Another oft forgotten fact: how to make my computer speak Spanish

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How to convert documents into PDF form

Word - File - Print - Bullzip PDF - Printer - OK

Change file name

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I always forget how to synchronize!

Daniela Silva IT Coordinator FILES SYNCHRONIZATION

1) On your desktop, look for the following ICON: Shortcut to My Files

2) A window will show up, and it must be the same as below.

3) Look for the “Update all button” , Click it.

4) Another window will pop up, Click “Update”

5) This window is showing you the synchronization progress. All your computer files within the Profiles folder, has been copied to the server as a backup.

IT IS DONE! Please remind yourself to synchronize your files every week to avoid missing all the work you have done in your personal computer. * Files must be named using numeric and/or alphabetical characters; otherwise you will have synchronization problemsand may not recover all the information. The only special character authorized is (_).

What to do when the table breaks at the bottom of the page on a unit plan

You have to select the table you want to fix, then go to Table Properties - Option - then you have to make sure that the option "Automatically resize to fit contents" is unchecked.

Tech Tips - Putting PowerPoint in Voice Threads

1. Create a Voicethread account. I think they only charge a few dollars to enroll and then never charge you again.

2. Save your powerpoint in a new way. Normally you would just save your Powerpoint as a presentation. Not for this. When you click "Save As" and the box to save comes up, click the arrow to the right of "Save as Type". Scroll through the choices until you get to JPEG File Interchange Format. Select this.

3. Your computer will ask your permission to save a picture of each page in a new folder. Agree to this.

4. Now, your powerpoint slides have been saved as images and you can upload them to Voicethread.

5. Go to Voicethread, sign in and select "Create". You can upload your images and you should be all set.

Benefits:Pretty easy once you get the hang of it.You can add your recorded voice, songs, sounds and videos.A nice presentation screen.

Downsides:There is a small one time fee.You can't edit your slides in the same way as PowerPoint. It's possible but I tend to use this feature when I know it's all complete. I also keep a back-up version of my presentation in ppt format on my hard drive in case I want to change it and re-upload the pictures of the slides.