http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2713&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Meryl Evansen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/41661.aspxThu, 09 Jul 2009 04:20:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41661merylSome of us learn better from examples. We try to create our own whiz bang PowerPoint presentations only to fall back on bad habits. Learn what makes a good presentation and see great examples. PowerPoint has somewhat of a bad reputation because many users don't use PowerPoint the way it should be used. They use PowerPoint's template or add a ton of...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/29666.aspxMon, 16 Mar 2009 17:41:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29666merylRecycle your old phones and iPods -- can be working or not -- in exchange for cash, store credit (Amazon is one), charity donation. Plus, FlipSwap plants a tree for everyone phone and you don't have to lift a shovel. Planting Trees with Old Cellphones or iPods My son left his new iPod in his pants on the day of his birthday party. He wa...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/11732.aspxMon, 20 Oct 2008 15:46:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11732merylThe easiest way to find an energy efficient desktop or laptop computer. Using ENERGY STAR Guidelines Whether for your personal use or small business, you can affordably go green with your next new computer. Every computer owner can make a difference. According to ENERGY STAR, "If all computers sold in the United States meet the ENERGY STAR req...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/google/articles/42059.aspxMon, 13 Jul 2009 22:09:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42059merylJust "add community" to your web site and give your visitors the opportunity to connect with each other. Google Friend Connect takes interactions to another level. New social media applications and ones we haven't met keep showing up on the Internet especially when a friend sends us yet another invitation. But Google Friend Connect isn't ju...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/google/articles/51846.aspxThu, 08 Oct 2009 00:31:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:51846merylYou know about Google Gadgets and what you can do with them. But which ones should you consider adding? Here's a handful of the best and most useful gadgets. Google Gadgets are little widgets that add more features or functionality to a web site, Google application, iGoogle and other platforms. What Are Google Gadgets and Their Uses? explai...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/iphone/reviews/49870.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 14:09:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49870merylThis isn't your ordinary jigsaw game with marine scenes for the iPhone. The awe-inspiring ripple effect adds to the beautiful underwater scenes. How about the puzzle part itself? Read on to see how the game fares on the iPhone. Jigsaw Puzzles: most of us fall either in the love 'em or hate 'em group. I have many fond memories of completing ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/google/articles/49373.aspxFri, 18 Sep 2009 22:55:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49373merylOrkut is Google's version of a social network. Even if you decide not to use it on a regular basis, create a profile so you can at least be found. After all, it's a Google application. Orkut is Google's social network that provides community and a way to build connections. In other words, Orkut is Google's version of Facebook and LinkedIn. ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/publishing/articles/23881.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 15:06:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23881merylSave paper and send Publisher files via email to others for reading, reviewing, and editing without worrying whether they have Publisher installed. Instead, convert the files to PDF without paying a dime. Create Email Friendly PDF Formats The teachers at my children's schools often use Publisher to create newsletters and notes to send to parents. A...http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/10550.aspxFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:58:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10550merylKeep your messages without cluttering your mailbox. Archive Your Email for an Uncluttered Inbox You might be on top of your home office mailbox and keep it well organized. Regardless, you will want to store older messages to conserve storage space. Outlook archives old items to an archive file, deletes expired items or both. A good way to go about ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/iphone/reviews/48874.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 17:34:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48874merylThe popular Flo of Diner Dash finds her way onto the iPhone with her time management game, Cooking Dash. How does it fare on the little screen? For those not in the know, Cooking Dash stars Flo of Diner Dash PC game fame. She has had many sequels and spin offs. Cooking Dash , originally released for PCs, is a time management game that has come ...