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…