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10+ reasons to split an Access database

Splitting your Access database offers numerous advantages, including increased flexibility, security, efficiency, and scalability.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Access, Databases, Microsoft Office, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Office Suites, Hardware

Download resources 2009-10-26

10+ tips for working In Outlook's Calendar view

Outlook offers numerous calendaring features -- more than a lot of users know about. These pointers will help you tap into the most useful Outlook functionality.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software

Download resources 2009-10-21

10 ways to recover a corrupted Excel workbook

When an Excel file goes haywire, don't give up hope. Using one of these recovery tricks, you may still be able to salvage the data.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-09-08

Avoid import glitches when bringing Excel data into Access

Importing data from Excel to Access can be somewhat dicey. These pointers will help you prepare your data and sidestep common import problems.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft Office blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Databases, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Data Management

Download resources 2009-09-01

10+ ways to avoid drawing layer headaches in Word

Word offers some decent drawing tools, but they don't always give you the results you expect. Susan Harkins unravels some of Word's drawing layer mysteries.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-08-27

10 ways to reference Excel workbooks and sheets using VBA

Excel offers myriad options for referring to workbooks and sheets in your VBA code. See which methods make sense in which situations.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft VBA, Microsoft Excel, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development

Download resources 2009-08-25

10+ tips for using Word as an XML editor

XML makes it possible for you to extract, manipulate, store, and reuse data from any number of sources - and Word 2003 and 2007 provide tools for working with XML files. Here are a few pointers that will make the process go more smoothly.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Susan Harkins, XML, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-08-21

37 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in the Visual Basic Editor

The Visual Basic Editor VBE is the development environment in the Microsoft Office applications. These keyboard shortcuts will help you work more efficiently while entering, viewing, and editing code.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft Office blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Visual Basic, Keyboard Shortcut, Visual Basic Editor, Keyboards, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Peripherals, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-08-07

10+ ways to improve your writing by self-editing

If you want your writing to be polished, professional, and effective, you'll need to develop a system for reviewing your work with a critical eye. Here are some concrete steps you can take to vastly improve the results.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog....

Tags: Eye, Entry, Susan Harkins, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-06-24

10+ tips for working smarter with SQL

The sharper your SQL skills become, the more robust and error-free your solutions will be. Here are a dozen practical tips to get you started.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: SQL, Susan Harkins, Programming Languages, Databases, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Download resources 2009-06-11

How to publish a PowerPoint presentation to the Web

Putting a presentation on your Web site isn't terribly complicated -- but browser differences can pose a big gotcha. Here's a look at the publication process and the hurdles you may encounter.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft Office blog.

Tags: Web, Microsoft PowerPoint, Web Browser, PowerPoint Presentation, Susan Harkins, Web Browsers, Channel Management, Microsoft Office, Internet, Marketing, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-05-29

10 ADO best practices

You can work more efficiently with data when you know how to take advantage of the ActiveX data objects ADO library. Susan Harkins offers some pointers that will help you use ADO objects effectively and avoid potential code snafus.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...

Tags: Best Practice, Susan Harkins, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-05-28

Avoid costly errors by verifying cross-foot results in Excel

Cross-footing can help keep your worksheet healthy, but comparing subtotals can only go so far. See how a simple IF function can alert you to problems with your data.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft Office blog.

Tags: Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Internet

Download resources 2009-04-27

10+ ways to keep your Access database in tiptop shape

A sluggish database can cost your money and waste users' time. Here are some maintenance tasks and general best practices to ensure your database is healthy and operating at peak efficiency.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Microsoft Access, Susan Harkins, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Download resources 2009-04-17

10 free security tools that actually work

Plenty of solid products are available to help you protect your system -- and some of them don't cost a dime. Here's a list of some of the most popular and effective free tools for defending yourself against a variety of threats.This download is also available as an entry in...

Tags: Tool, Security Tool, Susan Harkins, Productivity

Download resources 2009-03-30

10+ Microsoft Office add-ins to simplify your work

The right add-in can provide helpful features and make existing Office capabilities easier to use. Susan Harkins has rounded up a selection of handy add-ins for various Office applications.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Susan Harkins, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-03-16

10 tips for securing a Microsoft Access database

A few best practices can go a long way toward protecting your Access data from careless or overly curious users. Here are some simple ways to add a few layers of security to a database.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Corp., Susan Harkins, Microsoft Office, Databases, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Data Management

Download resources 2009-02-26

Use Excel's built-in features to simplify data entry

Entering data into a worksheet can be time-consuming, and mistakes often find their way in -- but with the right tools, both speed and accuracy can be improved. Here's a look at several Excel features that facilitate data entry.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft Office...

Tags: built-In, Data Entry, Susan Harkins, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-02-25

10+ IT pros share the utilities and tools they can't live without

One way to make your job a little easier is to find out which tools other IT pros rely on -- and then try them out for yourself. Susan Harkins extracted a list of favorite tools from 13 IT pros, whose roles range from consultant to developer to net admin...

Tags: Information Technology, Pro, Tool, Susan Harkins, Productivity, Strategy, Management

Download resources 2009-02-04

Working more efficiently with Word 2007's new building blocks

With Word 2007's building blocks, you can assemble consistently formatted documents in a snap. Susan Harkins explains how to use built-in elements, such as headers, footers, and cover pages, and how to create, reuse, and share your own building blocks.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft...

Tags: Microsoft Word 2007, Building Block, Susan Harkins, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-02-03