Sitting around a campfire last weekend, I learned that Google has an application called Google Docs that allows users to build documents that are oh-so-similar to our favorite Microsoft Office docs for FREE. Ok… so I’m WAY out of the loop, but I’ve become hopelessly addicted to and trained to use the “gold standard.”
But then again, maybe you’re in the same boat as me, and didn’t know that Google was giving every person with a computer and internet connection access to free word processing, spreadsheets, form builder and presentation software — and has been since 2007.
What provoked my interest in this? My friend Marc’s whole office made the switch last week from Microsoft Office to Google Docs. “It was really a budget move,” he explained. “Non-profits really start to feel it when we have to upgrade.”
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This morning, when I sat down to breakfast (at my desk) I found this inside my yogurt container:
Well, not really in the container. Rather, it was inside of the label. I pulled the tab that said “Pull here for environmental information.” Naturally, I was intrigued. What is this? Now my yogurt comes with both nutritional and environmental information. What a treat!
Kroger’s Earth-consciousness got me thinking: if the Kroger brand can put this level of concern for the environment into their product line, why can’t we? So, on the distant heels of Earth Day, I’m proud to announce that YOU, blog-reader, will be the first to hear about Dynamic Edge’s eco-friendly office products!
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With the rapid progression of improvement in the tech world, a dramatic increase has also taken place in the amount of obsolete computer junk being dumped into landfills. Whether people don’t know where to recycle their unwanted electronics, or proper facilities just don’t exist in certain areas, this non-biodegradable and often toxic waste is seriously adding up — and posing a recognizable threat for future generations.
In an effort to discourage technology dumping, many technology manufactures and retailers like HP, Sony, Toshiba, Best Buy, T-mobile and Dell are offering recycling rebates and other incentives for their eco-friendly customers. We’re happy to announce that on Saturday, May 2, 2009, Dell will be hosting a regional recycling event at their campus for the greater .
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Ever get tired of searching around your desktop or program menu to find a shortcut to your most-frequently used applications? Maybe you’ve tried Object Dock and Launchy, but neither of those is really working for you. Wouldn’t it just be easier if you could start these apps without having to click on an icon?
Here’s an idea: why not create your own keyboard shortcuts? It might sound a bit technical — but trust us, it’s easier than you’d think. You’ll end up saving tons of time throughout your workday! Walk through theses steps and click along… you’ll see how simple it is to create quick keyboard shortcuts that will instantly launch your favorite applications!
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Today, you’ll be learning a tip that will revolutionize the way you look at your Outlook Calendar. Instead of dreading the click-and-type sequence you currently use to set a calendar event, you’ll eagerly anticipate using this drag-and-drop shortcut every chance you get!
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Now that you know how to share your Outlook calendar with your friends and coworkers, it’s time to start scheduling more efficiently. Before you ask your boss for a 30-minute meeting this week, why not check her calendar to see if she has any time available?
(Remember: This feature requires a Microsoft Exchange 2000, 2003, or 2007 account. Most home and personal accounts do not use Exchange.)
You can quickly view another person’s shared default Microsoft Exchange Calendar from the Navigation Pane.
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