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Graphics |
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| Create Patterns in Adobe Photoshop |
Step by Step |
Learn to create a simple diagonal line pattern you can use as fills and as elements in Layer styles |
| Spring 2009 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Design Quilts Using Microsoft Word |
Computing at Home |
Use Word's drawing tools to help you create your own quilt designs |
| Spring 2009 |
by Dian D. Chapman |
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| Create a Book Cover in Adobe InDesign |
How To |
If you are a self-publisher, learn how you can create a book cover that will make you proud |
| Spring 2009 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Make Over a Death by PowerPoint Presentation |
Computing at Work |
Fix your presentations so you are not inflicting boredom and antagonizing your audience |
| Spring 2009 |
by Ellen Finkelstein |
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| Create a Quick Logo |
Step by Step |
Creating a logo doesn't have to be something to fear; even non-artists can have fun playing with graphics |
| Summer 2008 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Add Photos to Sewing Projects with Microsoft Word |
Computing at Home |
Learn to use Microsoft Word to manipulate photos, which you can then print on fabric for your quilting or sewing projects |
| Summer 2008 |
by Dian D. Chapman |
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| Create a Photo Calendar in Publisher |
Computing at Home |
Use Microsoft Publisher to create a personalized monthly calendar that you can print on your own printer |
| Winter 2007/2008 |
by James H. Byrd |
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| Add an Index to Your Book with InDesign |
Step by Step |
Laern how to include an index in your book, manual, or long tome |
| Fall 2007 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Create Books and Other Long Documents in InDesign |
How To |
Learn tips and techniques for using Adobe InDesign's long document features |
| Summer 2007 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Use Photoshop to Remove "Red Eye" |
Step by Step |
Photoshop now has a red-eye removal tool you can use to remove the demon look. |
| Summer 2007 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| How Can I Get a Small Quantity of Cards Printed? |
Question Mark |
If you only need a few cards, try an online photo service instead |
| Summer 2007 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Fun with Xara Xtreme Pro |
How To |
If you've been afraid to experiment with Flash or complex transparency effects in vector art, give Xtreme Pro a try. |
| Winter 2006/2007 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Creating Collages with Picasa |
Computing at Home |
Use Google's free Picasa image program to create a cool collage. |
| Spring 2005 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Create a Photo Album in Word |
How To |
Use Word to create photo presentations people love. |
| Winter 2003/2004 |
by Dian D. Chapman |
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| Image Editing Tips |
Computing at Home |
Knowing about image editing helps when retouching photos. |
| Fall 2003 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Shrinky Fun |
Computing at Home |
How to use the computer-age version of Shrinky Dinks. |
| Summer 2002 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Tricky Type Techniques |
Step by Step |
When you don't have graphics available, use type to add zest to your pages. |
| Summer 2002 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Choosing Desktop Publishing Software |
Software Spot |
Things to think about when you select DTP software. |
| Winter 2001/2002 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Use Word to Create a Tri-Fold Brochure |
Step by Step |
Make a quick brochure in any version of Word using columns. |
| Winter 2001/2002 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Working with Web Graphics |
Computing at Work |
Tips for using graphics effectively on your Web site. |
| Winter 2001/2002 |
by James H. Byrd |
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| Edit Digital Photos |
How To |
Learn to edit photos to make them easier to work with. |
| Winter 2001/2002 |
by Dian D. Chapman |
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| Answers to Your Questions |
Question Mark |
Understanding how image resolution affects file size. |
| May/June 2001 |
by James H. Byrd |
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| Business Card Redesign |
Before & After |
Altering three elements gives a business card a new look. |
| September/October 2000 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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| Photo Envelope Redesign |
Before & After |
Redesign makes reduces misunderstandings on orders |
| July/August 2000 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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| Web Site Redesign |
Before & After |
New layout and graphics make a Web site easier to use. |
| May/June 2000 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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| Seeing Red? A Simple Fix |
Step by Step |
Learn how to use Paint Shop Pro to fix red eye in photos. |
| January/February 2000 |
by Rita Janisse |
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| Presentation Kit Redesign |
Before & After |
Changes make a presentation kit more useful and informative. |
| January/February 2000 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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| A Logo Redesign |
Before & After |
A few changes bring a logo up to date. |
| November/December 1999 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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| A Newsletter Redesign |
Before & After |
Consistent use of fonts and layout improve a newsletter. |
| September/October 1999 |
by Computor Companion Staff |
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Presentations |
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| Make Over a Death by PowerPoint Presentation |
Computing at Work |
Fix your presentations so you are not inflicting boredom and antagonizing your audience |
| Spring 2009 |
by Ellen Finkelstein |
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| Banish Bullets from a PowerPoint Presentation |
Computing at Work |
Avoid "Death by Powerpoint" by removing bullets from your presentations |
| Winter 2007/2008 |
by Ellen Finkelstein |
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| Consider PowerPoint for Digital Scrapbooks |
Computing at Home |
Understand the pros and cons of using PowerPoint to create digital scrapbooks |
| Fall 2007 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Share Your Presentations Online |
Rest Stop |
Consider using a sharing site rather than sending PowerPoint presentations as email attachments |
| Summer 2007 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| How can I create and format charts in PowerPoint 2007? |
Question Mark |
With PowerPoint's new galleries and ribbon tabs, you can create professional charts quickly |
| Spring 2007 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| What are Shape Styles in PowerPoint 2007? |
Question Mark |
In PowerPoint 2007, find about about Shape Styles and how to use them |
| Winter 2006/2007 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| 3-D Charts in PowerPoint |
Step by Step |
3-D charts are easy to create and can help present certain types of data effectively. |
| Summer 2006 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Choose the Right Colors in PowerPoint |
How To |
Armed with a few rules, you can make intelligent color choices for your PowerPoint slides. |
| Spring 2006 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Adding Transition and Animation Effects in PowerPoint |
Step by Step |
Learn how to add transitions and animations to your slides |
| Winter 2005/2006 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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| Create Picture Frames in PowerPoint |
Computing at Home |
Enhance your photos by creating frames in PowerPoint. |
| Fall 2005 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Add CD Tracks to PowerPoint Presentations |
How To |
Once you understand a few rules, adding music to your presentations is easy. |
| Summer 2005 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Create a PowerPoint Background from Any Picture |
Computing at Home |
Learn to create a subtle, uncluttered abstract background for PowerPoint presentations. |
| Winter 2004/2005 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Simple Quizzes in PowerPoint |
Computing at Home |
Create a quiz for your kids or for presentation prize giveaways. |
| Fall 2004 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| Create a PowerPoint Media Presentation |
How To |
Learn how to add music to your PowerPoint 2003 presentation |
| Spring 2004 |
by Geetesh Bajaj |
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| You Can't Always Get What You Want |
The Bit Bucket |
Sometimes the problem with software IS the software (not you). |
| Spring 2002 |
by Cynthia M. Daffron |
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| Set Up PowerPoint Shows |
Step by Step |
Get more from your presentation with custom PowerPoint shows. |
| Spring 2002 |
by Susan C. Daffron |
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