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In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use the best shortcut keys while in slideshow mode in Microsoft PowerPoint. Access the slides that I used here if you would like to follow along: https://1drv.ms/p/s!AmxrofZZlZ-whJMCN… Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:30 W to set the screen to white 2:45 B to set the screen to black 3:09 NumberContinue reading “PowerPoint Slideshow Shortcut Keys”

Learn how to effectively negotiate your starting salary to get the value that you deserve. I’ve successfully negotiated increased salaries and packages with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Accenture, and have advised others with companies like Google and Facebook. Not only have I negotiated packages, I’ve also served on the other side where I’ve deliveredContinue reading “How to Negotiate Starting Salary (as a Microsoft employee)”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to get started with Microsoft Sway. Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way thatContinue reading “How to use Microsoft Sway – tutorial for beginners”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use voting buttons in Microsoft Outlook. Voting buttons are a great way to poll people, especially large groups. A Microsoft Exchange Server account is required to send and respond to voting buttons. Additionally, recipients need to be within the same organization as the sender. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:32Continue reading “How to use Voting Buttons in Microsoft Outlook”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn all about how to use tags in Microsoft Teams. Tags in Microsoft Teams let users communicate with a subset of people on a team. Tags can be added to one or multiple team members to easily connect with the right subset of people. Team owners and members (if the featureContinue reading “How to use Tags in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to set up a shared calendar in Microsoft Teams using SharePoint. With a shared calendar, you can create, edit, and view calendar events with others. Additionally, I also show you how to connect the shared calendar with your Outlook. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Check who will have access toContinue reading “How to create Shared Calendar in Microsoft Teams”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use Microsoft Power Automate to create automated workflows. Streamline repetitive tasks and paperless processes with Microsoft Power Automate—so you can focus your attention where it’s needed most. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:43 How to get Microsoft Power Automate / Flow 3:29 Power Automate home page 4:04 Create a flowContinue reading “How to use Microsoft Power Automate – Tutorial for Beginners”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to transfer music from your Windows 10 PC to your iPhone using Apple iTunes. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Download and install iTunes 1:58 Connect iPhone to computer via lightning to USB cable 2:44 Configure sync settings 4:00 Add music and songs to iTunes music library 5:12 Sync music withContinue reading “How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone”

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to generate a QR code and place into Microsoft Office products using the QR4Office add-in, allowing you to make it easy for your audience to navigate to web sites, surveys, email addresses, etc. Choose foreground and background colors, select the size, and easily insert into documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.Continue reading “How to create QR Code in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint”

I just decided to resign from Microsoft after a 14 year career in a variety of roles and disciplines. I share what I liked about Microsoft, my rationale for leaving, and what’s coming up next for me. Additional resources: Interviewing at Amazon was one of my best moves ever: https://youtu.be/k18AlamWwWo What the Microsoft interview isContinue reading “Why I’m leaving Microsoft”