- Tip of the Week: Enable Macro Security in Microsoft Word
- Headwhack of the Week: Disable the Language Bar
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Tip of the Week: Enable Macro Security in Microsoft Word |
Word Macros are an oft used mechanism to propogate malware within your computer. Turning on Macro security will let you know when one of these macros is trying to run, and let you choose to let it do so. (Some macros are usefull, so you will probably always want the choice). To turn on Macro security in word:
- Open Microsoft Word
- Select Tools » Macro » Security… from the toolbar
- Select Medium, High, or Very High in the Security Level tab.
- Click OK
That's it!
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Headwhack of the Week: Disable the Language Bar |
Ever notice this funny toolbar in the lower-right corner of your taskbar?
This is the Language Bar used for voice recognition, accessibility, and non-english input. If you are an english speaker and typer, you have no real need for this bar, and it gets in the way. To diable it:
- Click the little down arrow on the toolbar
- Select Settings…
- Click the Language Bar button
- Uncheck the Show the Language bar on the desktop option
- Uncheck the Show additional Language bar icons in the taskbar option
- Click OK twice
No more language bar!