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Tracking Word changes after the fact

You've begun work on a copy of a Word document and failed to track changes. How do you do it after the fact? Like so.

Easily review trashed files in OS X 10.5Learn a very easy way in OS X 10.5 to make sure that the file you’ve thrown into the trash is the one you really meant to throw away.
Excerpt: Read RSS feeds in Leopard MailWith Leopard, Apple added RSS support to the built-in OS X Mail application. In this excerpt from his Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard ebook, Joe Kissell looks at configuring Mail’s RSS preferences, adding and managing RSS feeds, and viewing RSS articles from Mail.

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Tracking Word changes after the fact
You've begun work on a copy of a Word document and failed to track changes. How do you do it after the fact? Like so.
Easily review trashed files in OS X 10.5
Learn a very easy way in OS X 10.5 to make sure that the file you’ve thrown into the trash is the one you really meant to throw away.
Excerpt: Read RSS feeds in Leopard Mail
With Leopard, Apple added RSS support to the built-in OS X Mail application. In this excerpt from his Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard ebook, Joe Kissell looks at configuring Mail’s RSS preferences, adding and managing RSS feeds, and viewing RSS articles from Mail.
Bugs & Fixes: UserEventAgent not responding?
Ted Landau discovered a pair of mysterious Not Responding warnings in Activity Monitor. But they turned out to be false alarms. He has the scoop.
Add more folders to the Media Browser
The Media Browser in iWork applications (and in the Open dialog of many OS X 10.5 programs) can be customized by adding folders you’d like to see.
Geek Factor: 8 great Automator downloads
You don't have to stick with the Automator actions that came with OS X. Ben Waldie lists his favorite third-party Automator downloads.
Opening old Word files with Word 2008
The Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.1 Update fixes an issue with Word opening older Word documents. Unless it doesn't.
Move 10.5’s help windows to different spaces
In Leopard’s Spaces, moving the help window to another space can be tricky. But here’s how you do it.
Creating navigable MP3 discs
Anxious to burn MP3 discs that you can navigate with your car's MP3 disc player? Here's how.
Working Mac: Master Mail’s reminders
If you rely heavily on e-mail to keep track of your projects and responsibilities, then you’ll appreciate Mail’s new ability to create notes that hold important snippets of information.
In case of emergency
In a summer full of natural disasters how prepared are you (and your Mac) for unanticipated emergencies?
Select hidden drop-down menu choices via keyboard
Learn how to activate menu items on certain drop-down menus without first opening those menus.
Installing Nagios on Mac OS X 10.5 Server
John C. Welch updates his instructions for installing the open-source Nagios on to the latest version of OS X Server, an operation that will turn a Mac into a network monitoring station that can notify you of hardware and software problems.
Digital Photo: How to buy a camera lens
Still using the lens that came with your digital SLR? Explore the creative possibilities of your camera by buying a new lens. Whether looking for a zoom lens or a prime lens, we'll show you what to look for when shopping.
A Mac geek's take on birth announcements
With a new family member on the way, Dan Frakes takes advantage of his Mac toolbox to set up instant baby announcements.
AppleScript versus Alameda County
Jason Snell battles a wonky Java applet to get a readable version of a court case.
Free iTunes music lessons
Want to be a true guitar hero? A series of free iTunes podcasts can help.
Empty Your Inbox: Gmail tips
For Gmail fans, Google's Web-based e-mail service offers lots of tricks for organizing your e-mail, clearing out your inbox, and finding e-mail messages fast. These nine tips will get you get organized now.
Browse PDFs, organize bookmarks in Firefox 3
Learn how to view PDFs in Firefox 3, and a tricky way to organize bookmarks in folders on your bookmarks toolbar.
Updating Boot Camp video drivers
You've just purchased a new graphics card for your Mac Pro and now Windows lights up a single monitor when two should shine? Time to think like a Windows user.