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Keeping organized is very important to many people, especially when it comes to your job or to your finances. One would think that owning a computer would be all you need to keep your affairs in order but many times that is not the case. Just owning a computer doesn’t make you an organized person! OneNote was released as a standalone product in 2003 and then made part of the Microsoft Office suite in 2007. But if you are not an Office user, you can still use OneNote because there is a OneNote for Windows 10 version that is free to use and comes included with Windows. This Windows 10 free ...

**UPDATED FOR 2024!** Cloud computing is nothing new and you might have even noticed how we do more and more of our daily computing tasks online such as working with shared documents and even working on documents from within our web browsers. There are many cloud storage services to choose from such as iCloud, OneDrive and Dropbox but if you want something easy to use that will tie into all of your other Google apps then you might want to try Google Drive. Google Drive Made Easy was written to help you get up and running with the the popular Google cloud storage service. The goal of this ...

**Not Just for Seniors!** You may think that things such as computers, email and the internet are dangerous and there is always someone waiting to steal your personal information or hack your computer. Fortunately, that is not the case and it is not too difficult to protect yourself from online threats such as cybercriminals, viruses and spyware. With a little common sense and some help as to what to look for and what to avoid when using your computer to do things such surf the internet, shop online, check your email, and manage your finances, you can actually stay quite safe without too ...

**UPDATED FOR 2024" With the growing trend of working and attending classes from home, there has been an increased need for the ability to share your work online with other people on your team or from your classes. Emailing documents back and forth can get messy and when you have multiple copies of your work in a bunch of different emails, then things tend to get missed or even lost. Everyone knows about Google and how they are one of the leaders when it comes to online technology and applications so one would assume they would have a solution for anything you need to accomplish over the ...

Not just for seniors! If you want to keep in touch with family and friends these days, it’s a must to have some type of social media account to do so. This even applies to those who work for themselves and have their own business since many people use these platforms for just about everything. If you are the type who just likes to see what others are up to and what they are discussing or sharing then using social media is the way to accomplish this as well. There are many social media platforms, and they all have features that apply to some people but maybe not for others. This is why ...

Ever since smartphones hit the market, more and more people are turning into amateur photographers with many of them taking some really professional looking photos. Since it’s so easy to capture all of our special moments, many people now want to be able to edit their pictures to make them look their best. This is where software such as Adobe Photoshop CC and its more user friendly version, Photoshop Elements comes into play. For most home users and even some professionals, the Elements version of Photoshop is more than capable enough to turn your average pictures into works of art. The ...

** If you are looking for Windows 11 specific file management help, then check out Windows 11 File Management Made Easy. Available on Amazon. If you use a computer at home or at work on a regular basis then you should be familiar with the concept of files and folders and how you have both of them stored on the hard drive of your desktop or laptop, and without access to these files and folders it’s hard to get your work done. Knowing how to manage these files and folders is essential if you want to become a proficient computer user and if you can’t easily find them or know how to ...

**UPDATED FOR 2024** With everything being online these days it only makes sense that we are starting to use online applications more and more. Since everyone is connected to everyone else there is an increasing need to be able to share information easily and reliably. Over the years, Google has become one of the dominant forces in the online world and they keep coming out with more services to help people stay connected. By using their suite of applications commonly referred to as Google Apps you can accomplish all of your online tasks just by having a simple Google account. The goal of ...

Presentation software has been around for many years, yet the concepts have stayed the same when it comes to how they work. Microsoft has one of the most widely used presentation programs out there called PowerPoint and it offers some powerful tools to help create some stunning looking presentations. If you have some basic computer skills and a little creativity, it's not too difficult to create your own presentations that you can use at the office for meetings, promoting your services or even making a slideshow of your vacation to share with friends and family. The goal of this book is to ...

**Updated for 2026** Not just for seniors! Android Smartphones for Seniors Made Easy: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners In today’s fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become essential tools for staying connected, informed, and entertained. But for many seniors, learning how to use an Android smartphone can feel overwhelming, especially without a manual. That’s where Android Smartphones for Seniors Made Easy comes in. This user-friendly guide is designed specifically for older adults who want to confidently navigate their Android devices without frustration or confusion. ...

***UPDATED FOR 2025 WITH THE LATEST FEATURES*** Video editing software has been around for many years and for many years only people who were in the movie business or had a large budget could afford to use such software. Even when your average home videographer was able to afford their own video camera, they still had no reasonable way to edit their movies. Now that everyone has a smartphone and considers themselves a professional movie maker, the need to edit their own footage has dramatically increased. Thankfully, Microsoft has a free app built into Windows that allows anyone with a ...

*Updated for 2023 with VMware Workstation version 17 information.* Information Technology has come a long way in the past 10 years and one of the greatest advancements in this field has to be that of virtualizing computers and servers in order to save IT administrators a lot of time and their companies a lot of money when it comes to building their backend systems. And now we can even go beyond virtualizing computers and virtualize our networks as well. Because virtualization allows us to run multiple computers (virtual machines) on one piece of hardware it makes it's easy to set up ...

Video editing software has been around for many years and for many years only people who were in the movie business or had a large budget could afford to use such software. Even when your average home videographer was able to afford their own video camera, they still had no reasonable way to edit their movies. Now that everyone has a smartphone and considers themselves a professional movie maker, the need to edit their own footage has dramatically increased. Thankfully, Adobe has released a reasonably priced, yet powerful version of their professional video editing software called Premiere ...

Cloud computing is nothing new and you might have even noticed how we do more and more of our daily computing tasks online such as working with shared documents and even working on documents from within our web browsers. There are many cloud storage services to choose from such as iCloud, OneDrive and Google Drive but one of the most popular and feature rich platforms in use today is Dropbox. Dropbox Made Easy was written to help you get up and running with the the popular Dropbox cloud storage service. The goal of this book is to show you how to create an account, upload files and folders,...

Information Technology has come a long way in the past 10 years and one of the greatest advancements in this field has to be that of virtualizing computers and servers in order to save IT administrators a lot of time and their companies a lot of money when it comes to building their backend systems. And now we can even go beyond virtualizing computers and virtualize our networks as well. Because virtualization allows us to run multiple computers (virtual machines) on one piece of hardware it makes it's easy to set up multiple systems quickly and also allows a way for us to set up “test”...

**UPDATED FOR 2025!** Within the last decade, smartphones have gone from something only technically savvy people enjoyed to a daily device that can be used by anyone from children to grandparents. These days you are in the minority if you don't have a smartphone and are missing out on all the wonderful things you can do with them. As these smartphones keep getting more advanced, some people may find it hard to keep up with everything they can do and how to do even the simplest of tasks. Not everyone is a tech genius and since our smartphones generally don't come with instruction guides we ...

With the growing trend of everything being online and the need for businesses and even individuals to have a "web presence", it makes sense that we would see an increase in website creation tools geared towards those who might not have the technical skills required to do real HTML website coding. Not too long ago, if you wanted a website created for yourself or your company, you would need to hire a website developer to do all the work and this is certainly not a cheap process. Everyone knows about Google and how they are one of the leaders when it comes to online technology and ...

With the growing trend of working from home and keeping in touch with friends and family via the Internet, there has been an increased demand for easy to use online meeting and video conferencing tools. With the popularity of Zoom skyrocketing, Google has decided to make their Meet online meeting application free for all of us to use at the home and office. Google Meet allows you to host and join online meetings and video calls with other people and offers a very simple and easy to use interface making it an ideal choice for those who are not the most tech savvy and at the same time offers ...

Taking photos has become a normal part of our lives and these days we don’t even think twice about it since we can take a picture any time, any place with our smartphones. Most people don’t even own a camera anymore since our phones do such a good job of taking photos. Google Photos allows you to upload your pictures and even videos to their online storage repository so you can use it as a backup and a way to share photos with other people without needing to send them as an email attachment. You can also create and share photo albums with others just by sending them a link. And if you ...

Video editing software has been around for many years and for many years only people who were in the movie business or had a large budget could afford to use such software. Even when your average home videographer was able to afford their own video camera, they still had no reasonable way to edit their movies. Now that everyone has a smartphone and considers themselves a professional movie maker, the need to edit their own footage has dramatically increased. Thankfully, Microsoft has a free app built into Windows that allows anyone with a camera and a computer to make some great looking ...