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To remove error message for "AppleSync Notifier":

At Start button insert msconfig

Deactivate Apple applications from Startup category

Restart computer

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To create password in Word 2010:

Select File

Select Protect Document/Encrypt with Password

To increase capacity for opening DOS Files in Windows:

Select Start/Run

Write config.nt

Select Word to open

Write in line at end: Files=255

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To remove a group in Facebook:

Select Groups

Open the group to be removed

Select Leave The Group (shown to the left)

Select Remove

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To create email signature in Microsoft Outlook 2007:

Select Tools/Options/Mail Format/Signatures

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Can you install Internet Explorer 8 in Windows XP?

Yes

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Is Win RAR supported in Windows 7?

Yes

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Do you need a Greek Speller for Office 2007?

You can install Proofing Tools for Office 2007

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Programs to be installed before Acrobat Reader in Win2000:

Win2000 SP4 and IE6

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How to change from one computer to another using Linksys KVM Switch:

Press Scroll Lock with two consecutive movements on the keyboard

How to correct oblique Greek characters with HP1200 and HP2200 printers:

Select Start/Settings/Printers and Faxes

Right click on printer icon and select Printing Preferences

Select Details

Select Send True Type Fonts as Bitmaps

Select OK

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How long will it take for Yahoo Email to get deactivated for no use?

4 months

To create password for Access 2007:

Select Office Button/Open

Select particular file and then Open/Open Exclusive

Go to top menu and select Database Tools/Set Database Password

To save the files as permanent setting in Word 97-2003 format in Microsoft Office Word 2007:

Select the Office Button

Select Word Options/Save/Save files in this format

Select Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc)

To change spacing for table created in Frontpage:

Right click of mouse

Select Table Properties

Set Cell Spacing to 0

.To see the usual location for storage of iTunes songs:

Select Edit/Preferences

Usual folder: C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music

To use Google Earth:

Download the application from:  http://earth.google.com

After installation: use relative buttons for direction in various geographical areas

Also use scroll bar with +- for view magnification/reduction

Google Pro is also available

Create image of PC according to drivers contained thereof (current state)

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Select OK

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Right click the mouse to add to the desired playlist

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To raise the image of the SONY video projector:

Use the long button between Input and I/O:

After shut-off, the projector feet return to original position automatically

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To create a playlist in Real Player:

Go to Playlists and left-click the mouse to create playlist

Give a name to the playlist

When a song is played, select Playlist

Select My Library/All Media

Select Copy To/Playlist

Choose a playlist

Alternatively: after copying to Library

Go to Playlists

With right mouse click select Add Clips...

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To have Greek Language in your settings in Windows 2000:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel/Regional Language And Options

Select Greek

Select Set As Default

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To solve the problem that option for "Download Video" does not appear:

Select Tools in Internet Explorer

Select Manage Add-ons/Enable or Disable Add-ons

Select RealPlayer

Select Enable

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How to solve boot problem due to hard disk settings:

Boot PC

Press Del or any other suitable key to go to BIOS

Go to Integrated Peripherals

Go to IDE

Change Serial SATA from Disable to Auto

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What is the reliability of Wikipedia ?

Wikipedia is written by the visitors after creation of a free account.

It is reviewed and rectified by the Google correctors everyday.

Therefore the information must be checked against information sources

such as university work papers    

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To connect to Broadband (iChoice):

Open www.i-choice.com.cy

or enter 192.168.5.2

Use your telephone number as User and Password

Select Internet and provider (e.g. Cytanet)

Enter User and Password (Broadband Access)

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To create connection to the Internet with Dial-Up Modem:

Select Start/Settings/Network Connections/New Connection Wizard

Select Set up my connection manually

Select Connect Using A Dial-Up Modem

Give a name to this connection

Write the telephone number (for government telephones: 9,......)

Write User and Password

Confirm Password

Add shortcut to Desktop

Select Finish

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To enable pop-up appearance when using the Google Toolbar:

Press to have Popups Okay

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To connect to WiFi in Internet Cafe:

Select WLAN On

Press Connect when ISP Site appears

Select Tools/Internet Options/Security/Custom Level/Active Scripting/Enable

Open Internet Explorer

Write Login particulars

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To use the Sync command when transferring from PC to iPod:

Enable Playlists/Recently Added Folder

Open the Recently Added Folder and select Add Folder To Library

Select Sync for the iPod Drive

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To create mp3 songs for storage in iPod:

Ensure that settings enable automatic import of songs with iTunes (or select Import CD)

Go to My Documents/My Music

Find the songs converted into mp3 and select Edit/Select All

Select Send to (with left mouse movement) and find the drive for iPod

Save the mp3 songs in any other folder/drive with Cut & Paste

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To view history in Frontpage03:

Select View/Reports/Files/Recently Changed Files

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To enable CD Import for ITunes:

Select Edit/Preferences/Advanced/Importing/On CD Insert/Import CD

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Select Tools/Internet Options/Phishing Filter/Turn On Automatic Website checking...

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To bypass Antivirus check during PC start:

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If a website is not functioning in Internet Explorer 7:

Select Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Reset...

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To setup a scanner in Windows XP:

Select Control Panel/Scanners and Cameras/Add Device

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To see Network Files:

Select My Network Places

Choose appropriate folder

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To see DHCP connections in Windows 2000 Server:

Select Administrative Tools/DHCP

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Το change display of mouse:

Go to Mouse in Control Panel

Select Pointers category

Select Browse...

To change speed of mouse:

Go to Mouse in Control Panel

Select Pointer Options

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To see compatibility of any software installed in Windows XP:

Select Start/Accessories/Program Compatibility Wizard

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To define a setting so that a message copy is left in Outlook Express:

Select Tools/Accounts/Advanced

Select Leave a copy of messages on server in the Delivery area

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To define a setting so that messages are removed from Outlook Express:

Select: Empty messages from the 'Deleted Items' folder on exit

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To clean downloaded messages in your computer in relation to Outlook Express:

Select Tools/Options/Maintenance

Select: Clean Up Now

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To change Virtual Memory in Windows 2000:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel

Select System/Advanced/Performance Options/Change

Change Paging Size to 512 for Initial Size and 1024 for Maximum Size

Select Set

Select OK three times

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To obtain Last Known Good Configuration:

Press F8 when F8 message is shown during startup

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To change Virtual Memory Settings in Windows XP:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced

Select Performance Settings/Advanced/Virtual Memory Change...

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To install Kyocera FS1030D Printer:

Select Mini Driver PCL

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To create file password in Word 2007:

Click on the Office button

Select Save As.../Word97-2003 Document to open the dialog box for saving

Select Tools (located at the bottom as a dropdown menu)

Select General Options

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To enable Java menus in Internet Explorer 7:

Select New Tab by positioning the mouse on relevant icon

Select the relevant application

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To deactivate Firewall settings in Windows XP:

Select Start/Settings/Security Center

At bottom, select Windows Firewall

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To enable SSL2.0 in Internet Explorer 7:

Select Tools/Internet Options/Advanced

Select "Use SSL2.0"

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To monitor copy movements in Frontpage 2003:

Select Edit/Office Clipboard...

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To see Outline in PowerPoint 2007:

Select Slide Show/Outline

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To change the Firewall Settings in Vista:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel/Security Center

Select Windows Firewall (at left side)

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To change the screensaver in Vista:

Position right of mouse at Desktop area

Select Personalize

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To assign a manual IP Address in Windows Vista:

Select Start/Settings/Network Connections/Local Area Connection/Properties

Select Internet Protocol Version/Properties

Select "Use the following IP address"

Change IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway

(Note that DNS parameter appearing below is not shown as automatic now)

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To insert a hyperlink related to bookmark in Frontpage 2003:

Select with right mouse "Hyperlink..."

Write in the column Address: the symbol # and the text, e.g. #Top

Write in the column "Text to Display": the title

Select Insert/Bookmark...

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To apply the Autoformat display in Excel 2007,i.e. when creating a month calendar:

Select Home/Format as Table

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To encrypt a document in Word 2007:

Select Office Button/Prepare/Encrypt Document

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If your computer goes suddenly to black screen:

Check whether:

You have put the keyboard and mouse cables to opposite outlets

You have a re-installation of Windows (clean installation by formatting is better)

A screen saver applies

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To see the options in Word 2007:

Select the Office Button/Word Options

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To create an appointment in Windows Vista:

Select Start

Select Windows Calendar

Select New Appointment

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To create a table in Word 2007:

Select Insert and the number of cells required

or select Insert/Table

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To create labels in Word 2007:

Select Mailings/Start Mail Merge/Labels...

Select Table Tools

Choose table

Write text

Select Print (Available at the icon at Top Left)

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To update Windows via the Microsoft Website:

Select Internet Explorer/Tools/Windows Update

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To change the starting sound of Windows:

Select Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices/Sounds/Program events/Browse

The sound is located in the Media folder

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If the PC is not shutting down:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and check whether any application is still in the Task Manager

Remove that application from there

Disable the option to have that application memory-resident

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What is Phishing?

When e-criminals try to gain access to a person's bank details or other personal information by sending out emails

under the guise of banks or online trading nets.

The emails direct the user to a phoney website where he is asked to update his account details and passwords,

giving criminals access to the information.

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To clear history links in Internet Explorer 7:

Select Tools/Internet Options/General

Select Browsing history/Delete...

Select History/Delete history...

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To have two PC's connected to one monitor:

Use a KVM (Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor) Switch

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To see which shortcut changes languages in Windows XP:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel/Regional and Language Options

Select Languages/Text services and input languages/Key Settings...

The shortcut is listed as Key sequence for Action "Switch between input languages" (usually Left Alt + Shift)

To change the hotkey: Select Change Key Sequence... and tick the appropriate circle with the mouse

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To enhance the display of a group of cells in Excel, e.g. calendar days:

Select Format/AutoFormat...

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To add shade on text in Word:

Select Format/Borders and Shading.../Shading

Select a colour and press OK

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To perform Scandisk for Hard Disk:

Select My Computer/Local Disk C:/Properties/Tools/Check Now...

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How to find the link in Internet Explorer:

Position the mouse to a place of text, whether or not underlined.

When you see a hand, it means it is a link to let  you go to another website.

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To view a presentation in PowerPoint:

Select Slide Show/View Show

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To insert a symbol in Word:

Select Insert/Symbol...

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To copy a formula from one worksheet to another in Excel:

Go to an empty cell

Press =

Go to the cell containing the formula and press Enter

You see the formula above to read: ="Workshheet'!CellNumber

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To see the IP Address of your PC in relation to the local network:

Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt

Write: ipconfig

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To show speaker volume control in Windows XP:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel/Sound and Audio Devices

Tick box which is to the left of option "Place volume icon in the taskbar".

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To increase the distance between lines in Word:

Select Format/Paragraph/Line Spacing

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To create a screenshot:

Press the PrintScreen key while the image is shown on the computer monitor.

Open Word and select Paste.

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To remove the USB Flash Memory Stick from the computer:

Select with double-click of the mouse at right down area of the taskbar the icon "Safely Remove Hardware"

Press "Stop"

If you get the message that the device can now be safely removed from the system, it is safe to remove the USB Stick

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To see the current situation of computer devices:

Select Start/Settings/Control Panel and then the icon System

Select Hardware/Device Manager

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To lock the Taskbar in Windows:

Position the mouse to down-right section of screen:

Select Lock the Taskbar with right click of mouse

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To free memory in Windows:

Avoid using two antivirus programs in one computer.

Deactivate memory-resident function from an antivirus when affecting applications.

Deactivate Pop-up Blocker if affecting java-based-applications that use pop-ups for printing or displaying.

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To change the theme in FrontPage:

Select Format/Theme

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To create a macro in Word:

Select Tools/Macro/Record New Macro

To create icon for recorded macro:

Position mouse on menu bar, right-click to select Customize/Macros

and drag the icon near to the Help Menu whilst Customization Window is open.

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To go to cell A1 in Excel:

Use keys Ctrl+Home

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To change the IP Address for network printer:

Select Start/Settings/Printers and Faxes

Left-click the printer icon and select Properties/Ports/Configure Port...

Change last segment at Option "Printer Name or IP Address"

Press OK

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If you have dysfunctions with your applications in a multi-partition PC:

Remove some folders or programs from partition C to partition D.

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To reduce the size of text in Internet Explorer:

Select View/Text Size/Smallest

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Το use Conditional Formatting in Excel:

Select Menu Format

Write number 1 and 2 to condition "Cell Value Is Between... And..."

Select Format and Colour Red

Select OK

When you write number 1 or 2 in that cell, it will become automatically Red.

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To move the cell content in MS Excel:

Position cursor to the corner of the cell

Wait until a black cross with arrows appears

Remove the cell content to another cell

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To make query search in MS Access:

Select the Query file, select View/Design View and insert text in brackets to the relevant field (" ").

Select the Run Icon (!).

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To turn a picture in Photoshop:

Select Image/Rotate Canvas

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To edit a text file:

select with left mouse Open With...

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To bring the DVD backwards:

Select with right mouse Backward

Then select speed, e.g. 32X (the fastest)

Select Play to return to normal play

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^{To create simple draws in Word:}

^{After activation of the Drawing Toolbar:}

^{Select with the mouse: Autoshapes/Basic Shapes and leave the shape in the main window}

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To raise a number over another, like 4^2:

^{Write 42, Shade number 2, Select Format/Font and Select Superscript}

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To avoid automatic insertion of passwords in Internet Explorer 7:

Select Tools/Internet Options/Content

Remove selections from  AutoComplete/Settings

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To place a picture from the web as background in Windows XP:

Right click with the mouse on the picture:

Select "Set as Background"

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To change font size for monitor graphics in Windows:

Position the mouse cursor on Desktop Area:

Select with right mouse click Properties:

Select Settings/Advanced/DPI Settings

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To define what is going to be printed in Excel:

Select File/Print Area/Set Print Area

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To connect a notebook with a video projector:

Notebook must be set up to " Dual Display" and

notebook graphics properties for VGA Card must be set up to sequence

"Notebook + Monitor" (Icon at bottom right of the Taskbar must be selected).

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To paint in MS Windows XP:

Select Start/Programs/Accessories/Paint

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To insert clip arts in MS Word:

Select Insert/Picture/Clip Art/Search for...

Double-click on any picture displayed

Cliparts: Word

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The modern way for connecting external devices to the PC are:

USB and IEEE1394 (Firewire).

USB & 1394 Comparison

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To block cookies for a particular website:

Select "Internet/Options/Privacy/Sites/Per Site Privacy Actions"

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