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View all →July 23, 2018
How To Fix Track Changes in Microsoft Word 16 for Mac Reverting to “Author” [VIDEO]
Is your author or user name showing as "Author" in your Microsoft Word for Mac when you edit & track changes & not your actual user name? Here's how to fix!
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May 14, 2018
Why You Should Write Long-Form Content & Blog Articles
This has always been a debate: which is better - long-form content or short-form content? My opinion is that long-form is better for story-telling. Other experts agree. And Google is smarter now giving longer form QUALITY content a higher rank. My recommendations & other experts' tips in this article.
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January 19, 2018
How To Create a “Work” Menu in Office 2016 & Office 365 of Pinned Documents
In previous versions of Microsoft Office for Mac, you were able to create something called a "Work" menu. In Office 2016/Office 365, you can no longer do that. But, there is a way to use similar functionality to get the same results. It's easy and this article shows how to do it.
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October 25, 2017
Ring Floodlight Cam Review & Install Tips – An Easy & Smart Security Upgrade
Review and installation tips as well as a walk-through of the Ring Floodlight Cam security camera's configuration. The Cam is an easy home security upgrade!
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October 5, 2017
How To Easily Apply Multiple PowerPoint Slide Designs or Themes to a Single Presentation
How to easily apply multiple designs, themes, and styles on a single Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. It's a lot easier to do than you might think!
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September 27, 2017
Top 14 Tips to Get Your Car Ready & Safe for Winter (or Anytime)
These are the top 14 tips to get your car ready for winter - including several safety items you should check on your car. Tips good for all-year-round too!
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September 15, 2017
Windows 10 Screensaver Not Working? Try These Fixes! [Updated]
Did your Microsoft Windows 10 screensaver stop working? Here are some tips on how to find the screen saver settings and how to fix the issue on Win10.
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June 30, 2017
How To Replace the Rear Light Bulb of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra [Video]
How to replace the rear light bulb of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra - article with photos and a video that works through replacing the brake light. It's easy!
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June 9, 2017
An Apple “Beta” Is Exactly That, A Beta! (20+ Tips & Advice When Using iOS & macOS Betas)
If you are installing or planning to install Apple iOS & macOS beta software, you need to be prepared. Tips, tricks, and advice when installing these betas.
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May 2, 2017
How to Assess Your Home for a Solar Panel Upgrade – PG&E Renewable Energy Tools
When installing a solar panel system on your home, you must do a lot of research prior. PG&E has a variety of custom tools & tips to help with this process.
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April 26, 2017
6 Tips to a More Enjoyable & Energy-Efficient Swimming Pool
If you want a more energy-efficient and enjoyable residential swimming pool, here are six tips you can do to achieve that.
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April 11, 2017
These Personalized Tools from PG&E Will Help You Save Money & Energy
2 tools from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the Home Energy Checkup & Rate Comparison Tools allow consumers to save money and energy. Here's how they work.
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