Apologies to my regular readers for not having posted anything in the last month or so. I have been busy with other matters, but I am glad to say that my summer holiday starts here and I will be able to dedicate more time to Bloody Computer!. So expect to see some new posts soon, including updates of previous tips for Windows...
Friday, 2 July 2010
Friday, 28 May 2010
How to copy charts into a word processor
When copying charts into a word processor, whether in Microsoft Office from Excel to Word or in openoffice.org from Calc to Writer, the software embeds a special object that links back to the original spreadsheet. If you then change the details in the Excel spreadsheet the chart in the Word document...
Monday, 3 May 2010
How to open a non-linked web address in Firefox
While most web addresses on sites are clickable links, you will have noticed that some are just text that you have to copy and paste into the address bar of your browser. Alternatively, Firefox offers you the facility drag and drop these into a new tab. Simply highlight the address, click on it and while holding down the mouse button drag it up onto the tab bar. Firefox will then automatically open...
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Linux Applications: Part 4 - Internet
Having switched to Linux a while ago, I finally have settled on a variety of Internet applications that do what I want. I listed a variety of web browsers in a previous post, so this time I will look at other Internet clients.I have been on-line for many years, so this list includes some applications...
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Freeware page
Observant regulars may notice that I have removed the list of 'recommended freeware' from the left hand column on this blog, but it is not gone completely. I have placed the list on a standalone page accessible from the menu bar above or via this link.I will be reformatting this page and regularly adding new software to it, beginning with all the recent recommendations for Lin...
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Top 5 portable applications
Portable applications are ideal for anyone who uses more than one Windows computer, especially if they don't have privileges to install software. Simply install the program onto a USB pendrive and carry them about with you.Firefox 3.6 PortableThe major advantage of Firefox Portable is that you can take...
Monday, 15 March 2010
Adding custom lists to Excel and OpenOffice.org
In the last post I demonstrated how to easily enter lists of numbers, days of the week and months of the year in Excel and Calc (the OpenOffice.org spreadsheet application). Both programs offer the option to add custom lists to this feature. In this post I will show you how to add the colours of the...