Open the PowerPoint (ppt) program by clicking on [Start] and selecting ppt from the [All Programs] menu or by double clicking on the ppt icon from your desktop. Click on the Format menu at the top of the ppt program and select [Slide Design] and or [Slide Layout] depending on what kind of presentation you wish to present.

Using the text of what you wish to present type it into each slide as required.  Clicking on each section of the slide allows you to add headers, text, or pictures. To add a video, click on the [Insert] menu and select [Movies and Sounds from file] and then navigate to the file and insert it. Once inserted you may drag and shape it to fit into whichever part of the slide you wish.  Ensure also that you select how you wish it to play when you insert it. Either [Automatically] or [When clicked].

To add sounds or music files, repeat the same steps as for movies and select the sound file.  Once again ensure that you select the mode of playing as you insert it, this can be changed later if desired though. Slide transition.  In the [Slide Show] menu select [Slide Transition].  This feature allows you to choose how each consecutive slide will appear to your viewers.  Rather than just flipping from one slide to another you can slide, you can open blinds, fade in, fade out, simply select from the menu of transitions.

Some tips to remember when using PowerPoint: Any alterations can be made by opening the program and changing entries.  Alterations can be made to inserted multimedia items by right clicking on the particular icon within the slide. PowerPoint presentations can be viewed adequately on computers however they are best viewed on a screen, projected by a data projector.

Important is that you need a square image for your icon, if the image you want make an icon of isn't square you can leave a transparent space at the top and the bottom but that wouldn't look good in every case.

Also we need to make different versions of the image, we need it in the following resolutions:

• 16x16 (list view and task bar / tray bar)
  
• 32x32 (symbol view)
  
• 48x48 (miniature view)
  

There are much more resolutions but these are the most common in the operation systems.

I'll tell you this first so you can take a guess if the image you want to make would be recognizable in 16x16. But except you make programs like me you wouldn't really need 16x16 and in 32x32 is more recognizable than you may think.

You can use 32x32 icons for links to programs and folders for example so you can make them look like you want.

Creating the Base Image

Create a new image with File → New, set the width and the height to 48x48 and under Advanced Options the Fill with to Transparency.

You should now have an image like this:

For easier use you can name the layer Background into 48x48 by selecting it with clicking at it once with the left mouse button and then double clicking it with the left mouse button.
Now you can open the image you want to make into an icon and crop or scale it to 48x48.

I'll just take the star I made for my test.

Making the Different Layers

If you want to make it easy for your self, you can just scale the 48x48 layer down to 32x32.
If you have drawn the image itself you should draw a new version matching for every size, this will look much better than just scaling down, trust me.

If you want to make your icon fully compatible you should make a 8bit, 16bit and this 32bit version of the layers.
(not a good idea with this one because of the different transparencys on the edges)

It's relative simple.

I just duplicated the three layers two times which makes a total of 9 layers. I ordered them again like this: 16x16, 32x32 and 48x48 then again 16x16, 32x32 and 48x48 and a third time.

Press Ctrl + S, enter in the dialog where you can select the place of the file a filename with .ico at the and and click OK, then this window should open.

Set the first three layers to 8bpp for the 256 colors versions. (256 Colors or 255 Colors + Transparency)

Set the second three layers to 24bpp for the 16bit versions. (256 steps per color channel + Transparency)

Set the third three layers to 32bpp for the 24bit versions. (256 steps per color channel + 256 step in the alpha channel (smooth transparency))

GIMP will automatically try to convert the layers down to the choosen color spans. If you want to do it yourself you can use the Colors → Posterize Filter. There you can set it to either 256 or 255 colors, depending on if you want to use transparency or not. Then you can try to use the color select tool to select only one color to turn it into another. Hard work so just let GIMP do it ^^

Now just press Save and you're done.

Thanks for reading.

Erase the Program Completely

It is easy to use "Add/ Remove Programs" to delete some installed programs in the computer. However, it does not help you to remove the registry and fix missing files and entries of the programs, which may also affect the speed of your computer. This is because your computer needs time to look for them. This will definitely cause your computer to become slow. You can use a trust computer booster/ optimizer program to clear out these files in order to stop the computer from wasting time looking for them. "Nortonuninstall", a product developed by Symantec, is good to get this job done. However, this product has been banned from use as it was claimed to destruct some copyrighted software. Due to this issue, Symantec has come out with a new product, Cleansweep, which has a similar function. If you are unable to get this software, you may use some other trusted software with a similar function. Make sure you clean the registry and other unwanted files once a week to keep your computer running smoothly. The more you run this, the more it will fix the errors and problems which will secure good performance of your computer. From this explanation, you will understand that you do not always have to spend money buying RAM because it will not have the function of cleaning these unwanted files.

Check Your Application Software

Some installed programs can make your computer run very slow. In order to check whether these are the reasons that your computer is becoming slow, run Windows in "Safe Mode". Of course, "Safe Mode" should operate slower than when you run in "Normal Mode". Nevertheless, if you realize that your computer runs in "Safe Mode " faster than when you run in "Normal Mode", then the start-up procedures are possible likely reasons for your computer running slow.

Reduce Icons on Your Desktop

If there are too many icons on your desktop, the speed of your computer can also become very slow. This is because the system needs to launch these icons individually while loading them onto the desktop. Similarly, if there is an anti-virus software icon, it will always start by scanning these, which will further reduce the speed of your computer. Try placing as few icons as possible on your desktop. It is recommended to place any other icons in another folder or to simply delete them altogether from your desktop.

Reduce the Storage of Fonts

Though Microsoft Window Operating System enables you to install from between 1000 to 1500 fonts, you will probably face problems once you install more than 500 fonts. Some of the common problems include installed fonts disappearing suddenly and at the same time causing the Windows start-up performance to drop sharply. It is always better to only keep the fonts you want while deleting all unnecessary fonts that may reduce the speed of your computer. To delete the unwanted fonts, you should take note to perform it with care so that you will not delete certain fonts that are required by Windows. Those fonts include Verdana, Arial, Trebuchet, Tahoma, Times New Roman, MS Sans Serif, and Courier New and they should not be touched on your system. To delete any other fonts, go to My Computer and then to your local disk C, double clicking on a window folder, and then double clicking on the font's folder. Highlight the fonts you want to remove, then right click your mouse to select Delete.

Eliminate Background Setting

Are you aware that the beautiful background that you chose for your desktop is indeed a waste of resources? Not only that, but also it reduces the speed of your computer considerably. Therefore, you should disable this setting by right-clicking the cursor on the desktop. You will see a dialog box of the "background"; choose "no" when its window appears. In the "appearance" box, change the dark green color to black or any plain color.

To Accelerate the Operating System

Windows XP

1. Perform a disk clean up from time to time. Click Start which appears in the bottom left corner of your computer. Next, click Run. In the dialog box of Run, type in "cleaning.exe" and then press OK. This will take you between a few minutes to a few hours depending on how frequent you do a disk cleanup task, but it is definitely recommended.
   
   
   
   
2. To load Windows faster, click Start, and then Run. Next, you should type "msconfig" in the text field and press Enter. Click on the BOOT.INI tab at the top. You will see a box labeled Timeout with 30 over to the right. Change the 30 to 3.
   
   
3. To speed up the processing time, simply go to Start, Control Panel and System. Next, click on the Advanced tab and click the setting button under the performance. Now, select the "Adjust for best performance" button, then click Apply and lastly the OK button.
   
   
4. Go to Start, then click Control Panel. Next, click Add/ Remove programs. Browse through the software and highlight the unwanted software to perform a task by clicking "remove".
   
   
5. Download a free copy of AVG's Anti-Virus and Windows Defender to perform the task of removing spyware and viruses. Always update and run your spyware and virus software weekly.
   
   
6. Remember to disable any unwanted programs which will prevent Windows from loading faster. To do this, click on Control Panel, then open Administrative Tools, and select Services. If you are not sure which to disable, consult your dealer for further information.
   
   
   
   
7. Always perform the defragment task to improve load speeds. To do this, go to Start, and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, type in "dfrg.msc" carefully in its text field. Lastly, click Defragment to start performing the task.
   
   
   
   
8. Convert the hard drive from FAT16 or FAT32 into NTFS to enable faster access time. To perform this operation, go to Start, and then Run. In the Run dialog box, type in "cmd" and then press OK. When the command prompt window opens, type "CONVERT C:/FS:NTFS"(do not include quotes). Then, you follow the instructions to get your drive to convert into NTFS. NTFS drives are only compatible with Windows 2000/NT/XP and Vista.
   
   
9. To speed up the loading of the menus, simply go to Start and click on Run. Next, type in "regedit" (without quotes) and hit enter. Search for "HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop", choose MenuShowDelay and right-click on it. Next, select Modify to reduce the number to 100 but not too less than that.
   

Windows Vista

1. Perform disk clean up and defragment your hard drive routinely.
   
   
2. Do not open too many programs at the same time as this will decrease the loading speed.
   
   
3. Use built-in tools such as Task Manager and the Reliability and Performance Monitor to examine which processes utilize more RAM and CPU.
   
   
4. Delete any programs you never want to use in order to free up space on your hard disk. To do this, go to Start button, and then click on Control Panel. Next, click on Programs and then click on Programs and Features. Select the program you wish to remove by clicking Uninstall.
   
   
5. Make sure you always choose as few as possible programs to load at start-up as possible.
   
   
   
   
6. Some programs may be loaded automatically at start-up. You should find them and disable them using the Windows Defender. To do this, go to the Start button, click on Control Panel and then click on Windows Defender. Next, click on Tools, and then click Software Explorer. Click Startup Programs that appears in the Category box. Highlight the program you wish to stop from running by clicking Disable. Last, click Yes to confirm this task.
   
   
   
   
7. Boost your computer by upgrading its RAM to 2GB or more.
   
   
8. Restart your PC regularly at least once a week to clear out its memory for a better performance. The longer you keep your PC running, the lower its memory will be. So, try to restart your PC after opening many programs, e-mail messages or websites.
   
   
9. Cut down on the visual effects which may cause your PC to run extremely slow. To adjust the visual effects, go to the Start button, click on Control Panel, and then System and Maintenance. Next, click on Performance Information and Tools. This is followed by clicking Adjust Visual Effects. You should type in your password if you are prompted to do so. In the tab of Visual effects, check the box of "Adjust for best performance" and click OK.
   
   
   

Note: While any downloads are taking place on your device do not let the screen fall asleep! I will post additions in the comments of this article, if you have anything to add post your additions too, if you want to update your firmware, after you have jailbroken your device, make sure that you restore it first or it could get locked.

1. Downgrade Your Firmware

Decide on the software version you want to do this with. The earlier the version the more applications you can get for your device. Next, find the download for this version. I suggest 1.1.1. You can download the file here for the iPod, and here for the iPhone. After it is done downloading connect your iPod to your computer and open iTunes. Find your iPod in iTunes and then press down the Option key on a Mac and click update. You can also press the Shift key if you are on a windows computer. At this point, a dialog box opens up and you will need to select the file you downloaded earlier. Once your iPod is done downgrading it will restart. Congratulations it is now running firmware version 1.1.1.

2. Jailbreaking Your iPod

Now that your iPod is running the correct firmware you can jailbreak it! This part, while the most significant, is the easiest. Simply take your iPod and open Safari, in the address bar type in www.jailbreakme.com. Once your iPod loads the page scroll all the way down and click "Install AppSnapp." In about ten seconds it will be done installing and you will have a new icon on your home screen called "Installer." Your device is now jailbroken and you can get the applications you want.

3. Getting More Sources (Optional/Recommended)

This step is for people who want to do more than make their iPod an iPhone, it's for people who want their iPod/iPhone to be a combined Computer, iPod, Phone, PSP, Gameboy, NES, Playstation, virtual book reader and more. It also allows users to completely customize their device including all images and default text on it. It will allow you to change the order of the buttons on your home screen and put up to fifteen buttons into the Home Dock. Your applications come from programmer's lists called Sources. To add almost every single source of applications into your Installer's database you will only need to manually add one source. To do this open installer on your iPod and click "Sources" on the bottom right. Once your sources are opened click "edit" in the top right corner and then "add" in the bottom left.

Once you do this a dialog box should pop up. Into the box enter the following: http://blazeco.info/blaze.xml. After you do this your iPod should began a database update sequence which could take between three and ten minutes. When it is done updating your sources database your sources should automatically refresh. If they don't, close and reenter your installer and they will (this will also take a short while every time it happens, do not think it is frozen or will affect the rest of your device). You should now have a lot of sources and so many more options of what to install. Now go to sources and click edit then scroll down your list and delete any sources that are in foreign languages. Now after one last refresh your done! Congratulations!

4. Installing Applications

This is the section where you download the actual applications onto your device. They will appear as new icons on your home screen. Open up your installer and go to the "Install" section (second button from the left at the bottom), here you should see a long list of folders each of which contain applications inside. Simply choose the applications you want and then install them. If they have installed correctly, the installer should revert to the screen with many scrollable folders of options. Install up-to five or ten apps and then click your home button. Your screen should jumble up the buttons for a second and then refresh. Once it refreshes your new icons should appear. After you have done this you may return to the installer and install more programs, as many as you like! Once your screen cannot hold any more icons it will simply make a new page for them, to scroll these pages simply slide your finger to either side on your device's home screen. You have now learned how to add applications and I will list some I recommend below.

• iPhone 1.1.1 Apps for iPod

If you are on an iPod and not an iPhone this will give you a list of all the iPhone programs and, if you install them, you will get them on your iPod.

• Customize

Customize your device full description below.

• Aqwoah Keyboard (1.1.1)

This install gives your default virtual keyboard a set of beautiful 3d rounded keys with a brushed steel background. It is much easier to use, as there is more distinction.

• Gaming System Emulators

Download these emulators for things like GBA or NES to have your device be able to act like one of these and have many pre-included games and two player games such as Mario, Zelda, and more.

• Tap Tap Revolution

This is the equivalent of Guitar Hero for your device. If you actually want the flames and other affects of the actual game then download: TTR, the Guitar Hero III theme for it, and songs you like. You will then be ready to play it GHIII style.

• iPhysics

This is well known to be one of the most advanced programs for the iPod/iPhone it is a game where you play by a set of physics laws and you control it with many actions of your fingers. You can draw any shape or line, joins, hooks, rotating anchors and also control some games with your tilt sensor. Also a full featured pinball game is available for it in which the handles and spring are controlled by your fingers. (If you can't find it add iPhone Hacking and Rambling to your sources, if it blinks turn on compatibility mode in the options).

• Social Websites

Adds icons for social websites such as Facebook and Myspace to your home screen.

• BSD Subsystem

Makes your device run better and be more compatible.

• Team Wiki

Finds and makes follow along lyrics with all your songs.

• Games

There are hundreds of games for your device available even two-player games like air hockey.

There are literally thousands of options make your own list of favorites!

5. Customizing (Optional/Recommended)

To customize your device you will need to open installer and install an application called "Customize." Once you have done this you will need to also download all of the designer image sets for customize (big files might take a while). Once you have downloaded both of these open up customize in your home screen. Here you can change how your dock background looks, your icon display order, and any of the default images for your device and the apps on it simply by clicking what you want to customize (from the slider, to the icons to the battery picture, to your music buttons, AND ANY IMAGE at all) and then selecting an option from the list presented. You can also customize iPhone default sounds by clicking "System Sounds". You may also customize default text by going to SpringBoard Strings" and selecting what you want to change (anything from the "Slide to Unlock" to the "System Messages"). All of these things can be changed with my favorite program; "Customize". Your iPod is now customize and has many amazing programs on it.

You have successfully jailbroken your iPod Touch or iPhone! Enjoy your brand new device and show it off to your friends!