http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php en dant@computerhousecalls.com Copyright 2011 2011-08-13T14:11:36+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/take_a_screenshot/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/take_a_screenshot/#When:13:11:36Z Need to take a screenshot on your PC?Press the Ctrl + Print Screen keys on your keyboard at the same time. Then open a blank document and paste it by pressing Ctrl + V keys at the same time. Ctrl + Print Screen will take a screenshot of the entire screen and Alt + Print Screen will take a screenshot of just the active window. 2011-08-13T13:11:36+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/transfer_cell_phone_files_to_your_pc/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/transfer_cell_phone_files_to_your_pc/#When:17:20:17Z Easily get photos and videos from your cell phone to your PC. Move photos and videos easily from your cell phone to your computer. As long as your phone and your computer both support Bluetooth you can transfer files back and forth. No Bluetooth on your computer? You can purchase a USB Bluetooth dongle to do the trick.  2011-02-17T17:20:17+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/empty_recycle_bin/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/empty_recycle_bin/#When:18:28:39Z An empty Recycle Bin can solve problems. As you delete files on your PC they sit in your Recycle Bin. By not emptying your Recycle Bin, it may cause frequent crashes or slow startups. Keep your Recycle Bin empty and it can make a difference. 2011-01-06T18:28:39+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/print_specific_web_page_text/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/print_specific_web_page_text/#When:18:48:47Z Print only portions of a web page.Want to print just a couple paragraphs of text from a web page instead of the entire page? Simply highlight the text you want to print. Then select Print from the File menu, and in the print dialog box under “Page Range” click “Selection” for it to only print what you highlighted. 2010-12-01T18:48:47+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/skip_the_printer/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/skip_the_printer/#When:18:45:10Z Create a PDF and save the file. Did you know you can skip the printer and "print" any document directly to a file on your PC? Save any document right to a PDF file to easily email or archive for later use. PrimoPDF is a great free app to do this. 2010-10-01T18:45:10+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/computer_magnifying_glass/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/computer_magnifying_glass/#When:12:02:25Z Have trouble seeing things on the screen? New Page 2 Do you have to squint to see something on your screen? In Windows 7, simply press the Windows key (lower left hand corner of keyboard) and press the (+) key to zoom in and the minus (-) key to zoom back out. 2010-08-26T12:02:25+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/did_you_restart/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/did_you_restart/#When:12:08:15Z This can clear up many issues. New Page 2 Computers like a rest and they also like to clear their minds. So if you are having problems with a program or with the computer itself, it may just need a good old fashioned restart. A lot of times this can fix many issues. If you’re still having problems, then feel free to call us. 2010-08-19T12:08:15+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/bored_with_your_background/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/bored_with_your_background/#When:12:10:08Z Great way to keep your background fresh. New Page 2 Don't be bored any longer with the same old background day in and day out. Windows 7 offers a feature that allows you to have a slideshow of different pictures as your background. Right click the desktop and start exploring your different options from there. 2010-08-12T12:10:08+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/microsoft_office_templates/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/microsoft_office_templates/#When:14:18:27Z Download free Office templates. New Page 2 Do you ever need to create a form, flyer, or presentation but don't know where to start? Instead of recreating the wheel, consider downloading free templates from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/. It will save you a TON of time! 2010-07-09T14:18:27+00:00 http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/space_bar_in_internet_explorer/ http://www.computerhousecalls.com/index.php/tips/space_bar_in_internet_explorer/#When:14:36:03Z Use the space bar to scroll down. New Page 2 If you're reading a long article and don't want to reach for the mouse, just press the spacebar on the keyboard. This will make your browser scroll down one page size at a time. 2010-06-24T14:36:03+00:00