Thursday, October 30, 2008

WordPerfect to MS Word Help

Missing the reveal codes in MS Word and you've always been a WordPerfect user? You need to download and install ($30) the CrossEyes program. It adds reveal codes for MS Word.

http://www.levitjames.com/crosseyes/CrossEyes.html

Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat

Need a less expensive alternative to creating PDF's other than paying for the Professional Adobe Acrobat program? Try these:

1. Docudesk http://www.docudesk.com/deskPDF_Professional_Edition.shtml less than $100. Includes typewriter

2. PDF-Format.com: http://www.pdf-format.com/index.asp

3. PDF Creator: FREE https://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/

Still looking for other options, try searching Google for: free adobe acrobat

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Remote Access to Home or Office Computer

Do you need to access your home or office computer while you are at either location or away from both? Fear not, there is a FREE service just for you! Sign up for a LogMeIn.com account to access your computer(s) remotely! The only thing you cannot do with the free account is to transfer files. No problem, simply e-mail them from the remote location to your current location. An excellent (and free) solution to solve the remote access problem!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Send Messages Late at Night that You Wish You Hadn't Sent?

If you are a Gmail user, you have a new feature that can save you from sending messages you may regret at a later time. Google developer, Jon Perlow, uses the analogy "beer goggles" for e-mail messages. This feature is available late at night and during the weekends. So if you e-mail after a few too many drinks, make sure that you have your "Mail Goggles" on.

Read about this feature on Reuters Blog and Official G-mail Blog.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts and Other Cool Stuff

Check out the 15 Tips in 30 Minutes as presented at the MAACS Training events in October, 2008. The PowerPoint can be found here.