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Debbie and Carol have retired but training is still available through this website using versions including Office 2016 and 365.

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Retirement

Debbie and Carol are pleased to announce their retirement and thank all their customers for their custom.

Don't Lose Those Files in 2012

Back Up Your Files

Here is some useful information to start the New Year but why not think ahead to those hours wasted when you are struggling with Excel or doing things in Outlook which you know could be done quicker. Our courses or one-to-one training prove to so many companies how much time can be saved by giving up half a day to training. Visit our website and phone us today for a quote.

To help ensure that you don't lose your files, you should back them up regularly. You can set up automatic backups or manually back up your files at any time.

After you upgrade Windows, you will need to set up Windows Backup, even if you had a scheduled backup in the previous version of Windows. This is because there are several changes to the backup program. Instead of selecting file types to back up, you can have Windows back up data files saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders or you can choose specific libraries and folders to be backed up. You can also create a system image of your computer.

Method
¨        Click on the Start button
¨        On the right of the menu click on Control Panel
¨        Click on System and Maintenance then Backup and Restore or you may go straight to Backup and Restore.
¨        Do one of the following:
Never Used Windows Backup Before
¨        Click on Set up backup and follow the steps in the wizard.
¨         If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Already Created A Backup
¨        You can wait for your regularly scheduled backup to occur, or you can manually create a new backup by clicking on Back up now.
¨         If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Notes
¨        It is recommended that you don't back up your files to the same hard disk that Windows is installed on.
¨        If backed up onto external media such as and external hard drive, DVD’s or CD’s it is advised to store them in a secure place such as a fireproof location separate from your computer to prevent unauthorized people from having access to your files.  
To Create A New, Full Backup
After you create your first backup, Windows Backup will add new or changed information to your subsequent backups. If you're saving your backups on a hard drive or network location, Windows Backup will create a new, full backup for you automatically when needed. If you're saving your backups on CDs or DVDs and can't find an existing backup disc, or if you want to create a new backup of all of the files on your computer, you can create a full backup. Here's how to create a full backup:
¨        Click on the Start button
¨        On the right of the menu click on Control Panel
¨        Click on System and Maintenance then Backup and Restore or you may go straight to Backup and Restore.
¨        In the left pane, click on Create new, full backup. (You will only see this option if your backup is being saved on CDs or DVDs)

Nearly into 2012 but what was new in 2010

Over the last year we have trained many people in the usual day to day and more advanced use of Microsoft Office in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access in versions of Office from XP to 2010.

On many occasions when we train on a computer using Office 2010 or 2007 we find that the user has not had the time to investigate the new functionality which these programs come with. This does not pose a problem because whilst we are training on the particular topics required we are able to point out these new options.



Sniff out our offer!

We are offering you a Christmas Present this year to help with this.

There is always something new to learn to help speed up our day to day lives.

Learning is for Life not just for Christmas

Video Tutorials

We have been adding links from our website to YouTube for some time now but we now have the ability to embed them into the website to save you time if you want to have a quick demonstration.

How Do YOU Learn?

Many people learn much quicker by using this form of training which is what we specialise in and we hope it will enable you to find tips and tricks quickly.

We have started converting our Word Tips in this way. Follow the link to our website to see more videos and do let us know what you think.

Or view directly here as a Sample!

Two Screens - Twice as good?

Now that screens have such a small footprint and are so slim have you ever considered using 2 ?

A second screen can be added and enabled as an extended desktop or as a clone. In the first instance the second screen acts as an extension of the other so that you can drag windows back and forth between the 2 screens. The latter instance the second screen is simply a duplicate of the other screen.

So for example if the screens are configured as an extended desktop, you might be working on an Excel worksheet and then receive a phone call and want to look up your contact notes in Outlook. Opening Outlook in the second screen means that you do not have to disturb or lose track of what you were doing with your Excel file.

Obviously comparing the content of 2 files is a doddle and doing internet research whilst writing an article, paper, report is just so easy and simple.

Having 2 screens may seem strange but once you have installed a second screen you will wonder how you ever managed with just one!

Find out more about how to add a second screen.

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Translate in Word

Did you know you can translate text in a Word document if you have Office 2010. Why not see how to do this on our Top Tips page.