Today’s Topic: Reply and Delete the Original Message Automatically
Who? Anyone who would like a tidier inbox.
Why? Lots of the emails in our inbox are no longer needed—we just forgot to go back and delete them after we replied.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Reply and Delete--Make it Automatic from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Don't Recreate--Make a Template and Save Times in Outlook
Today’s Topic: Save Time with Templates in Outlook
Who? Anyone who sends the same or very similar email messages over and over. For instance, a reminder you have to send regularly or information parents frequently request.
Why? Because it’s a pain to retype the same information over and over again. We’re busy!
How? Visit the Microsoft Office Help and watch one or both short videos there that describe this nifty tip. Here's the link: Save Time with Templates in Outlook
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Top Secret
Today’s Topic: Go Behind the Scenes and Learn How the Folks at F1 Offer Such Expert Advice AND Learn How to Make the BCC Field Always Appear in an Email
Who? People who can keep secrets.
Why? Because you’re curious. You know you are.
How? Watch this short screencast:
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? People who can keep secrets.
Why? Because you’re curious. You know you are.
How? Watch this short screencast:
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Ignore and Automatically Delete Unwanted Emails
Who? Anyone who hates seeing everyone’s reply to a message they may not have even needed in the first place.
Why? Keeping a tidy inbox is hard, but Outlook 2010 has some nifty features that help. With one click you can prevent unwanted emails from even showing up in your inbox.
How? Watch this short screencast: (Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Outlook Anywhere (No More Outlook Web Access)
Today’s Topic: Access Your District Email Using Your Laptop Without Going Through the District Staff Page
Who? District employees with district laptops.
Why? Because it’s nice to be able to access your email the same way whether you’re at school or away.
How? Watch this short screencast:
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
If you are still using Office 2007, watch this screencast instead:
Who? District employees with district laptops.
Why? Because it’s nice to be able to access your email the same way whether you’re at school or away.
How? Watch this short screencast:
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
If you are still using Office 2007, watch this screencast instead:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Save Money! Save Trees! Save Time!
Today’s Topic: Enable double-sided printing/copying and stapling from the comfort of your desk
Who? District employees who print and copy documents
Why? You can save time, money, and trees by printing to copy machines (as opposed to printers) AND copying double-sided whenever possible. In addition, why not have the copier staple those copies for you? We’ll show you how to do this from the comfort of your own desk in mere seconds! (Then, we’re sorry to say, you WILL have to get up from your desk and walk down to the copier to pick up your copies. But that’s just good exercise.)
How? Watch this short screencast:
Who? District employees who print and copy documents
Why? You can save time, money, and trees by printing to copy machines (as opposed to printers) AND copying double-sided whenever possible. In addition, why not have the copier staple those copies for you? We’ll show you how to do this from the comfort of your own desk in mere seconds! (Then, we’re sorry to say, you WILL have to get up from your desk and walk down to the copier to pick up your copies. But that’s just good exercise.)
How? Watch this short screencast:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Where's My Paystub?
Today’s Topic: Accessing Your Paystub and Other Payroll Information Electronically
Who? District employees who get paid—especially those who use direct deposit.
Why? Over the summer, our payroll department instituted a new system that allows employees to access their paystubs and other payroll information electronically. Printed paystubs for employees who use direct deposit will no longer be distributed. If you want your paystub information, you’ll have to access it electronically. NOTE: This demonstration shows how to get access your information at work . . . if you want to access your information from home, you will need to go the district webpage, click the Programs and Services tab, then click on the TSD Staff Resources link. On that page, you will find the link to Skyward Educator Access. After you get to Skyward, simply follow the steps described in this demonstration.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Who? District employees who get paid—especially those who use direct deposit.
Why? Over the summer, our payroll department instituted a new system that allows employees to access their paystubs and other payroll information electronically. Printed paystubs for employees who use direct deposit will no longer be distributed. If you want your paystub information, you’ll have to access it electronically. NOTE: This demonstration shows how to get access your information at work . . . if you want to access your information from home, you will need to go the district webpage, click the Programs and Services tab, then click on the TSD Staff Resources link. On that page, you will find the link to Skyward Educator Access. After you get to Skyward, simply follow the steps described in this demonstration.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Time to Clean Out Your Closet, Er, I Mean Inbox
Today’s Topic: Clearing Out Your Outlook Inbox
Who? Users of Outlook who have full inboxes.
Why? Lots of us have lots of old emails sitting in our inboxes waiting for us to have the time to go through them and delete the ones we no longer need. Let’s face it, that time will never come—there will always be something better to do than delete old emails. This demonstration shows you had to adopt a popular closet cleaning technique to tidy up your inbox.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Clear Out Your Inbox from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Users of Outlook who have full inboxes.
Why? Lots of us have lots of old emails sitting in our inboxes waiting for us to have the time to go through them and delete the ones we no longer need. Let’s face it, that time will never come—there will always be something better to do than delete old emails. This demonstration shows you had to adopt a popular closet cleaning technique to tidy up your inbox.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Clear Out Your Inbox from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
A 90-Second Tip That will Save You Time!
Today’s Topic: Send a Website via Email in Just 2 Clicks (With gratuitous product placement, but no guest stars.)
Who? Anyone who ever shares a URL with others via email.
Why? This F1 Tuesday shows you how send the link to a website to someone with just two clicks! Think of the time you will save!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Send a Website via Emai in Just 2 Clicks from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Anyone who ever shares a URL with others via email.
Why? This F1 Tuesday shows you how send the link to a website to someone with just two clicks! Think of the time you will save!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Send a Website via Emai in Just 2 Clicks from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
If Only Voting for President Were This Easy!
Today’s Topic: Using the Voting Buttons in Outlook
Who? Outlook users.
Why? This F1 Tuesday shows you how to use the built-in voting option in Outlook. This feature makes it easy to collect and tally people’s choices.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Who? Outlook users.
Why? This F1 Tuesday shows you how to use the built-in voting option in Outlook. This feature makes it easy to collect and tally people’s choices.
How? Watch this short screencast:
If Only Voting for a President Were This Easy! from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Be Your Own Hero!
Today’s Topic: Shutting Down and Restarting Can Save the Day!
Who? Computer users. (Yes, that means you.)
Why? This F1 Tuesday Story Time features a real life episode from the real life of Krissy Riggs, Kindergarten Teacher, Rock Creek Elementary School AND provides you with a friendly reminder of the importance of shutting down when you encounter a computer problem.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Be Your Own Hero! Shuting Down and Restarting Can Save the Day! from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Who? Computer users. (Yes, that means you.)
Why? This F1 Tuesday Story Time features a real life episode from the real life of Krissy Riggs, Kindergarten Teacher, Rock Creek Elementary School AND provides you with a friendly reminder of the importance of shutting down when you encounter a computer problem.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Be Your Own Hero! Shuting Down and Restarting Can Save the Day! from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Is It Spam or Is It Just a Favorite Childhood Recipe?
Today’s Topic: Recognizing Spam in Your Inbox and What to Do When You Find It
Who? Outlook users.
Why? Spammers are clever. You need to be more clever.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Who? Outlook users.
Why? Spammers are clever. You need to be more clever.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Spam in Your Inbox from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Creating a New Calendar for Tasks and Whatnot
Today’s Topic: Creating a New Calendar for Tasks and Whatnot
Who? Users of Outlook.
Why? Sometimes we all need reminding. This demonstration shows you how to add an additional calendar to Outlook and then use it to schedule tasks with automatic reminders. This is especially helpful if you have recurring tasks (or appointments) you want to be reminded of.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Creating a New Calendar for Tasks and Whatnot from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Users of Outlook.
Why? Sometimes we all need reminding. This demonstration shows you how to add an additional calendar to Outlook and then use it to schedule tasks with automatic reminders. This is especially helpful if you have recurring tasks (or appointments) you want to be reminded of.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Creating a New Calendar for Tasks and Whatnot from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Don't Worry; Be Happy--Writing Tech Repair Requests that Get You the Help You Need
Today’s Topic: Don't Worry; Be Happy--Writing Tech Repair Requests that Get You the Help You Need
Who? Everyone. Yes. That’s you.
Why? Tech Repair Requests are essential to helping us help you. They help us fix your problem, define the scope of the problem, and work to ensure the problem doesn’t affect others. But, many people don’t know how to write them and think they need to be technical. No, they don’t. This method shows you an easy way to generate and submit a tech repair request that will make everyone sing!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Writing a Tech Repair Request from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Everyone. Yes. That’s you.
Why? Tech Repair Requests are essential to helping us help you. They help us fix your problem, define the scope of the problem, and work to ensure the problem doesn’t affect others. But, many people don’t know how to write them and think they need to be technical. No, they don’t. This method shows you an easy way to generate and submit a tech repair request that will make everyone sing!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Writing a Tech Repair Request from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Customizing Your Quick Access Toolbar in Word
Today’s Topic: Customizing Your Quick Access Toolbar in Word
Who? Anyone who uses Word.
Why? Save clicks (and therefore, time) by putting the features of Word you use most in a more convenient place.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Customizing Your Quick Access Toolbar from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Anyone who uses Word.
Why? Save clicks (and therefore, time) by putting the features of Word you use most in a more convenient place.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Customizing Your Quick Access Toolbar from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Exploring the Lower Right-Hand Corner of Your Computer
Today’s Topic: Exploring the Lower Right-Hand Corner of Your Computer: Show Desktop, Calendar/Time, Sound, Power and More!
Who? Anyone who uses Windows 7 and wants to be a more effective user.
Why? You can save time—Windows has put some time-saving features at your fingertips.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Exploring the Lower Right-Hand Corner of Your Computer from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Anyone who uses Windows 7 and wants to be a more effective user.
Why? You can save time—Windows has put some time-saving features at your fingertips.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Exploring the Lower Right-Hand Corner of Your Computer from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
How Not to Be Embarrassed by the Outlook New Message Alert
Today’s Topic: Learn how to turn off (or on) the New Message Alert Notification feature of Outlook.
Who? Users who don’t want to be embarrassed when new messages pop up for others to see while they are presenting. Also, users who find themselves easily distracted while working on a project may benefit from turning off this feature.
Why? Because it can be distracting, and sometimes embarrassing, for those watching your presentation.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Disabling the Outlook New Message Alert Notification from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Users who don’t want to be embarrassed when new messages pop up for others to see while they are presenting. Also, users who find themselves easily distracted while working on a project may benefit from turning off this feature.
Why? Because it can be distracting, and sometimes embarrassing, for those watching your presentation.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Disabling the Outlook New Message Alert Notification from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Travel Back in Time and Retrieve Files You Thought Were Lost
Today’s Topic: Learn how to “restore previous versions” of folders and documents.
Who? Users who want to restore a document they may have accidentally deleted OR want to revisit or retrieve an earlier version of a document.
Why? Because you regret the deletion or are unhappy with the current version of the document.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Restoring Previous Versions of Your Folders and Files from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Users who want to restore a document they may have accidentally deleted OR want to revisit or retrieve an earlier version of a document.
Why? Because you regret the deletion or are unhappy with the current version of the document.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Restoring Previous Versions of Your Folders and Files from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
You Can Rule Your Inbox!
Today’s Topic: How to create and use rules in Outlook (and, as an added bonus, the answer to the question, “What’s that “Report Junk” button I suddenly noticed in Outlook?”
Who? Users who would like to “program” Outlook to process some of their email for them automatically.
Why? Maybe you want Outlook to play a special sound when you get an email from someone important. Or, maybe you’d like all the email you get from a particular person or company to go directly to a folder. These and other options are available when you know how to create rules in Outlook.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Using Rules in Outlook from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Who? Users who would like to “program” Outlook to process some of their email for them automatically.
Why? Maybe you want Outlook to play a special sound when you get an email from someone important. Or, maybe you’d like all the email you get from a particular person or company to go directly to a folder. These and other options are available when you know how to create rules in Outlook.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Using Rules in Outlook from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Double Your Pleasure with Snapping Windows
Who? Windows 7 users who finds themselves clicking back and forth between two window wishing there were a way to see them side-by-side at the same time.
Why? You’ll think of lots of applications for today’s tip, but just for example, you could have a window with the F1 Tuesday video playing on one side of your screen while on the other half you have the application open that’s being featured. This would allow you to follow along with my instructions without having to click back and forth between windows.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Windows 7 Snapping Windows from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Eliminating Touch Pad (Mouse) Frustration
Today’s Topic: Adjusting the Touch Pad Sensitivity and “Tap and Drag” on Your Laptop
Who? Laptop users who want to adjust the mouse/touch pad properties on their laptop. If you’ve ever had a window suddenly close or move on you, you likely have “tap and drag” enabled. Once you disable it, you’ll have greater control. (Trust me, when we show people how to do this, they practically hug us!)
Why? We see a lot of users become frustrated using the touch pad on their laptop. We see people all the time accidentally moving things on their desk top and they have no idea why it happens. This demo will help.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Adjusting the Touch Pad Properties on Your Laptop from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
Who? Laptop users who want to adjust the mouse/touch pad properties on their laptop. If you’ve ever had a window suddenly close or move on you, you likely have “tap and drag” enabled. Once you disable it, you’ll have greater control. (Trust me, when we show people how to do this, they practically hug us!)
Why? We see a lot of users become frustrated using the touch pad on their laptop. We see people all the time accidentally moving things on their desk top and they have no idea why it happens. This demo will help.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Adjusting the Touch Pad Properties on Your Laptop from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Save Time with Word Quick Parts
Today’s Topic: Save Time with Word Quick Parts
Who? Users who find themselves typing the same thing over and over again in different documents and would like an easy way to just insert that text without typing it out every time. And users who would like an easy way to insert the file name and path at the bottom of a document. (Yes! It’s a 2-for-1 F1 Tuesday—say that 3 times fast.)
Why? Because you’ll save time!
How? Watch these short screencasts:
Quick Parts in Word, Part 1 from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Quick Parts, Part II from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Who? Users who find themselves typing the same thing over and over again in different documents and would like an easy way to just insert that text without typing it out every time. And users who would like an easy way to insert the file name and path at the bottom of a document. (Yes! It’s a 2-for-1 F1 Tuesday—say that 3 times fast.)
Why? Because you’ll save time!
How? Watch these short screencasts:
Quick Parts in Word, Part 1 from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Quick Parts, Part II from 10Tech on Vimeo.
(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Making Word "Normal"
Today’s Topic: Modifying Word's "Normal" Style Default Settings
Who? Users who don’t like the automatic double spacing between paragraphs in Word OR want to learn how to change their style settings in Word.
Why? Apparently, the folks at Microsoft think it’s “normal” to always be typing a business letter. That’s why every time you hit enter, it double spaces. I personally find this annoying and not “normal” at all. If I want double spacing between paragraphs, I’ll add it myself, thank you very much! If you’re tired of fixing this abnormality each time you create a new document, this is an F1 Tuesday for you!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Making Word 2007 "Normal" from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007--different software will yield different results.
Who? Users who don’t like the automatic double spacing between paragraphs in Word OR want to learn how to change their style settings in Word.
Why? Apparently, the folks at Microsoft think it’s “normal” to always be typing a business letter. That’s why every time you hit enter, it double spaces. I personally find this annoying and not “normal” at all. If I want double spacing between paragraphs, I’ll add it myself, thank you very much! If you’re tired of fixing this abnormality each time you create a new document, this is an F1 Tuesday for you!
How? Watch this short screencast:
Making Word 2007 "Normal" from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007--different software will yield different results.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Never Memorize a Password Again
Today’s Topic: Memorize a System for Passwords INSTEAD of Memorizing A Bunch of Different Passwords
Who? Users who are overwhelmed with the number of secure passwords they are expected to generate and remember.
Why? We sign up for more online services and accounts every day and each one requires us to create a password. You likely realize that secure passwords are particularly important for your bank, district logon, and retail accounts that store your financial information. They are just as important for your Facebook and personal email accounts as well. I’ve just mentioned 5 different instances of needing a password, and it’s never a good idea to use the same password for more than one thing. This week’s F1 Tuesday seeks to give you a solution to managing all those different passwords.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Never Memorize a Password Again--Once You Have a System from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
Who? Users who are overwhelmed with the number of secure passwords they are expected to generate and remember.
Why? We sign up for more online services and accounts every day and each one requires us to create a password. You likely realize that secure passwords are particularly important for your bank, district logon, and retail accounts that store your financial information. They are just as important for your Facebook and personal email accounts as well. I’ve just mentioned 5 different instances of needing a password, and it’s never a good idea to use the same password for more than one thing. This week’s F1 Tuesday seeks to give you a solution to managing all those different passwords.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Never Memorize a Password Again--Once You Have a System from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Converting Documents to PDFs
Today’s Topic: Converting Documents to PDFs
Who? Users who want share documents with others.
Why? PDFs allow you to share a document ensuring that the formatting (font, margins, etc.) stay the same and cannot be edited by the receiver AND guarantees that the receiver will be able to read the document as long as they have Adobe Reader installed on their computer, which most everyone does. (If not, Adobe Reader is a free downloadable program from the web.) In fact, our Print Shop prefers that you send PDFs when requesting copies. Uploading PDFs to your SWIFT site and sending PDFs of your newsletter home to parents ensures that parents and students will be able to access and read the document even if they don’t have Word, etc.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Converting a Document to a PDF from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
Who? Users who want share documents with others.
Why? PDFs allow you to share a document ensuring that the formatting (font, margins, etc.) stay the same and cannot be edited by the receiver AND guarantees that the receiver will be able to read the document as long as they have Adobe Reader installed on their computer, which most everyone does. (If not, Adobe Reader is a free downloadable program from the web.) In fact, our Print Shop prefers that you send PDFs when requesting copies. Uploading PDFs to your SWIFT site and sending PDFs of your newsletter home to parents ensures that parents and students will be able to access and read the document even if they don’t have Word, etc.
How? Watch this short screencast:
Converting a Document to a PDF from 10Tech on Vimeo.
Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2007—different software will yield different results.
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