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How to Set up Shortcut to open a new e-mail (Windows 8)

April 5, 2013
Helios Visions
Computer Shortcuts, Email Management, Pro Member Tutorials, Time & Technology Training

It’s easy to set up a Desktop shortcut to open a new e-mail message quickly. You can then use the shortcut on your “Quick Launch Toolbar” and create a Keyboard Shortcut.

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How to Change the Color of Unread Messages in Inbox (Outlook 2013)

In Outlook 2013, new, unread messages are in a bold blue color in your inbox. If you want to change the color back to black it can be done using “View Setting” and “Conditional Formatting”.

Becoming Familiar with the Ribbon In File Explorer (Windows 8)

February 23, 2013
Helios Visions
File Organization & Navigation, Finding Information, Pro Member Tutorials

In the new “File Explorer” (previously called “Windows Explorer), where you view the list of files/folders on your computer, there is now a “Ribbon” filled with commands just like the Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.). Each section of the Ribbon is divided into Tabs. The Tabs will change depending on what is selected in File Explorer. For example, when you click on “Documents” under “Library”, the “Library Tools” tab will become available.

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How to Change Search Provider Internet Explorer 10 (Windows 8)

February 23, 2013
Helios Visions
Finding Information, Pro Member Tutorials

If you have a computer running Windows 8 it will come with Internet Explorer 10 installed. When you perform a search on the internet it will use Bing as the search provider. If you would like to change the settings it’s not as simple as it used to be. Follow instructions below to change your search provider.

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How to Change how File and Folders are displayed in File Explorer (Windows 8)

February 20, 2013
Helios Visions
Computer Shortcuts, File Organization & Navigation, Pro Member Tutorials

In Windows 8 “Windows Explorer” (where you view the list of files on your computer) is now called “File Explorer” and it looks a little different. When you open your folders in “Documents” and then you open a sub folder/location, the view may be different. Standardize the “View Type” (or Layout). We recommend you choose a view that you are most comfortable with (most people prefer details or icons). The “Detail” view will allow you to see more folders on one page than other available views.

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