MalekTips: 03-23-2007
 
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* Upgraded to Windows Vista and curious about the clock, photos, and other objects on the right side of your desktop? This is the Windows Sidebar, and we've got information about enabling, disabling, and tweaking this new Windows Vista feature. Plus, learn how to add Sidebar gadgets such as news readers, games, auction watchers, search boxes, and more.
 
* This newsletter has more tips for Windows XP "power users" that frequently access the DOS prompt. Search Google and other search engines directly from the command line. View a list of currently loaded DLL files, complete with version numbers. Change the DOS prompt's size in a batch file. Burn DVDs from the command prompt.
 
* Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 users: Learn how to make and print multiple custom slide shows from a single presentation file. Plus, explore the many background colors, patterns, textures, and graphics that can be added to give "pizzazz" to your slides.
 
* We've also got tweaks and tips for Microsoft Office 2003. Save or close multiple documents simultaneously. Prevent Word from automatically suggesting text as you type. Watch a quick movie that shows how you can add fancy text (WordArt) to your documents.
 
* Learn how to download and configure Apple's QuickTime for Windows movie player so you can view .MOV files and other QuickTime content. This newsletter also has tweaks to disable its download cache, disable automatic updates, and remove the QuickTime icon from the Windows Taskbar.
 
* Gmail users: Enable keyboard shortcuts that may make navigating easier. Disable Web Clips that appear above the Inbox and e-mail messages. Export your contacts to other software programs. And, if desired, remove the Quick Contacts / Chat Area from the main page.
 
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Google Gmail : Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Tired of using the mouse AND keyboard when reading and composing messages in Gmail? Turn on keyboard shortcuts to common functionality.
 
Google Gmail : Disable Web Clips Above the Inbox and E-Mail Messages
Disable ads, Gmail tips, news, and other information from appearing above your Inbox and e-mail messages.
 
Google Gmail : Remove All Spam Quickly
Notice the spam removal link in Gmail? This immediately removes all currently detected spam from your account.
 
Google Gmail : Remove Quick Contacts / Chat Area
Disable Gmail's Quick Contacts / chat area from appearing on the left side of your screen.
 
Google Gmail : Export Your Contacts
Need to access your Gmail contacts inside a different e-mail program, or just want them saved on your machine for safe keeping?
 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 : Display Only Selected Slides in a Slideshow
Create a master PowerPoint 2003 slideshow and present different slides to different groups of people.
 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 : Repair PowerPoint 2003
Repair PowerPoint 2003 shortcut and settings problems.
 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 : Give Slides a Background Color or Fill
Add a background color, fill pattern, or background graphic to one or all of your slides in a PowerPoint 2003 presentation.
 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 : Print Only a Range of Slides
Print only selected PowerPoint 2003 slides based on your desired range, or just those used in a pre-made custom slide show.
 
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 : Toggle Showing the Task Pane
Quickly show or hide the task pane in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 : Save or Close All Open Documents At Once
Need to save or close all open Microsoft Word 2003 documents simultaneously? This shortcut may help.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 : Show Document Readability Statistics
Microsoft Word 2003 can provide rough estimates on how easy your document is to read.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 : Insert Fancy Text in Your Documents
Insert attention-grabbing text, WordArt, in your Microsoft Word 2003 documents.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 : Recommend a Document Not Be Modified
Force Microsoft Word 2003 to prompt whenever a document is opened that it should not be modified but opened in "read-only" mode.
 
Microsoft Word 2003 : Disable AutoComplete Suggestions
Prevent Microsoft Word 2003 from displaying pop-ups when it thinks you want it to automatically suggest certain words or phrases.
 
QuickTime for Windows : Download QuickTime for Windows to View QuickTime Movies
Want to play QuickTime movies found on many websites? You'll need to download Apple's QuickTime for Windows player.
 
QuickTime for Windows : Open the QuickTime for Windows Control Panel
Modify configuration options for the QuickTime for Windows multimedia player.
 
QuickTime for Windows : Hide the QuickTime Taskbar Icon
Hide the icon that QuickTime for Windows places on your Windows Taskbar.
 
QuickTime for Windows : Turn off Automatic Update Checking
Don't want QuickTime for Windows to "phone home" and check for updates?
 
QuickTime for Windows : Clear the QuickTime Download Cache
For privacy, clear the cache that QuickTime for Windows uses when operating.
 
Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar : What is Windows Sidebar? What are Gadgets?
Basic information on Windows Vista's Sidebar and visual gadgets.
 
Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar : Enable or Disable Windows Sidebar
Turn Windows Vista's Sidebar on or off to display or hide gadgets.
 
Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar : Show Windows Sidebar if Hidden
Temporarily force Windows Sidebar to appear in front of other Windows Vista applications and windows.
 
Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar : Keep Windows Sidebar on Top of Other Windows
Are Windows Vista applications constantly covering the Windows Sidebar? Learn how to force the Sidebar to remain on top of other windows.
 
Windows Vista - Windows Sidebar : Install a New Gadget
Add informative, entertaining, and useful visual gadgets to Windows Vista's Windows Sidebar.
 
Windows XP and DOS : List all DLLs Loaded on a System
The listdlls command displays a list of Dynamic Link Library (dll) files loaded on a Windows XP system.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Change the DOS Prompt Size in a Batch File
Add or reduce lines or columns to/from a DOS prompt in Windows XP.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Burn DVDs From the Command Line
The Windows XP/DOS dvdburn command line utility burns DVDs from .ISO files.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Display a Directory List Without Header or File Information
Display a barebones list of files in a directory without the volume name, serial number, bytes free, and other information.
 
Windows XP and DOS : Search Google and Other Search Engines from the Command Prompt
Create a Windows XP/DOS command line utility that lets a batch file search Google by starting a web browser or displaying the results in a DOS prompt.
 
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