tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:26:34 +0000Ramblings from Linda. Visit my website if you want to know more about what I know.http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)Blogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-3296023326857274416Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:49:00 +00002008-08-29T09:52:08.954-04:00I get a lot of emails asking me this question, so I figured I'd just post the answer here so many people can see it.________________problem:I'm using Word 2007. Unlike the Excel program, when I close my last document in word it closes down the whole Word program (which doesn't happen with Excel).Can you suggest how I can avoid this problem with Word?Thank YouHarry________________Hi Harry. You http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/08/closing-just-one-document-in-word-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1731581505902168118Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:14:00 +00002008-07-22T10:14:23.637-04:00Uniblue recently released Version 3 of SpeedUpMyPC and I think it's super! So many features and so easy to use ... a really good way to keep your computer running at peak performance.I've reviewed it at my website, here:SpeedUpMyPC Reviewhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/07/speedupmypc-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2636102032585423638Mon, 12 May 2008 12:56:00 +00002008-05-12T08:56:40.447-04:00Just a quick note to let you know I've updated my Excel 201 class to now include Excel 2007. The classes started yesterday but the enrollment is open until May 18 ... hope to see you there!Online Classes in Microsoft Officehttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/05/online-classes-in-microsoft-office.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-963819550760590144Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:36:00 +00002008-04-11T15:36:53.781-04:00Geetesh Bajaj has written his Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 for Dummies and I love it. I reviewed it at Amazon and I have an excerpted tutorial from it at my website here:Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 for Dummies, by Geetesh Bajajhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/04/cutting-edge-powerpoint-2007-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6171990529044750181Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:56:00 +00002008-04-05T11:56:55.823-04:00I've finished one more Office 2007 tutorial ... hopefully this productive period of mine will continue ;-)Conditional Formatting in Excel 2007http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/04/conditional-formatting-in-excel-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-3623765427768285723Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:24:00 +00002008-03-29T15:24:40.179-04:00How I spent my Saturday afternoon....I have been saving all the really nice emails I get from folks when my website helps them with a problem. Generally, once I've collected a few, I add them to my Testimonials page, but yesterday I noticed I hadn't updated this page since June of 2006!So, I spent the whole day today updating it ... man, people are so damn nice!!Testimonials from my site http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/03/testimonials-from-my-site-visitors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-9076004919809300941Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:19:00 +00002008-03-21T13:19:26.678-04:00Finally I'm getting my site, ebooks, and online classes updated to include Office 2007 ... so, now you can download my free mail merge tutorial ebook for Word 2007!Microsoft Word Mail Merge Tutorialhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/03/microsoft-word-2007-mail-merge-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7208394616744541506Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:56:00 +00002008-02-05T17:59:49.534-05:00Just wanted to let you know I've finally finished updating my Excel 101 online class to include Excel 2007! Hopefully I'm on a roll here and I'll be getting my other online classes 2007 compatible too, but so far Excel 101 is the only one I've finished. You can learn more about the classes and sign up here:Online Classes in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and WordI'll let you http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/02/online-classes-in-microsoft-excel-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-4737285826192465390Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:00:00 +00002008-01-06T10:05:42.729-05:00Background ProcessesUniblue's Process Library has updated their free process scanner and I think it works really well ... and yes, it's totally FREE ... not something you click then have to pay for. Once you click the above link for my Background Processes page, click the link for the New and Improved Process Scanner and you will be taken to the Process Scanner page ... just click the green http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2008/01/background-processes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7073668353463759689Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:49:00 +00002007-12-23T15:49:09.644-05:00Registry Booster from UniblueThis link is to my review of Registry Booster, which I'm happy to tell you has been upgraded to version 2. The new version is working great on my Windows XP system and I highly recommend it.Happy Holidays!http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/12/new-version-of-registry-booster-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1324959938054710777Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:07:00 +00002007-12-21T19:15:16.830-05:00One of my biggest dilemmas recently has been whether I want to pay my domain host so I can access their SharePoint server from my website and therefore be able to see how it works with Office 2007. Since SharePoint is such a big part of how Office 2007 works, I've been hesitant to write ebooks about it or add it to my online class curriculum, because I don't feel I can teach it correctly unless http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/12/to-sharepoint-or-not-to-sharepoint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2710873472942445160Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:25:00 +00002007-11-02T13:29:47.477-04:00I've been fighting with some software, trying to get it to work correctly on my new laptop which runs Windows Vista Ultimate and I came across this site which lets you know which versions of software will work with Vista ... so I thought I'd share it with you all:http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_ListIt's pretty complete and, so far, I've been able to http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/11/vista-compatibility.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7431947496385279916Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:10:00 +00002007-10-30T09:14:39.774-04:00You all remember my buddy, Vic Ferri, who wrote all those great articles for my ezine? Well, his real love has always been music and he's got an amazing collection. Check this out!http://www.angelfire.com/music6/vic/And, notice the link at the top! He can convert your old vinyl albums (or any other music you want) into MP3s and CDs!As always, this guy is a genius!http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/10/vic-music-packrat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2989174914941284957Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:19:00 +00002007-06-06T08:20:07.287-04:00Just in case you are receiving files from people using Office 2007 and haven't heard about this yet ... you can download Microsoft's compatibility pack so you can open these 2007 files in earlier versions of Office.Download details: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formatshttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/06/opening-office-2007-files.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-3664158040434737548Thu, 31 May 2007 19:40:00 +00002007-05-31T15:40:41.517-04:00WindowsI have Windows Vista installed on my new laptop, but I really haven't had the time to write any tutorials for my website about it, but I am including more and more links to good Windows Vista tutorial sites on my Windows page, so you should check back often to see what I've added. Also, if you know of any really good sites that teach or troubleshoot Windows Vista, please visit my website http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/05/windows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-7381261068872347381Thu, 10 May 2007 16:30:00 +00002007-05-10T12:39:06.013-04:00My laptop died and I decided it was time to get a new one, rather than have it repaired ... so, I figured what the heck, I'll get one with Vista installed ... so, I got Vista Ultimate.Ultimate what, I'm not sure. I just don't see why anyone would spend money to get Vista instead of XP .... typical of Microsoft, both Vista and Office 2007 don't really offer much new, but everything has been movedhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/05/finally-i-got-vista-and-im-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1685230716227707741Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:37:00 +00002007-04-26T15:40:45.106-04:00Well, my laptop bit the dust so, rather than spend the money to repair it at this point, I decided to buy a new one. For many reasons, but mostly becuz I've been wanting to try Windows Vista and everyone I talk to tells me that upgrading to Vista is a nightmare, but getting Vista on a new machine is pretty painless, so that's what I did. The new laptop is due to arrive in about two weeks, so http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/entering-world-of-windows-vista.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6954830767081613072Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:33:00 +00002007-04-11T15:38:52.671-04:00I can't believe it. I was on the original beta testing team for Office 2007 .... plus I write ebook tutorials on Office and support Microsoft in many ways .... then they invite me to the official "launch" and, becuz of my mom, I can't go .... I was supposed to get a free copy of Office 2007 there .... so, even though I've done all I've done, I still had to go buy my copy of Office 2007, just http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/bought-office-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2313210362158976363Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:39:00 +00002007-04-03T10:43:13.370-04:00Well, we had a WONDERFUL time on our cruise. Mom was actually able to get into a routine and had a lot of fun (especially in the casino LOL). She ate really well (and so did I *grrr*) .... so we both gained weight (good for her and sucks for me). Now, we are both trying to adjust to being home ... mom's a little confused ... Yesterday I saw her sitting on the end of her bed and I asked her "http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/04/mom-and-i-are-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-1853638311621932717Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:09:00 +00002007-03-19T14:13:44.286-04:00Just wanted to let you all know that I'm heading off on a Caribbean cruise this week .... I'm taking my mom, for her 90th birthday. For the first time ever, I am shutting down all orders and communication on my website. If you should order something from me, the order will not be processed by me until I return on April 2nd.I need to take this time .... for me and my mom. Hope you understand.I http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/03/heading-off-on-cruise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-6557578676150543916Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:38:00 +00002007-02-26T15:42:42.954-05:00Just cuz I love all of Uniblue's products, I'm using their anti-spyware software now. I'm liking it. And, you can test it by doing a free scan of your computer.Here's a link to try the free spyware scanFree Spyware Scanhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/02/free-spyware-scan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-5379359984167971130Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:55:00 +00002007-02-14T12:59:33.927-05:00I'm so pissed. I thought I had everything covered in planning for me to be able to go to this Microsoft "launch" tomorrow .... My brother-in-law was taking the day off tomorrow so I could take my mom there for the day .... I was supposed to drive down tonite, but now this damn snow has cancelled that one (if it was just me, I'd risk driving ... but I can't take those kind of chances with momhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/02/i-cant-go-to-microsofts-launch-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-2113057821035799388Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +00002007-01-17T19:02:20.932-05:00So far, blogs to me have been all business .... one about my computer stuff and one about my Sims 2 downloads .... well, now it's getting personal.If you want to know what I'm up to, hop over to http://thecaregiversblog.blogspot.com/http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/01/new-blog-im-starting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-116863807603689261Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:39:00 +00002007-01-12T16:41:16.050-05:00If anyone is interested, Microsoft has a downloadable version of Office 2007 available. It's a free trial and it expires two months after you install it. A great way to see if you like it or not:http://www.microsoft.com/office/greattips/trial/default.mspxhttp://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2007/01/free-trial-version-of-office-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3042315.post-116333598472523348Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:53:00 +00002006-11-12T07:53:04.783-05:00Instructions about my products and servicesPeople keep writing to me asking what's the difference between my online classes, my ebooks, and my CD ... and I keep updating my site trying to make this as clear as possible. This page *should* explain it all .... hopefully.http://www.personal-computer-tutor.com/blog/2006/11/instructions-about-my-products-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda)0