forex based opportunities.
• Ask somebody before buying automated programs/softwares, or to someone who has experience in using it.
• Don’t pay for being getting hired.
• Don’t just read information in that specific website. Contact the owner or the support team and ask everything you want to know.
• If the website has a live chat feature, Ask something, if they are answering unrelated topic or telling the same info repeatedly, then you are talking to a robot and not to the real person.
• Talk to somebody who has a wide experience in online business before starting.
• Don’t trust any websites with poor web designs and have not been properly maintained.

Problem: Power button will not start computer

Solution 1: If your computer does not start, begin by checking the power cord to confirm that it is plugged securely into the back of the computer case and the power outlet.
Solution 2: If it is plugged into an outlet, make sure it is a working outlet. To check your outlet, you can plug in another electrical device, such as a lamp.
Solution 3: If the computer is plugged in to a surge protector, verify that it is turned on. You may have to reset the surge protector by turning it off and then back on. You can also plug a lamp or other device into the surge protector to verify that it's working correctly.
resetting a surge protector
Solution 4: If you are using a laptop, the battery may not be charged. Plug the AC adapter into the wall, then try to turn on the laptop. If it still doesn't start up, you may need to wait a few minutes and try again.

Creating shortcuts in Windows 10
Creating shortcuts manually isn’t hard in Windows 10 and the fastest way to dump a few of the main icons is to:
1. Right-click an empty space on your Desktop and click Personalize
2. Click Themes > Desktop icon settings
3. Click in the Check Boxes for the shortcut icons you would like on your Desktop and click OK

Reduce the number of programs running at startup
If your PC is taking too long to boot, it’s probably because you have far too many programs running at startup. Reducing this is easy, it will make your PC launch noticeably faster and lighter upon first load. To change the items running at startup, go to Run using the hotkey Windows key + R, and type "msconfig." A small window will appear, select the Startup tab. From here you will be able to turn off many startup programs, which can shave several seconds (or minutes) off your boot time. (Note Windows 8 has moved this functionality to the Task Manager). Try to make sure you research what you are turning off as some processes might be needed by third party programs or drivers you have installed.

Google search tips
1. Group your search query for better results. For example, if you are searching for computer help, better results are returned if you search for an exact phrase by surrounding it in quotes: "computer help".
2. If your results have keywords you do not want search using a minus sign. For example, If you are looking for computer help but do not want pages containing "Windows" type: "computer help" -windows
3. Google supports number ranges, for example, if you are searching for computer help between the year 2000 to 2005 you can type: "Computer help" 2000..2005
4. See the Google operators page, which lists dozens of the available operators Google allows. For example, the below search would search for URL that contains the word computer: allinurl: computer

Tips for Speeding Up Your PC
Few things are as frustrating as dealing with a slow, sluggish computer. When a computer is brand new, it works wonderfully well. Over time, though, its performance can slowly begin to worsen. There are plenty of techniques and strategies that you can use to make it better – a few of the best ones are outlined below.
• Clean Your Computer’s Windows Registry
• Remove Unneeded Files
• Remove Unneeded Programs
• Empty the Recycle Bin

Hard drive
The hard drive will be the destination of all your files and information. Make sure you get a hard drive with plenty of available space and runs at speeds that don't slow the overall computer down.

Memory
Memory is one of the more important purchasing decisions on a computer. The more memory in the computer, the more efficient the computer is capable of running.

Modem
Depending on how you plan on connecting to the Internet the Modem may not be that important of a buying decision. Most users today are using broadband Internet, which does not require a modem. However, if this is not available in your area make sure your computer includes a modem.

What to look for (Desktop buying tips)

When purchasing a computer it is likely that you are going to have a general idea of what you may like in the computer or how you would like to configure the computer. Below is a listing of the various components likely to be found in a computer and recommendations and tips when considering any of the below components.

Case
The case or chassis is often overlooked when buying a new computer. Below are some things to think about regarding the case.
Do you want a desktop or tower case?
Will the case fit on top of or below your desk?
Will the drives be accessible or will they be positioned the way you want them to be positioned?
Does the case support the standards of motherboards, for example, the ATX motherboard standard? This is important if you want to upgrade the computer in the future.

Desktop buying tips

Purchasing a home or business computer can be a big and sometimes costly decision. Below is a listing of helpful suggestions on what to look for and what to ask when purchasing a new computer.

New vs. refurbished or used

If you are looking to save money buying a used or refurbished computer can save you money. A refurbished computer is a computer that has been returned to the company has been checked out as good but cannot be sold again as new. All major computer manufacturers have a refurbished section showing all their available refurbished products. Buying one of these computers instead of a new computer can save you hundreds of dollars.

In addition to refurbished computers individuals and companies for various reasons also sell their used computers. When buying these look out for the following.

Verify it has no physical damage by inspecting the ports as well as the inside and the outside of the case.
Make sure computer comes with any CD's for the operating systems or programs that are promised to be installed.
Realize that many computer manufacturers will not transfer the computer warranty from the old user to you.