Changing the Default options in Word
Posted by Mike Halsey in guides and how to's on 30. Nov, 2008 | 0 Comments
One of the questions I get asked most commonly is how to change the default font in Word XP and Word 2003. This, you’ll be pleased to hear is much simpler than you think it is. So I’ll go through the two simple steps.
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Defy the Credit Crunch Tip #5 – How much do my appliances cost to run?
Posted by Mike Halsey in eco on 29. Nov, 2008 | 0 Comments
I’ve been conducting some tests recently into how much electricity the appliances in my home are really using. I’ve not been able to test things like the lights that are hard-wired in as I’ve been using one of those devices that you plug between the appliance and the mains, but the results have been very [...]
Securing your Office Word and Excel documents
Posted by Mike Halsey in guides and how to's on 28. Nov, 2008 | 0 Comments
If you ever create a Word or Excel file containing private or sensitive information, or if you create files that you intend to transport with you on an external hard drive or USB pen drive, it’s always a good idea to make sure they’re password protected. How do you find the options however?
Depending on what [...]
Great Architecture – Van Gogh Museum Exhibition Wing
Posted by Mike Halsey in architecture on 27. Nov, 2008 | 0 Comments
The first time I saw Kisho Kurokawa’s exhibition wing at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam it simply took my breath away. This building had such an profound effect on me that, not only did it spark my whole interest in modern architecture, but that I just had to get inside to take photos. The problem [...]
Upgrade or clean install?
Posted by Mike Halsey in guides and how to's on 26. Nov, 2008 | 0 Comments
When you come to install a newer version of Windows on your PC, or you have to reinstall the copy your have you have two options. Upgrade and Clean Install. So which one’s best and which should you choose? There are several things to consider when making this choice.
Clean Install
Windows XP will take about 40 [...]
