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A better way to manage your files

2010-07-06T23:00:03Z

Previously I have mentioned ways to store files on the cloud. More recently I have been recommending a better way to manage your files.

I travel almost everyday through areas with limited to no internet access and there are times when I just need to be able to access a file. The catch though is that I don't want to have to remember which files I've accessed and sync them over my Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad. That's where Dropbox comes in.

Watch the following video for some more information.

Which Cloud Accounting Package do you recommend?

2010-07-01T02:46:04Z

Freshbooks | Cloud AccountingI Lurve Freshbooks!

It is a Cloud Accounting package, tailored for individuals or businesses that bill $300k or less, that allows you to send and manage invoices online or via the MiniBooks App on your iPhone. If you need to run timesheets for a client you can set up Time Trackers that you tap on your iPhone which can be associated with specific Projects or Tasks or just in general for a client.

Tracking expenses and re-billing clients can sometimes prove a nightmare but with Freshbooks you can add them on the go and associate them to a client with a few clicks. Then when you go to raise an invoice it will remind you that you have expenses to invoice. Even better is that you can even have it linked to your Shoeboxed account! So your entries will appear there for you and all you have to do is associate it with a

client, if necessary.

As far as reporting is concerned you can run Ageing & simple P&Ls. Starting up you can import data is limited to contacts only, the developers need to look at history invoices and expenses for those coming in part way through a financial year.

When it comes to invoice reminders it is set and forget. You can select the number of days between reminders and change any of the text for the emails that are generated.

I use Freshbooks everyday and just lurve how easy it is to run my invoicing system now!

For assistance on moving your business to the Cloud contact me via email or call me on 02 8014 8857.

How to: Set up a 3rd monitor for my Mac

2010-06-19T02:34:01Z

I've recently been asked, "How do I set up a 3rd monitor for my Mac?"

After checking some options and speaking to the fantastic staff at Apple I came across this YouTube video by the guys at Macworld. Check it out!

Another New Feature for Gmail: Drag and drop attachments onto messages

2010-04-20T00:15:00Z

Looking for ways to save time? Who isn't!

Suppose you want to attach some files to an email, and you already have a folder open containing those files.

You used to have to click "Attach a file," find the photos, click them, etc. If you're using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox 3.6, you can just drag and drop the files to attach them.

For now, you can drag and drop attachments in Chrome and Firefox only.

Source: Drag and drop attachments onto messages (http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/drag-and-drop-attachments-onto-messages.html)

New Feature for Gmail: Nested Labels and Message Sneak Peek

2010-04-19T00:15:00Z

Looking for a way to organise your Labels in Gmail? Here is a new feature just for you!

Labels are more flexible than folders because a given email can have several labels but can't be in several folders at the same time. A highly requested feature for labels, though, comes from the world of folders: the ability to organize labels hierarchically.

If you think this might be useful to you, go to the Gmail Labs tab under Settings, look for "Nested Labels," enable it and click "Save." You'll then need to name your label with slashes (/) to make it the child of another. For example, let's say you wanted to create a simple hierarchy with a "Home" label, and inside it a "Family" and a "Vacation" label. Just create three labels with the following names:

Home
Home/Family
Home/Vacation

You can then create "Home/Family/Kids," "Home/Pets," etc., to get something like the screenshot on the left. If you had the parent label "Home" before you don't have to create it from scratch.

You can create complex hierarchies of labels if that's the way you like to organize your mail, and you can expand/collapse labels to save space. You'll always be able to tell whether a given label contains unread messages in its collapsed child labels by looking at whether it's bold or not.

Please note that this lab doesn't play nicely with the "Hide Read Labels" lab. You might not get exactly what you expect if you have both labs enabled; for example, the collapse/expand icons won't always appear when they should.

Another highly requested feature is the ability to preview messages to get a glimpse on what they contain and maybe take immediate action without opening them.

This is exactly what "Message Sneak Peek" does. After you turn it on, right-clicking on a line in your inbox shows a preview pane with the message in it.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts for a faster sneak-peeking flow (enable keyboard shortcuts in Settings first if you haven't done so): hit 'h' to open a sneak peek card, then navigate with 'j' and 'k,' and dismiss the current card by pressing "Escape." Messages you peak at will stay unread (or it wouldn't really be a sneak peek, would it?).

Source: New in Labs: Nested Labels and Message Sneak Peek (http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-in-labs-nested-labels-and-message.html)

How to: Access Google Docs’ Real-Time Editing, Drawing Features

2010-04-18T12:34:28Z

There’s a whole bunch of new stuff in Google Docs, including real-time editing, a drawing tool, and a new look and features for spreadsheets and presentations. Not all of it is apparent and visible to returning Docs users, though.

Google Operating System’s app-by-app rundown shows how to enable the new document editing in the Settings, to activate Drawing from the “Create New” button, and hit the menu bar for a crisper spreadsheet view. If you’ve had some time to play with the new Docs tools, tell us what you think of them in the comments. [Google Operating System]

Source: How To Access Google Docs’ Real-Time Editing, Drawing Features (http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/04/how-to-access-google-docs-real-time-editing-drawing-features/)

How to: Create an Online Presence and Introduction to Cloud Computing

2010-02-04T21:08:16Z

Are you starting a new business or self employed?

Are you trying to project a professional business image but lack the funds to get it all happening?

Then you may find my program How to Create an Online Presence and Introduction to Cloud Computing to be of benefit. By the end of just two days in your tailored individual one-on-one sessions you will have Planned your Online Presence, obtained a Domain Name, built a Website, discussed how to incorporate Social Networking and optimised your iPhone for use as a business professional.

To enhance your online presence and deliver a professional perception before your target audience email me today!

A great way to keep your event organised

2009-12-09T22:00:00Z

Are you looking for a great way to keep your event organised?

It all starts with the right 'Invitation' and ends when you send the 'Thank You for Attending' notes.

But how can you keep track of who is or isn't coming? Who is bringing someone with them and who maybe able to make it if nothing more spectacular comes up?

Gone are the days when your only option was to get a printer to send out your invites or for you to go to the shop and buy a pad of 25 daggy looking invites and then have to wait by the phone for the RSVP. Whether your event is an intimate dinner or a large scale conference, why not harness the power of the internet to keep it all organised.

Ok so I send out an email to everyone...Wrong you can create great looking invites that suit your style by choosing from exclusive galleries or upload your favorite image (even a pdf will work), you’ll find a design so uniquely yours, your guests will think it’s custom made (oh wait, it is).

Remember all those times you sent an invite or ecard and thought, “but I had so much more to say”? Well, now you can say exactly what you want. You can even post pictures, videos, add a google map and collect money or add gift/charity registries. If you want to go Ad Free (by removing the Pingg.com logo) you can for a small fee.

And to top it all off you don't have to be the organisation genie Pingg.com make it easy to manage your guests, sort your guest lists, send reminders, thank-you notes and more. And all from one place.

Take a look by clicking here for free stylish online invites and announcements.

Easy web conferencing - FREE!

2009-12-03T04:39:00Z

Dimdim. The world’s easiest web conference.

With Dimdim Free, people and organizations around the world can now meet freely. And since everyone will spend less time traveling and more time collaborating, this free product will actually save you money.

Over 4 Million people have used Dimdim to meet online quickly and easily. Try Dimdim today for yourself - the sign up process takes less than 20 seconds and you can begin to meet freely today.

Great tool to capture your screen as an image or video

2009-08-26T23:00:00Z

Are you looking for a way to capture your screen as an image or video?

Jing is free software that adds visuals to your online conversations. Instead of typing at people you can show them what you're talking about.

When would you use Jing?

You may need to share a snapshot of a document
Comment verbally on a students' homework
Narrate your holiday pics
Or show you Mum how to use iTunes, Facebook, insert any other technology stuff!

The great thing about Jing is it is Free!