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Microsoft Word

There are more than 70 Microsoft Word video tutorials and tips listed in numerical order on this website. Start learning Microsoft Office by learning Microsoft Word. Watching my tutorials in order is equivalent to taking a class that you can come back to as often as you like, for free. Visit Word Tutorials

Microsoft Excel

Almost all of us use Microsoft Excel at some point in our careers. My Microsoft Excel tutorials and tips take the mystery out of working with Microsoft Excel. There are more than 45 Microsoft Excel tutorials to help you navigate the software. Enjoy. Visit Excel Tutorials

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is used by most of us to send and receive emails. We spend so much time on this task that it is imperative that you learn how to become efficient with managing email. We will explore Microsoft Outlook with more than 25 tutorials on how to make the most out of Microsoft Outlook and all of its tools. Visit Outlook Tutorials

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a tool to create presentations for many different settings. I have created more than 20 tutorials that will teach you how to use Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, I will review resources that will make your presentations in PowerPoint awesome. Visit PowerPoint Tutorials

Computers 101

If you are looking to improve your computer skills, you have come to the right place. I specialize in helping everyday computer users get more out of their computers. My free tutorials will teach you how to be a better computer user every day. Visit Computer Tutorials

Google Tips & Tools

Google is an amazing resource. It is a search engine. It is a library at your fingertips. I will teach you new search tips and techniques, as well as, all about tools that Google offers to computer users. You thought you knew Google! Visit Google Tutorials

iPhone & iPad Tips

I am from an iPhone family. My wife and children use iPhones. Therefore, I strive to create and find iPhone and iPad tips and tutorials that will help the everyday user. These tools will add a new dimension to your life every day. Visit iPhone Tutorials

QuickBooks Training

I use QuickBooks for my business and I teach my clients how to use QuickBooks. These tips and tutorials will teach you how to get started using QuickBooks at your business and is also a great resource for training employees to use QuickBooks. Visit QuickBooks Tutorials

Google Search Tips: 17 Amazing Things You Can do With Google. – YouTube

I am always searching for computer tips that I think will help you. I came upon this video tutorial that lists 17 things you can do with Google and I thought you might find it helpful. One note: you might want to turn the music down. I would like to thank pandas can...

3 – QuickBooks 2013 Interface First Look

In this QuickBooks tutorial we will take a look at the new interface in QuickBooks 2013. If you are new to QuickBooks or upgrading you will see some subtle changes and some new yellow boxes that allow you to look at more information; a training tool so to speak. In my...

Computer Security Tips and OnGuardOnline.gov

Here is another great video from the Federal Trade Commissions YouTube channel about computer security. OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov,...

iPhone Tip 16: Using Facetime

A great tutorial about FaceTime on the iPhone by Mike Flaminio FaceTime is Apple's marquee feature for the iPhone 4. The video chat service connects two iPhone 4 devices together over Wi-Fi allowing users to share video from either the main or front-facing camera....

32 – Microsoft Word Tip 32: Justify Columns

In this tutorial I will show you how to justify columns in Microsoft Word. If you're not sure what justify means as it applies to Microsoft Word and columns, take a look at your local newspaper. Most likely, you will see that the columns are justified....

Tim Urban Inside the mind of a master procrastinator – YouTube

Tips for Procrastinators: Watch This Now! Every once in a while you just need to take a break and read or watch something on the Internet that is funny. If you have ever procrastinated, you will find this video incredibly enjoyable. Many of you just battled with your...

Google PhotoScan turns your prints into high-quality digital images – The Verge

Google PhotoScan turns your prints into high-quality digital images The team behind Google Photos has released a new app for turning your old prints into digital photos, letting you save them to the cloud with a single tap. PhotoScan, which is being made available...

16 – Outlook Training: Color Options

In this very short tutorial we will show you how to color your Outlook world. Do you like the color orange? I love the color orange. This is how you change the color of your Outlook calendar. http://youtu.be/60ez95Mpz6s

Twitter Tip 3: How to Use Twitter

In my previous tutorials I have introduced you to twitter and in these tutorials I'm going to discuss how to use Twitter on a daily basis. Introduction to Twitter http://youtu.be/NoeaLG0B0dE How to Use Twitter http://youtu.be/OzHAHpDe0ag Tweeting is Like Texting...

Computer Tip 17: Confessions of a Computer Teacher: You Really Don’t Need Me

I recently taught a Microsoft Excel class at a local high school and I know it was different from what the people in the class expected. The class was entitled Microsoft Excel Top 20 Tips. For 90 minutes I went over these tips on my computer and it was projected to my...

15 – Free QuickBooks 2013 Training: QuickBooks Reports Part 1

Working with QuickBooks reports is easy. In these brief tutorials I have given you an overview of working with QuickBooks reports. The best thing about QuickBooks reports is you cannot break anything. QuickBooks reports on things that you've already put into...

What is DuckDuckGo?

The search engine that all of us know is Google, and some of you might use Yahoo or Bing as your preferred search engine. But my experience has been that few of you know about a search engine called DuckDuckGo. What makes DuckDuckGo unique is that it protects you when...

42 – Free QuickBooks 2013 Training: QuickBooks Training Videos: Versions 2006-2012

Older Versions of Free QuickBooks Pro Training: versions 2006 to 2012 The fundamentals of using QuickBooks has not changed since I started using QuickBooks many years ago. You can create invoices, run reports about those invoices, and receive payments on those...

Tony Holowitz: Free Computer Training Classes and Tutorials at Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

I love to teach people about computer software and technology that impacts us every day. My primary goal is to help individuals and small business owners make the most of the software they use on a daily basis. My Computers 101, Internet Skills and Web Tips and Google...

Setting Your Browsers Home Page

How to set your browser's homepage. It is very easy to set your browser's homepage. In this very short tutorial we will teach you how to do that in a few simple steps. Enjoy. http://youtu.be/WxJeeWV9uJE

NHS cyber attack: What it looks like and what you need to know – The Washington Post

Beware of Ransomeware. It was first reported in England — hackers gained access to the National Health Service computers, effectively shuttering the entire system. Patients were told to stay home; doctors and nurses were unable to access email or medical records and...

Learning Dragon NaturallySpeaking by Nuance

Many years ago I tested Dragon NaturallySpeaking and at the time my computer was not powerful enough to handle Dragon NaturallySpeaking by Nuance. About two years ago I rediscovered Dragon and I use it for dictating emails in Microsoft Outlook and for writing these...

1 – Microsoft Outlook 2003 Training Class

Getting Started with Siri

Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Learn how to use Siri, the intelligent personal assistant that helps you get things done. Siri can send your messages, place calls, check your calendar, and more. Get started Go to Settings > General > Siri and make...

Google – Year In Search 2015 – YouTube

Published on Dec 15, 2015 | The biggest moments of 2015 inspired trillions of questions. What do they reveal about us? Explore the full Year in Search: http://google.com/2015 #YearInSearch Watch past Year in Search videos: http://goo.gl/LXA4nQ. F E A T U R E D: Syrian...

iOS 9 Battery Saving Tips – YouTube

iOS 9 Battery Saving Tips by zollotech Published on Oct 25, 2015 ZolloTech will show you how to get the most out of your battery on you iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus or any device running iOS 9. Great Video

31 – Outlook Training: Folders, Notes and My Opinion of Notes in Outlook

I'm not a big fan of Outlooks Note feature. I think there are better tools for taking notes than using the notes feature in Outlook 2013. But I'll show you how they work so you can decide. I'll also show you a free tool called Evernote (www.EverNote.com)...

35 – Free QuickBooks 2013 Training: Writing Checks via the Check Register

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Setting Up Your Amazon Echo Dot: 3 Videos

So you’ve decided to buy in the Amazon Echo Dot and it has arrived at your home or office. How do you set it up? This video is directly from Amazon’s YouTube channel will show you how to set up the Echo Dot. You will learn about the cables that came with your...

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