Category Archives: Basics

Basics PC

How to use enhanced functions of Windows Calculator

The Windows Calculator gives certain enhancements that most Windows Users never encounter. Comprehensive calculations can be made from the options available. The conversion of Measurement units is an innovative idea as most users search for converter online when the facility is readily available on their systems. Furthermore Date Calculations can help users with their day to day management and scheduling.
Ease of calculating mortgage payments, vehicle lease and fuel economy are features that are common to all Windows users and lead towards efficient household management.


read more »

Basics PC

How to use artboards in illustrator

While learning how to use Illustrator, it is useful to understand how an artboard is worked with in Illustrator. Illustrator artboards come in handy for various purposes. A good feature of Illustrator is that whichever artboard you are working on, a dark black outline appears on it. If you start working on another artboard, the outline shifts, indicating the artboard on which work is currently in progress.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to use artboards in Adobe Illustrator.


read more »

Basics PC

How to use a Task Schedular in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up a task in windows 8. We are using the Task Scheduler which is one of the built in applications in windows 8. This application allows to set up a tasks and schedule them according to your choice and preference. You just have to set it up once and it will automatically runs the scheduled program at a pre defined time and date.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to use a Task Scheduler in Windows 8.


read more »

Basics PC

How to use a private character editor in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we will guide you to explore some additional option in windows 8. Here we are showing you how to create a private character by using a window’s built in application which is named as “Private Character Editor”. This application allows to design and create characters of your choice and use them in your favorite word processing applications.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to use a private character editor in Windows 8.


read more »

Basics PC

How to track dates and events with the Windows Live Calendar

You can make and maintain multiple calendars in your Windows Live account. The events that are marked can be singular or recurrent. Managing events and engagements can become immensely easy with this calendar option. You can edit the events easily or delete them. Furthermore, the addition of a new calendar can also be availed to manage engagements of different natures.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to track dates and events with the Windows Live Calendar.


read more »

Basics Graphics PC

How to trace images in illustrator

To work on Illustrator you need to have vector images. Any normal image that you pick up from the internet or anywhere else is not a vector illustration. Therefore, to make it into one you need to trace an image in Illustrator. Tracing in Illustrator can be done by the help of the pen tool feature. It is an important tool and helps you trace an image very easily. However, it is important to note that tracing a photo in Illustrator can be a tedious task depending on its complexity. In this step by step guide, we will teach you how to trace images in Adobe Illustrator.


read more »

Basics PC

How to Shutdown a Computer Using Notepad in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we are going to create a shortcut on the desktop that will command the computer to shutdown. It is a custom made shortcut in which you can set the time according you your preference for the shutdown process. It is a very easy and simple shortcut and it can be instantly created by using the notepad.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to Shutdown a Computer Using Notepad in Windows 8.


read more »

Basics PC

How to set up document properties in Adobe Illustrator

When you open Illustrator and start working on a new document, one of the first things you need to know while using Illustrator cs5 is to how to set up document properties in Adobe Illustrator. Therefore, to know the proper usage of Illustrator document setup is necessary. In order to see a step by step illustration of the procedure follow the tutorial below.


read more »

Basics Web

How to Set Up a FTP Server – Getting Static IP Addresss

In the first part of this tutorial, we will show you how to get a static ip address. it is very important to have an static ip address in order to set up a FTP Server. Here we are using a well know web site which is named as www.no-ip.com. This web site will allow you to create a static ip address and you can download the host file from there.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to Get a Static IP Address in order to set up a FTP Server.


read more »