Friedbeef’s Tech

How to Summarize PowerPoint Slides Efficiently

9. July 2007

Every good presentation deck needs a summary. It needs a conclusion, a summation, a call to action. These two tips will help you summarize your PowerPoint deck quickly so you can build a convincing beginning and ending to your presentation. Summarize all headlines with one click Instantly have PowerPoint create a summary slide from all your existing slide [...]

How to Backup Your Software Effectively

6. July 2007

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“Computer Backup – To spend or not to spend?” A while back I asked the same question and ended up recommending ‘Comodo Backup’ as a free backup solution. While free, it had a fair amount of flaws – most noticeably the lack of CRC checking to ensure the file integrity of your backups. With that in mind, here [...]

Top 15 Ways to Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life

1. July 2007

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Laptops tend to lose their charm quickly when you’re constantly looking for the nearest power outlet to charge up. How do you keep your battery going for as long as possible? Here are 15 easy ways to do so. 1. Defrag regularly - The faster your hard drive does its work – less demand you are going [...]