How to Install a SharePoint Server

SharePoint is a program introduced by Microsoft, which helps companies organize documentation, share files, and provide information to employees. The service is a repository of information, similar to a small Intranet. SharePoint server software provides content management for organization announcements and documentation, and features security for file sharing. It also provides forums and profile services similar to online newsgroups.

Step 1

Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. This opens a window that sets the components and applications installed on the server.
Step 2

Click the "Windows Components" tab. This lists the operating system applications installed and enabled on the computer.
Step 3

Click "Application Server" and click the "Details" button. Ensure that Internet Information Services and ASP.NET is enabled. These components are needed for SharePoint services to work. Click the "Ok" button. If any of them are not installed, they install at this point.
Step 4

Download the SharePoint service from Microsoft (see Resources for link). Save the download to a directory on your computer.
Step 5

Double-click the downloaded executable (.exe) file. Click "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" in the Start window and click the "Next" button.
Step 6

Select "Typical" from the installation options. This installs the software with a local SQL server. If the SQL Server is on another host computer, select "Custom" to enter the server's name. Click the "Next" button.
Step 7

Test the installation completion. A local webpage is opened once the installation process is finished. The screen gives you a report of services installed and notes if there were any errors during the process

Make an External Drive Your Main Hard Drive

Step 1

Prepare the USB drive. Install your operating system of choice to the USB drive. Also install any necessary drivers, their updates and operating system updates.

Step 2

Prepare your computer. Access your computer's BIOS and navigate to the Boot Order menu. This lists all available boot devices. Using the commands listed on the BIOS screen, select the option that resembles "USB device" from the list and move that to the top position.

Step 3

Shut down your computer.

Step 4

Attach your external USB hard drive. Plug this drive in to any of the available USB ports. If you are permanently attaching the drive to a desktop, use a rear USB port to protect the cable.

Step 5

Test the USB hard drive. Boot your computer to ensure the USB hard drive is successfully recognized. Also check the drive letter assignments for the built in hard drive and the CD-ROM (if present)

Retrieve a Lost Hotmail Password

Step 1

Click your email link in Hotmail. Click on the words "Forgot Password" found under the sign on link. On the next page, there are two ways to reset your lost password, "Verify Information and Reset Password Online" or "Send Reset Instructions to my Email Address".

Step 2

Answer the questions on the next page. This is the information you provided to Hotmail when you signed up for your account. Enter your country, state and zip code and the answer to your secret question.
Step 
3

Choose a new password. Make sure this is something you can remember but is hard for someone else to guess.

Step 4

Ask Hotmail to send the password reset information to your email if you do not remember the answers to the secret question. An email will arrive at the alternate email address you provided during registration.

Step 5

Open the email and click on the link. Follow the instructions to change your password.

Step 6

Confirm your new Hotmail password by signing into your Hotmail account. Save your new password in a safe place

Backup a Computer System on a Pen Drive

You know it has to be done---the infamous backup of all your personal computer files. What If your system crashes? You need to have another copy of your files. With the invention of the flash drive, backing up your personal data is no longer a hassle. By using a flash drive and Windows pre-installed backup program -- "Backup or Restore Wizard" -- you don't have to worry about losing files anymore.

Connecting the Pen Drive

Step 1

Plug the flash drive into an available USB port on your computer. You will hear a bell ring, indicating the computer recognized the drive. A bubble will also appear stating that the flash drive is installing, and then it will indicate that the drive is ready.

Step 2

The flash drive should appear in your list of drives as E:, F:, or G: drive. If the drive is not recognized, remove it from that USB port and try a different port.

Step 3

Once the flash drive has installed, click "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools," and then "Backup."
Operating the Backup Software

Step 1

The backup software will open, and the first screen is "Welcome to the Backup or Restore Wizard." Click "Next." On the next screen, make sure the "Back up files and settings" button is green. Click "Next."

Step 2

On the next screen, "What to Back Up", you can choose from "My Documents and Settings" (select this one if you save all personal files in the My Documents folder), "Everyone's documents and settings" (use if you are on a network or you share your computer with multiple users with logons), "All information on this computer" (if you want to back up the entire computer---make sure your flash drive has the same amount of gigabytes (GB) as your computer), or "Let me choose what to back up" (use this option if you save your personal files in a folder outside of the My Documents folder. You will be presented with a screen that will let you pick which folders you would like to back up.). Click a backup option and then click "Next."

Step 3

The next screen is "Backup Type, Destination, and Name," so click "Browse" next to "Choose a place to save your backup:" The default drive is "A:"; click "Cancel" and you will be given a "Save As" box. Click "My Computer" on the left side and then click on your flash drive---it should be drive "E:," "F:," or "G:." Click "Save." You will be back on the "Backup Type, Destination, and Name" screen. Enter a name for the backup--you may want to call it "My Backup" or "Main Computer Backup."

Step 4

The wizard is now complete, and the files will be backed up to your flash drive. Once done, you will be given a report on what was backed up. If any errors appear, check the flash drive and restart the backup.

How to Organize a Mobile Office

Working from the road is easier than ever, thanks to cell phones, laptops and internet cafes. Whether you're a salesperson, a small business owner or a Mom that seems to live in her car, you can organize your mobile office to suit your needs and help you be productive. There are plenty of office-on-the-go accessories, and it only takes a few tricks to organize your life from your car.

Step 1

Find a sturdy case to hold your laptop. It's an expensive mobile necessity, so you want to protect it. A case may have come as part of your laptop package, but you might want to choose one to match your personality. They're available in colors from basic black to hot pink.

Step 2

Buy a car charger for your laptop. You may have some down time when you can work on projects. Your computer will need to be ready and willing.

Step 3

Get the car charger for your cell phone. A telephone is an absolute necessity when conducting business and is probably your most important tool for a mobile office. You don't want to lose business just because your battery was too low.

Step 4

Shop the office supply stores for car organizers. You can find hands free sets for your phone, sticky notes for your dashboard and zippered containers to hold pens, pencils and calculator. A large container on the passenger seat can hold all these smaller items.

Step 5

Make good use of the limited space in your car, and use containers creatively. A laundry basket can hold books and product samples in the trunk so they won't fall all over the place. A kindergarten student's plastic milk crate does the same thing. Square or rectangular containers take up less room than round ones. If you put a folded towel underneath a container, it won't slide around during driving.