| NEW
TIPS &
TRICKS NEWSLETTERS |
| We are very pleased to announce the launch of a new family of newsletters called
Tips & Tricks. We will have separate Tips & Tricks newsletters covering Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and much more. We’ll release a new issue about every month. If you would like to get on the distribution list please request document
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Q: I need to increase the speed of my laser printer. Would adding memory accomplish this? |
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A: Not really. Adding memory will increase the number of pages the printer can store in it’s buffer. It will also allow your printer to print more complex graphics, but it won’t really increase the speed at which it prints. You’ll need to buy a faster printer. |
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| POPUP
KILLER |
| In our last issue, we mentioned a nifty little utility called
Popup Killer which shuts down those annoying ad windows that pop up while you browse the web. Unfortunately, the author of that utility no longer has it available on his web site. So, we built our own version of a
Popup Killer that you can download. Request document W209027 for details. |
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Q: Is there any way to easily set windows next to each other – like one on top of the other – without having to manually size them? |
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A: Yes. This is a real cool trick we teach in our class. Let’s say you have Word and Excel open. Click on the Word icon that’s sitting on your Windows TaskBar. Now, hold down the
CTRL key and click on Excel. Right-click on either one of them, and select
Tile Vertically. You can also tile horizontally. Enjoy!
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| COMPUTER
SERVICE |
| That’s right, folks – Amicron is back in the
computer service business in Western New York. We have formed an expert team of computer technicians, consultants, trainers, and programmers to provide any computer services your business needs. We can do anything from installing a new hard drive to upgrading your Windows 2000 Server to networking your entire office. For more information, request document
W209012. |
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Q: I really hate it when Word automatically takes email addresses and Web sites that I type in and turns them into hyperlinks. Can I disable this? |
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A: Absolutely. Click on Tools >
AutoCorrect. Then click on the AutoFormat As You Type tab. Look for the
“Internet and network paths with hyperlinks” checkbox. Uncheck that box and you’re all set.
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| UPDATE
YOUR WEB SITE WITHOUT HTML |
| Have you ever wanted to be able to
update your Web site without having to pay a Web designer, or learn
HTML? Now, you can have someone on your staff update your Web site
without any knowledge of Web design whatsoever. You can update your
current events listing, a general notepad list, your email database,
membership listing, and even a company store complete with shopping
cart. For details, request document W209029. |
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Q: How can I sort data in Excel alphabetically by more than one column? |
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A: There are lots of ways to sort in Excel – more ways than we have room to show you here.
But request document W209026 and we’ll tell you how to access a
FREE online training
VIDEO that will show you how to sort like a pro!
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| MICROSOFT
ACCESS |
| If you've ever wanted to build
professional-quality databases for yourself or others, Microsoft
Access is the perfect tool to start with. We offer online and
classroom-based training for Access. For details, request document W209028. |
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Q: How do I change the default file folder that Word uses for opening and closing documents? |
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A: Click on Tools > Options. On the
File Locations tab, change the option labelled “Documents.”
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| COMPUTER
TRAINING |
| Our Fall Training Schedule is now available. We have classes in Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, FrontPage, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and much more. We offer classes in our training room, and we offer
LIVE sessions over the Web that you can take from the comfort of your own home or office. For details, visit our Web site, or request document
W209013. |
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Q: Microsoft Outlook is telling me that my Inbox is corrupt. Is there any way to fix it? |
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A: Yes. There is an Inbox Repair Tool that should already be installed on your system. We don’t have space to go into detail here, but request document
W209014 and we’ll go over it in detail for you. |
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| PC
UPGRADE SPECIAL |
| Upgrade your computer with a new 40 GB Hard Drive and
128 MB of RAM for just $189. All service done on-site in your home or office, in about an hour. For details, request document
W209015. |
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Q: My computer is making a loud noise, like a grinder. It still works fine, but what should I do? |
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A: You should have a PC technician look at your system
immediately. I would suggest leaving it off until you can get it looked at. Since the PC still works, it’s probably only a bad cooling fan – which isn’t critical. However, if one of your fans is dead, your system could overheat if left on too long. The good news is that it’s an inexpensive repair. For details, request document
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| WEB
SITE HOSTING - $99 PER YEAR |
| Amicron now offers Web site hosting for just
$99 per year. Yes, this is for full commercial web sites. That includes
free setup, free transfer from your current web provider, and if you don’t already have your own domain name
(www.yourname.com) we can register one for you for just $24. For details,
request document W209017. |
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Q: How do I create one of those nifty email
signatures in Microsoft Outlook that everyone uses? |
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A: It’s really easy to do. You can find it under
Tools > Options > Mail Format Tab. You’ll see
Signature Picker at the bottom of the Window. For details, request document
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| FAX
& EMAIL SERVICES |
| Do you have a need to broadcast information by
fax or email to hundreds or even thousands of your customers and prospects? Amicron has fax and email broadcasting solutions available for all needs. Request document
W209025 for details. |
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| INTERNET
SERVICE - $9.95 / MONTH |
| Hey, AOL users… do you like paying more than
TWICE what you should be paying for Internet service? Amicron offers unlimited Internet service
to the Buffalo & Western New York area for just $9.95 per month. It’s real easy to get started. You don’t need any special software (just Windows 98 or higher). We can have you online quickly and easily. For details, please request document
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Q: Someone told me that there was a way you could launch programs of your choice by using keyboard shortcuts like
CTRL-ALT-W to load Word. Is this true? If so, how do you set this up? |
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A: There is a shortcut key property for most shortcuts on your desktop. Just assign a keyboard shortcut here, and you can use those keystrokes to launch your programs.
For details, request document W209020. |
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| WEB
SITES - $89 COMPLETE |
| Need a Web site? We can set you up with
everything you need to get started for just $89. For details, request document
W209021. |
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Q: I just purchased a used computer, and on it, there are three drive letters (C, D, and E) but only one physical hard drive. Why is it set up this way? |
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A: There could be several reasons. Not long ago, Windows could only use 4 GB drive “partitions” so that’s probably why your drive is broken up. If you’d like to learn more, request document
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| DATABASE
EXPERTS |
| Whether you require assistance with an existing
database you have built, or are looking to construct a completely new database for your business, we can help. We can build traditional stand-alone or
networked databases for your office, or even Web-based databases and
e-commerce solutions. We also provide training in Microsoft Access, one of the most popular database applications. If you are interested, please request document
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| DOCUMENTS |
| To request a document, we recommend you
use our Web site. Just CLICK
HERE, enter your Email address, and the document will be sent to you
immediately. You can also request a document by sending an
Email to documents@amicron.com,
by Faxing to 716-833-6724, or by calling us at 716-837-4685. |
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| ADVERTISING |
| Advertise your business here in ComputerFAQs
and in our Tips & Tricks newsletters. Reach over 300,000 readers worldwide and over 30,000 in the Buffalo / WNY area. Request document
W209023 for details. |
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