Q. i need a software to let me design what i want to be in paper with exact size and when i print it it will look the same. like i have 3 pictures and i want them to be on a A4 paper. so i want to be able to move the pictures where ever i want in the paper and change the size to whatever i want, what software should i use?
A. Open Office is an open source office suite which is absolutely free http://www.openoffice.org
Within that suite of programs there is an application called Draw which can be used to do simple page layout - although it is actually a drawing application by design, it will do page layout very nicely.
If you already have Microsoft Word, that will also do the job too (although it's not as nice to use as OpenOffice Draw).
If you want to go one step further, there is the more powerful desk top publishing software called Scribus - it's free too: http://www.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus
Within that suite of programs there is an application called Draw which can be used to do simple page layout - although it is actually a drawing application by design, it will do page layout very nicely.
If you already have Microsoft Word, that will also do the job too (although it's not as nice to use as OpenOffice Draw).
If you want to go one step further, there is the more powerful desk top publishing software called Scribus - it's free too: http://www.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus
What can I do to fix my computer speakers?
Q. All of the sudden they stopped working. It is a desk top computer. They are plugged in to the computer and to a power strip, they are turned on and the volume is turned all the way up but all I here is buzzing nothing else. When I check the computer it says under sounds and audio devices it says no audio device. I have tried to install them but it will not work. What can I do?
A. Hey Amanda,
Steps to fix :
1. Make sure your speakers are plugged in,turned on, and properly connected to the computer. You've probably checked this, but it's amazing how little problems like this (or the computer's sound being muted) manage to confound people.
2. Plug the speakers in to another computer, if possible. If the speakers work with the other computer, proceed to the next step. If they don't, you've probably got a problem within the speakers themselves.
3. Check to see if your PC is still under warranty. If it is, do not proceed. The help provided below may void your warranty. Contact your service provider if this is the case.
4. Check your sound drivers
* Open your start menu (right-click on the "Start" button and choose "Explore"), and find the "My Computer" icon. Right-click on it and choose "Properties" from the submenu. Click on the "Hardware" tab and then the "Device Manager" button.
* Expand the "Sounds, video, and game controllers" heading to find your sound card. The name will depend on what sound card is installed on your PC. It will most likely have a name containing "audio." It should look something similar to the example above. You'll know immediately if there is a major driver error because an exclamation point (!) will show over the card's icon.
* Double-click on the name of the sound card to open a new window. In the new properties window click on the "Drivers" tab. If there is no "Drivers" tab then you chose the wrong sound device. Go back and try again. On the "Drivers" tab, click the "Driver Update" button. Follow the Wizard's onscreen instructions to update your driver. You can also contact the manufacturer of your PC for the most recent audio drivers. They can usually be found online.
o If you already have the most recent driver, click the "Uninstall Driver" button. Then restart your computer. When you restart your computer, the driver should reinstall automatically. If it does not, install it manually with software (or a download) from the manufacturer.
5. Check the "Windows Troubleshooter". On the "Drivers" tab mentioned in the step above, there is a button for troubleshooting the device. Click on that button, and follow the instructions on screen.
6. Check the sound card itself. Properly shut down your PC and then disconnect all cables on the back of your PC, including the power cable. Open up the CPU, making sure to touch a grounded metal object (a doorknob or metal desk will work, for example) before opening up the case. This will discharge any static electricty you have built up, which could damage your computer.
* Locate the audio plug on the back of your PC. The sound card should be in the corresponding location on the inside of the PC. Remove the sound card and put it back in. The Microsoft site has detailed directions for installing a sound card; to remove one, simply do the reverse. Once you have the sound card back in, reattach the cables you unplugged earlier and boot your PC.
Tips
* If your sound card is built into the motherboard do not try to remove it. Your entire mother board will be needed to be replaced if the sound card is the problem. Another option is to buy a seperate PCI sound card and then install it.
* If you're having problems with speakers emitting a static or crackling noise, it may be caused by a high speed internet box. Moving the box away from the speakers or the speakers away from the box may help if this is the case.
* In some cases, you will be receiving high amounts of static from the "CD Player" and / or "Line in" channels. This can be corrected simply by lowering the volume or muting these channels in Volume control (Start>All programs>Accessories>Entertainment>Volume control)
Hope this will be of some help for you!
Steps to fix :
1. Make sure your speakers are plugged in,turned on, and properly connected to the computer. You've probably checked this, but it's amazing how little problems like this (or the computer's sound being muted) manage to confound people.
2. Plug the speakers in to another computer, if possible. If the speakers work with the other computer, proceed to the next step. If they don't, you've probably got a problem within the speakers themselves.
3. Check to see if your PC is still under warranty. If it is, do not proceed. The help provided below may void your warranty. Contact your service provider if this is the case.
4. Check your sound drivers
* Open your start menu (right-click on the "Start" button and choose "Explore"), and find the "My Computer" icon. Right-click on it and choose "Properties" from the submenu. Click on the "Hardware" tab and then the "Device Manager" button.
* Expand the "Sounds, video, and game controllers" heading to find your sound card. The name will depend on what sound card is installed on your PC. It will most likely have a name containing "audio." It should look something similar to the example above. You'll know immediately if there is a major driver error because an exclamation point (!) will show over the card's icon.
* Double-click on the name of the sound card to open a new window. In the new properties window click on the "Drivers" tab. If there is no "Drivers" tab then you chose the wrong sound device. Go back and try again. On the "Drivers" tab, click the "Driver Update" button. Follow the Wizard's onscreen instructions to update your driver. You can also contact the manufacturer of your PC for the most recent audio drivers. They can usually be found online.
o If you already have the most recent driver, click the "Uninstall Driver" button. Then restart your computer. When you restart your computer, the driver should reinstall automatically. If it does not, install it manually with software (or a download) from the manufacturer.
5. Check the "Windows Troubleshooter". On the "Drivers" tab mentioned in the step above, there is a button for troubleshooting the device. Click on that button, and follow the instructions on screen.
6. Check the sound card itself. Properly shut down your PC and then disconnect all cables on the back of your PC, including the power cable. Open up the CPU, making sure to touch a grounded metal object (a doorknob or metal desk will work, for example) before opening up the case. This will discharge any static electricty you have built up, which could damage your computer.
* Locate the audio plug on the back of your PC. The sound card should be in the corresponding location on the inside of the PC. Remove the sound card and put it back in. The Microsoft site has detailed directions for installing a sound card; to remove one, simply do the reverse. Once you have the sound card back in, reattach the cables you unplugged earlier and boot your PC.
Tips
* If your sound card is built into the motherboard do not try to remove it. Your entire mother board will be needed to be replaced if the sound card is the problem. Another option is to buy a seperate PCI sound card and then install it.
* If you're having problems with speakers emitting a static or crackling noise, it may be caused by a high speed internet box. Moving the box away from the speakers or the speakers away from the box may help if this is the case.
* In some cases, you will be receiving high amounts of static from the "CD Player" and / or "Line in" channels. This can be corrected simply by lowering the volume or muting these channels in Volume control (Start>All programs>Accessories>Entertainment>Volume control)
Hope this will be of some help for you!
What would you do if your boss uses the computer you work on to look for girls on the Internet?
Q. My boss uses the computer I work with to look for girls on the Internet during off hours. Sometimes he goes to these nasty websites and leaves the computer all messed up with pop ups and viruses. He then blames me for downloading music which I don't do. He then makes a mess on my desk with his pipe. I feel he has no respect for me because he leaves all the print outs on my desk and all over the office. I use the internet which I'm not allowed to really. It's only for work. but common everyone does it. When boss is not in you check your email or check your bank and credit card accounts or pay bills. But that's all I do. I hate it when he goes to those nasty websites especially when the computer gets corrupted. Then he ask me to fix it. I say I can't so he has to pay someone more than $300 to do it, then he feels it in his pocket and hopefully he'll stop. But he doesn't. Can you tell me how to make him stop. Put a password or something?
A. Depending on your organization size and structure this shouldn't be a possibility. If you work in a company which has an IT department then see if the IT guys won't install some kind of software that will prevent damage to the computer. Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit does a good job and is free. But it isn't for the timid.
But the feeling I am getting from your question is that this is a small company privately owned by your boss. In that case. The only thing you can do is possibly put a password on your computer and make sure you have your antivirus up to date and a good set of backups of your data if necessary.
Personally I feel that this guy is fairly inconsiderate for a boss and that you should be looking for other employment. But I understand that isn't always an option either.
A password would keep him from getting access to the comptuer at all but if he is the owner... well that won't last and will just ensense him against you.
In the end, unless there are systems in place to prevent this sort of thing at your office then you are stuck with the problem. But if you belong to a larger office with different departments then you should have passwords and policies about these types of things.
But the feeling I am getting from your question is that this is a small company privately owned by your boss. In that case. The only thing you can do is possibly put a password on your computer and make sure you have your antivirus up to date and a good set of backups of your data if necessary.
Personally I feel that this guy is fairly inconsiderate for a boss and that you should be looking for other employment. But I understand that isn't always an option either.
A password would keep him from getting access to the comptuer at all but if he is the owner... well that won't last and will just ensense him against you.
In the end, unless there are systems in place to prevent this sort of thing at your office then you are stuck with the problem. But if you belong to a larger office with different departments then you should have passwords and policies about these types of things.
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