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10 classic clueless-user stories

March 1, 2006 8:00am PST

Recounting the amazing antics of end users can be one of the best ways for support techs to let off a little steam and keep their sense of humor intact. Here are some member-submitted doozies.

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10 easy ways to turn a dull Word table into a design element

February 8, 2006 12:00am PST

Sometimes all you want from a table is a bare-bones grid. But when a document calls for a little more polish and design appeal, put these tricks to work and turn those grids into sharp-looking...

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Worst cliches of '05

December 24, 2005 2:44pm PST

In his New Year's resolutions for net admins, contributor Rick Vanover cites three phrases that he'd like to see go away in 2006: What can we do to move forward? We don'Â’t have the bandwidth...

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10 New Year's resolutions for end users

December 19, 2005 12:00am PST

Why should IT pros be the only ones looking at ways to do things better in 2006? End users have a little room for improvement, too. IT professionals worth their salt are constantly striving to...

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Picture tutorial: Word's AutoText feature is too handy to ignore

December 9, 2005 8:00am PST

Learn the basics of using AutoText to store and quickly retrieve items you regularly include in your documents.

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I know where everything is... really!

December 2, 2005 8:00am PST

You know those people who manage to keep their workspaces meticulously clean and organized at all times? You won't find 'em here. Check out this collection of photos sent in by members who seem to...

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Picture tutorial: Create a simple macro for pasting unformatted text

November 18, 2005 8:00am PST

This timesaving trick will make it easier to leave unwanted formatting behind.

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Picture tutorial: Save time with Outlook 2003 search folders

November 8, 2005 8:00am PST

Outlook 2003 lets you define and save search criteria or use predefined folders to organize messages in a way that makes sense to you. You don’t have to physically rearrange your e-mail; just...

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Computer demolition offers one way to get your system out of your system

October 31, 2005 9:11pm PST

What is it about electronic equipment that brings out our destructive nature? As these pictures show, some users think annihilating computers is just plain fun.

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PC pets deliver loyal tech support

October 27, 2005 7:00am PDT

Dog hair on the keyboard? Paw prints on the monitor? In this photo gallery, pet owners show off their four-legged peripherals.

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Picture tutorial: Seven ways to speed data entry using Excel's fill handle

October 20, 2005 7:00am PDT

This illustrated walk-through demonstrates several timesaving tricks for manipulating worksheet data.

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34 timesaving mouse tricks for Word users

May 25, 2005 12:00am PDT

Some users sneer at the mouse and consider it clumsy compared to the keyboard for executing quick actions. But like any tool, the mouse can expedite your work if you know how to use it...

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Download a chapter from The Upgrader's Guide to Microsoft Office System 2003

September 22, 2004 7:00am PDT

Whether you're supporting users who are learning the Office 2003 ropes or you're weighing upgrade pros and cons, a reference that targets new features is almost a necessity. Preview this chapter...

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Set the default folder for saving Outlook 2003 messages

August 23, 2004 7:00am PDT

By default, Outlook 2003 saves e-mails and attachments to the My Documents folder—not everyone's first choice for a storage location. A simple registry tweak will allow you to specify a custom...

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Take control of Word's 'Page x of y' numbering scheme

August 16, 2004 7:00am PDT

Adding a page count to your footer can be a nice touch, but not when the count doesn't reflect the number you want. This field code tweak and Start At adjustment will put you in charge of your...

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Food Tracking Database 1.0.2 (Windows)

April 20, 2004 12:00am PDT

Food Tracking Database is an easy to use diet analyzer application which allows the user to enter the daily foods they eat and track the daily nutritional values, such as Calories, Total Fat,...

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Choose the best display technology with help from the Flat Panel LCD Monitor Pack

April 15, 2004 7:00am PDT

Determine which display options make the most sense for your organization.

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Identify the right solution for your organization with the Enterprise Backup Software Pack

April 15, 2004 7:00am PDT

Choosing the appropriate backup software package demands some research and product analysis. This set of tools can help you gather key information and evaluate your options before you decide which...

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Determine the costs of a server upgrade with this Financial Scenario Planner

March 8, 2004 8:00am PST

Determining all the costs involved in buying new server equipment can be demanding and time-consuming. This tool will help you consolidate critical information and ensure that no cost...

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Word survival tricks: Wrapping text around a table

February 3, 2000 8:00am PST

Your students will get a little extra mileage from your training if you throw in one or two power tips—like this Word 97 text-wrapping technique.

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