How to rename multiple files at once in Windows
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 5:38 am
Earlier, I had written a post on how to batch rename many files using a free piece of software called ReNamer, which works really well if you have a ton of digital photos all named DSC000001, etc. You can also use a program called Stamp to rename digital photos so that they are sorted chronologically. However, I recently learned that you can batch rename files in Windows without any software if you like!
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ReQall - Free Reminder Service
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 5:12 am
Have you ever forgotten something important and wondered why? There are so many things to remember on a daily basis. Business meetings, grocery shopping, and class schedules are only a few of the events during a normal week. You need a simple tool to help keep everything in working order.
Thankfully, the Internet can help you fulfill this need. After a few minutes of searching, you’ll easily find something that will suit you. Cell phones, calendars, emails, and even instant messaging can be used as helpful tools for remembering your special events.
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5 Killer MS Word Formatting Tips
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 5:39 am
1. Use Themes. For folks who want to focus on the look and feel before the actual content of their Word document, themes are best for this purpose. It sets the format of the fonts from the header to the bullets as well as the background graphic and colors. Using themes also save you time from making your own color combination. To use themes, click the Format menu and then Theme:
You should see the window where you could choose from several predefined themes:
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Google Chrome - A new Internet web browser
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 3:18 am
If you haven’t already heard, Google is releasing their new open-source web browser, called Chrome, in beta today! Apparently, they wanted to keep it under the radar, but several Google developers released a “comic book” introducing all of the new features of Google Chrome a little early. You can view the comic book yourself to read all of the details.
This is great news for us, but bad news for competitors like Microsoft and Mozilla. The browser war has been heating up lately with the release of Firefox 3, Internet Explorer 8, and now Google Chrome. So will Chrome steal any market share or will it be another Cuil?
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5 killer Firefox tips that you should know
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 5:41 am
So you think you’re Firefox savvy? Are you using the browser’s capability to the fullest? Read on and see if you are already doing the tips below.
1. Using Control-H (hold control then type H) shows the current profile’s browsing history. The tab should appear on the left part of your browser:
The history panel has many use but the best would be to recover a forgotten URL you visited a few days ago.
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Beam It Up Scotty - Send files to a cell phone
Posted on September 1, 2008 at 5:21 am
Carrying a mobile office with you is no longer an unimaginable idea. With the invention of PDA’s, smartphones, ultramobile computers, and just a regular cell phone with Internet access, you can easily carry some of your favorite documents with you. Connecting to the Internet via WiFi or your wireless carrier can turn almost every situation into a work opportunity.
Search the Internet for a few minutes and you’ll come across thousands of applications that will give you a chance to access a home or office computer while traveling. If you are a mobile person that likes to travel around extremely light, then you’ll want an application that lets you download a file directly to your cell phone.
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