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How to track actions with Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7

The Problem Steps Recorder is meant to make detailed recordings of any problem. The user can choose to add detailed comments in the steps. The program helps in communicating the problem that a user is facing while showing the detailed analysis of the user regarding the problem.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to track actions with Problem Steps Recorder in Windows 7.


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How to take screenshots with the Snipping tool in Windows 7

The snipping tool helps in saving the screenshots of the desktop and different options that are being used on the computer. It is extremely helpful in making of picture stories and directional illustrations. You can mark and make changes to the snipped image and then save it as a jpeg which is a lighter option in images.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to take screenshots with the Snipping tool in Windows 7.


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How to share a document online in Google docs

Google Docs allows you to upload files from your computer and work on them online. The files, once uploaded, appear on the home page of your Google Docs. The files can be renamed and viewed here. Google Docs allows you to share your files with other users so that you can work with these users on these files simultaneously. This feature helps you save time as both the users can easily access the document in real time. In this Google Docs tutorial, we will teach you how to change the permission rights of the users you have shared a document with. Furthermore, we will also show you how to adjust the sharing settings of a particular document.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how to share a document online in Google docs.


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How to Create Windows Live Account

Windows Live account is a Hotmail account with all the facilities available with Live accounts. It is a simple few steps to create this account. You can provide all your details in one simple form and accept to the terms and conditions to get started with using the Live account.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to Create Windows Live Account.


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How to set desktop notification with Google talk

Google talk is a Chat software by Google. It can be connected to your Gmail inbox so that you can easily access your emails from the Google talk window. It has many features that make your chatting experience refined, such as it chat history, desktop notifications etc.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to set desktop notification with Google talk.


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How to select multiple files with checkboxes in Windows 7

Selecting multiple files has been done by holding the Ctrl Key and selecting files, since a very long time. This shortcut was flawed as it would require the Ctrl Key to be pressed throughout, which was fraught with human error. This issue has been addressed by providing the option to have multiple files selected by clicking on their respective checkboxes.
This setting can simply be enabled by making a small change in the Folder’s options.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to select multiple files with checkboxes in Windows 7.


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How to search the internet from the Start menu in Windows 7

Internet search requires one to access a web browser, go to a search engine and then type the search query to complete a search. It can be done right out of the Start Menu without opening any other program. You can simply change the settings of your Start Menu and Taskbar to add the Search Internet from Start Menu option and accessing the online search option from the Start menu.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to search the internet from the Start menu in Windows 7.


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How to remove the search history from Windows Explorer

To make it more convenient for users in Windows 7, relevant search results from the search history are listed when one clicks on the search field or types a few letters in it. Search history is a list of searches made by users in the past that Windows 7 has stored. If you wish to turn off the option, you can easily do so from the Windows Components settings. To revert back to previous settings, you can again turn on the display of search history in Windows Explorer.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to remove the search history from Windows Explorer in Windows 7.


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How to preview files in Windows Explorer in windows 7

When attaching a file to an email or moving files between folders, it is a rather tedious task to open each file to check whether it is the relevant one. The files can be preview in the Windows Explorer indiscriminent of being images, music or documents. Only a simple few keys are to be pressed for the review.
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn How to preview files in Windows Explorer in Windows 7.


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How to play and edit a Macro in Microsoft Word 2010

Who doesn’t love to save time while working on an MS word 2010 document? The software provides you with a variety of features, out of which one helps you as you do not have to re-type or copy-paste content repeatedly, and can simply use macros for this purpose
Once a macro is created in MS Word 2010, you can use it in different documents extremely easily. This Office 2010 tutorial is about the use of macros in word documents
In this tutorial you will specifically learn how to play and edit a Macro in Microsoft Word 2010


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