OpenOffice Tips and Tricks, Part 1 - 8/28/2008 Our new OpenOffice.org Tips & Tricks series starts with several helpful recommendations for replicating some of the MS Office functionality and features that OpenOffice.org lacks in its base install. Soon you'll be more comfortable using OpenOffice for just about all of your desktop publishing needs.
Exploring Office 2007: Conditional Formatting in Excel 2007 - 8/21/2008 Our latest Exploring Office 2007 article explores some of Excel 2007's useful new conditional formatting features for drawing attention to specific data in large worksheets.
Trustware BufferZone: Can You Ever Have Too Much Protection for Your PC? - 8/14/2008 Although it takes some getting used to, Trustware BufferZone creates a virtual area of protection on your PC where you can safely surf the Web, run applications, or open files without running the risk of infecting your computer.
Exploring Officing 2007: Creating Custom Headers and Footers in Word 2007 - 8/4/2008 Our latest Exploring Office 2007 article builds on Word's Building Blocks capabilities by tapping into the document properties and content controls new to Word 2007 to generate some very sharp-looking professional building blocks.
Vista's Networking Central: A Reason to Reconsider - 8/25/2008 A plethora of network information and options await within Vista's Network and Sharing Center. Networking guru Joe Moran reveals shortcuts and tips for getting up to speed with Vista's networking features.
Tips for Using Offline Files in Vista - 8/19/2008 Sometimes you can take it with you. Vista keeps you current — even when you're not connected to the network.
Beyond Simple File Sharing: Using Hidden Shares - 8/12/2008 Have a home or small office network and files you don't want everyone to see? Our latest tutorial offers instructions and a step-by-step guide for hiding whichever drives or folders you want to keep to yourself.
Tips for Reducing or Eliminating Messy DHCP Address Changes - 7/28/2008 Tired of your printer disappearing due to DHCP-assigned IP addresses? Don't want to assign it a static address? Configurable lease times and reservations offer the advantages of DHCP without the potential pain and frustration.
Don't Let Your Networked Home Theater Devices Go It Alone - 7/7/2008 Connecting multiple consumer electronics devices to your network wirelessly can be a pricey and time-consuming undertaking. Networking them via a wireless bridge is one way to save money, time, and clutter.
