How to bulk rename files in a folder (Windows 11)
If you have dozens or even hundreds of files with generic file names such as IMG_0001, IMG_0002, and IMG_0003, renaming them one at a time can be a frustrating and time-consuming task. Thankfully Windows 11 includes a simple built-in feature that lets you rename multiple files at once. This is very useful when you want […]
How to get separate Chat and Teams back in Microsoft Teams
For years, Microsoft Teams displayed Chat and Teams as separate icons in the app bar on the left side of the screen. Then Microsoft introduced a new experience that combined chats, channels and teams into a single Chat area. Lots of users noticed the change immediately but didn’t know they could switch back to the […]
How to use Sections in Microsoft Teams
If you’re anything like me, your Microsoft Teams list can start looking like a messy wardrobe with teams everywhere, channels scattered, and you can never find what you need when you need it. That’s where sections come in. They’re like drawers in a wardrobe, that help you group things neatly so you can grab what […]
How to show Hidden Files in Windows 11
Sometimes when I am running a training session, I encounter technical issues with a participants computer. Because I have an IT background in network support, I am generally able to fix most of these issues when they arise. One step that is common practice is to troubleshoot issues related to files or folders that are […]
How to customise the Quick Access Toolbar in Outlook
If you have attended a training course with me then you’ll know I LOVE a good productivity hack. Using the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in any of the Microsoft 365 apps is a must, but when it comes to Outlook, we get an extra added bonus. Outlook has three, yes that’s right, three (3) Quick […]
How to use Conditional Formatting in Outlook
Many users have discovered the amazing conditional formatting functions available in Excel, but not many know that you can also use conditional formatting in Outlook. This feature allows you to specify rules based on your incoming email messages so that you can change the formatting as they arrive. Want to make all emails from “Bob” […]
How to use Placeholders in PowerPoint
Ever wondered how to use placeholders in PowerPoint? A placeholder is a pre-formatted container on a slide, marked with a dotted border, that helps position different types of content. Using placeholders ensures consistent formatting across your slides. A text placeholder usually shows a “Click to add …” prompt, making it easy to add content. While […]
How to set your own photo as your Desktop Wallpaper
Let’s talk wallpaper! Just to be clear, I’m not referring to the type which you might find stuck to a wall, I’m talking about that desktop area of your computer which you can customise with your favourite photo or piece of art. Over the years, the Windows Desktop has progressed through some boring and plain […]
Adjust the brightness of your computers screen to avoid eyestrain
With us spending more and more time at our computer screens, it’s important that you adjust various aspects of your working environment to minimise issues relating to Work Health & Safety (WHS), formerly known in Australia as Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). One aspect which should be adjusted is the brightness of your computer monitor. […]
Customise the Quick Access Toolbar
At the start of almost every Microsoft course I teach, I discuss the options you have to customise any of the Microsoft 365 products. The Quick Access toolbar (QAT) is right up there on my list of favourite ways to make each program work better for me. Most of the Microsoft 365 programs have the […]
Create a custom toolbar menu in Windows 10
Generally, I like to try and keep an organised desktop area and where possible keep my files in a somewhat organised fashion. I have files which I use on a regular basis such as budgets, accounting files, and other such things, however, I don’t want to have these saved on my desktop. Having lots of […]
Pin an application to the Start menu in Windows
One of the first things I do when I set up a new computer, or rebuild my computer, is customise! One of the ways that I achieve this is by sticking, or “pinning” the applications I use the most to the Start menu. I like to keep a clean desktop area and have found that using the […]