Here’s a useful article from TechRepublic on capitalization. Not every noun needs an initial capital letter, no matter how important you think it is! http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-tips/five-tips-for-avoiding-sloppy-capitalization-mistakes/1018
LinkedIn Social Advertizing
Ever wonder why advertisements on LinkedIn seem targeted to you? Check your LinkedIn Social Advertizing settings… http://www.v3im.com/2011/08/linkedin-policy-compromises-user-security-check-your-settings/#axzz1VTt1tWOM (My thanks to Lisa Tinsley for posting this link in the APMP LinkedIn Group.)
64-bit Office – is it Worth the Trouble?
It looks like the speed improvements for large documents, etc., would be a real benefit to our proposal world. Sad to say that Wordman has not invested in a copy of Office 2010 yet, but this might be the reason, since I have 64-bit desktop and laptop hardware. Is anyone … Read More
Wordman’s Forum on LinkedIn
If you’re on LinkedIn and would like to ask Wordman a question, or discuss solutions to proposal and technical document design, development and production, join Wordman’s Forum at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Wordmans-Forum-4015004. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!
Technology & Cursive Writing
Should Technology push out Cursive Writing Instruction? Despite the fact that we all spend most of our time writing on a PC, I believe schools should still teach cursive handwriting. What are your thoughts? See this article and poll in TechRepublic: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/should-technology-push-out-cursive-writing-instruction/3255
A 10 Step PowerPoint Countdown
From TechRepublic: Here’s a cool attention-grabber: a countdown to kick off your presentation or lead into a big announcement. Follow these easy steps or download our ready-to-use slides. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-steps-to-a-powerpoint-countdown/2570
Free Microsoft e-Learning
Buy Office Home and Student 2010 ($149.00, good for three PCs) and get free Microsoft e-Learning classes to the value of $44.00. This offer is valid through 11:59 PM Pacific Time on 28 May 2011. See: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/pd/productID.228255400?WT.mc_id=learnemail4
Don’t Let History Repeat Itself!
Watch Microsoft’s historical videos and avoid PowerPoint presentation pitfalls… www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint-slidefest/do-and-dont.aspx