Published by: Jason Ciment on 11-11-2011
How many times have you missed or showed up late to a meeting, event, or conference because the seemingly simple reminder tool on your PC was obscured by other programs and windows, or failed to appear at all? While it's happened to all of us at one point or another, that doesn't mean that our clients, colleagues, or even friends and family members will always be understanding due to The Little Appointment Reminder That Couldn't. And there's no reason they should have to be since Outlook has taken a cue from its user feedback and started offering an improved (and of course, free) Reminder Alerts feature.
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Published by: Jason Ciment on 11-04-2011
How do you go about sending large documents and files?
If you have ever been sent a sizable file that was not properly compressed, you know what an inconvenience it can be. After irritatingly lengthy download time, you also discover that an enormous amount of your hard disk space has been eaten up in order to receive and store the attachment. Chances are you were a little irked at the colleague or acquaintance who sent you that file without taking the time to adjust it with an effective archiving and compression tool like 7-Zip.
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Published by: Jason Ciment on 10-28-2011
While we've talked about several easy strategies for keeping your PC clean and uncluttered so that it runs as fast as possible, there is still the matter of making certain that getting rid of unnecessary programs actually banishes them for good. Adding software and tools to your computer is usually as simple as clicking Install and Run, but removing them can present a few more steps, and they vary from program to program.
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Published by: Jason Ciment on 10-21-2011
How many times have your correspondences and projects run into inconvenient delays because an important file was sent to recipients in a format they were unable to open? This not only creates bothersome holdup with frequently time-sensitive matters, it can make both the sender and recipient look inefficient and technologically behind-the-times.
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Published by: Jason Ciment on 10-14-2011
When outlining the benefits of various freeware alternatives to renowned (but often pricey) programs and apps that we have profiled on many Free Fridays past, one the features you�ve probably seen highlighted is the accurate recreation of familiar user interface. In less technical terms, this simply means that a freeware substitute effectively "mimics" the distinct placement of shortcuts, icons, and tools offered by the program it is meant to resemble. While this is just a perk of many items, it is the main purpose behind today�s featured goodie: ObjectDeck.
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