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2. Word processor or desktop publisher?
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Harrel, William
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- 1993
3. Windows DTP (desktop publishing) comes of age
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Harrel, William
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- 1993
4. Improve your images: crop, brighten, and tweak any picture with one of these nine Windows and Mac image editors
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Harrel, William
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Graphics/imaging utility ,Image processing software ,MGI Software Corp. -- Product information ,Micrografx Inc. -- Product information ,PhotoSuite (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Picture Publisher for Windows 95 7.0 (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Small Business and Print Shop for Windows 95 (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Image processing -- Computer programs -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
When a thousand words simply won't do, it's time to add a picture. If you rely on the Web, newspaper advertisements, fliers, or business reports to spread the word about […]
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- 1997
5. From layout to printout
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Software quality ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information ,International Microcomputer Software Inc. -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,Microsoft Corp. -- Product information ,Abbott Systems Inc. -- Product information ,Adobe HomePublisher Deluxe for Macintosh 2.1 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Publishing Power Suite (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microsoft Publisher 97 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Ready,Set,Go! for Macintosh 7.0 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,MasterPublisher Premium Publishing Suite (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,PagePlus Home/Office (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Desktop publishing -- Product information - Abstract
We Test Six DTP Packages That Will Have You Designing Painlessly and Inexpensively With all the clamor about the World Wide Web these days, it's easy to forget the real […]
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- 1997
6. From printed page to home page
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Harrel, William and Sawyer, Scholle
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Multimedia authoring software ,DTP software ,Web authoring software ,Software quality ,World Wide Web ,DTP extension ,SGML/HTML ,Desktop publishing technology ,Astrobyte L.L.C. -- Product information ,Harlequin Inc. -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,HexMac USA -- Product information ,Quark Inc. -- Product information ,HexWeb XT 2.1 (DTP extension) -- Design and construction -- Product information ,WebMaker 2.1 (Web authoring software) -- Design and construction -- Product information ,BeyondPress 2.0 (DTP extension) -- Design and construction -- Product information ,Adobe HoTaMaLe (Web authoring software) -- Design and construction -- Product information ,QuarkImmedia (Multimedia authoring software) -- Design and construction -- Product information ,Software -- Product information ,Computer software industry -- Product information ,SGML (Document markup language) -- Product information ,HTML (Document markup language) -- Product information ,World Wide Web -- Product information ,Desktop publishing -- Product information ,Authoring languages -- Product information ,Multimedia software -- Design and construction -- Product information - Abstract
Adobe PageMaker and QuarkXPress are great for print publishing, but can you use those pages on the Web? Conversion tools help your layouts make the leap DESKTOPmedia THE WEB IS […]
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- 1996
7. 'Route 166'
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Harrel, William
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PowerPC-based system ,SPARC-based system ,MIPS-based system ,486-based system ,Home computer market ,Pentium-based system ,K6-based system ,680X0-based system ,NEC Technologies Inc. -- Product information ,Canon Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information ,International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information ,Gateway Inc. -- Product information ,Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information ,Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information ,AST Research Inc. -- Product information ,Gateway 2000 P5-166XL (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,AST Research Advantage! 828 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Canon Innova 9600 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,HP Vectra 515MCx 5/166 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,NEC Ready 9619 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Compaq Presario 6704 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,IBM Aptiva C65 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
These Speedy 166MHz Systems Will Get You Where You Want To Go In a Flash IF THAT OLD CLUNKER ON YOUR DESK IS BECOMING AN increasing source of frustration, there's […]
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- 1996
8. 5Work insurance
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Harrel, William
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Cartridge tape drive ,Top rating ,Tape drive ,Seagate Technology L.L.C. -- Product information ,Aiwa Company Ltd. -- Product information ,Microsolutions -- Product information ,TEAC Corp. -- Product information ,Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information ,Exabyte Corp. -- Product information ,HP Colorado T1000e (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Seagate Technology Tape Stor 3200 (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Micro Solutions Backpack 800TD (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Aiwa TD-S1600 (Tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Iomega Ditto Easy 3200 (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Seagate Technology Tape Stor 800 (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Exabyte Eagle TR-3 (Cartridge tape drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Tape drives -- Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
8 A New Breed of Tape Backup Drives Works Faster and Holds More Data JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY HAS A HORROR STORY OR TWO about losing important data. Perhaps you suddenly […]
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- 1996
9. The dream machine
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Harrel, William
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PowerPC-based system ,SPARC-based system ,MIPS-based system ,486-based system ,Home computer market ,Pentium-based system ,K6-based system ,680X0-based system ,International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information ,Dell Inc. -- Product information ,Gateway Inc. -- Product information ,Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information ,AST Research Inc. -- Product information ,Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information ,NEC Corp. -- Product information ,Packard Bell NEC Inc. -- Product information ,Dell Computer Dell Dimension XPS P100t (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,NEC Ready 9522 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Dell Computer Dell Dimension XPS P100c (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Gateway 2000 P5-75 Family PC (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Packard Bell Multimedia Design Tower (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,IBM Aptiva (Intel-compatible system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Compaq Presario 9500 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,HP Pavilion (Intel-compatible system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,AST Research Advantage! 814 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Gateway 2000 P5-120 Family PC (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Gateway 2000 P5-120 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
We Created Th Ultimate Windows 95 Pentium. Here's How The Top Eight Manufacturers Measure Up Hard Disk--The more the merrier. You'll want at least 1GB and plan on 2SB if […]
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- 1996
10. Publish without perishing
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Software quality ,Document editing software ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Word processing software ,Serif Software Ltd. -- Product information ,Corel Corp. -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,Microsoft Corp. -- Product information ,PagePlus Publishing Suite for Windows 3.0 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microsoft Publisher (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Corel Ventura 5 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Adobe Paint and Publish Deluxe CD-ROM (DTP software) -- Evaluation ,Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Desktop publishing -- Product information - Abstract
So you want to publish some documents for your business, perhaps a monthly newsletter, a manual, or a few brochures. The problem is that you've got too many other chores […]
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- 1996
11. PCs answer the call
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Harrel, William
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PowerPC-based system ,PowerPC-based notebook ,SPARC-based system ,MIPS-based system ,486-based system ,Home computer market ,Intel-compatible system ,486-based notebook ,Pentium-based system ,K6-based system ,680X0-based system ,Apple Inc. -- Product information ,Gateway Inc. -- Product information ,Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information ,AT&T Global Information Solutions -- Product information ,Packard Bell NEC Inc. -- Product information ,Gateway 2000 P5-75 Family PC (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Apple Macintosh Performa 5215CD (PowerPC-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Packard Bell Force 446CD (486-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Compaq Presario CDS 774 (Intel-compatible system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,AT and T Globalyst 363TPC (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Compatible computers -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
Imagine that a phone call comes in your computer identifies the caller's phone number, checks that number against your personal information manager, displays a dialog box informing you of the […]
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- 1995
12. The digital darkroom
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Harrel, William
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Software quality ,Image processing software ,CPI Corp. -- Product information ,Corel Corp. -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,Micrografx Inc. -- Product information ,Picture Publisher (Image processing software) -- Evaluation ,Corel Photo-Paint 5 Plus (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Image-In-Color Professional Pack (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Adobe Photoshop (Image processing software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Image processing -- Computer programs - Abstract
Problem: You need to to combine a couple of images for an ad you're creating. Or you want to spruce up a presentation with a photograph, only to find out […]
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- 1995
13. Instant diagrams
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Harrel, William
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Presentation graphics software ,Draw software ,Corel Corp. -- Product information ,Novagraph Inc. -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,FileMaker Inc. -- Product information ,Shapeware Corp. -- Product information ,Micrografx Inc. -- Product information ,CorelFlow 2.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,ClarisImpact (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation ,IntelliDraw 2.0 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Chartist-2 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,ABC SnapGraphics 2.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Visio 3.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Presentation software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
THE RIGHT DIAGRAM WILL MAKE A POINT QUICKLY AND clearly. The wrong one, however, will leave your audience confused. Typically, businesspeople need to create flowcharts, floor plans, schematics, computer network […]
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- 1995
14. Impressionism, or the fine art of business card design
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Harrel, William D.
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Product tips ,DTP software ,Word processing software ,Maxis -- Product information ,Lotus Development Corp. -- Product information ,WordPerfect Corp. -- Product information ,MySoftware Co. -- Product information ,Adobe Systems Inc. -- Product information ,WordPerfect (Word processing software) -- Usage ,Ami Pro (Word processing software) -- Usage ,Aldus Home Publisher 2.0 (DTP software) -- Usage ,Print Artist (DTP software) -- Usage ,MyBrochures & More (DTP software) -- Usage - Published
- 1995
15. Laser quality for $199
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Harrel, William
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Ink jet printer ,Canon Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information ,Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information ,HP DeskJet 540 (Ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Canon BJ-100 (Ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Canon BJ-200e (Ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
For churning out letters, charts, and spreadsheets, today's ink jets are a smarter choice than lasers--if you choose the right one. We review 10 models priced from $199 to $369. […]
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- 1995
16. Dual-scan color notebooks under $2,500
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Harrel, William
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Notebook computers -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Austin Computer Systems 486SX/25 Dual Scan STN (Notebook computer) -- Evaluation ,Gateway 2000 ColorBook 486DX2/40 (486-based notebook) -- Evaluation ,Midwest Micro Systems Elite 486DX4/75 (Notebook computer) -- Evaluation ,Packard Bell Statesman 200C (Notebook computer) -- Evaluation ,Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000 WinDX2/50 (486-based notebook) -- Evaluation ,Toshiba Satellite T1910CS/200 (486-based notebook) -- Evaluation ,Twinhead Slimnote 486SX/33S (Notebook computer) -- Evaluation - Abstract
The $2,499 MidWest Micro Elite Dual-Scan Color SoundBook stands out from other notebook computers due to its expansion options, display capabilities and built-in sound card. Toshiba American Information Systems' $2,009 Toshiba Satellite T1910CS is a good, inexpensive travel notebook.
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- 1994
17. Color printers
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Harrel, William
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Color printers -- Evaluation ,Printers (Computers) -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Canon BJC-600 (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation ,HP DeskJet 560C (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation ,HP DeskJet 1200C (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation ,Lexmark International Color Jetprinter PS 4079 (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation ,Citizen Notebook Printer II (Color thermal transfer printer) -- Evaluation ,Star Micronics SJ-144 (Color thermal transfer printer) -- Evaluation ,Tektronix Phaser 220e (Color thermal transfer printer) -- Evaluation ,Fargo Electronics Primera (Color thermal transfer printer) -- Evaluation - Abstract
Color printers can cost less than some monochrome laser printers. Although they are usually slower and more expensive to run than monochrome printers, color printers can greatly enhance documents that include graphics. Eight color printers are evaluated.
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- 1994
18. Desktop publishing for everyone
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Software quality ,Document editing software ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Word processing software ,Aldus Home Publisher 2.01 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Microsoft Publisher 2.0 (DTP software) -- Evaluation ,Software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Desktop publishing ,Evaluation - Abstract
YOU WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY'S SERVICES with a newsletter, but you don't want the project to become a full-time job.... You've just had an inspiration for a Fourth of […]
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- 1994
19. Pentium PCs: the first generation
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Harrel, William and Hudnell, Mike
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Microcomputers -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Austin Computer Systems Power System 60 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Dell Computer Dell Dimension XPS P60 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Gateway 2000 P5-60 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Insight Computers Insight PCI P60 (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Micron Computer P60 PCI PowerStation (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,MidWest Micro Elite Pentium PCI (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation ,Zeos International Zeos Pantera (Intel-compatible system) -- Evaluation - Abstract
The $3,299 MidWest Micro System is the best bargain among the seven pentium-based microcomputer systems evaluated, although the $4,127 Gateway 2000 offers better speed and graphics. Each computer is evaluated on features and performance.
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- 1994
20. Power word processors
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Harrel, William
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Word processing software -- Evaluation ,Desktop publishing ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Ami Pro 3.01 (Word processing software) ,Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 (Word processing software) ,WordPerfect for Windows 6.0 (Word processing software) - Abstract
Lotus Ami Pro 3.01, Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows and WordPerfect 6.0 for Windows each cost about $495. Features of each are evaluated including disk space requirements, ease-of-learning, interface quality, and editing and formatting features.
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- 1994
21. Test lab
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Harrel, William
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Graphics software -- Evaluation ,Drawing ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Adobe Illustrator for Windows 4.01 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,IntelliDraw (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Arts and Letters Apprentice for Windows 1.2 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Arts and Letters Graphics Editor 3.12 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Aldus FreeHand for Windows 3.1 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,CorelDRAW! 3.0 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,CorelDRAW! 4.0 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Graphics Works (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Designer 4.0 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Professional Draw for Windows (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Visio 2.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation - Abstract
Ten draw programs for Microsoft Windows are evaluated. Full-featured applications, economy packages and specialized illustration packages are evaluated. Features such as layering, typesetting options and automatic drawing features are compared. Prices range from $129 to $695.
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- 1994
22. Test lab
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Harrel, William
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Laser printers -- Evaluation ,Printers (Computers) -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Brother International HL-6T (Laser printer) ,Canon LBP-430 (Laser printer) ,Epson ActionLaser 1500 (Laser printer) ,HP LaserJet 4L (Laser printer) ,Lexmark International LaserPrinter 4037 5E (Laser printer) ,Okidata OL400E (Laser printer) ,Panasonic KX-P4410 (Laser printer) ,Star Micronics LS-5EX (Laser printer) ,Tandy PL 400 (Laser printer) ,Texas Instruments microWriter (Laser printer) - Abstract
Ten 300-dpi laser printers are evaluated. Each printer sells for less than $1,000. Each printer's performance on Microsoft Word for Windows, Aldus PageMaker, CorelDRAW! and Adobe Photoshop was tested. Features of each printer are specified.
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- 1993
23. Seeing is believing: what you should know about your computer's display system
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Harrel, William
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Information display systems -- Purchasing ,Graphics boards/cards -- Purchasing ,Video boards -- Purchasing ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
A computer needs a display adapter and a monitor to display text or graphics. Advice to help consumers select an adapter and a monitor that are appropriate for their needs is provided. Terms such as resolution, refresh rate and dot pitch are explained.
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- 1993
24. Windows DTP comes of age
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Software quality ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Frame Technology Corp. -- Product information ,Aldus Corp. -- Product information ,Quark Inc. -- Product information ,Ventura Software Inc. -- Product information ,Aldus PageMaker for Windows 5.0 (DTP software) -- Testing -- Product information ,QuarkXPress 3.1 (DTP software) -- Testing -- Product information ,FrameMaker for Windows 3.0 (DTP software) -- Testing ,Corel Ventura for Windows 4.1.1 (DTP software) -- Testing ,Software -- Testing -- Product information ,Testing -- Product information ,Desktop publishing -- Product information ,Newsletters -- Design and construction -- Product information - Abstract
To most people, desktop publishing (DTP) means Macintoshes running QuarkXPress or PageMaker. Desktop publishing is so entrenched on the Macintosh platform, in fact, that we desktop publishers who have hung […]
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- 1993
25. 10 ways to supercharge Windows
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Harrel, William
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Graphical user interface -- Usage ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Microsoft Windows (GUI) -- Usage - Abstract
Computer users can help Windows run more quickly by installing additional RAM, a RAM drive, a graphics accelerator, a data-compression utility or a macro utility.
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- 1993
26. Test lab
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Hudnall, Mike, Roberts, Tony, Roberts, Ralph, Anzovin, Steven, Idol, Charles, and Harrel, William D.
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Graphics software -- Evaluation ,Image processing ,Software -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Aldus PhotoStyler 1.1 (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Colorworks (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,DeluxePaint II Enhanced (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Dr. Halo IV Imaging Pak (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Fractal Design Painter 1.2 (Paint software) -- Evaluation ,Image-In Scan and Paint 3.1 (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,PC Paintbrush 5+ (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,PhotoFinish 2.0 (Graphics/imaging utility) -- Evaluation ,Picture Publisher 3.1 (Image processing software) -- Evaluation ,Tempra Pro 3.0 (Image processing software) -- Evaluation - Abstract
Five DOS paint programs and five Windows paint programs are rated on the basis of features such as special effects and image control. The prices range from $129.95 for DeluxePaint II Enhanced to $795 for Aldus PhotoStyler 1.1.
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- 1993
27. How to choose the right clip art package
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Harrel, William
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Graphics software -- Purchasing ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
The first step that computer users should take in selecting a clip art package is to determine which graphics file formats their software supports. The clip art should have smooth lines, smooth shading and realistic colors.
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- 1993
28. How to work with fonts
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Harrel, William
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Computer fonts -- Usage ,Computerized typesetting -- Methods ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
Computers equipped with the proper software can serve as typesetters. Typeface refers to the style of type, while font refers to the size and weight of the typeface.
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- 1993
29. Printers as hot rods
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Harrel, William D.
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Add-in/on software -- Usage ,Printers (Computers) -- Equipment and supplies ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
Computer users can improve the performance of their PCs through add-ons for their printers. Dot-matrix printers can benefit from type managers, ink-jet printers can benefit from bitmapped font cartridges and laser printers can benefit from scalable soft fonts.
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- 1992
30. Test lab
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Franklin, Melvin, Roberts, Tony, Idol, Charles, Anzovin, Steven, Noel, Lee, Jr., Minasi, Mark, Harrel, William D., and Bixby, Robert
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Graphics software -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Aldus Freehand 3.1 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Arts and Letters Apprentice (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Arts and Letters Graphics Editor 3.1 (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,CorelDRAW! 2.01 (Computer graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Designer 3.1 (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Harvard Draw (Draw software) -- Evaluation ,Windows Draw 3.0 (Draw software) -- Evaluation - Abstract
Seven paint and draw programs are rated on the basis of such features as number of fonts and clip-art pieces, script capability and drawing tools. The prices range from $149.95 for Windows Draw! 3.0 to $795 for the CD-ROM version of CorelDRAW! 2.01.
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- 1992
31. Programming your word processor
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Harrel, William
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Word processing -- Usage ,Macros -- Methods ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
Users of word processors can save time by creating macros, which are a group of programmed keystrokes and commands that are executed by the word processor. Ten useful macros are discussed.
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- 1992
32. Billing with a keyboard merge
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Ash, Angela D. and Harrel, William D.
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Document editing software ,Word processing software ,WordPerfect 5.1 (Word processing software) -- Usage ,Business forms -- Usage ,Word processing software -- Usage - Abstract
IF BILLING CLIENTS IS A DREADED TASK FOR YOU, LET WordPerfect automate the process with a keyboard merge. This type of merge uses only a primary file--a secondary file isn't […]
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- 1992
33. Faces, fonts, and points
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Harrel, William
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Laser printers -- Product enhancement ,Desktop publishing -- Equipment and supplies ,Computer fonts -- Usage ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Published
- 1991
34. Business lessons from a disaster
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Harrel, William D. and DeMott, John S.
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Small business -- Insurance ,Business interruption insurance -- Evaluation ,Business, general ,Business ,Small business ,SOHO ,Evaluation ,Insurance - Abstract
If ever there was a case for business-interruption insurance, it was made pointedly when an explosion rocked New York's World Trade Center, sending it into darkness for weeks and forcing [...]
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- 1993
35. How to work with clip art
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Harrel, William
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Graphics software -- Usage ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
Graphics software can color, shade, crop and size clip art. The basic types of computer graphics formats are bitmapped and vector. Several clip-art software packages are available.
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- 1993
36. How to choose the right font package
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Harrel, William and Franklin, Melvin
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Computer fonts ,Software -- Purchasing ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries - Abstract
The first step in selecting a font package is to determine whether a Type 1 or TrueType font is required. Businesslike typefaces include Helvetica and Times, while more elegant typefaces include Avant Garde and Garamond.
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- 1993
37. Publishing prowess
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Software quality ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Serif Software Ltd. -- Product information ,PagePlus Publishing Suite for Windows (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Desktop publishing -- Product information - Abstract
Rating: **** PagePlus Publishing Suite Average Street Price: $199 Publisher: Serif, 603-889-8650, 800-697-3743 (WIN) We don't know how they do it. Serif continues to pack more useful features into PagePlus […]
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- 1995
38. KPT Convolver 1.0
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Harrel, William
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Software single product review ,Graphics/imaging utility ,Harvard Systems Corp. -- Product information -- 00213142 ,KPT Convolver (Graphics/imaging utility) -- Evaluation ,Image processing -- Evaluation - Published
- 1995
39. Faure Xrex 1.0
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Harrel, William
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Image processing software ,Software single product review ,Fauve Software -- Product information -- 00327067 ,xRes (Paint software) -- Evaluation ,Image processing ,Graphics software -- Evaluation - Published
- 1995
40. The low-budget brochure
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Harrel, William
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DTP software ,Company business management ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Desktop publishing -- Management - Abstract
LOOKS AREN'T EVERYTHING. IT'S AN ADAGE THAT APPLIES to design work as well as life in general. When a designer begins work on a brochure, for example, the first thing […]
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- 1995
41. ImageEditor 1.0
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Harrel, William
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Software single product review ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing ,PictureWorks Technology Inc. -- Product information ,PictureWorks Technology ImageEditor for Macintosh(DTP extension) -- Evaluation ,Desktop publishing - Published
- 1995
42. Olivetti JP 450
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Harrel, William
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Color ink jet printer ,Ink jet printer ,Olivetti S.p.A. -- Product information ,Olivetti JP 450 (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
PROS: Fast, easy to install and use, color upgrade available, high-capacity input tray CONS: Expensive, envelopes hard to print, poor support policies Olivetti's $349 JP 450 is the second-fastest printer […]
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- 1995
43. Lexmark ExecJet II
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Harrel, William
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Ink jet printer ,Lexmark International Group Inc. -- Product information ,Lexmark International ExecJet II (Ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
PROS: Fine media handling, easy to use, high-capacity input tray CONS: Poor quality output, unclear installation procedure, no toll-free support number Lexmark's $279 ExecJet II excels in many respects. It […]
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- 1995
44. Epson Stylus 800+
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Harrel, William
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Ink jet printer ,Epson America Inc. -- Product information ,Epson Stylus 800plus (Ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product information ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
PROS: Elegant software interface, built-in scalable fonts, bidirectional parallel port CONS: Paper handling problems, incomplete installation instructions This machine is truly a mixed bag. Middle-of-the-road performance and merely decent print […]
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- 1995
45. Upgrades, at last
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Betts, Kellyn S. and Harrel, William
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Presentation graphics software ,Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information ,Adobe Inc. -- Product information ,Aldus Persuasion 3.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation ,Harvard Graphics 3.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Evaluation -- Product information ,Presentation software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
Version 3.0 of Harvard Graphics stresses quality over quantity. Instead of piling on the latest whiz-bang multimedia tools as some of its competitors have, Software Publishing focuses on adding ease-of-use […]
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- 1994
46. Tame your graphics!
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Harrel, William
- Subjects
DTP software ,Software quality ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Software -- Purchasing ,Desktop publishing ,Graphics software -- Purchasing - Abstract
IN A TYPICAL YEAR, YOU PROBABLY NEED TO GENERATE a brochure or two, some presentations, maybe a series of newsletters. Doubtless, each job requires that you create or import a […]
- Published
- 1994
47. Compaq Contura 4/25C
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Harrel, William
- Subjects
Notebook computers -- Evaluation ,Computers ,Computers and office automation industries ,Compaq Contura 4/25c (486-based notebook) -- Evaluation - Abstract
Compaq's $2,338 Contura 4/25C is a color notebook computer that is powerful and dependable, yet relatively inexpensive. The computer does not support PCMCIA expansion and the keyboard arrangement is somewhat unusual. Its small, built-in trackball is easy to use.
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- 1994
48. HomePublisher v2.01
- Author
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Harrel, William
- Subjects
DTP software ,Document editing software ,Software quality ,DTP extension ,Word processing software ,Desktop publishing technology ,Aldus Corp. -- Product information ,Aldus Home Publisher 2.01 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Desktop publishing -- Product information ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
Rating: * * * * MAC Previously called Personal Press, Aldus's HomePublisher is the same well-rounded program in a new box with 200 clip art images and some fonts thrown […]
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- 1994
49. 1st Press v1.0; Pressworks v1.0; Publish It! v4.0
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Harrel, William
- Subjects
DTP software ,Software quality ,Document editing software ,DTP extension ,Desktop publishing technology ,Word processing software ,GST Software -- Product information ,Timeworks International Inc. -- Product information ,Pressworks (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Publish It! for Windows 4.0 (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,1st Press (DTP software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations ,Desktop publishing -- Product information ,Evaluation -- Product information - Abstract
Rating: * * Pressworks v1.0 Rating: * * 1/2 Publish It! v4.0 Rating: * * 1/2 WIN These three programs are so similar that it makes little sense to talk […]
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- 1994
50. PowerPoint means presentation power
- Author
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Harrel, William
- Subjects
Presentation graphics software ,Microsoft Corp. -- Product information ,Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 4.0 (Presentation graphics software) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations ,Evaluation -- Product information ,Presentation software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations - Abstract
Rating: * * * 1/2 PowerPoint Version Reviewed: 4.0 List Price: $495 Average Street Price: $350 Publisher: Microsoft, (206) 882-8080, (800) 426-9400 WIN Let's face it, most of us don't […]
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- 1994
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