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Want to know how it can be done? Read on. Viewing Images in Internet Explorer Although Microsoft Internet Explorer is generally known as a web b...</description></item><item><title>Viewing Images with Windows Picture &amp; Fax Viewer and Microsoft Paint</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15920.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:28:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15920</guid><dc:creator>arvindarora</dc:creator><description>Windows Picture &amp; Fax Viewer and Microsoft Paint are the most basic image viewing software applications that come bundled with Microsoft Windows XP. In this article, we will discuss what features these applications offer to you and what you can do with them. Viewing Images in Windows Picture &amp;amp; Fax Viewer Windows Picture &amp;amp; Fax Viewer is the ...</description></item><item><title>Viewing Images in Microsoft Windows XP</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15918.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:11:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15918</guid><dc:creator>arvindarora</dc:creator><description>Microsoft Windows XP offers a considerable amount of flexibility for viewing images. The users can view and edit images in a number of ways within the operating system. In this article, we will have a look at what image formats are and how many ways images can be viewed on a Windows XP based PC. Basics of Viewing Images within Microsoft Windows XP ...</description></item><item><title>What is the Windows Registry and How to Back it Up</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15891.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:13:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15891</guid><dc:creator>corruptmonk</dc:creator><description>Windows is quite a famous platform used in most PCs, laptops, and notebooks today. Most end-users of the operating system don't really know much about how it works. We explain the System Registry and how to back up and restore it. The System Registry is an integral component of Windows. It can easily be defined as a database for storing information...</description></item><item><title>A Review of OpenOffice.Org v 3.0 - New Software on the Block</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/15876.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:39:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15876</guid><dc:creator>sammy</dc:creator><description>Since the first beta version came out in April, we get the final release of version 3. Let us find out how it has improved, and how it is different from version 2 Start Center Window Though it has an installer size of 147.9 MB, and takes up 323 MB disk space, it is fast. If you are upgrading from version 2.0 you will have to finish a quick wizard t...</description></item><item><title>How to Change Default Icons, Fonts and Their Sizes in Vista</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15822.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:07:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15822</guid><dc:creator>dannyhilator</dc:creator><description>To help you personalize your PC the way you like it, whether for aesthetic or readability reasons, today I'll show you ways to change default icons, fonts and their sizes in Vista. Before we start I don't like the new control panel of Windows Vista, so I switched it back to the classic view. If you haven't done so already, I suggest you do the same...</description></item><item><title>Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word 2007</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15800.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:44:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15800</guid><dc:creator>rdmerrill07</dc:creator><description>Want to know more about the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word 2007? Read on to learn about this powerful new tool in the latest version of Word. The Word application in Microsoft Office 2007 has added a Quick Access Toolbar . Surely many would say that it is not their favorite addition, but after using it, most agree that it is quite useful. T...</description></item><item><title>Placing Excel Charts in PowerPoint Slides</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15771.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15771</guid><dc:creator>deokoria</dc:creator><description>Having trouble adding your Excel chart to a PowerPoint slide? In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step and give some tips to help make sure that the object doesn’t get distorted during the move. Excel Charts in PowerPoint One of the biggest problems that people have when adding a Microsoft Excel 2007 chart to a PowerPoint s...</description></item><item><title>Moving Charts in Microsoft Excel 2007</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15769.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:15:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15769</guid><dc:creator>deokoria</dc:creator><description>By default, a newly created chart in Microsoft Excel 2007 is placed in the same worksheet as the data used to create it. In this article, we’ll show how to move that chart to a different worksheet, either a pre-existing one or a brand new one created especially for that object. Placement of Charts in Microsoft Excel 2007 When you create a new chart...</description></item><item><title>Google Lively vs Live Messenger</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15758.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:46:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15758</guid><dc:creator>aczafra</dc:creator><description>Google Lively and Live Messenger are two different kinds of online products and services. But they share one characteristics and that is both are forms of online communications which are being offered for free and online. Here's a brief comparison of these two services and what they can offer us. Both Google and Microsoft have been clashing in many...</description></item><item><title>Remote Desktop - No Software to Install with WizHelp</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15688.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:59:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15688</guid><dc:creator>SteveMallard</dc:creator><description>Need a remote desktop to help users? WizHelp has the solution for you. With total online control, WizHelp offers an absolutely free solution for home users so to help out family and friends. WizHelp's break through easy to use technology is perfect for home users giving or needing assistance. WizHelp Remote Desktop for Free WizHelp offers free remo...</description></item><item><title>5 Tips to Help You Manage Your Inbox</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15666.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:46:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15666</guid><dc:creator>dannyhilator</dc:creator><description>Many free e-mail services now offer accounts with gigabytes of space. With Gmail accounts of over 7 GB, Google even goes on to say that “you'll never need to delete an e-mail again”. That is not an excuse to be lazy and let chaos ensue in your inbox. Here are 5 tips to help you manage your inbox. Dedicate one e-mail address to spam I do not mean se...</description></item><item><title>Better Bookmark Management with TidyFavorites</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/15657.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:15:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15657</guid><dc:creator>deokoria</dc:creator><description>Looking for a better way to manage your browser bookmarks? TidyFavorites is an innovative, lightweight application that adds images to favorite links, making them easy to locate and access. A New Way to Manage Browser Favorites Installation and Setup Features Price and Overall Rating Although online third-party bookmarking continues to grow in popu...</description></item><item><title>How to Calculate in Word Tables</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15649.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:48:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15649</guid><dc:creator>Krystyne20</dc:creator><description>Learn how to perform calculations in Microsoft Word 2003 Tables that can be easily updated as the values in your table change. Also, learn how to calculate using bookmarks. Understanding Cell Names Basic calculations can be performed in Word tables. But first it’s important to know how cell names are determined. Word tables are basically set up jus...</description></item><item><title>Five Free Alternatives to MS Word</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15621.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:48:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15621</guid><dc:creator>aczafra</dc:creator><description>MS Word has been dominating the word processor market for quite some time. Although it is a robust, well-performing word processor, one still has to pay a good amount of money to have it running on their machines. Fortunately, there are alternatives to MS Word which are free for download. OpenOffice Among the free and open-source alternatives to MS...</description></item><item><title>10 Tips to improve your UMPC / Netbook experience</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15613.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15613</guid><dc:creator>plampitan</dc:creator><description>The advent of UMPCs and Netbooks has taken everyyone by storm. It never occurred to anyone that mini laptops with average (even below-average) performance could be so attractive. Here's some things you can do (and buy) to maximize your experience using your mini portable PC. Make it better Here are some things you can do to make your experience wit...</description></item><item><title>User's Review: Vista Start Menu</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/15612.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:03:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15612</guid><dc:creator>mdweems</dc:creator><description>Wonder how the new Vista Start Menu really works and if it's worth it to purchase and use? Well, here is your Bright Hub user review of this program to give you all the details. Vista Start Menu Rating Vista Start Menu Download &amp; Setup Using Vista Start Menu If you use Windows Vista, then you've been here: you just downloaded a file (or a game) and...</description></item><item><title>Best Microsoft Access Troubleshooting Books</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15599.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:45:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15599</guid><dc:creator>Indu Priya</dc:creator><description>We all need software which is trouble free. Troubleshooting is one of the most important skills and ways to lessen the commonplace computer hurdles we encounter now and then. Here are the best troubleshooting manuals and books for Microsoft Access created for this purpose. Introduction Microsoft Access is a program developed by Microsoft to create ...</description></item><item><title>Combining Chart Types in Microsoft Excel 2007</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15585.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:02:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15585</guid><dc:creator>deokoria</dc:creator><description>There are many times when you may want to represent one variable as a line and another as a bar or column in a Microsoft Excel 2007 chart. This step-by-step guide will show how to accomplish this task. Different Types of Charts Often times, there will be cases where you want to create a chart in Microsoft Excel 2007 so that one item in the chart is...</description></item><item><title>Making a Resume Freehand in Microsoft Word</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15460.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:33:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15460</guid><dc:creator>KatieGatto</dc:creator><description>If you want to make a resume in Microsoft Word, but you do not want to use the bland conformity of a template, then this is the way that you can get your resume done custom. When you have a little bit more time on your hands, or when you need to have a bit more control over the final product that you are going to be sending out to a human resources...</description></item></channel></rss>