Turn your iPhone into a powerful mobile office Feb 26, 2010
You get a healthy set of features, but not all that are available in Microsoft Office. Files sent from your desktop retain their formatting. (USA Today -- Tech)
Top 10 Computer Upgrade Ideas Feb 25, 2010
A new office suite: Yes, blame Redmond for putting you over a barrel, but if your employees are still using Microsoft Office 2003 (or, for that matter, 2000), they're losing productivity every time somebody sends them a file in Office 2007's. DOCX or other newfangled format. (HardwareCentral)
Business Advice From Van Halen Feb 25, 2010
Using a mobile device. Go to for our mobile version. (FastCompany)
Microsoft Office Is Expensive - There Are Alternatives Feb 24, 2010
"Microsoft Office, can set you back hundreds of dollars per employee, depending on the version you purchase. Office is used by so many businesses, and is, the default office suite for many professionals. For businesses who are looking to save money but still have a feature rich office suite, IBM's free Lotus Symphony might be a solution.". Networking Solutions. (SmallBusinessComputing)
New phishing scams attack with precision Feb 23, 2010
They often trick users into downloading malicious software from infected Web pages or e-mail attachments like Adobe Reader PDFs and Microsoft Office documents. Carefully planned. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
A Double-Touch Tablet Feb 21, 2010
Even limited to 2GB of DDR3 memory (we'd expect 4GB in this price range), the potent processor made the T4100 a multitasking workhorse, running and switching among our productivity applications -- there's the usual trial edition of Microsoft Office 2007, including OneNote for Tablet PC jotters -- and the Touch Pack gadgets without pause. The LifeBook rendered 's sample scene in a near-desktop-class two minutes and 51 seconds, though its tepid Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics kept it to an... (HardwareCentral)
Deal in Microsoft-EU browser war Feb 20, 2010
BBC News - Microsoft ends 10-year fight with Europe on browsers. Page last updated at 15:48 GMT, Wednesday, 16 December 2009. (BBC News -- Technology)
Suit: Schools Spied on Students Via Webcam Feb 19, 2010
Then add on the cost of a Microsoft Office Suite software and you can add another half-mil. This suit will probably levy penalties of much more than $450 per student so the district is probably looking at a 10 million dollar potential liability for the actions of this one stupid assistant principal. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Salesforce.com launches Facebook-like service for businesses Feb 19, 2010
In November, Microsoft announced a beta version of Microsoft Office 2010 with connections to Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace. LinkedIn is currently being tested on Outlook. (USA Today -- Tech)
College plans Tech Fest Feb 19, 2010
"There have been days where it's been tough, but for the most part it's going pretty well. We'll be showing demos of different programs and sessions on programs such as Microsoft Office 2010, Windows 7 Speech Recognition and KaraFun Karaoke," said Helberg. Members of the computer club are to oversee presentations of the various programs. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
First step in layoff process (3306) Feb 19, 2010
As in Microsoft PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs on majority of our district computers ... not sure how much time you spend in a classroom or how informed you are on the current curriculum requirements that our teachers are required to utilize in the classroom, but I can assure you it does not revolve around a Microsoft Office Suite of programs. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Watching the creative destruction of the mobile industry at MWC Feb 19, 2010
But the demonstration showed the "Office Hub" for the Microsoft Office Suite, including the OneNote note-writing application, and important access to , Microsoft's enterprise collaboration, workflow, and document management system. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
RIM to Give Away Server Software Feb 17, 2010
The free version of the software will include most features of the paid version, including e-mail, calendar, contacts, notes, access to Microsoft Office files, and some security features. However, companies that require advanced security features, monitoring capabilities, or high availability will still need to purchase a license for BlackBerry Enterprise Server version 5. (Datamation)
RIM Introduces BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Feb 16, 2010
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Microsoft Whitepaper: Optimizing Your Data Center Feb 15, 2010
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Saving Money Painlessly Feb 15, 2010
Microsoft Office works well, or for an online file try Google Documents. Using this regularly will help you gain control of where your money is going, and help you hold on to more of it. (Suite101.com)
Getting the Most Out of a Student D... Feb 13, 2010
Electronics stores like Best Buy know this and want to give students the best deal they can on computers and software such as Microsoft Office. Combined with constant sales on computers and gadgets, asking for a student discount can shave even more off an expensive price tag. (Suite101.com)
Open Office 3.2: Faster, More Office Compatibility Feb 13, 2010
2 is its compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats. Novell has an interoperability agreement with Microsoft dating back to 2007. (Datamation)
Convergys, Microsoft team on CRM product Feb 13, 2010
That will allow Convergys to provide customer care applications based on Microsoft Office, Outlook and SharePoint. Working together, we're providing new capabilities to service providers to launch new services faster, provide superior customer service experiences, or create new or enhanced business growth plans at a total cost of ownership that simply can t be matched, said Bob Lento, president, information management at Convergys, in the release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
High School Computer Science & Web ... Feb 12, 2010
Not every family can afford the Microsoft Office Suite of products, but everyone can download Sun Microsystems' Open Office for absolutely free. Open Office operates almost identically to the Microsoft products, in fact it can even open Microsoft's files. (Suite101.com)
Hefty February Microsoft security patch arrives Feb 11, 2010
Microsoft's marks another notable Patch Tuesday, with 13 patches addressing more than 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Microsoft Office. Of the 13 fixes on the slate, five are rated "critical" and seven are considered "important," with one lone "moderate" item included in the patch. (FCW.com)
What's Wrong With Android Feb 10, 2010
I rarely reach for menu bars anymore; the programs I use most often these daysChrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Microsoft Office 2007, and nearly everything on my iPhonepresent most of their functions on the main screen. So come on, Android team join the menu-free bandwagon. (Slate)
Free Flyer Design Templates Online Feb 9, 2010
Microsoft Office Has Brochure Services With Templates Available for Download. The most logical place to turn for templates is the ubiquitous word processing program Microsoft Office ... To download Microsoft Office s brochure templates, first download a free trial of the most current version of Microsoft Office, or the templates will not load. (Suite101.com)
iPad a clear break from PCs Feb 9, 2010
A: Users of free Web-based e-mail services including Google's Gmail, Microsoft's Windows Live Hotmail and AOL Mail can use Outlook to manage their accounts (Hotmail users must download the Microsoft Office Outlook Connector from Microsoft. com). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Lenovo's Top-Notch T410 Feb 9, 2010
There's also plenty of trial-ware for the individual buyer, including Norton Internet Security and Microsoft Office. If you can get over the doubts inspired by the utilitarian exterior and put the T410 to the test, you might emerge a believer. (BusinessWeek)
Sleek Notebook, Strong Battery Feb 8, 2010
The 32-bit version of Windows 7 Professional is accompanied by Microsoft Office 2007, McAfee SecurityCenter, and Norton Online Backup trial versions, plus NTI Backup Now and Media Maker and InterVideo WinDVD for the optical drive. Windows' Experience Index benchmark is a humble 3. (HardwareCentral)
Microsoft's Tuesday patch will be a Windows wash Feb 6, 2010
Important Items The seven important items will be a mixed bag of RCE, elevation-of-privilege and denial-of-service exploit patches affecting both Windows components and Microsoft Office applications. Every supported Windows OS is affected in some form or another. (FCW.com)
LegalTech New York: That's a Wrap Feb 5, 2010
Now Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010, along with SharePoint 2010, can be used as development platforms to incorporate LexisNexis legal research tools into the applications attorneys use every day ... After downloading and installing the Microsoft Office customization "Contract Express Author 3," authors can begin to create their own templates and save the content online for further edits and collaboration ... Intelliteach focuses on providing help-desk support for applications like Microsoft... (Law.com)
PC Security Tips for Corporate Executives Feb 3, 2010
Perhaps the king of popular software is Microsoft Office ... Open Office is not as functional as Microsoft Office, but for non-techies, such as corporate bigshots, it should be functional enough ... Did you know that the recent bug in Internet Explorer, the one that was so critical that Microsoft released an immediate fix without waiting for the second Tuesday of the month, also affected Microsoft Office. (eSecurityPlanet)
Microsoft gives Native program $1M software grant Feb 3, 2010
The Microsoft contribution will provide Windows 7 and Microsoft Office software for ANSEP's pre-college component, benefiting high school students across nine states: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Arizona ... The Microsoft contribution will provide Windows 7 and Microsoft Office software for ANSEP's pre-college component, benefiting high school students across nine states: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota, South... (Juneau Empire)
Westlaw, LexisNexis Debut Revamped Research Tools at LegalTech New York Feb 2, 2010
Thomson Reuters gave me access to WestlawNext and their new product development team and LexisNexis connected me with the major players for "Lexis for Microsoft Office" to see what's in store for 2010 ... LEXIS FOR MICROSOFT OFFICE ... LexisNexis announced "Lexis for Microsoft Office" today. (Law.com Newswire)
Beta Test: A Look at Microsoft Office 2010 Jan 30, 2010
Speed and simplicity are the name of the game in the latest suite of tools from Microsoft, the beta version of Microsoft Office 2010. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook all have seen improvements, while some less-recognized components like OneNote have risen to the fore. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 stores, sorts, mines and manages any data, any time. At around one-third the cost of Oracle. Learn how much you can save with the SQL Server value tool. Jan 30, 2010
And then, were gonna reach users where they live every dayout in Microsoft Officeso they can get the value from a familiar interface, and deliver Business Intelligence right to those users, so that they can collaborate and work together ... Works with familiar tools like Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint. (IntranetJournal)
Google phases out support for IE6 Jan 30, 2010
Google Docs is the firm's answer to products such as Microsoft Office, whilst Google Sites allows people to create web pages. "The web has evolved in the last ten years, from simple text pages to rich, interactive applications including video and voice," wrote Google's Rajen Sheth in a blog post. (BBC News -- Technology)
Lenovo's One-Piece PC/LCD Jan 30, 2010
Along with Windows 7 Professional (32-bit), Lenovo supplies a set of simple system and security monitors and backup tools, plus the trial versions of Norton Internet Security and Microsoft Office. The A70z boots up in a fairly prompt 35 seconds; a cooling fan gave a loud whoosh at startup but was silent the rest of the time we used the system. (HardwareCentral)
Learn SharePoint Jan 28, 2010
CDW's intranet sales portal based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides centralized access to product information, proposal templates, and sales status. Make sense of the Information Maze by adopting SharePoint. (IntranetJournal)
A case for social computing in the enterprise Jan 28, 2010
A built-in blog feature of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 allows users to write on any subject they want. Bloggers have full editorial control over their content. (SearchWindows2000.com)
How Cloud and On-Premise Platforms Work Together Jan 27, 2010
CIOUpdate guest columnist Rony Ross of Panorama Software (CIO Information Network)
Ritter, Microsoft announce job-training initiative Jan 27, 2010
The courses include training in Microsoft products, such as Windows Vista and Microsoft Office. This program gives Coloradans the valuable training needed to help them find a job, and critical skills that will make them more valuable in the jobs they already have, Ritter said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Microsoft: Office 2010 System Requirements Same As 2K7 Jan 27, 2010
January 27, 2010 Hot topics. Free Newsletters : lect. (Datamation)
Best Free Construction Business Sof... Jan 26, 2010
Bid2Build is residential construction cost estimating software that has interface similar to Microsoft Office and can used for other purposes such as insurance estimating and home remodeling projects. Free construction software programs are simple, flexible, and easy to use. (Suite101.com)
Why the Media Go Gaga for Apple's Announcements Jan 26, 2010
All this, plus the chatter-inducing creativity of Apple's ad campaigns, and its practice of putting its machines in pretty boxes make writing about Apple products more interesting than assessing the latest iterations of the ThinkPad or Microsoft Office. Another thing that sets Apple product launches apart from those of its competition is co-founder Jobs' psychological savvy. (Slate)
Ooma has edge over Vonage Jan 25, 2010
Access also comes as part of Microsoft Office Professional, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher and costs around $400 ... One is OpenOffice, the Microsoft Office-like suite from OpenOffice. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Toshiba's Widescreen Winner Jan 24, 2010
There are some Toshiba applications, including a hard disk recovery utility; 30-day trials of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Microsoft Live Essentials; and a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007. Professionals who are chained to a desk but don't want to be chained to a desktop will find the Satellite Pro L550 a very capable machine. (HardwareCentral)
Georgians getting free Microsoft training Jan 24, 2010
The training vouchers are redeemable for free online training in Microsoft Windows or one of the Microsoft Office suite programs. Certification exam vouchers are redeemable for Microsoft Business Certification exams. (The Augusta Chronicle)
HIRE Plus program computes success Jan 24, 2010
The course includes lessons on Microsoft Office products, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. At the end of the six weeks, students receive a refurbished Dell personal computer on which to hone their skills further. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Can Alex Bogusky Help Microsoft Beat Apple? Jan 23, 2010
Can Alex Bogusky Help Microsoft Beat Apple. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
Read the Latest Issue of Fast Company, With Steve Nash's Rules for Winning Jan 22, 2010
Using a mobile device. Go to for our mobile version. (FastCompany)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Jan 21, 2010
Sales of Windows and Microsoft Office account for nearly 70% of Microsoft's stock price. If you're trying to buy and sell stocks based on your knowledge of products, you might want to keep yourself a bit honest first by trying out Trefis first. (USA Today -- Money)
Top 10 Hardware Products for Small Businesses Jan 21, 2010
It supports all Microsoft Office file types and includes a USB port and support for "HD" DivX, MP3 and JPEG files, plus wireless FM transmitter. No pricing announced. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Why Business Resists Open Source Jan 20, 2010
Microsoft Office Products. Considered to be the bane of any successful open source migration, Microsoft Office products make transitions a real nightmare ... Bundled with most Linux distros, Open Office has a clone application for nearly every Microsoft Office application available, with the exception of Outlook. (Datamation)
Apple Special Event Predictions Will there be tablets, iPhone updates, and more? We weigh in. Jan 20, 2010
The suite, which includes programs Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, is Apple's answer to Microsoft Office, and a touch-controlled Apple computer or tablet would have to incorporate specialized versions of the software to accommodate haptic control and gestures. The Long Shots. (IGN Gear)
LA's move to Google Apps is underway Jan 20, 2010
Los Angeles isn't forcing employees to abandon Microsoft Office, since it already owns licenses for it. But the city won't be buying new Office licenses for the next 12 months, and then will assess with various departments about whether they still need it, said Crawford. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Nexus One is "Good" for Business Jan 19, 2010
For added business functionality, you can throw in to enable the to work with Microsoft Office documents and sync with Exchange Server messaging. If you want some additional security, you can to track your smartphone through its GPS, backup your data, and remotely lock the device or wipe the data in the event the phone is lost or stolen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Longtime Microsoft Exec Says Goodbye Jan 16, 2010
Veghte, who joined the company as an associate product manager working on the then-new Microsoft Office in 1990, said he wants to "run a business in a more end-to-end fashion," according to an from CEO Steve Ballmer to the executive staff said Thursday. RELATED ARTICLES. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Hackers at front of China cyber war Jan 14, 2010
The same unpublicized security holes in Microsoft Office software have been used to target both U.S. defense contractors and Chinese human rights activists, claim experts including Mikko Hypponen of Finnish security firm F-Secure, who has helped Tibetan groups. One Chinese military strategist referred to space and cyber-preparedness as the "soft ribs" of U.S. defense and the Chinese army sponsors hacking competitions and awards scholarships. (CNN -- International)
Why Can't Lego Click? Jan 14, 2010
Why Can't Lego Click. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
The Top Small Business Technology Trends for 2010 Jan 13, 2010
Helping drive the awareness of cloud capabilities will be high-profile product launches due this year, such as Microsoft Office 2010 ... The major applications in Microsoft Office 2010 will have online counterparts, bringing cloud computing to the mainstream. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Microsoft Word 'sales ban' begins Jan 12, 2010
Microsoft has now removed the disputed feature from all available versions of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office on sale in the US from today ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Microsoft Office disappears from virtual shelves as i4i's injunction bites - 5 hrs ago Microsoft Says Word Ruling Sets Dangerous Precedent (NewsFactor) - 10 hrs ago Hobbled Word Goes On Sale As MS Challenges Ruling Again - 11 hrs ago Microsoft re-appeals in Word case - 16 hrs ago Microsoft asks appeals court for new hearing on... (BBC News -- Technology)
Mydin retail chain goes with Microsoft Jan 12, 2010
The chain has picked Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for its reporting and business dashboards. Mydin also decided on Profitbase Studio for its data warehouse and online analytical processing cubes to support its ambitious online growth plans for 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Administration Jan 10, 2010
One of the new features in Microsoft Office 2007 that has everyone talking is Themes. Discover how this new feature can improve your everyday productivity and efficiency while helping you create attractive, professional-looking documents and presentations with minimal effort. (IntranetJournal)
Microsoft SharePoint Jan 10, 2010
After hearing the confusion in the SharePoint community, Amanda Murphy explains the difference between site collections and sites in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. For more information on the difference between Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and SharePoint Portal Server, please see. (IntranetJournal)
Microsoft Office 2010 Enters Technical Preview Jan 10, 2010
Intranet Journal Subjects. What's next for your favorite office suite. (IntranetJournal)
Knowledge Management Jan 10, 2010
Google wins the Intranet Journal Enterprise Search Award, beating heavyweight Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and three smaller search companies ... They have a long way to go to catch Microsoft Office, but the latest versions of Apple's iWork and iLife software suites include tools for word processing, presentations, video, and podcasts. (IntranetJournal)
Planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments: Jan 10, 2010
That said, the three main distribution models for deploying Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 are the ... As former senior technical product manager for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Oleson focused on topics related to enterprise deployments of SharePoint, such as performance, scale, backup/restore and high availability. (SearchWindows2000.com)
