Hey, you know your way around a desktop - so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Mastery! Released every Thursday at midnight Pacific. http://www.helpdesktv.ca Technology:Software How-To This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 5 Mar 2012 13:02:29 -0800 rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (Rudy Stebih) Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:51:15 -0700 720 rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (Rudy Stebih) FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Hey, you know your way around a desktop - so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Mastery! Hey, you know your way around a desktop - so now dig into Windows XP and really put your PC to work! Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows Mastery! Released every Thursday at midnight Pacific. HelpDeskTV help,desk,windows,xp,rudy,stebih no no http://s3.amazonaws.com/helpdesktv/podcasts/coverart/hdxp144.jpg http://www.helpdesktv.ca Help Desk TV: Windows XP 144 144 rstebih@helpdesktv.caHelpDeskTV Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> ‘Narrator’ is a text-to-speech utility for users who are blind or have impaired vision.<br /> <br /> Running time: 4:12 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0031.m4v Technology: Software How-To F288B310-C5CA-4502-8FB4-9FEBEA42BC01 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700 Making Your Windows XP Computer Speak To You Host: Rudy Stebih ‘Narrator’ is a text-to-speech utility for users who are blind or have impaired vision. Running time: 4:12 4:12 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book, outlook express no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Outlook Express blocks pictures and other content from appearing in your messages to help you avoid viewing potentially offensive material.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:03 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0030.m4v Technology: Software How-To D4CB2ED6-2E7F-4A67-8567-D1261EADD989 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700 Viewing Blocked Content In An Email Message Host: Rudy Stebih Outlook Express blocks pictures and other content from appearing in your messages to help you avoid viewing potentially offensive material. Running time: 2:03 2:03 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book, outlook express no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> If you are left-handed, you may want to change the way your mouse works to make the mouse easier to use.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:10 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0029.m4v Technology: Software How-To 9E220741-806D-479C-8AC6-91ACE8D4B54E Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700 Customizing The Mouse For Left Handed People Host: Rudy Stebih When printing your address book, you can choose to print the contact information for every contact or only a specific contact. Running time: 2:10 2:10 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book, outlook express no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> When printing your address book, you can choose to print the contact information for every contact or only a specific contact.<br /> <br /> Running time: 3:17 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0028.m4v Technology: Software How-To 5198BDA7-B58E-4E37-9CAA-16A25C0523AB Mon, 5 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700 Printing Your Address Book from Outlook Express Host: Rudy Stebih When printing your address book, you can choose to print the contact information for every contact or only a specific contact. Running time: 3:17 3:17 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book, outlook express no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> When browsing through Web pages, you may see a picture of your favorite celebrity, animal, painting or building that you want to save on your computer.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:58 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0027.m4v Technology: Software How-To 22F80176-E973-4969-B330-7011D023D85C Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:47:39 -0700 Saving A Picture You See On A Web Page Host: Rudy Stebih When browsing through Web pages, you may see a picture of your favorite celebrity, animal, painting or building that you want to save on your computer. Running time: 1:58 1:58 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> When you reply to an e-mail message, Outlook Express automatically adds the person who sent you the message to your address book. <br /> <br /> Running time: 1:14 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0026.m4v Technology: Software How-To 738F662B-8DCE-4B48-9C35-8303FDF4E0C5 Mon, 2 May 2011 14:03:35 -0700 Stop Adding People To Your Address Book Automatically Host: Rudy Stebih When you reply to an e-mail message, Outlook Express automatically adds the person who sent you the message to your address book. Running time: 1:14 1:14 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars, outlook express, address book no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Toolbars can be displayed with or without their titles. Their icons can also be displayed with either large or small icons, and with or without text.<br /> <br /> Running time: 3:01 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0025.m4v Technology: Software How-To 4EB3970D-3238-47BA-8159-8F8625C9A9A0 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:59:46 -0700 Customizing Toolbars Host: Rudy Stebih Toolbars can be displayed with or without their titles. Their icons can also be displayed with either large or small icons, and with or without text. Running time: 3:01 3:01 Rudy Stebih help desk, operating system, tutorial, how-to, windows xp, customizing toolbars no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> In the last video, we should you how you could size and reposition toolbars on the desktop. You can also dock a toolbar or the taskbar to anyone of the edges on your desktop.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:03 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0024.m4v Technology: Software How-To D540FEC5-A0E3-4E0A-9022-7E364F8A20E7 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:15:15 -0700 Docking Toolbars To The Edge Of The Desktop Host: Rudy Stebih In the last video, we should you how you could size and reposition toolbars on the desktop. You can also dock a toolbar or the taskbar to anyone of the edges on your desktop. Running time: 2:03 2:30 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, docking toolbars no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Before you can move or resize toolbars on the taskbar, the taskbar must be unlocked. We then show you how to move and resize your taskbar located on the bottom of your screen.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:33 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0023.m4v Technology: Software How-To E251F4D5-C997-4ACF-8E06-D05BCECC674A Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:59:43 -0700 Sizing And Positioning Toolbars Host: Rudy Stebih Before you can move or resize toolbars on the taskbar, the taskbar must be unlocked. We then show you how to move and resize your taskbar located on the bottom of your screen. Running time: 2:23 2:23 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, resizing taskbar no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Windows keeps track of all the settings on the toolbars submenu from one startup to the next except for the Language Bar. Here we will show you how to get rid of the pesky language bar. <br /> <br /> Running time: 1:28 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0022.m4v Technology: Software How-To BE1F71F6-608E-41B0-9578-BF2A1AB58235 Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:31:26 -0700 Getting Rid of The Language Toolbar Host: Rudy Stebih Windows keeps track of all the settings on the toolbars submenu from one startup to the next except for the Language Bar. Here we will show you how to get rid of the pesky language bar. Running time: 1:28 1:28 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, language toolbar no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> A toolbar is a collection of icons that simplifies your everyday tasks by making icons visible for you to see on your desktop that you can quickly make use of. <br /> <br /> Running time: 2:45 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0021.m4v Technology: Software How-To 8644DA3A-E611-442C-B7F7-4DEF10554E8A Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:40:11 -0700 Installing and Removing Toolbars Host: Rudy Stebih A toolbar is a collection of icons that simplifies your everyday tasks by making icons visible for you to see on your desktop that you can quickly make use of. Running time: 2:45 2:45 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, toolbars no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Sometimes it’s difficult to work in a small window and you would like to just see it fill the whole screen. Well, you can very simply.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:25 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDTVXP0020.m4v Technology: Software How-To AFE441DE-8EEA-43C0-8B21-3706F5433102 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:54:45 -0700 Making A Window Fill The Screen Host: Rudy Stebih Sometimes it’s difficult to work in a small window and you would like to just see it fill the whole screen. Well, you can very simply. Running time: 1:25 1:25 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, making a window fill the screen no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Sometimes, moving the window around isn’t enough. They still cover each other up. By using your mouse to yank on a window’s corner border, and you can change its size.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:25 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0019.m4v Technology: Software How-To 202BCDB4-38E0-403B-B5D7-16362D9B532B Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:18:48 -0700 Making A Window Bigger Or Smaller Host: Rudy Stebih Sometimes, moving the window around isn’t enough. They still cover each other up. By using your mouse to yank on a window’s corner border, and you can change its size. Running time: 1:25 1:25 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, making a window bigger or smaller no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Today we'll show you how to move a window around the desktop to see what's hidden beneath or to bring it into view from the edge of the screen.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:03 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0018.m4v Technology: Software How-To 23491804-2BE0-428D-A1DF-FFC2890F2426 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 19:25:13 -0700 Moving A Window Around On Your Desktop Host: Rudy Stebih Today we'll show you how to move a window around the desktop to see what's hidden beneath or to bring it into view from the edge of the screen. Running time: 1:03 1:03 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, moving a window around on your desktop no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> We'll show you how to bring a completely hidden window to the front of your screen using a keyboard shortcut.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:29 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0017.m4v Technology: Software How-To 118FBAA5-5F82-496E-9EDF-A2AF00CB824D Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:56:09 -0700 Finding A Hidden Window Using A Keyboard Shortcut Host: Rudy Stebih We'll show you how to bring a completely hidden window to the front of your screen using a keyboard shortcut. Running time: 1:29 1:29 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, finding a hidden window using a keyboard shortcut no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> We'll show you how to bring a window that is hidden to the front of the screen.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:44 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0016.m4v Technology: Software How-To C26D8A95-B2E4-495F-9005-78BDF9C65075 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:54:32 -0700 Moving A Window On Top Of The Pile Host: Rudy Stebih We'll show you how to bring a window that is hidden to the front of the screen. Running time: 1:44 1:44 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, moving a window on top of the pile no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Managing the most frequently used programs list.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:00 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0015.m4v Technology: Software How-To 9E1FAC5C-0C63-4A85-89F4-30F6AF2E7852 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:02:42 -0700 Start Menu Frequently Used Programs List Host: Rudy Stebih Managing the most frequently used programs list. Running time: 2:00 2:00 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, start menu most frequently used programs no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Controlling the Pinned Internet and Email items on the Start menu.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:38 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0014.m4v Technology: Software How-To 75D82C34-0DE0-4FFD-B281-BA01189EEF66 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:00:35 -0700 Start menu Internet and Email Items Host: Rudy Stebih Controlling the Pinned Internet and Email items on the Start menu. Running time: 1:38 1:38 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, start menu internet email items no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> You can add, delete, move, copy, sort and rename most menu items.<br /> <br /> Running time: 3:53 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0013.m4v Technology: Software How-To F2155DAF-31CF-410B-BE3E-30BBCF3066C0 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:05:11 -0700 Controlling The Content Of The Start Menu Host: Rudy Stebih You can add, delete, move, copy, sort and rename most menu items. Running time: 3:53 3:53 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, start menu no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Setting the Appearance of the Start Menu.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:34 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0012.m4v Technology: Software How-To 5CF6DAAE-CF05-47D9-86B7-2664488EBC06 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:12:11 -0700 Start Menu Appearance Host: Rudy Stebih Setting the Appearance of the Start Menu. Running time: 1:34 1:34 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, start menu no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Through User Accounts, Windows XP provides a simple method for creating new accounts, making routine changes to existing accounts, and deleting accounts.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:52 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0011.m4v Technology: Software How-To 67E897CA-FA33-4592-B629-0272A776C4C7 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:17:05 -0700 Working With User Accounts Host: Rudy Stebih Through User Accounts in Control Panel, Windows XP provides a simple post-setup method for creating new accounts, making routine changes to existing accounts, and deleting accounts. Running time: 1:52 1:52 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, user accounts no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Assign a shortcut key to start a program instead of using your mouse.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:23 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0010.m4v Technology: Software How-To 5E2359C6-2500-48E8-AC02-0702BF830C29 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:05:17 -0700 Assign A Shortcut Key Host: Rudy Stebih Assign a shortcut key to start a program instead of using your mouse. Running time: 1:23 1:23 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, shortcut key no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Uninstall programs no longer needed to free up hard disk space.<br /> <br /> Running time: 0:56 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0009.m4v Technology: Software How-To 0BCCB94C-6BF1-401E-ADB9-67DE45F47066 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:31:48 -0700 Uninstalling Programs Host: Rudy Stebih Uninstall programs no longer needed to free up hard disk space. Running time: 0:54 56 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, uninstall programs no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Turn off those start menu highlights after installing a program.<br /> <br /> Running time: 0:54 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0008.m4v Technology: Software How-To F5E35D0D-F415-4A5A-8A7C-55B665D81CA9 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:13:52 -0700 Turn Off Start Menu Notifications Host: Rudy Stebih Turn off those start menu highlights after installing a program. Running time: 0:54 54 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, system restore no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Using System Restore to return your system to an earlier state.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:40 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0007.m4v Technology: Software How-To x007-using-system-restore Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:05:41 -0700 Using System Restore Host: Rudy Stebih Using System Restore to return your system to an earlier state. Running time: 1:40 1:40 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, system restore no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Setting A Restore Point First<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:16 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0006.m4v Technology: Software How-To x006-set-a-restore-point-first Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:06:16 -0700 Set A Restore Point First Host: Rudy Stebih Setting A Restore Point First. Running time: 1:16 1:16 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, system restore no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Configuring System Restore Options<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:35 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0005.m4v Technology: Software How-To x005-system-restore-options Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:06:16 -0700 System Restore Options Host: Rudy Stebih Configuring System Restore Options. Running time: 1:35 1:35 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, system restore options no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Monitoring Windows XP Security<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:25 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0004.m4v Technology: Software How-To x004-monitoring-xp-security Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:52 -0700 Windows XP Security Center Host: Rudy Stebih Monitoring Windows XP Security. Running time: 1:25 1:25 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, security center no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Automatic updates checks for new high priority updates, downloads them in the background and installs them automatically.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:07 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0003.m4v Technology: Software How-To x003-automating-your-updates Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:58:00 -0700 Automating Your Updates Host: Rudy Stebih Automatic updates checks for new high priority updates, downloads them in the background and installs them automatically. Running time: 1:07 1:07 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, automating updates no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Keeping your system secure with windows update.<br /> <br /> Running time: 2:59 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0002.m4v Technology: Software How-To x002-manual-windows-update Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:50:53 -0700 Using Windows Update Manually Host: Rudy Stebih Keeping your system secure with windows update. Running time: 2:59 2:59 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, windows update manually no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV) Host: Rudy Stebih<br /> <br /> Answers to basic questions about your operating system and computer.<br /> <br /> Running time: 1:54 http://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtv_podcasts/winxp/HDXP0001.m4v Technology: Software How-To x001-system-properties Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:17:54 -0700 Finding Basic Information About Your Computer Host: Rudy Stebih Answers to basic questions about your operating system and computer. Running time: 1:52 1:52 Rudy Stebih help desk, how-to, windows xp, system properties no no rstebih@helpdesktv.ca (HelpDeskTV)