PDF Password: How to remove it

PDF Password: How to remove it

Some PDFs are already protected with a password by the sender. If you don’t know it, you can’t read the document. But every now and then you also want to protect sensitive documents that you send in PDF format with a password so that they are safe from unauthorised access. Good PDF Converter make this step easy. But how can you remove the PDF password once it has been set? We show it step by step.

How to remove the PDF password in Windows

Naturally, a file that is password-protected can only be opened if the password is known. And only then can the protection be removed, for example to print the document or make changes to it.

This is how it works:

  • Open PDF file
  • Enter password
  • Click on the "Print" option and select "Print to PDF"
  • Windows 10 offers the option directly with the command "Microsoft Print to PDF"
  • Confirm
  • Select the destination folder for the file
  • "Click "Save

This will automatically create a copy of the file that you can save without password protection.

The steps for Mac users

Via the browser, removing the PDF password also works with the „Print to PDF“ command, just like on Windows computers:

  • Open PDF
  • Enter password
  • "Select "Print
  • Select "Save as PDF" from the drop-down menu in the bottom left-hand corner
  • Select destination
  • Confirm

An even easier alternative is to open the encrypted PDF with „Preview“. After entering the password, select „File“ in the menu bar, then click on „Export as PDF“ in the submenu. Search for a storage location, confirm – done!

Can the PDF password also be removed on the smartphone?

Of course, mobile phones also offer possibilities in this respect. However, a distinction must be made between Android and iOS (iPhone):

Android

  • First you have to install an appropriate app such as Google PDF Viewer or PDF Utilities
  • Enter the PDF and decrypt it using the password.
  • Then create an unencrypted copy with "Print to PDF" as described above.

iOS:

  • Open PDF
  • Select the "Share" icon
  • Tap the "Print" function
  • In the print preview, tap the "Share" icon again
  • Select the target volume for the copy
  • Confirm

Use PDF software

In order to be able to create a PDF at all, you first need a PDF converter. With such PDF software, you can not only add a PDF password to documents, but also easily remove it again Adobe Acrobat 2020 is at the top of the class here, allowing MIP-protected files to be opened under Windows and Mac. After the security systems AIP (Azure Information Protection) and Information Protection for Office 365, MIP (Microsoft Information Protection) is considered absolutely secure protection for sensitive documents and data in PDF format Adobe Acrobat 2020 (like Acrobat Reader 2020) automatically detects if a file is an MIP-protected file. Users are then automatically prompted to download and install a plug-in from the Adobe help page. This then allows corresponding files that are protected with a PDF password to be opened without any problems.

For Adobe Acrobat DC users

Many users also use the PDF software Adobe Acrobat DC. With this, it is possible to remove the PDF password in just three steps:

  1. Open PDF file
  2. In the security settings select "Tools", then in the submenu select "Protect", "More options" and "Remove security settings".
  3. Depending on the type of protection, you can now remove the password with a simple click on "OK". Or a prompt appears to enter the password, which one must confirm twice with "OK".

Online tools for removing the PDF password

Those who do not want to or cannot carry out the steps described above also have the option of reading and editing password-protected documents online Online PDF softwares such as PDF24 or PDFCreator allow you to copy the protected document to the website. Then all that needs to be done is to enter the password, and seconds later a copy of the document is created without password protection.

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Kaspersky virus protection: How to enter the activation code

Kaspersky virus protection: How to enter the activation code

The horror scenario for every computer user: unsuspectingly, you switch on your PC in the morning and – nothing happens! Or – even worse – a message appears saying that the computer has been hacked and that you can only get your data back by paying a ransom. These are only two of the countless possibilities that Trojan viruses and other malware can trigger. Kaspersky virus protection, which surrounds the computer like the walls of a medieval castle, can help.

What is Kaspersky virus protection?

Basically, every computer has weak points through which hackers can infiltrate their viruses. Simply being connected to the Internet can prove to be a weak point without sufficient protection. But even malware that is either loaded via the network or fed onto the hard disk via data carriers can destroy all data at once or render parts of the computer unusable. It is therefore urgently necessary for every PC user to install up-to-date software for the Virus protection installed. Kaspersky virus protection has proven to be the leading programme in this area. The software successfully fends off attacks by viruses, malware and Internet dangers such as dangerous websites and phishing attempts.

This is what the software contains:

  • Virus Protection: In addition to a virus scanner, the programme also offers real-time protection that detects and removes viruses and Trojans before they can penetrate the computer's system.
  • Firewall: The firewall included in the version Kaspersky Total Security 2021 version analyses data traffic and protects IT systems securely against attacks or unauthorised access
  • VPN: Kaspersky Total Security 2021 also includes a VPN that allows you to surf the internet anonymously, for example for protection when using an unsecured network.
  • Special features: The virus protection programme from Kaspersky also scores with extras such as parental control, vulnerability scanner, spam filter, update assistant, game mode, filter for search results, protection for online banking, password manager and a filter for advertising.

Kaspersky virus protection requires an activation code

To be able to use Kaspersky’s virus protection, you must first enter a 20-digit activation code. Two methods are available for this:

Enter activation code during installation

  • The first thing to do is to check that your PC has the correct date. Only then should you enter the code in the window that opens during the installation.
  • After entering the code in the corresponding fields, click on the button "Activate".
  • If a message appears stating that the software has been successfully activated, click the "Finish" button.
  • The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Licensing window appears. Details on the activation of the software are displayed here, which you can follow step by step.

Activation after installation

  • The first step is to open the Kaspersky Anti-Virus application.
  • Then select the option "Enter activation code" in the lower right area.
  • The window "Licence management" appears, here you must select the item "Activate programme".
  • The Kaspersky Anti-Virus activation window opens. To activate, proceed as described above.

Avast Premium Security 2020

The second antivirus software we want to introduce today is Avast Premium Security 2020. The paid version contains all the features you might already be used to from the free version, plus those of Avast Internet Security. This includes:

  • Antispam filter: It detects unwanted emails and denies them access to the mail program.
  • Firewall: With this software, protection can be controlled directly from the user interface.
  • Automatic programme updater: which always uses the latest version.
  • Real-time protection: With it, one can monitor all activities of the computer such as running programmes and files in real time.
  • FileRep and WebRep: These features check files and websites against databases. If something is not trustworthy, the software informs you immediately.
  • Virus Container: This is an isolated area on the hard drive where suspicious or dangerous files are kept safe.

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EaseUs Todo Backup: How to back up your files

EaseUs Todo Backup: How to back up your files

Suddenly the desktop goes dark, the PC won’t boot up. Or you overwrite an important document and don’t rename it. Or a virus eats through the most important data and destroys it. Or … the possibilities of losing important files are manifold. How are you supposed to restore them if no regular data backup was made beforehand? Often this does not work at all – and this can have fatal consequences. The good advice: regularly make a data backup with a backup on your PC or, even better, with top software such as EaseUs Todo Backup make.

This is why data gets lost

Starting with the Windows 7 operating system, the computer automatically creates a data backup on a regular basis, thus acting almost like a kind of automatic backup. Nevertheless, it can quickly happen that important files are lost The most common reasons for this are:

  1. Technical problems: Older hard disk drives (HDD) in particular wear out over time. The danger is less acute with modern SSD hard drives, but data can still be lost. For example, due to demagnetisation or sudden power interruption. According to the manufacturer, hard disks generally have a maximum lifespan of 10 years. Without regular data backups, it is difficult to restore sensitive files afterwards. Suitable data backup software such as EaseUs Todo Backup is therefore essential.
  2. Human error: Shocks, for example if the laptop or external hard drive is dropped, but also liquids that penetrate the inside of the computer - such as a spilled coffee - quickly lead to data loss. It is not uncommon for files to be accidentally deleted, overwritten and incorrectly formatted. Another source of error is the accidental download of malware such as viruses or ransomware.
  3. Force majeure: No one is protected from unforeseeable events such as water damage, fire or earthquakes. The risk of suffering a data loss as a result can be reduced by regular backups and a data backup using the cloud or EaseUs Todo Backup.
  4. Theft: In fact, it is not at all uncommon, especially in professional life, for hackers to steal data. A good firewall, careful handling of files and regular data backups help to prevent this.

Backing up files with Backup PC and EaseUs Todo Backup

Computers running the Windows 7 operating system or higher automatically create a backup as a backup PC Another option is to regularly back up files by using a special Backup PC computer is used like a kind of external hard disk. All „work computers“ are then connected to this computer and the data backup takes place automatically.

EaseUs Todo Backup instructions

Regular data backup is much easier and more convenient with EaseUs Todo Backup.

This is how to proceed

  • First, Todo Backup is downloaded as an installation file from the manufacturer's website.
  • Then you select the hard drive you want to back up.
  • You can choose the default function "hard disk" or select a storage location that is not directly on the PC, such as a USB stick or an external hard disk. Alternatively, a cloud storage can be specified as the storage location.
  • When the programme is started, EaseUs Todo Backup offers the following options:
    • Drive/Partition Backup
    • File backup
    • System backup
    • Smart backup
    • Clonesn
    • System Clone
  • If you want to create a simple backup copy of the Windows operating system with all its files, just click on "System backup". The software then automatically selects the correct partition.
  • "Smart-Backup", on the other hand, regularly backs up the data that has been changed and newly added at predefined times. For example, always on Fridays after work at 6 pm.
  • A time when the PC is not in use is ideal for the backup, as the process can take some time. Depending on the selection made beforehand, the PC either shuts down after the backup or switches to energy-saving mode.
  • It is advisable to make another selection beforehand. Depending on what is required, the functions "full backup", "incremental" and "differential backup " are available.

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Word 2019: Inserting and removing a watermark

Word 2019: Inserting and removing a watermark

When we talk about watermarks in Word 2019 watermarks, we don’t mean the shimmer-through images like on bank notes, the copyright notice on images from the internet or certificates. Rather, we are talking about a text, graphic or other element that is visibly located behind the continuous text of a document. This is used, for example, to indicate statuses such as „urgent“, „copy“ or „draft“ in the document. In Word 2019, a watermark can also be a personal signature or simply an additional stylistic device. We explain how to insert such a watermark and, if necessary, how to remove it again here.

Inserting a watermark in Word 2019

Inserting a watermark in Word 2019 or even Word 2016 is quite simple. Once the relevant Word document that is to receive a signature or status indication is open, the first step is to click on the „Draft“ tab in the menu.

Word 2019

In the „Page background“ area on the far right, select the „Watermark“ field .

Word 2016

Here you can click directly on the item „Watermark“ in the bar that appears on the left. Then proceed in the same way for both versions.

After the click, both Word 2019 and Word 2016 already have several watermarks to choose from. If the right one is already there, simply click on it and it will appear in the background on every page of the document. If you want to insert your own personal watermark in Word 2019 or Word 2016 click on the tab „User-defined watermark…“. The dialogue window „Printed watermark“ opens, in which the option „Text watermark“ must be selected. In the text input field „Example“ you can now enter your own text for the watermark. Below this are some layout options such as font, size, colour and layout (diagonal/horizontal) with which you can further individualise the watermark.

How to remove the watermark in Word 2019

But it may also be that the watermark document has become unnecessary. For example, if the document is no longer a draft. Or you want to send a text without your own watermark in the background. Then it makes sense to be able to remove the watermark again.

To do this, proceed as follows:

  • First open the corresponding document again
  • Select the "Draft" tab.
  • In the "Page background" area, click on "Watermark" again.
  • Select "Remove watermark" in the lower area.

Tip: Sometimes it can happen that the watermark can still be seen in whole or in part on the document. It may then be part of the header. In this case, simply double-click on the top of the document and then follow the steps above.

Watermark still visible on Word 2019 document?

Then the element in question is probably a partially transparent background graphic. And it was obviously not inserted via the watermark function as described above. In this case, you can try to remove the graphic by right-clicking on the corresponding document. Now select „Format graphic“ in the window, then right-click „Delete“ again.

Is this also possible with images?

Sure, images can also be installed as watermarks in the background of a text.

  1. To do this, first click the "Draft" tab as before and then the "Watermark" button. Then select the tab "Custom watermark..." this time.
  2. The dialogue window "Printed watermark" opens. In this case, activate the option "Image watermark". The button "Select image..." appears directly below.
  3. Click on it and the window "Insert images" opens. Now select the button "Browse" under the option "From a file". Now a picture or graphic can be selected from the hard disk of the PC, which is simply clicked on and then activated with the command "Insert" and "OK".

Tip: In the „Printed Watermark“ dialogue box under the „Image Watermark“ option, you can use the „Scale“ and „Wash Out“ functions to make the image larger or smaller and to make it more or less contrasty.

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Windows 10 Quick Start: How to activate and deactivate it

Windows 10 Quick Start: How to activate and deactivate it

Sometimes it takes a small eternity until the computer is finally booted up. This is especially annoying when, for example, you have a customer on the phone and need urgent information, but it is saved on the computer. Then the duration of the slow start-up becomes a real test of patience. A remedy for this is the quick start, which allows Windows 10 to start up and shut down significantly faster. Normally it only takes a few seconds. Practical, isn’t it? And yet there can be good reasons to deactivate Windows 10 Quick Start. We explain what they are here.

This is what happens with Windows 10 Quick Start

When starting the computer under Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro basically three system operations take place:

  1. Preboot, i.e. the authentication of the system
  2. Initialisation of the system and the driver
  3. Session Init, which refers to the actual starting of the session.

Once all this is done, the PC can accept the user’s login Windows 10 Quick Start basically just optimises the initialisation process. The slow start-up with seemingly endless duration can be avoided if the computer is also shut down in this mode beforehand. The entire system is then in a kind of sleep mode. That is, it is not shut down completely, only the programmes are closed and the users logged off The most important system files for initialisation, which the PC needs immediately at start-up, are stored in a buffer called „hiberfil.sys“ – and are immediately ready for use again at the next start.

Why should you deactivate Windows 10 Quick Start?

In Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro, the Quick Start feature is already enabled as a default. Nevertheless, there are situations in which it is better not to use the function:

  • When working with two operating systems on one computer, problems can arise especially with older versions of Windows (especially Windows 7!) and with Linux
  • If you use an SSD hard diskif you use an SSD hard disk, its service life is shortened by the permanent additional write operations
  • When working in a Network policies cannot be executed if they have "On start-up" as a condition.
  • Included Software Distribution and Patch Management contain the "On restart" rule, they will not work with the Quick Start feature.

To disable Windows 10 Quick Start

If there is one of the previously mentioned problems with the PC, it is high time to deactivate the pre-installed Windows 10 Quick Start. Here’s how to do it:

  • First open the Control Panel under Windows 10.
  • In the category "System and Security then click on "Power Options.
  • Now in the selection window select the option "Select what should happen when the power switch is pressed" select.
  • Among other things, the following link appears "Some settings are not available at the moment"which must be clicked on.
  • This is followed by a Security questionwhich you must answer with "Yes".
  • Now scroll down and uncheck the option "Activate quick start (recommended)" uncheck it
  • As a last step, confirm the new settings under "Save changes".

Tip:

If you want to reactivate Windows 10 Quick Start, you have to follow the same steps again. However, under „Activate quick start (recommended)“, set the corresponding check mark.

Everything only works when the hibernation function is activated

Windows 10 Quick Start is based on Hibernation Mode. This means that the PC is disconnected from the power supply in hibernation mode. However, if the hibernation function is already switched off – for whatever reason – deactivating Windows 10 Quick Start will not work. The options mentioned above are then not visible If this is the case, the only thing that helps is to reactivate the default setting of the hibernation function.

  1. To do this, press the Windows key and X at the same time so that the command line appears
  2. Here you have to start the admin prompt
  3. The DOS window opens by entering the command powercfg /hibernate on command.

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Virtual Private Network (VPN): For whom and when is it useful?

Virtual Private Network (VPN): For whom and when is it useful?

Lately, one keeps stumbling across the abbreviation VPN – „Virtual Private Network“. What sounds mysterious at first has a very practical use for many. It allows you to surf the Internet with a secure connection between your PC and the network. What exactly the Virtual Private Network is, what it can do and who should use it and where, we explain here.

This is the Virtual Private Network

Computers network securely over the Internet with VPN. This is particularly practical in times of home offices. For example, with the Virtual Private Network home PC can be connected to the employer’s network without it being apparent from the outside that it is a private computer. This is because the PC in the home office receives the company’s IP address with the VPN connection. With the corresponding access data and a VPN client software such as Avast SecureLine or Hide My Ass Pro VPN you can then use all the applications that you also need in the office for your daily work.

But the Virtual Private Network can do even more!

It also allows anonymous web browsing. The encrypted IP address means that third parties, such as Google, Facebook, hackers or even the police, have no way of tracking the user’s movements on the net.

Why is a VPN useful?

The Virtual Private Network primarily protects the user’s privacy. Because every time you surf without encryption, „Big Brother“ companies can track every click and use it for their own purposes. For example, for personalised advertising, but also for blackmail attempts by hackers! At the same time, the VPN also enables the use of content that is partially or completely blocked in certain countries.

That's why it's worth getting the right software if:

  • You want to hide from hacker attacks and protect your privacy.
  • You often surf in public WLANs, because personal data is also transmitted unencrypted here
  • You are about to travel to a country that blocks access to some providers and platforms such as Google, Netflix, WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram. These include, for example, China, Cuba, Thailand, Iran and North Korea.
  • People use more or less semi-legal streaming services despite all the warnings

Are there any disadvantages to using a VPN?

Even though the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, there are some downsides. These include:

  • The slowed internet speed, because the connection has to take a diversion via the network's server.
  • The fact that the providers can usually see the network behaviour of the users.
  • The fact that neither absolute anonymity on the internet nor one hundred percent protection against data misuse can be guaranteed.

Two top clients to buy: Avast SecureLine and Hide My Ass Pro VPN

For a VPN client software, the range of functions is of decisive importance on the one hand, and the handling on the other. In any case, it is recommended that you download the client of your choice onto your PC, tablet or smartphone before travelling to a country with restricted internet access. In the country itself, it is often difficult to access a virtual private network.

Two clients that have proven themselves in practice are:

Avast SecureLine

The software convinces with useful basic functions and a solid comfort for numerous supported systems. The intuitive operation is simple, the security structure absolutely sufficient. The client can be used on several devices per licence. The speed for page loading is satisfactory, there is secure WLAN protection, P2P/Torrent support, and a special server is available for streaming services.

Hide My Ass Pro VPN

With its server locations distributed all over the world – a total of 190 countries are in the programme – the client probably has the largest reach. At the same time, the handling is entirely in German, and the apps and applications are very well suited for Android, Apple iOS, Windows and macOS. In addition, it is also possible to use the client with VPN routers.

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Instructions: Create a backup - now work safely at home!

How to make a backup - now work safely at home!

Especially in times of the home office, purely private data such as pictures, e-mails or music collections are joined by business data, which is indispensable for a smooth, optimised workflow. And what if there is a crash? Then everyone who does at least part of their job at home will be in trouble! So it’s high time for a professional backup– here’s how to do it!

Definition: Data backup

The hard disk of a computer stores all data. But also the browser favourites and especially the access data to the computer are stored here. Over time, a veritable data library is created in the heart of the computer Practical on the one hand – but risky on the other. Unfortunately, the hard disk also has a limited lifespan. Malfunctions and defects can occur, data can be lost or the computer can simply no longer be started.

Caution: Danger

Another threat to sensitive data is malware, such as a computer virus or ransomware, which will not release data until a ransomis paid. Due to so many possibilities of data loss, it is essential to make a regular backup on two independently operating storage media How often this data backup should take place depends, among other things, on the frequency with which data is changed. In the home office, with its constant workflow, a daily data backup is recommended With a backup, a copy of all data is made manually or by means of suitable software. This is done with the help of an external storage medium, such as an external hard drive. From there, a so-called data recovery is possible at any time.

Backup methods

Basically, several methods are available for data backup – and each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Manual backup:

This option is inexpensive but requires a bit of discipline. In any case, it should be done every time data is changed or new data is added Tip: With a tightly timed, regular schedule, it is often easier to maintain this discipline Procedure: First, a data carrier (external hard disk) with sufficient storage volume is connected to the computer. Then copy the data from the source data carrier (computer hard disk) to this external hard disk. Disadvantage:As a rule, the computer’s system data cannot be backed up with the manual backup.

Semi-automatic backup:

Here, software is used that, depending on the version, even backs up the entire system. Another option is to back up specific files or folder structures. Procedure: Again, an external data carrier (hard disk or DVD) is connected to the computer. Alternatively, the data can also be saved under a network address (cloud). For the backup of the data, a time must be specified at which the programme is to carry out the backup. Tip:Do not specify the time during normal working hours, as the data backup may require a high level of computer performance.

Fully automatic backup:

For this, appropriate backup software is set up only once. The programme then creates backups independently in the specified period and according to the desired frequency. Procedure: Connect an external data carrier as usual, then install the software. Now enter when and how often the programme should make the backups. In most cases, you can also set up certain types of backups Advantage: With the fully automatic data backup, the software does everything by itself, including the system backup.

Suitable backup programs

AOMEI Backupper Professional

AOMEI Backupper Professional enables backups of hard disks, individual folders or files as well as the complete system. The programme is time or event controlled and can even delete outdated backup folders on its own.

Stellar Photo Recovery

With Stellar Photo Recovery you can recover damaged, deleted or lost photos, music and video files. The programme can recover data on internal as well as external drives, CDs, DVDs or memory cards.

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Financial software: 2021 all finances at a glance

Financial software: 2021 all finances at a glance

Online banking, bookkeeping, household accounts, retirement provision … with a suitable Financial software financial software, every cash flow can be organised and kept in view. With the new financial software packages, there is something for everyone. But the more functions you need (or want), the more complex the programme becomes. Here we explain the advantages of financial software for everyone and what you should look out for when buying.

What good financial software should be able to do in 2021

There are some programmes that can be downloaded free of charge from the internet. How secure they are and whether they can fulfil all the functions for somewhat more sophisticated requirements is another matter Real smart spenders use their financial software regularly. In that case, some functions are useful to keep track of your finances.

  • One of the most important functions is Multi-bank capability: With one click, you get access to all your accounts at different banks. The respective account overview can be viewed, printed and saved immediately. This makes home banking easy and convenient and allows you to keep track of everything.
  • Issuing transfer orders, standing orders or scheduling payments are usually no problem either.
  • With Asset management, which financial software offers, you have a quick overview of current accounts, savings balances, call money accounts, pensions, real estate and share portfolios
  • With this management, it is also easy to Financial planning organised. Programmes with this feature forecast the future development of assets on the basis of documented income and expenditure. This makes it possible to calculate when the loan will be paid off or the savings balance will have grown to the point where a larger investment can be made.
  • Highly functional financial software also includes Investment advice including weighing up financial risks. The software can assist in adjusting spending. Especially if there is less income or more expenditure than usual and planned
  • For many users, the function of a Tax preview with the Tax software is an advantage. For example, when it comes to deciding whether a major purchase should be made before the end of the year - or perhaps not until next year for tax reasons.
  • In terms of Tax return some financial software also has something to offer. If you meticulously record all income and expenses, take into account all tax-relevant movements of money in your accounts and get everything in shape once a year, you can save a lot of time and money. The tax return then almost takes care of itself.
  • Sophisticated systems make use of their reporting functions to Tax reports create tax reports. Individual entries are grouped into tax-relevant categories, meaningful transactions are automatically saved and gradually added up.

Which financial software is the right one?

This is one of the many questions that can only be answered with the usual „It depends …“ Namely, on what scope the financial software should have, what one regulates with it and how much it may cost. Whether the software should be suitable for private use or for companies also plays a role. WISO Mein Bürois particularly suitablefor non-professionals who would like to have one or two office functions in addition to the pure financial software . Here you can work with two instances at the same time. Practical: WISO My Office makes it possible to insert alternative items, e.g. in „Offers“, without their costs appearing in the total With the latest version of WISO My Office also allows you to plan scheduled transfers in online banking. More comprehensive and especially suitable for self-employed persons, companies or associations is Starmoney 9. The complete package can either be installed on a single workstation or used in a network with up to 25 clients. The planning and analysis tools work perfectly, and the financial software automatically recognises recurring entries It then assigns them to a suitable category. Of course, all entries can be changed and/or extended at any time.

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Microsoft Office - Optimise workflow with Word

Microsoft Office - Optimise workflow with Word

Since Corona, the topic of home office has also been gaining momentum in Germany. Many employers have discovered that their employees don’t necessarily have to sit in the office to complete certain tasks. Of course, this only works if the same software is used in the home office as in the company office. Office packages from Microsoft are very often used. The Word programme in particular is often used in the home office. How the workflow can be optimised with it, how to be safe from Data loss and how the Microsoft Office download works safely, we explain here.

Effectiveness in the home office

Those who work in a home office can increase their work-life balance. Provided they take a few rules to heart: Workplace: desk and chair should be just as ergonomic as in the office. A separate room in the home would be best, or at least a place where there is a lot of quiet so that the workflow is not constantly disturbed Daily rhythm: Although the rhythm of work and home can be arranged more flexibly, there should still be a clear structure. The start and end of work must be clearly defined and adhered to in the home office, as well as the times when breaks are taken. Clear agreements on when meetings take place and when you can be reached by phone or email are also part of this. Breaks:The statutory break regulations also apply in the home office. During breaks, you can go for a walk, air out the office or switch off with a snack and a cup of coffee. Afterwards, the work is all the more effective. Contacts with colleagues:It is important to maintain contact and exchange with colleagues even whenyou are at home. Meetings as so-called dailies or weeklies, regular telephone calls and video conferences keep you up to date and do you good. Work equipment: Working at home usually works with PC workstations. Here it is crucial to have a good computer and, above all, the right software. With the different packages of Microsoft Office, most activities can be done very well. The Microsoft Office download version Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Business is best suited. If older Microsoft Office downloads are already installed, it may be worthwhile to at least update the text programme Microsoft Word 2010 offers everything needed for text entry and editing here.

After Microsoft Office Download

Once the right software has been installed, it is a matter of optimising workflows with Microsoft Word 2010 To prevent data loss, caching documents is essential. Microsoft Word 2010 automatically creates recovery files. How often this happens can be set individually. To do this, click on „Options“ in the main menu and then on „Save“. Under „Auto-recover information save all“, the saving time interval can be set. Tip: With the Microsoft cloud storage OneDrive, data can be accessed from all devices with a suitable app. Another security aspect to prevent data loss. Texts can also be dictated with Word after Microsoft Office Download and then appear on a document that has been set up accordingly. To do this, select the „Dictate“ function under „Start“ and speak into a suitable microphone. Under „Control Panel“ and „Ease of Use“, the menu item „Speech Recognition“ can even be used to set up the PC so that it can be controlled completely without keyboard and mouse. If a word or an entire phrase in a text needs to be replaced or exchanged, this can be done very easily with the shortcut „Ctrl + H“. If you press these two keys simultaneously, a window with two fields opens. The word can now be entered in the upper line. In the lower field „Replace with“, enter the term that is to be replaced. If you are only looking for an expression in the document, the lower field remains empty and you click on „Search“.

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Microsoft Office - How to improve your privacy

Microsoft Office - how to improve your privacy

Private users, but above all employees in companies, must pay attention to data protection and protect their privacy when working with Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student or Home & Business or Microsoft Office 2019 Professional. The company itself provides several options precisely for this purpose. So anyone who now wants a new Buy Microsoft Office is well advised to follow these tips.

Buy Microsoft Office - these versions are available

The various Microsoft Office 365 options are subscription-only systems. The situation is different with Microsoft Office 2019. Here, the different packages are offered for one-time purchase.

These features are included in the versions:

Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student is the slimmest version of all. This includes only the basic applications Word for word processing and text layout, Excel for spreadsheets and calculations, and PowerPoint for presentations. Microsoft Office 2019 Home & Businessis suitable for private users as well as for small businesses and self-employed persons. In addition to the basic applications, this package also has Outlook, the organiser for the office, which can be used to create emails that can be immediately organised with the integrated calendar, for example for meetings or appointments. Microsoft Office 2019 Professional is – as the name suggests – intended for professional use in companies. Among other things, this version convinces with two additional features Publisher is the layout software with which publications such as flyers, brochures, invitations, catalogues and the like can be professionally created. Access makes it possible to create and manage database applications. The databases can be created as apps for the PC or as applications for the browser and can be easily made accessible to others after completion.

Protecting data in Microsoft Office 2019

PC applications must be secure and not make it easy for outside access. Protecting data and securing privacy is therefore the top priority! Microsoft provides both local setting options and group policies for precisely this purpose, with which the settings for security are executed locally The first thing to do is to check the cloud connection. If, for example, sensitive data is stored in OneDrive, data protection can quickly be violated. The check takes place under the menu item „Account“ in the „File“ tab. Here you can see which user account a user uses and for which cloud storage links exist. In addition, the policies control which security settings should apply to Microsoft Office 2019 Attention: Office 2016 often appears as the current version in the settings. This note can be ignored, as Microsoft Office 2019 contains the exact same configurations The settings for this are made via

  1. Computer configuration
  2. Policies
  3. Administrative templates and user configuration
  4. Policies
  5. Administrative templates
  6. Microsoft Office 2016
  7. Security settings

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  1. User configuration
  2. Policies
  3. Administrative templates and user configuration
  4. Policies
  5. Administrative templates
  6. Microsoft Office 2016
  7. Privacy
  8. Trust Center

Not only the central settings for all Office programmes play a role, but also the protection for individual programmes. For this purpose, there are subfolders for each application with which the security of this programme can be improved. Special attention should be paid to Outlook. The setting for this can be found under

  1. User Configuration
  2. Policies
  3. Administrative Templates
  4. Microsoft Outlook 2016
  5. Security
  6. Trust Center

The settings Security / Restrict settings for automatic download of pictures determine how Outlook should proceed when downloading pictures from the Internet.

Think about the macros for protection too!

Especially for networks, macros (chain of commands in an application programme) are a danger that should not be underestimated. The reason: Office programmes execute actions via an external code. This creates the possibility that data can be viewed or even stolen by unauthorised persons. The Trust Centre offers configuration options that determine how Office should react. Everything about this can be found under the menu item Macro Settings. If macros do not have a signature, they are blocked by Office programmes. For group policies, the settings for this are to be made with the following steps:

  1. User Configuration
  2. Policies
  3. Administrative Templates
  4. Microsoft Office 2016

Attention: Separate settings should be made for each Office application.

Trust Center privacy settings

The Trust Centre is called up via the Filetab and the Options menu item . Under Settings for the Trust Centreyou will find the menu item Privacy Options. Here you can make further settings for data protection that apply to all Office programmes. These include, among other things, the selection of diagnostic data that is transmitted to Microsoft or individual settings for the account as well as the local installation of Microsoft Office 2019 Tip:The document check can be used to determine whether data is hidden in a document that is not intended for the recipient.

Counteracting viruses

If you’re going to buy a new Microsoft Office, you might as well start thinking about outside attacks on your data and privacy. As best virus protection solution for Windows here is Microsoft Defender Antivirus. The programme scores with comprehensive real-time protection against viruses, malware and spyware in e-mails, apps, the cloud and downloads from the Internet.

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