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How to create groups in adobe illustrator

For someone who is new to working with Adobe Illustrator, the cs5 tools that the program features can come off as a little tricky. Therefore, it always comes in handy to know a little bit about them or what they can do while you are working with Illustrator. The process of grouping different images together is very helpful when you want to treat different images existing on the page as one.
Follow this step by step guide to learn how to create groups in Illustrator.


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How to create a sketch effect in your typography in Adobe Illustrator

In Adobe different Illustrator fonts can be given a sketch effect by applying the simple scribble effect. This effect can also be saved and used later on for a separate illustration. In this tutorial, we will teach you how to create a sketch effect in your typography in Adobe Illustrator.


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How to create a retro background in Adobe Illustrator

It is very easy to give different effects to backgrounds in Illustrator. You can even create a background and give it a retro illustration. To learn how to create a retro background in Adobe Illustrator follow the tutorial given below.


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How to Create a Lock Computer Shortcut in Windows 8

In this windows tutorial, we will be show to how to use and customize windows 8 additional settings and options. Here we will create a shortcut from which you can instantly lock the screen of your computer. We will use a lock computer code in the shortcut option to create this screen lock icon on the desktop.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to Create a Lock Computer Shortcut in Windows 8.


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How to Change the Default Fonts in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we are going to change the default fonts of windows 8. We will show you how to make changes and adjust windows registry options as well. By following the steps shown in this tutorial, you will be able to make change and replace windows fonts with your desired style of fonts.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to Change the Default Fonts in Windows 8.


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How to change time display in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we are going to guide you on how to change and personalize the display of windows 8 according to your choice and preference. Here we will customize the display of windows date and time display. By going through this tutorial, you will be able to change windows time appearance according to your desired look.
Follow this step by step guide to learn How to Change Time Display in Windows 8.


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How To Access Microsoft SkyDrive App In Windows 8

In this tutorial, we will show you how to upload your files in Sky Drive by using the new Windows 8 Sky Drive app. It has a very friendly user interface and allows user to instantly upload files. By using Windows 8 smart system, it can communicate directly with your Microsoft account and synchronize with your Sky Drive online.
Follow this step by step guide to learn how To access Microsoft Sky Drive app In Windows 8.


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How to add a shutdown button in start screen in Windows 8

In this tutorial, we will show you a simple way to add a shortcut for the shutdown function in the start screen of windows 8. This function requires a simple application code to be used as a shortcut. You aren’t required to have any sort of technical expertise for this as well.
Follow this step by step guide to learn how to add a shutdown button in start screen in Windows 8.


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How to turn features on or off in Windows 7

Certain features in Windows 7 are on by default and certain are off. The ones that are on tend to eat up the computer’s speed and capability. These features may include those which are not used frequently or at all by yourself.
Turning such features off is an excellent idea to lighten your computer. To Turn Windows Features on or off, you simply have to access the Turn Windows Features on or off window, which is where you can pick and choose the features that you want to keep on.


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How to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 7

Troubleshooting is an option in Windows that allows you to let the computer system identify what is causing trouble when any particular part of the computer is not working. You can troubleshoot programs, network and internet, hardware and sound, appearance, and system & security. You can begin troubleshooting by selecting which function you want to troubleshoot, such as a printer. In this tutorial we have shown that since the printer is not connected, the troubleshooter will show this as the reason.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 7.


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