Birthday cake trick
Coloured popcorn sprinkled over or around plain icing on a child’s birthday cake looks pretty and doesn’t cost much.
Make separate folders
To prevent files from different family members getting mixed up, create your own folders. In Windows Explorer, click on the file you wish to put the new folders in. Go to the File menu and choose...
The case for cds
Keep CD-ROMs clean and safe by putting them back in their cases after use. If a case has broken or gone missing, you can buy empty ones from most stationery shops or computer...
Avoid dust
Keep your keyboard and monitor covered when they are not being used. This will keep dust, pet fur and carpet fluff from getting...
Computer clean-up
When you're spring-cleaning, don't forget your computer. You will be surprised how much dust has collected behind the monitor and system unit - be sure to dust regularly (with the computer turned...
Teaching aid
Flash cards can be a good way of helping a toddler learn to read. Use your word processing program to print large, bold words and cut them down into cards, which you can stick on things around the...
Cd catalogue
Keep a record of your CD collection on your computer, for your own reference and for your insurance agency. Include other possessions,...
Moving tip
When moving house, put your keyboard and mouse in an old stocking to keep them safe and...
Avoid clutter
Document holders (from officeware or stationery stores) can be attached to the side of your computer screen or stand on your desk. They do a great job of keeping your desk free of...
In the short term
Children's jeans and pants that are too long can be turned up to the correct length and the hems held in place with press-studs. These can easily be undone when washing the garment and removed when...