Introduction:
The task of opening the system properties dialog is a fairly easy task, if you know where it is. The system properties dialog displays information about your Operating System, processor and memory. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of finding and opening this dialog.
Preparation:
Preparation isn't really needed in this tutorial. All you will need is a Windows Operating System. If you have that, your good to go!
Please note that this tutorial is based on Windows 7, but Windows XP equivalents will be noted.
Step 1:
The first step is to simply click on the Windows logo button on the task bar. ( This is the 'Start Menu' in Windows XP and earlier. ) That was pretty easy, huh?
Step 2:
Now, you'll need to find the Computer option. In Windows XP, this will be called My Computer. Once you have located it on the start menu, right click the option. This will display a context menu with several different options.
Step 3:
Once you have the context menu, choose the Properties option at the very bottom. This will be the same in all version of Windows.
Finally:
After you have clicked the Properties option, the Windows System Properties Dialog will be displayed. This will give you information like the type processor and it's speed, the version of Windows you have and it's Service Pack version and information about your system memory. In Windows Vista and 7, it includes many more details!!
Conclusion:
Many tasks that seem complex are in fact relatively easy. Once you learn the fundamentals of how computers and Operating Systems work, you will be able to perform simple tasks quickly and precisely the first time you attempt them.
Next time someone asks you to open up the System Properties Dialog, you know how to do it!!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Create an Animated .GIF Image
Introduction:
This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating you very own animated .GIF image from a series of still images using Picasion's free online tool. Animated .GIFs are great for adding cool effects to your site or blog without adding too much time to loading.
Preparation:
In order to follow this tutorial, you will need two(2) things:
Step 1:
Once you have the required images, and have opened your web browser to http://www.picasion.com/ , we can begin.
The first step is to upload your images. On the right side of the screen, there are 3 input fields with 'Browse' buttons beside them. Use the buttons to browse for your three images. Make sure you upload them in the order you want them to appear. (i.e. The image you upload in box 1 will be the first displayed. Box 2 will be second and box 3 will be third. )
Step 2:
After you have selected your three images in step 1, we can specify the width and speed of the animation. By default, the normal 300px width is set. You can either change this to a width that fits your needs, or leave it like this. In most cases, you will not need to change the width.
To the right of the width selection box, you'll see a speed selection box. By default, it is set to normal speed, which is not too fast, but not too slow either. You can leave it how it is, change it to one of the pre defined speeds in the box or change it to 'Advanced' so you can specify exactly how many seconds you would like it to wait before transitioning to the other images.
Step 3:
After you have the size and speed how you'd like them, you can go ahead and create the animation. Do this by clicking the 'Create animation' button towards the bottom of the screen. Please note that this may take some time, depending on your Internet connection and the size of your images. Just be patient, it will be worth it!
Finally:
After your animation is created, it will display it on the page. To save this animation, you can either right click the animation and choose 'Save Picture As' (in Internet Explorer, the wording will differ from browser to browser) and choose a location, or just click the link towards the bottom of the page.
Conclusion:
There are many easy ways to create an animated .GIF image, but with Picasion's online free utility... there aren't many ways easier than this! Please comment below and let me know if you require any more help.
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This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating you very own animated .GIF image from a series of still images using Picasion's free online tool. Animated .GIFs are great for adding cool effects to your site or blog without adding too much time to loading.
Preparation:
In order to follow this tutorial, you will need two(2) things:
- You will need 3 still images that you will combine into one to make the animation. This tool supports all the major types of images, so you don't have to worry about that.
- You will also need your browser open to http://picasion.com/. All browsers are supported.
Step 1:
Once you have the required images, and have opened your web browser to http://www.picasion.com/ , we can begin.
The first step is to upload your images. On the right side of the screen, there are 3 input fields with 'Browse' buttons beside them. Use the buttons to browse for your three images. Make sure you upload them in the order you want them to appear. (i.e. The image you upload in box 1 will be the first displayed. Box 2 will be second and box 3 will be third. )
Step 2:
After you have selected your three images in step 1, we can specify the width and speed of the animation. By default, the normal 300px width is set. You can either change this to a width that fits your needs, or leave it like this. In most cases, you will not need to change the width.
To the right of the width selection box, you'll see a speed selection box. By default, it is set to normal speed, which is not too fast, but not too slow either. You can leave it how it is, change it to one of the pre defined speeds in the box or change it to 'Advanced' so you can specify exactly how many seconds you would like it to wait before transitioning to the other images.
Step 3:
After you have the size and speed how you'd like them, you can go ahead and create the animation. Do this by clicking the 'Create animation' button towards the bottom of the screen. Please note that this may take some time, depending on your Internet connection and the size of your images. Just be patient, it will be worth it!
Finally:
After your animation is created, it will display it on the page. To save this animation, you can either right click the animation and choose 'Save Picture As' (in Internet Explorer, the wording will differ from browser to browser) and choose a location, or just click the link towards the bottom of the page.
Conclusion:
There are many easy ways to create an animated .GIF image, but with Picasion's online free utility... there aren't many ways easier than this! Please comment below and let me know if you require any more help.
Don't forget that you can have this blog
delivered wireless to your Kindle devices!
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