Tech notes

Technical Notes

This is a page where I’ll keep little notes and reminders about computers, software, and devices.

Java Control Panel

type configure java to get to it

Security tab: Edit the exception list. paste in the URL

Java on Firefox

(have an up-to-date version of java java.com/)
Uninstall the old ones (a) Add-ons; (b) Control panal Add-and-remove programs

Tools|options|security|exceptions – add the URL of the site you want to use

Other Option: go to java control panel and use the Security tab and Edit list.

PowerPoint – Making a portion . of an image transparent

Insert (and select) an image. Picture Tools|Format Tab

Click (Adjust group) Color. the Set Transparent Color (the cursor changes). Then click the region (a color) that you want to change (make) transparent.