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Tips and How to Do It

Stephen L. Nelson, #1 Best Selling Author of quick references has generously given LPCUG permission to share four of his e-books,  with our membership and friends.  These books are read with Adobe Reader. 

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From the Publisher:
Written for any level of Microsoft Word 2002 user, this book provides a reference for everyone from students to mobile workers. Beginning with an introduction to the Word 2002 program, users can easily look up terms and tasks by looking in the alphabetically arranged entries. This means that even new users can quickly get answers. Also included is information about preparing for and passing the examination for MOUS certification and how to troubleshoot by learning to use the Office Assistant and Microsoft's Knowledge Base system.

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A handy listing of entries that define important Excel 2002 terms and describe key functions, this book organizes its data alphabetically by task. With this logical organization of information, even new Excel users can get answers quickly and easily. Topics such as how to calculate a financial function, create a chart, or set up a database list are simple to access even without prior knowledge of Excel menu commands. Also provided is information on preparing for and passing the MOUS certification and descriptions of how to troubleshoot problems the new Excel user might encounter.

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This reference helps users understand Outlook by providing more than 300 key terms and tasks arranged alphabetically. Allowing users to look up information by name rather than by menu command gives users new to Outlook quick and easy access, letting them troubleshoot problems more easily. The small size of the book also makes it ideal for mobile workers who want to take an Outlook reference onto a job site. Also included is information provided for passing the MOUS certification exam.

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Alphabetically organizing its entries by term or task, this reference allows even new users of PowerPoint to easily get answers. With more than 300 entries of key PowerPoint 2002 terms and descriptions of tasks, topics such as descriptions of how to add a chart to a slide, use background music during a presentation, or use a projector are easily found. With the detailed instructions on using the Office Assistant and Microsoft's Knowledge Base system, PowerPoint users quickly learn how to troubleshoot problems. Also included is information about preparing for and passing the core examination for MOUS certification.

About the Author:
Stephen L. Nelson is the author of more than 50 books that have sold more than one million copies in English and have been translated into 11 languages. Nelson has been writing and consulting about the business and personal uses of computers for more than 10 years. Prior to that, he was the controller and treasurer of a small, 50-person software company. And prior to that, he was a senior systems consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co, the world's largest computer consulting firm. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Washington University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington.

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Kim Komando's Newsletter

Subscribe to the Kim Komando newsletter by clicking the above graphic.  It is filled with interesting tips delivered by email each week.   Also, click here for an excellent selection of the Kim's shareware recommendations.  The list is nicely summarized and categorized.

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Favorite Files

AVG Free Edition is the well-known anti-virus protection tool. AVG Free is available free-of-charge to home users for the life of the product! Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high-level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy-to-use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements).

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The BeLarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.  It's FREE!

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X-Setup- The Ultimate Windows Tweaking Package (2.5 Meg) 

Tweak your desktop to perfection with X-Setup. This fine program offers access to so many hidden Windows settings, it will make your jaw drop. Available tweaks are organized into a tree view with six basic categories: Appearance, General Usage, Hardware, Internet, Network, and System. You can hide/show Start menu items, system icons, and individual drives; tweak the behavior and appearance of Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Internet Information Server, and Netscape; change ActiveDesktop tips; add folder and context menu commands; and much more. You can edit boot options, stop programs from automatically loading with Windows, and remove items from the Uninstall list. There are so many tweaks available that X-Setup includes 20 separate wizards to help you step through them all in orderly fashion. Plug-in technology enables you to add your own tweaks or possibly download more in the future from the author's Website. Online help is available but falls short of explaining each tweak individually. Overall, though, X-Setup is a computer junkie's delight, and best of all -- it's free! (ZD Net Review 8/99)

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InfanView do-it-all file viewer.

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Turn on music here

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