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In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to zoom in and then zoom out on a certain area in your screen recording. This is especially helpful for instructional or tutorial videos. I personally use this in my tutorial videos on YouTube. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Overview of Cyberlink PowerDirector 3:52 Insert a keyframe to zoomContinue reading “How to Zoom In and Out on Screen Recording”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how you can use Microsoft OneDrive to backup files, to access your files anywhere, and to share and collaborate with others. I walk through how to get OneDrive and how to use OneDrive across PC, web, and phone. Resources called out in this video: Upgrade to Windows 10 forContinue reading “How to use Microsoft OneDrive”

Learn how to edit videos using the Windows 10 video editor. The Windows video editor comes pre-installed and is free to use. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to edit videos on Windows 10. Additional resources Top 5 Best FREE Video Editing Software 2021: https://youtu.be/iB8PK2POssE How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for freeContinue reading “How to use Free Windows 10 Video Editor”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how you can create reminders and tasks from messages in channels and chats in Microsoft Teams. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Save channel conversations for later access 3:31 Pin chats for later access 4:09 Install task reminder bot 6:17 Add reminder for channel task 6:58 Add reminder for chat task 7:20Continue reading “How to create Reminders and Tasks from messages in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to insert quizzes into Microsoft PowerPoint using Microsoft Forms. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Insert Quiz 2:37 Difference between Form and Quiz 3:08 Add title and description to Quiz 3:43 Different question types 4:18 Add question 5:40 Specify correct answer 5:54 Include message on responses 6:22 Assign points toContinue reading “How to Insert Quiz in Microsoft PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to annotate your screen while screen sharing in Microsoft Teams. In this tutorial, I walk through how to both get and use the ZoomIt tool to annotate your screen while screen sharing in Teams. With annotations, you can draw, insert shapes, insert text, and zoom on your screenContinue reading “How to Annotate Screen in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to get and use Microsoft Publisher. With Publisher, create polished and professional layouts and designs, including content like greeting cards, posters, flyers, labels, newsletters, and marketing materials. Once you’re done designing, publish to your audience easily. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Purchase Publisher 3:54 Install Publisher 4:46 Launch PublisherContinue reading “How to use Microsoft Publisher”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to insert a video on YouTube into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Along with embedding the video, I also show advanced tips, such as starting a YouTube video at a certain timestamp, formatting the video brightness, color, and frame, and setting it to start automatically. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:19Continue reading “How to put YouTube Video on PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to add music in your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that plays automatically across all slides and loops until the presentation is over. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Context on presentation 1:32 Insert audio or music into PowerPoint 2:10 File picker to select audio file 3:48 Set audio to play automaticallyContinue reading “How to add Background Music for all slides in PowerPoint”

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how you can transcribe speech in Word. Transcribe converts speech (recorded directly in Word or from an uploaded audio file) to a text transcript with each speaker individually separated. After your conversation, interview, or meeting, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the timestamped audio andContinue reading “How to Record and Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word”