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Using Speech Recognition in Windows 8
Speech Recognition is one of the Ease of Access facilities available in Windows 8 that gives you the ability to command you computer or device by voice. In order to make this facility work properly, it’s essential for you to spend some time training your device for it to recognize and understand your voice. Setting…
Using Org Chart Themes, Layouts, and Arrangement in Visio 2010
Synopsis: In this article, we are going to learn how to improve the presentation of organization charts and how to do some changes to make them more useful, helpful, and adaptable. Using Themes is a great way of applying effects to your organization chart without having to go through a lot of manual work. You…
Automatic Creation of Org Chart Using External Data in Visio 2010 – Part 2
This article is a continuation of part 1, which can get here. FacebookLinkedinTwitter Now, this screen looks somewhat similar to the previous screen but this is another important section of the Organization Chart Wizard. The previous screen is used to choose which fields to be displayed, while on this screen we are to choose the…
Manual Mail Merge Setup in Word 2010
Aside from using the Mail Merge Wizard, we can also use the Mail Merge facility in Word 2010 manually. As usual, we need to prepare the data for mail merge. The data can be prepared in a number of formats, but most database systems will produce data in .csv (Comma Separated Values) format. The example…
Using SkyDrive in Windows 8
Synopsis: The SkyDrive service is provided by Microsoft. You can store your files on SkyDrive and access them from anywhere using a suitable Windows 8-based device or a compatible web browser. You can also use SkyDrive to synchronize your Windows 8 settings on various compatible devices. Your Windows 8 license includes a quota of space on…
Automatic Creation of Org Chart Using External Data in Visio 2010 – Part 1
Visio 2010 makes it easier for us to create organization charts. Depending on our individual needs and preferences, organization charts can be created manually or automatically thru this software. But when dealing with a large organization, building the structure can be difficult and time consuming if done manually. In this article, we will learn how…
Using Organization Data, Pictures, and More on Layouts in Visio 2010
Synopsis: In this article, we will learn more about using organization data, pictures, and more on layouts in Visio 2010. Also, how to best fit your organization chart to a page as well as changing the spacing. Best Fit to Page In the Layout group of the Org Chart tab is a useful option which is…
Using the Mail Merge Wizard in Word 2010
Mail merge can be used in various correspondences, be it in business or personal letters. For instance, you need to send a standard letter to a large number of clients, or perhaps you want to send a Christmas greeting to your family and friends. The purpose of mail merge is for creating a set of…
Using the Windows 8 Mobility Center
Synopsis: Windows Mobility Center is a tool that only works on certain mobile devices, such as laptops and netbooks. It makes it easier for users to connect to external devices and multiple displays. Windows Mobility Center is a tool for mobile users, and is particularly targeted at those who deliver presentations. Windows Mobility Center can be…
Using the Windows 8 Firewall
Synopsis: Connecting your computer to the Internet can make it is potentially visible to every other computer that is connected to the Internet. The Windows Firewall can protect your computer by controlling the flow of communications into and out of your computer, thus making it more difficult for another computer to gain access to it or…
Linking Shapes and Diagrams in Visio 2010
In this article, we will discuss more about hyperlinks. Here, you will learn how to create links going to a specific shape within a Visio diagram, how to link two separate VSD files or diagrams, and how to create multiple links in one shape or textbox. Getting the name of the shape Before we can…
How to Rip a CD in Windows 8
Synopsis: You can convert your audio CDs to a format suitable for storing in your Windows 8 music library and playing on external MP3 players using Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player has features for managing your music, videos, photos and more. It is particularly well suited to accessing media in your Windows 8 libraries….
