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Manage Your Inventory in Excel

Inventory is all about figuring out how much you need to order.

Software Design – Part 3

Learn how a data flow diagram can help you design.

Software Design – Part 1

Define your goals before you start coding software.

Image Resolution versus File Size

Understanding how image resolution affects file size.

How to Align Inkjet Printer Cartridges

How to align the cartridges on color inkjet printer.

Potential Issues when Upgrading Your Hard Drive

Things to think about before putting a new drive in an old computer.

Naming Date-Based Files for Easy Retrieval

Name your date-based files logically so you can sort them properly and find them more easily.

Understanding the Microsoft Office FindFast Utility

The next time your hard drive goes crazy with activity, the Microsoft Office FindFast utility may be the culprit.

Find Lost Files

Finding files you misplaced on your Windows computer hard disk.

File Management – My Documents and The Windows Recycle Bin

File organization with or without My Documents and Y2K.

Sharing Microsoft Word Files

How to resolve issues with sharing Microsoft Word files with other users.

How to Change Your Windows Display Settings

Changing settings so you can see your icons more easily.

Fixing Shortcut (.lnk) Errors at Windows Startup

Missing shortcuts make for mysterious error messages.

How to Open Zip Files

Understanding archive files, such as Zip files.

Cleaning Your Computer Safely

How to safely clean your computer.

Replace Your Mail Links with a Contact Form

Using a contact form instead of an email link on your Web site allows you to hide your email address from spammers, yet still gives your customers a way to contact you

What Makes a Site Secure?

Understanding Internet security

Cookies and Affiliate Programs

Explore what affiliate programs can do for your Web site and how they use cookies.

Use Excel to Create Accurate Project Estimates

Using just a few simple formulas, you can create a functional project estimating tool in Excel

Use Windows LiveWriter to Update Your Blog

Learn this quick and easy way to update your blog from your desktop (instead of a Web browser)

How to Set Your Retail Pricing to Meet Your Financial Goals

Learn the difference between retail markup and gross margin so you can earn the money you need to earn from your products.

Create a Photo Calendar in Publisher

Use Microsoft Publisher to create a personalized monthly calendar that you can print on your own printer

Customize Your QuickBooks Invoices

Create a custom invoice that will impress your customers with its professionalism and clarity

Measure the Success of Your Email Campaign

Many factors can influence the effectiveness of your email campaign, so you need to test different approaches

The Realities of Operating an Online Product Business

Learn what is involved in operating an Internet storefront after you have it set up

Create Your Own Music CDs with Windows Media Player

You can use your CD burner for more than just data; burn music CDs and become a digital pyromaniac.

Using Internet Explorer for FTP File Transfers

When you need to FTP files and you don't have an FTP program, try Internet Explorer

Learn How to Use an RSS Reader

If you've been putting off learning about RSS, procrastinate no more! This article shows you how easy it is to get started and take control of the subscription content you receive from the Internet.

Search Engine Optimization Tips Using Site Content – Part 2

Optimize your Web site's position in the search engine rankings by virtue of its content.

Search Engine Optimization Tips Using Site Content – Part 1

Proven methods to increase the traffic your Web site receives from people using search engines

The Five Stages of Burnout

Some jobs can cause serious grief.

Building HTML Tables with XSL

Learn how to transform XML data into an HTML table with variable data.

Where Has All the Notation Gone?

When did creating maintainable code become uncool?

Write Your Own .NET RSS Feed in C#

Program an RSS feed for your Web site using C# and the .NET framework.

The Requirements, They Are a-Changing

Learn to deal with changing requirements throughout your software project lifecycle.

Software Design – Part 2

Going from a list of requirements to the analysis phase.

Working with Web Graphics

Tips for using graphics effectively on your Web site.

Understanding On-Line Payment

Learn how on-line transactions are processed before you set up a site.

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