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Welcome to the Simon Sez IT Tech Show #24. During this podcast, we’ll continue with our discussion of  some cool Windows 7 features that rarely get used.

Some of the Windows 7 features discussed during this podcast:

• Monitor Calibration Tool
• Virtual WiFi - To enable Virtual WiFi on your Windows 7 PC:1. Run the command prompt as an Administrator by clicking the Start button, typing cmd on the Search field, right-clicking the CMD link, and selecting “Run as Administrator.”
  2. On the command prompt type:

  netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=[hotspotName] key=[password]

  You may change the ssid value to your liking. As for the password, make sure it is something secure yet easy to remember. When everything is typed in, press Enter.

  3. Still on the command prompt type:

  netsh wlan start hostednetwork

  and press Enter to initiate the virtual adapter.

  4. Moving away from the command prompt, go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings
  5. Right-click your Internet connection and select Properties.
  6. Click the Sharing tab.
  7. Enable “Allow other network users to connect…”,
  8. Select your virtual Wi-Fi adapter.

• Display empty card reader drives
• New Keyboard Shortcuts. Windows 7 introduces some new nifty keyboard shortcuts for a variety of purposes:Windows+Home = Minimize or restore everything except the current window
  Windows+G = Shows Gadgets in front of all other windows
  Windows+Up = Maximize current window
  Windows+Down = Minimize current window
  Windows+Left = (Aero) Snap current window to the left hand side of the screen
  Windows+Right = (Aero) Snap current window to the right hand side of the screen
  Windows+ + (plus key) = Zoom in (function depends on app)
  Windows+ - (minus key) = Zoom in (function depends on app)
  Alt+P = Displays/hides the Windows Explorer preview pane

• Portable Storage Security
• Defrag multiple drives at one time
• Aero Shake
• Sticky Notes Reloaded
• Customize the Windows Welcome Screen

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How to locate and change the Windows 7 UAC

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Welcome to the Simon Sez IT Tech Show #23. During this podcast, I’ll mention some cool Windows 7 features that rarely get used. Now that Win 7 has been released for nearly 1 year, it’s time to start poking under the hood a little to start leveraging some of the nifty features that Windows 7 was bundled with.

Some of the Windows 7 features discussed during this podcast:

• Windows Disc Image Burner
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Programs
• Open Command Prompt in any Folder
• New WordPad File Formats
• Unlocking hidden Windows 7 Themes
• Controlling User Account Control
• Getting the Most out of Power
• Problem Steps Recorder
• AppLocker
• The Calculator and then some
• Revive the Quick Launch toolbar
• Aero Snap
• Navigate tasks

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How to locate and change the Windows 7 UAC

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Welcome to the Simon Sez IT Tech Show #22. During this podcast, I’ll mention some great new features for Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 including the Fluent UI, Ribbon, Backstage View, improved editing tools and Protected View.

Some additional features discussed include PowerPoint’s 2010 ability for collaboration and sharing features, the ability to present to virtual audiences, and other PowerPoint tips and tricks.

Finally, we’ll include a free PowerPoint 2010 training tutorial discussing how to insert and audio and video into your PowerPoint presentation.

Video Tutorials
Inserting audio and video into PowerPoint 2010

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Welcome to the Simon Sez IT Tech Show #21. During this podcast, I’ll mention some great new features for Microsoft Office 2010 including features for Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Word 2010, Outlook 2010 and Access 2010.

New Microsoft Office features discussed include The Ribbon, Backstage View, Equation Editor, Screen Capturing and Clipping Tools, Live Collaboration Functions, Jump Lists and many more!

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Welcome to show #20. During this podcast, I’ll mention some ways to speed up that old computer. If you’re considering buying a new computer since you’re current is running too slow, listen to this show first! You may save a few dollars. And, even if you do decide to purchase a new computer, these practical tips may come in handy.

Links and products mentioned:
Simon’s Video on using Autoruns to disable programs from auto-starting
Glary Utilities
CCleaner

Video Tutorials
Defrag your hard drive in Windows 7
Defrag your hard drive in Windows Vista
Using Jump Lists in Windows 7

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