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Disable the Mini Toolbar and Live Preview in Word 2013
The Mini Toolbar and Live Preview are features in Word introduced in Word 2007 and continued in Word 2010 and 2013.
How to Use Custom Dictionaries in Word 2013
If you have the option on for checking spelling as you type in Word 2013, you can easily add words to the custom dictionary, using the context menu.
How to Convert Text from a PDF File into an Editable Word 2013 Document
Word 2013 offers a new feature, called PDF Reflow, that allows you to import PDF files into Word and edit the text as a Word document.
How to Opt Out of the Microsoft Office Customer Experience Improvement Program
When you install any recent version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft assumes that you want to sign up for the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).
How to Show the Administrative Tools on the Modern UI Screen in Windows 8
If you use the Windows Administrative tools often, it's helpful to have quicker access to them.
How to Hide and Password Protect Applications You Want to Keep Private
If you open a lot of programs at one time in Windows, your desktop can get quite chaotic and messy.
Change the Default File Explorer Startup Folder in Windows 8
The Libraries view is the default view when you open Windows Explorer in Windows 7 or File Explorer in Windows 8.
Quickly Change Your Default Web Browser in Windows From the System Tray
Whether you're a web developer or just an avid internet user, you may need to use multiple browsers.
Greenshot is a Free, Lightweight Screenshot Utility with Many Useful Features
There are many programs available for taking screenshots.
How to Backup Your Gmail Account Using Your Ubuntu PC
We always hear how important it is to backup your data, but do we think about backing up our web-based email? We have shown you how to backup your Gmail account using programs in Windows, but what if you are using Linux?In Windows, you can use GMVault or Thunderbird to backup your Gmail account.
How to Get Microsoft Word's Auto-Complete and Spelling Correction Features Across All Windows Apps
Do you sometimes wish that you could use Microsoft Word’s more useful features, such as auto-complete, automatic spelling correction, and Autotext, in other programs in Windows? PhraseExpress is a free program that allows you to do just that.
The Best Free Programs and Websites for Converting Units and Currency
Do you need to convert meters to feet often? Or, quickly find out how the US dollar currently compares to the Euro? We have collected many convenient options for quickly and easily doing unit and currency conversions, both online and offline.
How to Customize the Items on the Orange Firefox Menu
One of the nice things about Firefox is that it is completely customizable.
How to Customize the Appearance of the Orange Firefox Menu Button
Do you get tired of looking at the orange Firefox menu button? Firefox's interface is completely customizable, so you can change the color, text, and other properties of the Firefox menu button to create your own custom look.
The Best Websites for Finding Free Puzzles to Solve
Are you a puzzle geek? Does it relax you to sit down and solve a crossword puzzle, Sudoku puzzle, or word search? If you can't get enough puzzles to solve, we've collected some links to sites that will provide many hours of puzzle-solving fun.
How to Change the Length of the Add-ons Install Countdown in Firefox
When you install an add-on in Firefox, a confirmation dialog box displays with a countdown on the Install button.
Save Screen Space in Firefox by Converting Firefox Toolbars into Buttons
Most browsers are moving towards a minimalist approach and are consolidating menus, toolbars, and other program elements.
The Best Free Programs and Online Services for Sending and Sharing Large Files
Last week, we published a list of websites for sharing photos with friends and family.
Send Encrypted Emails Through Gmail Using a Chrome Extension
Need to send sensitive information through email? Normal email messages can be intercepted or hacked before reaching the recipient.
The Top 25 How-To Geek Articles of 2012
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