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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Tweaking and performance guide for XP and Vista Windows
After stumbling around the internet looking for ways to optimize and tweak my PC, I found this fantastic guide.
"The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion
(TGTC) is the complete system optimization guide for Windows users. Designed for novice and advanced users alike, it is written in plain English to help you genuinely understand all aspects of Windows and your PC. The guide covers every major topic, from the correct installation of Windows and critical drivers and software, through to recommendations for every significant setting and feature, all the major performance and convenience tweaks and customizations, as well as detailed troubleshooting advice. There are also links to a range of reliable free applications for optimizing and maintaining your system, as well as to important resources for finding out even more about Windows and your PC."
Check it out for yourself: "The TweakGuides Tweaking Companion http://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html
Convert your PDF to Word documents
If you need to grab elements from a PDF, edit part of its text, or cut down its size, you might try converting it to a Microsoft Word file. For doing that task, PDF to Word is more than just adequate—it's darned impressive. We were kind of amazed at how well even the most complex of PDFs we had access to (an invitation to a snooty art installation opening) were flipped into almost exact facsimiles in Word format. Simply upload a PDF, provide an email address, and your document is on its way to you. Maker NitroPDF has other free PDF tools worth checking out, and paid software to entice you with, but PDF to Word is a webapp that does exactly what it says, no catches or gimmicks. Convert here http://lifehacker.com/5361979/top-10-underhyped-webapps-2009-edition
RP loses ground in global IT competitiveness survey
THE PHILIPPINES continues to enjoy some advantages in terms of information technology (IT) competitiveness but overall it has lost ground in a new global ranking, industry officials yesterday said.
In a briefing, Business Software Alliance director Claro Parlade cited an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey which ranked the country 12th among Asia-Pacific states and 51st globally among 66 economies.
"From the raw scores, we can see that the Philippines did well and was basically pushed down by China and India, but we can also see that there are some areas that we need to work on," Mr. Parlade said.
The survey ranked countries in terms of overall business environment, IT infrastructure, human capital, legal environment, research and development and support for IT development.
The Philippines ranked ahead of Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Pakistan in the Asia Pacific. The top countries the Asia Pacific, meanwhile, were Australia, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, India and Thailand.
The Philippines performed lowest in research and development, ranking 61st. The local legal environment, especially for the protection of intellectual property, also scored low at 47th.
"The Philippines needs to address risks and challenges such as bureaucratic red tape, poor infrastructure, unpredictable policies and judicial intervention," the report said.
In terms of human capital, the Philippines was noted to have a shortage of skilled workers in the IT and business process outsourcing sectors.
Low domestic broadband penetration, meanwhile, was described as "lagging... most countries in Asia."
A high 69% piracy rate was also noted as a deterrent.
The country performed well in the area of IT infrastructure, with the survey citing wide mobile penetration.
Mr. Parlade said that the reason for the lower ranking was new methodology adopted by the EIU which gave greater weight to research and development.
But while the drop may have been technical in nature, he said "The country can’t just rely on cheap labor costs... We need to offer something that differentiates the Philippines like innovation." Read the original article here http://www.bworldonline.com/BW092409/content.php?id=003
CustomGuide Provides Quick-Reference Sheets for Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe Products
CustomGuide Provides Quick-Reference Sheets for Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe Products
Learning a new application? Have a cube-mate that pesters you with questions about an application they're learning? Print off a cheat sheet from CustomGuide.
CustomGuide has guides for popular Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe software. Most entries have both present and past versions of the application in question. The entry for Outlook, for instance, has quick-reference sheets for Outlook 98 through Outlook 2007.
Each guide includes a diagram of the main interface, keyboard shortcuts, summaries of the menus and the tools found in them, and other relevant tips for using the application more efficiently.
Know of a good resource for software guides and cheat sheets? Let's hear about it in the comments. The guides are free and in PDF format.
Microsoft Quick References
Right-click any title and select Save AsMicrosoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft FrontPage
Internet Explorer
Microsoft InfoPath
Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Windows
Mac Quick References
Right-click any title and select Save AsApple Appleworks
Apple Mac OS
Microsoft Entourage
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Quick References
Right-click any title and select Save AsDreamweaver for Windows
Dreamweaver for Mac
Fireworks for Windows
Fireworks for Mac
Photoshop for Windows
Photoshop for Mac
Photoshop Elements for Windows
Additonal Quick References
Right-click any title and select Save AsComputer Training
ECDL
IBM Lotus Notes
Intuit QuickBooks
Mozilla FireFox
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