Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Setup a New Computer – Six Steps

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Alvin Trusty

Here are the first six things I do any time I get a new computer.

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Creating Contrast

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Alvin Trusty

This tutorial shows how contrast can be created for a presentation using simple tools available in PowerPoint.

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Morph Transition – PowerPoint 365’s Killer Feature

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Alvin Trusty

Last year I switched from Office Pro 2016 to Office 365. The products are nearly identical except for one feature in PowerPoint. That feature is the morph transition and it was enough to get me to uninstall Office Pro 2016 … Continue reading →

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I use the same password everywhere

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Alvin Trusty

I am surprised by the number of people who tell me they use the same password for nearly everything. Even if the password is a strong password this is still incredibly insecure and most people do not realize why. If … Continue reading →

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Contrast Contrast Contrast

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Alvin Trusty

CRAP.  Every great PowerPoint has lots of CRAP. Contrast Repetition Alignment Proximity All four elements are important in a great PowerPoint, but contrast is far and above the most important component of any single slide.  Without contrast there is no … Continue reading →

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