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PowerShell 1.0: Getting Help with Get-Help

If you are new to PowerShell, then you will definitely find the Get-Help cmdlet to be a quite useful tool for learning about Windows PowerShell. Here’s some “help” on using Get-Help:

How To Terminate a Cable (CAT5e and CAT6)

Hold a cable locking tab down with the contacts facing you and connector pointing away from you. The contacts are numbered 1-8 from left to right.
There are two different methods that can be used to terminate the cable:

Outlook 2007: How To Create a New Data File (PST)

As in previous versions of Outlook, the new version allows you to create data files (PST’s) to store your messages and such. However, the new interface requires some different steps than the older versions. To create a new data file, follow this tech-recipe:

Google Spreadsheets: Placing a Hyperlink in a Cell

Google Spreadsheets allows hyperlinks to be placed into the cells of your spreadsheet. You can either display the entire URL or use a simple title for the link, just follow this tech-recipe:

OneNote 2007: Optimize for Improved Battery Life

OneNote runs several features in the background such as text and hadwriting recognition, search indexing, and synchronization. If you are running this application on a battery powered computer (laptop, Tablet PC), you can improve life of the battery by changing the battery options in OneNote as instructed by this tech-recipe:

Outlook 2007: Making the To-Do Bar Show Tasks from PST File

By default, Outlook 2007 only shows the tasks that are located in the main mailbox on the To-Do Bar. If you have tasks located in a PST file and want them to show up as well, follow this tech-recipe:

Visio 2007: Prevent a Shape from Using Theme Effects or Colors

To prevent a shape from using the set of colors and/or effects designated by a theme, follow this tech-recipe:

Visio 2007: How To Copy A Custom Theme From Another Drawing

Instead of recreating the cool custom theme of another drawing, simply copy it to your new drawing by following this tech-recipe:

Opera Mini: Optimize Viewing By Reducing Text Size

By default, the Opera Mini browser sets the text size to Medium. While this does make it easier to read the text on phones with smaller displays, those with larger displays (such as the RAZR) do not require the increased font size. By setting the text size to Small, you can better fit the displayed information and reduce the amount of scrolling required to review a web site.

Read on for directions to do this…

Blackberry: Removing applications/Setting Permissions

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This is another quickie blackberry recipe that will show how to remove applications from your blackberry and also how you can resetup permissions for applications (i know i’ve deny’d access to applications and realized i needed them to have those permissions!).

Mac OS X Tips: Basic tips for windows users

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this is more of a list of ingredients than a recipe itself. just a few tips i’ve learned from my experience in using OS X from a windows user viewpoint. Quick notes about installing apps, shortcuts, reinstalling os, etc.

PowerPoint 2007: Using Presenter View

PowerPoint 2007 has a feature known as Presenter View that allows you to run your presentation from one monitor while your audience views it on a second monitor. The functionality provided by Presenter view makes it easier to present your information. You can view thumbnails of the slides so you know what is coming up next and also view your Speaker’s notes so they can be used to assist you in your presentation, all while your audience sees only the presentation. To utilize Presenter view, you will need to turn on multiple monitor support on your computer or laptop. To deliver a presentation on two monitors by using Presenter view, follow this tech-recipe:

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