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Jane Asks: In Windows Media Player, is it possible to print a playlist? If so, how?

When you start your first presentation in OpenOffice Impress you're going to be faced with a decision: Use the presentation wizard or not? This tip has the answer

Recently, while driving with Michael to my parent’s farm in Sterling I had plenty of time for reflection.  As we passed through places like Last Chance, Atwood, Woodrow and Hillrose, I saw many homes dead and abandoned.  The family farm or ranch bought out by corporations with the decaying dwellings of the former owners left to time.  I realized just how true that the family farm and ranch is slowly coming to an end.  I saw further signs of the times with makeshift signs for Sheriff’s on farm trucks, and gas stations turned into homes.

I  also realized, as a virtual assistant, how blessed I am to be working in such a way that my geography literally doesn’t matter, as long as I have an internet connection and phones (which I can get online).  In this economy, a virtual assistant can thrive because of the abundance of work.  Knowing the abundance of work comes from the fact that many of our clients have let go staff is a bitter knowledge, but one that must be accepted. The work must still be done.

I realized that these tiny places like Last Chance which didn’t even have a gas station, could still house a thriving virtual assistant.  That Woodrow, with its handful of buildings, could still be a hub of activity.

As virtual assistants we are blessed to be able to both have a viable career, and extremely satisfying life.

I for one, am truly grateful for this industry.

Kathy Ritchie, ~thebestva

Having trouble reading the open office help documentation? If so, changing the contrast may help. This tip shows you how.

Q. I am so tired of logging in every time I go to use my home computer. Is there some easy way to turn this off? Or should I just delete my password all together?

Keep people out of your office files by password protecting them!