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Computer Shortcuts and Tips

Your computer is a major tool for conducting research and writing papers. Find out how you can use computer applications for a variety of tasks, like organizing your work, researching on the web, and writing papers in a foreign language.
Speech Tools on Your Computer
Speech tools on your computer? If your computer came equipped with Office XP, you can train it to type what you say and read back what you've typed! This is a great feature for auditory learning.
What Is a Flash Drive?
A flash drive is a small storage device that is used to transport files from one computer to another. They are slightly larger than a stick of gum, yet many of these devices can carry all your homework for an entire year!
Page Numbers in Word 2003
Page numbers can be one of the most frustrating and difficult things for students to work with. If you're going nuts trying to add or remove page numbers, this step-by-step guide will help. The key is learning to think like the computer.
Microsoft Word Shortcuts and Commands
There are many shortcuts for common commands in Microsoft Word. These shortcuts or commands can come in handy when you're typing a report or term paper.
Typing Spanish Symbols
There are shortcuts and tricks for typing Spanish letters. It's important to use the right symbols when typing in Spanish in order to make your papers look more professional. That translates to better grades!
Recovering Lost and Deleted Files
It's a terrible sinking feeling that every writer knows: searching in vain for a paper that took hours or days to create. Unfortunately, there probably isn't a student alive who hasn't lost a paper or other work on the computer at some point. Sometimes, if you act quickly, you can get lucky.
Start a Podcast Club
What about an extracurricular activity that you can do entirely on your computer? It looks very impressive to college reps, too.
Organize With Yahoo! Calendar
If you have a Yahoo! account or you would like to create one, you can use the free calendar feature to organize your homework. You will be able to enter each assignment as you receive it, make notes, and receive reminders as each due date approaches. It's easy to use and it's fun!
Writing a Paper in Microsoft Word
This tutorial provides basic advice and procedure for writing a paper with Microsoft Word.
Using Internet Resources for Research
The Internet is a great resource, but it is also a public forum, where anyone can make a claim or an assertion. If you find an article that provides relevant information for your research topic, you should take care to investigate the source to make sure it is valid and reliable.
Repetitive Stress in Teens
No question about it, technology has changed the way teens work and play. Today, the growing question is, will these changes prove detrimental to students' physical wellbeing?

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