The ability to use a word processor and computer makes your life easier than past generations that relied on typewriters to print important documents. Some problems still exist, however. For example, the ability to type characters other than those located on the keyboard may seem difficult, if not impossible. Fortunately, Microsoft Word contains scientific symbols (as well as other characters) that you can access via the toolbar. Follow a few simple steps to find all of the characters and symbols available to type....

Permanent Vacation Once your YouTube account is banned, you can try to appeal the decision. If the appeal is denied, the ban is permanent. You’ll be prohibited from creating another account or accessing any videos you have uploaded. All of your account data is removed, including all uploaded videos. Three Strikes and You’re Out YouTube gives users a chance to fix any problems before an account is banned. Your account can be terminated for two reasons – violating the community guidelines or copyright infringement....

Outlook 2007 is the mail application included with the Office 2007 software suite. This program lets you set up your email accounts so that you can send, receive and organize your mail all from within the application. If your copy of Outlook 2007 isn’t functioning properly or you need to reinstall it for another reason, you can uninstall it from the Programs and Features menu and then reinstall it in your computer with your Office 2007 installation DVD....

McAfee offers a variety of programs that protect your PC, including one that protects your computer from viruses by scanning and removing them. A common complaint amongst users is that it drastically slows down their computer, so they choose to get rid of it. Another reason to get rid of it would be that the initial version is free, but they end up charging you after your trial period expires....

If your Samsung cell phone is locked to a particular GSM network, and you wish to use it on a different network, there are many ways for you to unlock it. First, you should try a free solution. If you are unsuccessful, prepare to spend some money for the unlock code. Whichever unlocking method you choose, keep in mind that unlocking is merely a one-time activity that unlocks your Samsung to all GSM networks permanently....

Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Web browser may choose to lock people out of the browser’s “Internet Options,” thus preventing other users from changing the browser’s settings and block access to websites. The problem with this, however, is that it leaves the primary user unable to make changes as well. You’ll have to unlock the Internet Options in order to use this command again. As is the case with locking, unlocking Internet Options involves the system’s Registry Editor....

Internet filters are designed to block access to certain websites. Internet filters are commonly used at schools and workplaces to block access to social networking sites, pornography or betting/gambling sites. In addition, parents can install internet filters on home computers to keep their children from accessing similar sites. However, you can unblock these filters from a computer by changing a few options on the internet settings. Be aware that in some instances, these settings are blocked from being changed by a password and/or a certain user (perhaps an IT professional) who may be the only one with authority to change the settings....

Corel Photo Album is a tool for importing and organizing photos from a digital camera. It is similar to the iPhoto tool for Mac users. Although Corel Photo Album 6 has a built-in utility that checks for software updates periodically, you may wish to check for updates manually to confirm that you have the most up-to-date version of the software available. Check for updates in your software to confirm this, or download all of the available patches directly from Corel’s website....

Google Earth is an application that allows a user to span the globe from their desktop. Users can easily zoom in on any part of the world to view the area in better detail. Google Earth also features multiple “layers” that add additional data and context to areas of the map, such as news stories, pictures, videos, wikipedia entries, historical images and information, etc. Periodically, Google will update the satellite map imagery, providing more accurate and detail map information....

MP3 manufacturers regularly provide new software called “firmware” that upgrades the players’ performance. The upgrades may improve existing features of the MP3 player and fix existing bugs. Upgrades can also add new features to MP3 players. For example, new sound file format capabilities, better battery management and photo organizing options may become available to users. Upgrades are downloaded either manually or automatically from the MP3 player’s manufacturer. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

The Microsoft Outlook Express eMail program is included with the Windows XP operating system. Microsoft has since come out with an updated program known as Windows Live Mail, which is based off of the original Outlook Express but with multiple updated features and a new, sleeker interface. Upgrading your Windows XP Outlook Express to Windows Live Mail is recommended as the original Outlook Express is no longer updated. Once installed, Windows Live Mail can import your saved emails and contacts from Outlook Express....

If you are a music producer, have a band or just have recorded a song on your own, you might want to upload your music online. There are various ways to store MP3s online depending on your needs. If you need to simply host the file on its own and provide people with a download link there are a lot of easy and quick services to use; otherwise you might want a site that gives you feedback on your music....

Twitter doesn’t include the ability to upload and host files other than images. If you want to include a PowerPoint in a tweet, you need to upload it elsewhere and link to the file. Microsoft’s official Web version of PowerPoint is the most suitable tool for the task – it’s free to use and ensures maximum compatibility with your desktop software. Writer Bio

Ohm’s law breaks down into the basic equation: Voltage = Current x Resistance. Current is generally measured in amps, and resistance in ohms. Testing the resistance on an electrical circuit in your home or car can help you diagnose problems with that circuit. You can use a simple ohmmeter for this task, but most professionals now use the ohmmeter function of a multimeter (also called multitester or VOM, for volt/ohmmeter)....

Microsoft Excel gives users the ability to create reminders for specific dates. This feature makes it an effective tool for keeping track of important dates, such as birthdays. Once the spreadsheet is created, you can sort the information by date and use conditional formatting so that upcoming birthdays will be automatically highlighted. Writer Bio

There are two types of links used in the SharePoint environment: absolute and relative. The first step to understanding how to use relative links in SharePoint is recognizing the key differences between both types of links. An absolute link is an exact address of where an object exists or the explicit Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of that object. A relative link is an abbreviated URL based on the location of an object....

SPI MP3 players are dynamic audio devices that feature MP3/video playback, photo viewing and voice recording. Using one of these portable devices is fairly simple. Writer Bio

VersaCheck is a software application that enables users to create and print checks using a home or business computer. VersaCheck’s parent company, G7 Productivity Systems, created a version specifically for QuickBooks that installs separately but works within the printer dialog inside the QuickBooks program. This version of the software requires an installation CD you can purchase at the manufacturer’s website. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

Skype-Ready Vizio HDTVs If you own a Vizio Internet Apps TV, purchase a Vizio Internet Apps TV Video Camera directly from Vizio or your local electronics retailer. You need an active Skype account to use video chat on your TV. With a Vizio Internet Apps TV and video camera, you can place calls to other Skype users on computers, mobile phones, tablets and other TVs that are Skype-enabled. Check to see if your Vizio HDTV is supported by visiting the Vizio TV Chat website (link in Resources)....

Though many people use blank CD-Rs to copy their favorite photographs to disc, a blank DVD can store a more comprehensive collection of digital images. After you burn the files to a DVD, you can navigate the copied images in Windows Media Center. This method will work for PCs with the Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system. Writer Bio