Sunday, 14 August 2016

How To Minimize And Maximize A File On Your PC

You can find the Minimize and Maximize button on the Title bar.
The Title bar is long rectangular box found on the top of your PC screen, it display the name of the current page opened.
Follow these SUPER EASY steps:
Locate your Title bar on your currently opened file.

On the right hand side, you will find three buttons.
The first button is the Minimize button. This will reduce the size of the file.

The second button is the Maximize/Restore Down button. If the file is already at the maximum size, the Restore Down button is what you will see.
If the file is already at a minimum size, the Restore Down button will change to a Maximize button.
The third button is the Close button. This will close the file.

Sunday, 7 August 2016

How To Change Your Mouse Pointer Icon

    Want to give your mouse pointer a different look?
    Just take the following step:
Right-click on an empty space the Desktop


Click on from the drop-down menu

Click on Change Mouse Pointers

On the Mouse Properties box select the Pointers tab



This will reveal the different customize pointers on your PC.


There is a preview of what your current mouse pointer looks like at the upper right-hand side.



Select the one you like

Click on the OK button


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How do you like your new mouse pointer? Good? You can also give your folder a new look also! {Coming soon}

Sunday, 31 July 2016

Format A Memory card With Your Computer

It is good to format both old and new memory card, this is increase its performance and capacity.
                How do you format the memory card? It’s NOT by deleting all the files in the memory card until its empty. Not at all!
                Follow these steps to properly format a memory card:
·         Insert the memory card into a card reader or a USB card reader.
Flash Memory, Pendrive, Memory Card, High Technologies

·         Slot in the card reader into the port on the computer.

·         A dialogue box pops up. This will show some information about the card reader.

·         If not, click on the Start menu and select Computer or My Computer or This PC. This will display a list of all connected or removable devices on your computer.


·         Ensure that you have back up all the necessary files on the old memory card. (because during the formatting process, all data will be completely erased)

·         Right-click on the card, it will look like a removable storage device. (Make sure it’s the right one!)

·         From the drop-down menu click on Format.

·         A dialogue box pops up.

·         The Capacity shows the size of the memory card.

·         The File System shows the storage structure of the card. If it is a 64GB card or higher, select the exFAT but if it is a 32GB card or lower, select the FAT52(Default).

·         The Volume Label is used to name the inserted memory card.

·         Under Format options, check the Quick format box. This will speed up the formatting process.

·         Click the Start button.

·         The formatting process could take some time depending on the size of the card.
·         Once the formatting process is complete, you can now use your memory card and also transfer the backup files back to the memory card.

Sunday, 17 July 2016

Create A Slideshow In A In Your Folder With Pictures

I recently discovered that you can create a slideshow in a folder containing pictures.
Follow these steps:
Open the folder containing pictures.
At the top is a long bar.


Click Slide show on the bar.


Immediately the slide begins to show. Right-click on the slide.


From the drop-down is a list of things you can do with the slide.


Click on Exit to end the slide show.


How cool is that!?

Sunday, 10 July 2016

How To Create A Desktop Icon

               Creating Desktop Icons on your computer is one of the shortest ways to locate a file or folder that is often used.
                Follow these SUPER EASY steps:
·         Select the file or folder.


·         Right-click on it.


·         Click on Copy.


·         Go to the Desktop. Right-click on an empty space.


·         Select Paste or Paste Shortcut. (Your choice)



Done!

Sunday, 3 July 2016

Changing The Properties Of A File On Your Computer

When a file, document or folder is created, it is automatically given some properties on the computer. You can make some changes to the properties to help personalize and organize your files or documents.
Follow these steps:
Click on the file, document or folder.


At the bottom of the screen is the Details plane showing few details about the selected file.


Change some of the details by click the box and filling in the information. Press Enter to go to the next box. Click on Save when done. ( I already changed the tile, tags and categories)


To change more properties, Right-click on the document or folder.


From the drop-down menu, select Properties.


A dialogue box pops up.


Click the Details tab.


Make the changes and click on Apply when done.


Note: Not all Properties about a file can be changed.

Sunday, 26 June 2016

Changing My Computer Screen Resolution

Changing your computer screen resolution allows you to see text and pictures more clearly and you can also see more programs or files depending on what size you choose.

Right-click on an empty space on the Desktop.


From the drop-down menu select Screen Resolution.


OR make use of the CONTROL PANEL
-Click on the Start menu


-Then Control Panel


-Select Display from the list


-Click on Change Display settings at the upper left-hand side.


A new window to change the appearance of your display is opens.


Click on the Resolution drop-down menu.


Drag the slider to adjust.


You can also change the Orientation with the drop-menu beside it.


Click on the Apply button and then click on Keep.


Ta-da! Computer Screen Resolution Changed!


How To Minimize And Maximize A File On Your PC

You can find the Minimize and Maximize button on the Title bar. The Title bar is long rectangular box found on the top of your PC screen, ...