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This may be useful when you upgrade to Windows Vista -- Fred Langa offers a step-by-step and illustrated guide on how to boot WinXP from an ordinary USB drive www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=177102101&cid=nl_IWK_BTL. Found on digg.
Submitted by John Buck
When you upgrade to Word 2007, you'll be confronted with the Ribbon. If you're confused and can't find the old familiar menu items, Microsoft created a Flash-based web site that allows you to click on an old menu item and see where it is in the ribbon. They have done this for all the Office 2007 applications, the Word version is here.
Submitted by Stan Hutchings
Found: 45 of the best freeware design programs from among literally thousands and thousands.
No, they won't replace your fancy CS3, nor Flash, nor 3D Studio Max. Remember, we are getting something for nothing :–)
Some of them are pretty decent alternatives, not only for those who are not willing to spent some big bucks, but also for those who need some specific tasks done, like resizing a batch of pictures without needing to run the almighty Photoshop.
Personally, I also find them quite useful when friends & family or clients (or any non graphically skilled person) ask to do minor/boring tasks (like reducing red eye). You can hand them one of these applications that can do the trick with just a minor learning curve. They will be pleased and you will be relieved. www.snap2objects.com/2007/07/20/45-best-freeware-design-programs
Submitted by John Buck
Want to take some courses, learn something new? If you've ever wanted to find out exactly what your learning style is, then you'll want to check out Diablo Valley College's learning styles survey. Figuring out what your particular learning preference is might help you process information more efficiently (which could come in handy for the final exam).
www.metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm.
Found via -- lifehacker.com/software/self-improvement/discover-your-learning-style-281076.php
Submitted by John Buck
Here are Six Ways To Easily Insert Timestamps When Documenting Complaints
Found via -- www.lifehacker.com/
Submitted by John Buck
GalaxyZoo, the project which harnesses the power of the internet - and your brain - to classify a million galaxies. By taking part, you'll not only be contributing to scientific research, but you'll view parts of the Universe that literally no-one has ever seen before and get a sense of the glorious diversity of galaxies that pepper the sky. www.galaxyzoo.org
Submitted by John Buck
Get the latest information about malware and potentially unwanted software on the Microsoft Malware Protection Center Portal. Microsoft Malware Protection Center
Submitted by Stan Hutchings
"We think what happened is that cats sort of domesticated themselves,"
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/28/AR2007062802343.html. A Washington Post article about new research into why our cats want to hang around with us.
Also, a transcript www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2007/06/29/DI2007062900911.html of an online chat with research scientist Carlos A. Driscoll and an additional article http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/29/AR2007062901677.html about the ancient roots of domestic cats.
Submitted by John Buck