Saturday, October 24, 2020
I use the Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Microsoft Office Professional 2019
Examples of how I use the Microsoft Office Professional Suite of products include:
- Business Letterhead MS Word
- Fax Cover Sheets MS Word
- Presentations MS Publisher or MS PowerPoint
- Vector Graphics MS PowerPoint see note below
- Affiliate Database MS Access
- Contacts MS Access
- Savings Daily Interest Tracking MS Excel
Note, I use Microsoft Image Composer for most of my graphics work, which is not part of the Microsoft Office Suite of products. I use PowerPoint to create and manipulate vector graphics.
Recently, I put together a presentation which required my business letterhead and a Publisher presentation. I designed the MS Word Letterhead template for business correspondence several years ago, and decided it was time for an update.
Searching online, I found several options for MS Word templates and chose the following set:
I customized the set for my requirements and very pleased with how this might work out for business productivity efforts. The original template set was designed for Microsoft Word 2007 or later. I use an earlier version of the productivity suite.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Recently, I noticed imperfections with some of my photos and tried cleaning the camera lens to resolve the issues. I noticed the problem after a series of shots of a midday moon against a blue sky.
While researching this problem, I read- shooting a blank white wall can also highlight photo image errors.
Dirt on the lens was not the problem, so I then checked the Camera's Image Sensor. Yes, I noticed a smear and dust on the sensor, so I used the blower that came with my camera kit and also tried the camera's internal "Sensor cleaning" feature.
Neither of these solutions corrected the problem. What worked? A non-abrasive, ammonia free wipe that I had on hand which I normally use with glasses, mobile devices, and monitors.
My caution, most of the videos and articles I researched, as to what to use on a camera's image sensor- indicated a special kit should be used to insure no damage is done to the sensor. The concern, a wipe that is too dry or soaked in a cleaner to abrasive- may damage the sensor.
Below, I provide some of the more popular cleaning solutions I found for use with a camera's image sensor.
Thursday, October 08, 2020
Enchiladas are a favorite and I try to keep on hand, ingredients for this dish. My version of this entrée includes:
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- McCormick Enchilada Seasoning Mix
- Old El Paso Hot Enchilada Sauce
- Onion
- Green Pepper
- Mission Super Soft Corn Tortillas
- Colby Jack or Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Sometimes I add extra tomato sauce and water
Over the summer, I discovered local markets could not keep the McCormick Enchilada Seasoning Mix I normally use with this dish, in stock. With the many restaurant closings, perhaps many found themselves in the kitchen trying new recipes.
I researched several options and found I liked this homemade recipe for Enchilada Seasoning.
I like mild banana peppers and Tabasco sauce with this dish.
