Productivity tips and tricks for your computer

	Resizing Excel cells to fit their contents Dear Gizmo, I’m working on a Microsoft Excel document (for the first time). I’ve put my data into cells, but the cells aren’t large enough to fit the contents so some is cut off. Is there an easy way to resize them all at once so I can actually see it all? Nic, Brunswick
	Assigning Keyboard shortcuts to Styles in Microsoft Word The styles feature in Microsoft Word is a great way to organize and structure Word documents. By assigning styles to different sections of your text it is really easy to change the formatting of large sections of your text without needing to select each one at a time. Despite this, as it takes some time to do, many of us don’t use styles as diligently as we could. We show you how to make it easier and faster to format your documents properly.
	Upgrading your web browser Upgrading to the latest version of Internet explorer (or any browser) is usually a good idea. The two main reasons you should upgrade are security and performance
	Setting up a home office For most people, setting up a home office can be quite daunting. It’s important to get it right though, because it’s going to be somewhere you end up spending a lot of time. Although gizmotechs aren’t able to help you pick the right ergonomic chairs, pot plants and lighting, we can definitely help you get your technology set up and working with the reliability you need to run a business.
	Taking the mystery out of using Zip Files If you ever need to send large files via email, or if you want to free up space on your computer by compressing older files, creating zip files is a great way to go about it. In this article, we show you how easy it is to use zip files.
	"Good morning Dave" - using Windows Vista’s speech recognition tool If you are a single-finger pigeon typist or someone who would rather talk than type out an email, Windows Vista has a built-in speech recognition tool that can make getting your thoughts onto a document a whole lot easier. This article gives you information about Speech Recognition in Windows Vista and how to enable it.
	Making the switch to a new computer If you’ve had a computer for a few years, you might be at the stage where you feel the need for an upgrade. Whether it’s because you can make a cup of tea in the time it takes for it to turn on, or if you go green with envy at the speed of a friends computer, buying a new PC is an inevitable part of being a citizen of the computer age.
	Read about personalising your home page Personalised homepages are not new, but they are definitely starting to come of age. Some of you may have already heard of iGoogle or my.Live.com, or seen the links to click for a “Personalised Page” or “iGoogle” at the top of each search you make.
	Using Smart Art in Microsoft Word 2007 (download printable PDF) In this article we show you how to use SmartArt in Word 2007 to make your documents look great!
	Using Picture Styles in Microsoft Word 2007 In this article we show you how to use the excellent new Picture Styles functionality in Microsoft Word 2007.
	How to do a Mail Merge in Microsoft Word (download printable PDF) I have recently put together a family newsletter using Microsoft Word. I’m going to have to do Christmas cards in a few months and I’d love to know if there was an easy way to print out 100+ envelopes.
	Microsoft Excel Basics (download printable PDF) In this article we teach you the basics of Microsoft Excel in the hope that this usually scary program can become that little bit friendlier.
	Creating secure passwords (download printable PDF) Creating a secure password is not as easy as using of the name of your first goldfish. Password crackers are getting more and more powerful and the best way to protect yourself is to understand how password crackers work. In this article, we teach you how to invent yourself a more secure password than “Martha” the goldfish.
	Desktop shortcuts make life easier. Here's how... (download printable PDF) Do you want quick and easy access to the documents and programs you use most often? This article explains how you can by easily creating desktop shortcuts.
	Get around your PC faster with Windows shortcut keys (download printable PDF) This article shows you a range of shortcut keys on the keyboard which will make you faster at navigating Windows XP. It also includes a list of ones we find most useful.
	A quick guide to burning CD's (download printable PDF) Burning CDs is great for backups, sharing files with friends and for storing music. This article explains how to do this using Windows XP (you will need a CD burner and a blank CD).
	Get your documents organised by making folders in Windows (download printable PDF) Lots of us can write documents, save pictures and send emails, but how can we make everything easy to find again. This article explains how to create your own folders in Windows XP.
	How to change your Internet homepage to your favourite (download printable PDF) Did you know that you can change the website that first appears when you open up your browser to surf the Internet (this is your default home page)? Here, we show you how.

Have more questions or need help? Contact Gizmo on 1300 275 449 or help@gizmo.com.au