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3 Best Online Powerpoint Alternatives

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Prasanth Chandra.

Just imagine a situation where you need to create a presentation on an unfamiliar computer that doesn’t have PowerPoint. What would you do? Would you think of skipping that presentation? I have a good answer for these questions.

Below are some of the best alternatives for PowerPoint that would help you create the presentation you need. These are online presentation editors, which can be used on any computer with Internet.

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Top 5 Free Microsoft Excel Add Plugins

Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by Prasanth Chandra.

Microsoft Excel is one of the most used office applications. It has a lot of features which can be used to analyze, share, and manage your data easily. However, some features like formulas, complex menus and toolbars may make it a bit tough to use.

To make it easier to use, we can use add-ins or plugins. Excel add-ins will improve the functionality of Excel and will help you perform different operations better than before. Here are 5 Best Microsoft Excel Add-ins or plugins.

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How to Schedule a Meeting Using Microsoft Outlook

Posted on 02. Jul, 2009 by Prasanth Chandra.

To schedule a meeting at work is not very difficult, provided it’s at your workplace. All you have to do is pick up the phone and pass on the message, right? You could also send an internal mail or message and walk up to the people for a confirmation.

But, what if you have to schedule a meeting where associates from all over the country are required to meet at a particular date? The task gets daunting, doesn’t it? People might not be available when you call them up, your message might end up in a voice-mail box, and even if you do get them, verbal communication is not considered the most effective medium.

So you fall back on your trusted e-mail client to push the message across. But then, there is more to Microsoft Outlook than just Send/Receive. There are tons of features built into this nifty utility, which can help you manage your work-related tasks.

Thankfully, there’s a way to reach out to multiple recipients and schedule meetings. You can also keep a tab on the run-up to the meeting, and make changes, either in the agenda or the timing.

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20 Best Free or Freemium Alternatives to Popular Paid Software Programs

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by LesliePoston.

You know that Adobe and Microsoft are, if not the best, at least some of the most widely used software.  Because these programs are standard, and your clients and friends use them, they are on your radar – but they cost a fortune! How can you get the job done when you are working on a shoe string budget?

There are other heavy-hitting software titles just like them out there that you can use.  Today, we are going to run through the best alternatives to that expensive software everyone else uses.

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You Don’t Have To Be A Slave To Microsoft Office

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by LesliePoston.

Microsoft has enjoyed some serious marketing success with its Microsoft Office software suite. Even though there are many other options out there, most people immediately assume they have to purchase and install the expensive, clunky software on their Mac or PC.

Luckily, you no longer have to buy and install Microsoft Office to get your work done or be compatible with other people and companies – there are now lots of reliable free and low cost options out there.

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Learn About the Slide Master in PowerPoint 2007

Posted on 26. Jun, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

A few days ago, I wrote a guest post for LyteByte about using the Slide Master in PowerPoint 2007.  I wanted to let all of my readers know about it, because the Slide Master is such a great tool.  It allows you to edit the format of all the slides in an entire presentation from one place.  If you want to learn more about it or to just check out LyteByte, follow the link below.

Take Control of PowerPoint 2007 with the Slide Master

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Use Track Changes for Group Editing in Microsoft Word 2007

Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

Track changes is one of the great features of Microsoft Word that is often overlooked or not even known about.  This feature allows you to edit and change documents with the option of accepting or rejecting the edits.  Group work greatly benefits from this feature, because everyone can now see the changes that are being made.

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How to Change the Default Program for Opening Files

Posted on 19. Jun, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

From time to time, you may have your defaults change either by you or some strange force.  What once were you’re Word files may now only open with Notepad or Adobe, because the settings somehow randomly changed.  This guide will show you how to get things back to normal and hopefully answer a few questions I got yesterday.

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