Monthly Archives: August 2010

How to Search for “Symbols” within Microsoft Word

Posted on August 29, 2010 by blakehandler

  20 Search Strings for Finding Special Characters in Microsoft Word:  Microsoft’s TechNet Magazine has a great article on how to search for "symbols" within Word 2010 (i.e. searching for line-ending codes to eliminate repeated line breaks or to find … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Two More Language Interface Packs for Windows 7

Posted on August 28, 2010 by blakehandler

  Microsoft has released two more Language Interface Packs (LIP) for Macedonian (Македонски) & Tatarstan (татарча) for Windows 7 – bringing Microsoft’s list of supported languages to 29 (or did I miss any?) Download –> Macedonian (Македонски) LIP for Windows … Continue reading →

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“Sort Sections” OneNote PowerToy Upgraded for Microsoft Office 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by blakehandler

  Microsoft MSDN Blogger, John Guin, has updated MSND Blogger, Daniel Escapa’s Sort Sections PowerToy for OneNote 2007 for Office 2010. Sort Sections PowerToy for OneNote 2010 – Sort your OneNote sections with just a *click* Download –> Sort Sections PowerToy … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Windows 7 Update to Increase Video Performance

Posted on August 27, 2010 by blakehandler

  Microsoft has released an update to increase the Windows 7’s Video Performance. KB2028560 – Video Performance Update for Windows 7 – This update is a separate package of changes that must be installed in addition to Windows 7 or … Continue reading →

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YouTube Releases New “Movies” Section – Free Movies, Cartoons & TV Shows

Posted on August 27, 2010 by blakehandler

  Similar to the EZTakes Streaming Service — YouTube has released a YouTube Movies section with plenty of "public-domain" movies, cartoons and TV Shows. Watch –> YouTube Movies

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Microsoft Helps Protect Parents & Kids Online with New Facts Sheets

Posted on August 27, 2010 by blakehandler

  Microsoft has released two new facts sheets to help educate & protect parents & children online:   Cyberbullying Fact Sheet – Help protect kids from cyberbullying Get to Know the Internet Risks for Tweens and Teens – Educate yourself … Continue reading →

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TweetDeck Preview Open to All – Includes Real-Time User-Streams

Posted on August 26, 2010 by blakehandler

  My favorite Twitter application TweetDeck just got better by previewing their Real-Time User-Streams features.    Most of your Twitter columns will update in true real-time Twitter actions, such as favourite/unfavourite & follow/unfollow, that relate to your account are shown … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Releases Outlook 2010 Interactive Menu to Ribbon Guide – Still No Access 2010!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by blakehandler

  Outlook 2010 Interactive Menu to Ribbon Guide is a visual, interactive reference guide to help find commonly used commands in Outlook 2010.  This guides is a simulation of the old menu versions of Outlook.  Click a command in the … Continue reading →

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Adobe’s Photoshop Online Editor Upgraded – No Longer Requires Login

Posted on August 25, 2010 by blakehandler

  Photoshop Express Editor – "Does your photo need a quick fix?  Crop, straighten, adjust color, and touch up imperfections.  Do you need a creativity fix? Try a Soft Focus or Sketch filter, a Pop Color or distortion effect, some … Continue reading →

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Adobe’s Photoshop Online Editor Upgraded – No Longer Requires Login

Posted on August 25, 2010 by blakehandler

  Photoshop Express Editor – "Does your photo need a quick fix?  Crop, straighten, adjust color, and touch up imperfections.  Do you need a creativity fix? Try a Soft Focus or Sketch filter, a Pop Color or distortion effect, some … Continue reading →

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