Author: Echo Swinford
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596100043
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A book about programming with Greasemonkey, a Firefox extension for customizing web pages.
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
Author: Echo Swinford
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596100043
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A book about programming with Greasemonkey, a Firefox extension for customizing web pages.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596100043
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A book about programming with Greasemonkey, a Firefox extension for customizing web pages.
Fixing Windows XP Annoyances
Author: David A. Karp
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449390943
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Windows XP is the most popular operating system on the planet--and the most annoying. From incomprehensible error messages to inexplicable crashes, from wonky wireless setups to just finding a file, Windows can make your computing life a nightmare. But thanks to Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, you can banish the bugs, speed up operations, and just make Windows work right. Inspired by author David Karp's Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, this all-new tome pulls together tips, tricks, insider workarounds, and fixes for PC novices and pros, in a handy, accessible Q&A format that lets you find the solutions in a flash. Fixing Windows XP Annoyances will not only increase your productivity but lower your blood pressure. Karp's new book covers: Setup and Hardware-Update Windows, reinstall Windows safely, speed up start up, resolve driver-hardware conflicts, and more. Windows Interface-Navigate quickly, fix screen resolution problems, customize the desktop, and switch applications more quickly. Windows Explorer-Force XP's file & folder management application to remember your view settings, save your default application choices, and get XP's Search tool to behave. Multimedia-Having a problem playing a video or burning a CD? Want to do more with your digital photo collection? We have the answers. Web and Email-Get a handle on spyware, spam and pop-ups; protect your privacy online; learn how to improve your online experience. Wireless and Home Networking-Connect all your PCs; share Internet connections; share files and drives securely; make your wireless network purr; share network printers; and more. If you're having a problem, just look through the Table of Contents for the annoyance that most closely matches your problem, or feel free to start thumbing through the pages. You'll likely find a fix to a problem you didn't even know could be solved.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449390943
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Windows XP is the most popular operating system on the planet--and the most annoying. From incomprehensible error messages to inexplicable crashes, from wonky wireless setups to just finding a file, Windows can make your computing life a nightmare. But thanks to Fixing Windows XP Annoyances, you can banish the bugs, speed up operations, and just make Windows work right. Inspired by author David Karp's Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, this all-new tome pulls together tips, tricks, insider workarounds, and fixes for PC novices and pros, in a handy, accessible Q&A format that lets you find the solutions in a flash. Fixing Windows XP Annoyances will not only increase your productivity but lower your blood pressure. Karp's new book covers: Setup and Hardware-Update Windows, reinstall Windows safely, speed up start up, resolve driver-hardware conflicts, and more. Windows Interface-Navigate quickly, fix screen resolution problems, customize the desktop, and switch applications more quickly. Windows Explorer-Force XP's file & folder management application to remember your view settings, save your default application choices, and get XP's Search tool to behave. Multimedia-Having a problem playing a video or burning a CD? Want to do more with your digital photo collection? We have the answers. Web and Email-Get a handle on spyware, spam and pop-ups; protect your privacy online; learn how to improve your online experience. Wireless and Home Networking-Connect all your PCs; share Internet connections; share files and drives securely; make your wireless network purr; share network printers; and more. If you're having a problem, just look through the Table of Contents for the annoyance that most closely matches your problem, or feel free to start thumbing through the pages. You'll likely find a fix to a problem you didn't even know could be solved.
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
Author: Echo Swinford
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491909463
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
If you're vexed and perplexed by PowerPoint, pick up a copy of Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances. This funny, and often opinionated, guide is chock full of tools and techniques for eliminating all the problems that drive audiences and presenters crazy. There's nothing more discouraging than an unresponsive audience--or worse, one that snickers at your slides. And there's nothing more maddening than technical glitches that turn your carefully planned slide show into a car wreck. Envious when you see other presenters effectively use nifty features that you've never been able to get to work right? Suffer no more! Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances by Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Echo Swinford rides to the rescue. Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular presentation software on the planet, with an estimated 30 million presentations given each day. So no matter how frustrated you get, you're not about to chuck the program in the Recycle Bin. Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances, presents smart solutions to a variety of all-too-familiar, real-world annoyances. The book is divided into big categories, with annoyances grouped by topic. You can read it cover to cover or simply jump to the chapter or section most relevant to you. Inside its pages you'll learn how to create your own templates, work with multiple masters and slide layouts, and take advantage of various alignment and formatting tools. You'll also learn how to import Excel data; insert graphics, PDF, and Word content; create, edit, and format organization charts and diagrams; use action settings and hyperlinks to jump to other slides; and add sound, video, and other types of multimedia to spark up your presentations. Entertaining and informative, Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances is filled with humorous illustrations and packed with sidebars, tips, and tricks, as well as links to cool resources on the Web.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1491909463
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
If you're vexed and perplexed by PowerPoint, pick up a copy of Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances. This funny, and often opinionated, guide is chock full of tools and techniques for eliminating all the problems that drive audiences and presenters crazy. There's nothing more discouraging than an unresponsive audience--or worse, one that snickers at your slides. And there's nothing more maddening than technical glitches that turn your carefully planned slide show into a car wreck. Envious when you see other presenters effectively use nifty features that you've never been able to get to work right? Suffer no more! Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances by Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Echo Swinford rides to the rescue. Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular presentation software on the planet, with an estimated 30 million presentations given each day. So no matter how frustrated you get, you're not about to chuck the program in the Recycle Bin. Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances, presents smart solutions to a variety of all-too-familiar, real-world annoyances. The book is divided into big categories, with annoyances grouped by topic. You can read it cover to cover or simply jump to the chapter or section most relevant to you. Inside its pages you'll learn how to create your own templates, work with multiple masters and slide layouts, and take advantage of various alignment and formatting tools. You'll also learn how to import Excel data; insert graphics, PDF, and Word content; create, edit, and format organization charts and diagrams; use action settings and hyperlinks to jump to other slides; and add sound, video, and other types of multimedia to spark up your presentations. Entertaining and informative, Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances is filled with humorous illustrations and packed with sidebars, tips, and tricks, as well as links to cool resources on the Web.
PC Annoyances
Author: Steve Bass
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 9780596008826
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Describes how to fix glitches found on a PC, covering such topics as email, Microsoft Windows, the Internet, Microsoft Office, hardware, and music and video
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 9780596008826
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Describes how to fix glitches found on a PC, covering such topics as email, Microsoft Windows, the Internet, Microsoft Office, hardware, and music and video
The Age of Annoyance: Managing our Frustrations with Information Overload
Author: Gavin Jocius
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105112233
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Like it or not, we live in the age of annoyance. Technology, electronic communications, gadgets, airline travel - as it all gets easier, it also seems to get exponentially more annoying. Annoyance is described as an unpleasant mental state that can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger. Sound familiar? When was the last time you yelled at your stupid computer or got frustrated that your smartphone could not find a signal? The Age of Annoyance is designed to help people make sense of the crazy world we now live in and better understand why we seem to lose control so easily when dealing with technology.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105112233
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Like it or not, we live in the age of annoyance. Technology, electronic communications, gadgets, airline travel - as it all gets easier, it also seems to get exponentially more annoying. Annoyance is described as an unpleasant mental state that can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger. Sound familiar? When was the last time you yelled at your stupid computer or got frustrated that your smartphone could not find a signal? The Age of Annoyance is designed to help people make sense of the crazy world we now live in and better understand why we seem to lose control so easily when dealing with technology.
Point, Click and Wow!
Author: Claudyne Wilder
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470369329
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
In Point, Click & Wow! you will find the insiderknowledge of public speaking that we all need but were nevertaught. When Point, Click & Wow! was first publishedmore than ten years ago, it quickly became the go-to resource forcreating laptop presentations that have the "Wow" factor! Completely reworked and updated, this new third edition puts thefocus on you, the presenter, who must create a winning presentationevery time. Claudyne Wilder's groundbreaking book offers myriad newfeatures and updated slide designs as well as illustrative storiesand advice from executives. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470369329
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
In Point, Click & Wow! you will find the insiderknowledge of public speaking that we all need but were nevertaught. When Point, Click & Wow! was first publishedmore than ten years ago, it quickly became the go-to resource forcreating laptop presentations that have the "Wow" factor! Completely reworked and updated, this new third edition puts thefocus on you, the presenter, who must create a winning presentationevery time. Claudyne Wilder's groundbreaking book offers myriad newfeatures and updated slide designs as well as illustrative storiesand advice from executives. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.
Tricks of the Microsoft Windows Vista Masters
Author: J. Peter Bruzzese
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132714728
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
All over the world, Windows gurus have been working overtime to uncover the hottest new Windows Vista tips, tricks, and tweaks. Now, J. Peter Bruzzese has collected all their best discoveries in one place: Tricks of the Microsoft® Windows VistaTM Masters! Bruzzese has interviewed top Windows professionals, instructors, and power users; scoured the Web (so you won't have to); and rigorously tested every single tip. Only the most valuable tips tecnhiques and tips made the cut to improve your efficiency, take total control of your digital media and data; use Internet Explorer 7, Windows Mail, and Calendar; configure Windows Defender and Firewall; avoid, troubleshoot, and fix problems; make Windows Vista work better, faster, smarter, safer, and more fun too! Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 General Tips and Tricks of the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Mastering the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 Mastering Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 4 Security Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 5 Disk Configuration and Volume Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 6 Office 2007 Tricks for Vista Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 7 Master Vista Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 8 System Recovery and Diagnostic Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 9 Mastering the New Vista Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 10 Group Policy Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132714728
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
All over the world, Windows gurus have been working overtime to uncover the hottest new Windows Vista tips, tricks, and tweaks. Now, J. Peter Bruzzese has collected all their best discoveries in one place: Tricks of the Microsoft® Windows VistaTM Masters! Bruzzese has interviewed top Windows professionals, instructors, and power users; scoured the Web (so you won't have to); and rigorously tested every single tip. Only the most valuable tips tecnhiques and tips made the cut to improve your efficiency, take total control of your digital media and data; use Internet Explorer 7, Windows Mail, and Calendar; configure Windows Defender and Firewall; avoid, troubleshoot, and fix problems; make Windows Vista work better, faster, smarter, safer, and more fun too! Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 General Tips and Tricks of the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Mastering the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 Mastering Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 4 Security Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 5 Disk Configuration and Volume Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 6 Office 2007 Tricks for Vista Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 7 Master Vista Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 8 System Recovery and Diagnostic Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 9 Mastering the New Vista Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 10 Group Policy Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Building PowerPoint Templates Step by Step with the Experts
Author: Echo Swinford
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 0133033759
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
Building PowerPointTemplates Supercharge your PowerPoint® presentations with custom templates and themes! Want to create presentations that are more consistent and cost-effective? Presentations that fully reflect your branding? Then don’t settle for Microsoft’s “out-of-the-box” templates and themes: create your own! In this easy, hands-on guide, two PowerPoint MVPs teach you every skill and technique you’ll need to build the perfect template–from planning and design, through theme building, custom layouts, colors, and deployment. Echo Swinford and Julie Terberg have distilled their immense PowerPoint knowledge into simple, step-by-step techniques you can use right now, whether you’re using PowerPoint 2010 or 2007 for Windows, or PowerPoint 2011 for Mac. Well-built templates are the backbone of great presentations—whether building them for your own use or designing for thousands of users, this book will guide you through the process of creating the most effective templates. Important Note: Upgrading from older versions of PowerPoint, such as PowerPoint 2003? Your old templates may no longer work. This book will help you make the transition painlessly! • Plan new templates and themes to maximize their business value for years to come • Understand the differences between templates and themes, and how they work together • Make better choices about color, fonts, and slide layouts • Create efficient templates for individual users, teams, and large organizations • Incorporate Notes and Handout Masters into your presentation templates • Provide example slides and default settings that lead to better presentations • Use Microsoft’s little-known Theme Builder to create effects and background styles • Work around hidden quirks in PowerPoint’s advanced template and theme features Echo Swinford, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP since 2000, has been a featured speaker at the Presentatio Summit (formerly PowerPoint Live) since its inception. She is the expert voice and instructor behind PowerPoint 2010 LiveLessons (Video Training), the author of Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances and co-author of The PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit. Julie Terberg is a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and featured speaker at the Presentation Summit. She is the owner of Terberg Design and has been designing presentations since the mid-1980s. She is co-author of Perfect Medical Presentations. As contributing author for Presentations Magazine, she won awards for her Creative Techniques columns.
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 0133033759
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
Building PowerPointTemplates Supercharge your PowerPoint® presentations with custom templates and themes! Want to create presentations that are more consistent and cost-effective? Presentations that fully reflect your branding? Then don’t settle for Microsoft’s “out-of-the-box” templates and themes: create your own! In this easy, hands-on guide, two PowerPoint MVPs teach you every skill and technique you’ll need to build the perfect template–from planning and design, through theme building, custom layouts, colors, and deployment. Echo Swinford and Julie Terberg have distilled their immense PowerPoint knowledge into simple, step-by-step techniques you can use right now, whether you’re using PowerPoint 2010 or 2007 for Windows, or PowerPoint 2011 for Mac. Well-built templates are the backbone of great presentations—whether building them for your own use or designing for thousands of users, this book will guide you through the process of creating the most effective templates. Important Note: Upgrading from older versions of PowerPoint, such as PowerPoint 2003? Your old templates may no longer work. This book will help you make the transition painlessly! • Plan new templates and themes to maximize their business value for years to come • Understand the differences between templates and themes, and how they work together • Make better choices about color, fonts, and slide layouts • Create efficient templates for individual users, teams, and large organizations • Incorporate Notes and Handout Masters into your presentation templates • Provide example slides and default settings that lead to better presentations • Use Microsoft’s little-known Theme Builder to create effects and background styles • Work around hidden quirks in PowerPoint’s advanced template and theme features Echo Swinford, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP since 2000, has been a featured speaker at the Presentatio Summit (formerly PowerPoint Live) since its inception. She is the expert voice and instructor behind PowerPoint 2010 LiveLessons (Video Training), the author of Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances and co-author of The PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit. Julie Terberg is a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and featured speaker at the Presentation Summit. She is the owner of Terberg Design and has been designing presentations since the mid-1980s. She is co-author of Perfect Medical Presentations. As contributing author for Presentations Magazine, she won awards for her Creative Techniques columns.
Office 2007
Author: Chris Grover
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596514220
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 881
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to Microsoft Office 2007 covers all of the features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, providing helpful guidelines on how to use the programs and including tips on how Office 2007 differs from Office 2005.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596514220
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 881
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to Microsoft Office 2007 covers all of the features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, providing helpful guidelines on how to use the programs and including tips on how Office 2007 differs from Office 2005.
Excel Annoyances
Author: Curtis Frye
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 9780596007287
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Excel Annoyances addresses the quirks, bugs, and hidden features found in the various versions of the Excel spreadsheet program. Broken down into several easy-to-follow categories such as Entering Data, Formatting, Charting, and Printing, it uncovers a goldmine of helpful nuggets that you can use to maximize Excel's seemingly limitless potential.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 9780596007287
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Excel Annoyances addresses the quirks, bugs, and hidden features found in the various versions of the Excel spreadsheet program. Broken down into several easy-to-follow categories such as Entering Data, Formatting, Charting, and Printing, it uncovers a goldmine of helpful nuggets that you can use to maximize Excel's seemingly limitless potential.