There's a nice article at PC Magazine with tips and tricks on using google.
Since most of us google very frequently, doesn't it make sense to spend time learning how to user it better, faster and more effectively?
How often do people fall into inefficient, ineffective, yet comfortable patterns that they refuse to change? Here's a chance to take back some time.
It'll add up over course of a year.
The link is here.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, October 15, 2007
Nightmares with Nuance Software & why does PaperPort have to suffer?
As previously mentioned I aggressively image my documents using a program called PaperPort 11 Profesional. Well, I used to. Ever since I upgraded to Windows Vista in June I haven't been able to run PaperPort 11 Pro.
It requires a special patch.
You can type your serial number on-line but can't download it.
After trying to reach Nuance's customer service departments since July (JULY!!) I finally got through and was told the on-line patch was discontinued. The only way I could get the patch was for free but I had to pay $9 shipping and handling. Somehow $9 does not feel free or like reasonable shipping and handling!!
I bet they come out with a new version of the product next week!!
For such a great product, Nuance is a horrible publisher. Maybe they'd like to revive the old reputation of CA - take a fine product and milk the installed client base!
I wonder what alternatives are available.
Regards, makingourway
It requires a special patch.
You can type your serial number on-line but can't download it.
After trying to reach Nuance's customer service departments since July (JULY!!) I finally got through and was told the on-line patch was discontinued. The only way I could get the patch was for free but I had to pay $9 shipping and handling. Somehow $9 does not feel free or like reasonable shipping and handling!!
I bet they come out with a new version of the product next week!!
For such a great product, Nuance is a horrible publisher. Maybe they'd like to revive the old reputation of CA - take a fine product and milk the installed client base!
I wonder what alternatives are available.
Regards, makingourway
The one button that never worked on my Brother MFC-8660DN
I'm addicted to the wonderful convenience of my brother multi-function laster printer/fax/scanner. It's incredibly useful.
After moving and upgrading to Windows Vista I could no longer use PaperPort Pro 11 due to Windows Vista compatibility issues (they should be resolved but I'll address that later).
I always image my documents and have been frustrated with eFax's expensive $0.10 per page after 120 page limit per month. You see, eFax had become my back-up imaging tool. Fax the documents to myself and save the e-mailed .pdf file. But when I started receiving $30 in excess fax fees I realized I needed to fix the problem.
The first attempt was to learn how to use the actual SCAN button on the 8660-DN. It's the one in between fax and copy.
After two hours with technical support I could not get it working. I'm almost certain there's a network communication issue - most likely I have to open a special port with the windows firewall.
I can, however, walk across the room, place the document in the scanner, walk back to the pc, click the scan option from the brother control center and it does deliver a scanned document to me. less than idea, but I'm waiting to see how I can actually fix it. One of my best friends has the same scanner and promised to work his way through technical support and get it solved - we'll see what happens.
The idea is very compelling.
The only down side is the limited scan resolution option. I'd rather avoid 800k per page.
Regards, makingourway
After moving and upgrading to Windows Vista I could no longer use PaperPort Pro 11 due to Windows Vista compatibility issues (they should be resolved but I'll address that later).
I always image my documents and have been frustrated with eFax's expensive $0.10 per page after 120 page limit per month. You see, eFax had become my back-up imaging tool. Fax the documents to myself and save the e-mailed .pdf file. But when I started receiving $30 in excess fax fees I realized I needed to fix the problem.
The first attempt was to learn how to use the actual SCAN button on the 8660-DN. It's the one in between fax and copy.
After two hours with technical support I could not get it working. I'm almost certain there's a network communication issue - most likely I have to open a special port with the windows firewall.
I can, however, walk across the room, place the document in the scanner, walk back to the pc, click the scan option from the brother control center and it does deliver a scanned document to me. less than idea, but I'm waiting to see how I can actually fix it. One of my best friends has the same scanner and promised to work his way through technical support and get it solved - we'll see what happens.
The idea is very compelling.
The only down side is the limited scan resolution option. I'd rather avoid 800k per page.
Regards, makingourway
Friday, February 09, 2007
Blackberry 8703e wireless broadband modem performance
Want to know how fast your blackberry 8703e performs as a wireless broadband modem?
Run the VZ Access Manager, go to the options menu and select statistics.
My statistics, while at O'Hare airport, are 35.5 kpbs upload and 138.5 kbps download.
Not nearly as good as I expected - seems reminiscent of old-fashioned dial-up.
At least I have a connection!
Have you tried using a mobile phone as a tethered broadband modem?
Regards, makingourway
Run the VZ Access Manager, go to the options menu and select statistics.
My statistics, while at O'Hare airport, are 35.5 kpbs upload and 138.5 kbps download.
Not nearly as good as I expected - seems reminiscent of old-fashioned dial-up.
At least I have a connection!
Have you tried using a mobile phone as a tethered broadband modem?
Regards, makingourway
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