Can Chicago's PrivateBancorp Hire Its Way Into the Top Tier? Oct 23, 2009
Can Chicago's Private-Bancorp Hire Its Way Into the Top Tier. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
Cellphonometry: Can Kids Really Learn Math From Smartphones? Oct 21, 2009
Cellphonometry: Can Kids Really Learn Math From Smartphones. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
Can Hulu Save Traditional TV? Oct 20, 2009
Can Hulu Save Traditional TV. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
New twist on scareware locks up your PC Oct 20, 2009
Buzz A is putting a nasty twist to those online scams that try to frighten you into purchasing worthless antivirus protection. PandaLabs virus hunter Sean-Paul Correll has discovered an attack that not only bombards you with obnoxious sales pitches it also prevents you from opening any of your applications until you make a purchase. (USA Today -- Tech)
Mgr, Operations Mgmt - Night Shift Oct 19, 2009
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bootlegging Windows 7 in China Oct 17, 2009
"If you buy Microsoft Office 2010, you also get cheaper. I can wholesale you. How many you want?," she prodded, eager to unload stacks of the CDs wrapped in white non-descript cases. In a sign of how far China has come since its Communist Iron Rice Bowl days, there was even the promise of customer satisfaction: "The installation instructions are in English and if it's not working you can bring it back to change," she said. (Newsmax)
Recommended reading: Robots, Luddites and social media Oct 16, 2009
Although so-called iWorkers would seem primed to adopt the latest personal productivity applications, they largely prefer old-school technologies such as desktop computers, Microsoft Office and e-mail. Real-time collaboration just isnt a priority, according to the survey. (FCW.com)
Consider Linux for Secure Online Banking Oct 15, 2009
For example, use Open Office rather than Microsoft Office or the Foxit PDF Reader rather than the Adobe Reader. Periodically run the Secunia online scanner to insure that you are up to date on bug fixes to Windows and the most popular software. (Datamation)
L.A. still projects benefits from a move to Google Apps, report says Oct 14, 2009
(10-13) 16:01 PDT -- The City of Los Angeles isn't giving up on a proposed plan that would replace its Microsoft Office applications and Novell GroupWise e-mail system with the hosted Google Apps services, according to a by Miguel Santana, the city's administrative officer. He said that city officials are plowing ahead with an analysis of every aspect of a project that could turn Los Angeles into Google's. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Not Your Father's Virtual Machine Oct 14, 2009
" There's no reason to stop virtualization with desktop PCs, though, and the industry hasn't. Take the various security features attached to a virtual server. The virtual server might be entirely software as a virtual machine, but its security features are usually entrusted to a number of separate physical devices, like firewalls and routers. Now, though, companies are virtualizing that security layer, making it as easy to move as the virtual server itself. Applications are being virtualized... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Doing business beyond the desk Oct 14, 2009
Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile 2007 This is an application for mobile devices that allows users to find and communicate with colleagues. It can tell you if someone is available, provide a single number that links your mobile and desk phones, and instant messaging (IM) is included. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
How Much Are You Worth to Facebook? Oct 13, 2009
How Much Are You Worth to Facebook. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
8 ways the American information worker remains a Luddite Oct 13, 2009
According to the results of an online survey of U.S. information workers at medium-to-large organizations and their technology usage, American 'iWorkers' remain stuck on old-school technologies like desktop PCs, Microsoft Office and e-mail. Much of the blame goes to their employers, which are failing to satisfy "pent up demand for smartphones" and "squashing" younger Gen Y employees' love of social networking technologies, wrote primary author, Ted Schadler. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
S.F. photographer captures light eye can't see Oct 12, 2009
Jaremko, who formerly led the developer group behind Microsoft Office digital imaging, now works full time as a photographer and part-time as a computer industry consultant. He spoke with The Chronicle by phone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Microsoft to Ship 13 Bug Patches, 8 'Critical' Oct 11, 2009
The eighth critical patch fixes holes in two Microsoft Office applications, including both Outlook 2002 and 2003 (SP3) and Outlook 2007 SP1 and SP2, as well as Visio Viewers versions 2002, 2003, and 2007. Besides that, other Microsoft software that's affected by this month's fixes includes SQL Server 2000 and 2005, Silverlight, and Visual Studio 2003, 2005, and 2008. (Datamation)
Cyberthieves Find Workplace Networks Are Easy Pickings Oct 10, 2009
Each message attempts to entice the recipient into clicking on a Web link, or to open an attached Microsoft Office file. Doing so implants a backdoor connection, giving the attacker full control. (W-USA News, DC)
Melrose Schools miss deadline for special ed grants; In error, superintendent forwards e-mail to parent, instead of administrator Oct 9, 2009
Casey told the Free Press that Wright is not included in his e-mail contacts, but that Microsoft Office s auto-fill feature which remembers previous e-mail addresses and automatically fills in the To line when a person starts typing incorrectly added Patricia Wright s e-mail address instead of Patricia White-Lambright. He said in addition to being ultra careful, he has since had the city s IT department turn-off the auto-fill feature on his computer. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Why Market Your Company With Stick-on Emotion When You Can Tap the Real Thing? Oct 8, 2009
Why Market Your Company With Stick-on Emotion When You Can Tap the Real Thing. Using a mobile device. (FastCompany)
6 50 Open Source Apps for Small Biz/Home Office Oct 8, 2009
A simple switch from Microsoft Office to OpenOffice. org, for example, can save a small business around $400 (or more) per PC. When you're in the start-up phase and counting every penny, that savings can make a huge difference. (Datamation)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Oct 8, 2009
com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Email Address or Password is Invalid Email Address. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Oops! I didn't do any capacity planning for SharePoint Oct 6, 2009
Keep in mind, too, that in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), all site groups are cross site groups; that is, in one site collection, every group can be used to grant rights in another group. And even though you can scale a site collection to 250,000 sites (see below), watch the 2,000 security principals limitation. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Kalani underclassmen relish their new laptops Oct 6, 2009
Some of the software includes Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Photoshop, which is priced at $700 by itself, and DyKnow classroom monitoring software so teachers can see each student's screen ... Some of the software includes Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Photoshop, which is priced at $700 by itself, and DyKnow classroom monitoring software so teachers can see each student's screen. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hands-on: Microsoft's Office Web Apps Sep 30, 2009
(09-28) 09:53 PDT -- The just-released Technical Preview of is a still-incomplete piece of work that points the way towards Microsoft's vision of integrating Web-based and client-based versions of Microsoft Office ... There was only one exception to this rule: If you're working on a document on Office Web Apps on your PC, and want to open that document locally in Microsoft Office on your PC, you'll need IE7 or later ... You'll also need Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 or 2010 (also in Technical... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
How SQL Server 2008 components impact MOSS Sep 30, 2009
An increasing number of organizations are deploying SQL Server 2008 to support their Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) implementations. In this circumstance, only the SQL Server components necessary for a SharePoint implementation should be installed in order to increase security and reduce surface attacks. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Offense clicks early Sep 26, 2009
Troy Griffith isn't asked to do much for the Evans offense. Often, he doesn't need to. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Assistant Manager, Movie Theater - Rave Motion Pictures Sep 25, 2009
General knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must be patient and have the ability to train others. (Florida Today)
SharePoint usage reporting and the bottom line Sep 24, 2009
Usage reports speak directly to the bottom line in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). Focusing on metrics like site summaries, top pages and top users will tell you how SharePoint is being used in your organization and if you are receiving a sufficient return on your investment. (SearchWindows2000.com)
New biz fixes PCs Sep 24, 2009
Open Office has the same things as Microsoft Office, but it's free, said Jeff. We're trying to push that. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Windows Upgrades Made Easier Sep 23, 2009
For example, PCmover transferred Microsoft Office, both the 2003 and 2007 versions, under all the scenarios so that mail accounts in Outlook and preferences in other programs showed up on the new or upgraded systems. But I had to find and reenter a 25-character installation key to activate Office. (BusinessWeek)
Microsoft takes notice as more people use free Google Docs Sep 23, 2009
USE OF GOOGLE DOCS ON THE RISE. A July survey of respondents working in companies large and small shows Google Docs gaining in the workplace. (USA Today -- Tech)
Three DLP Offerings that Should be on Your Short List Sep 19, 2009
CIOUpdate guest columnist Matt Sarrel lays out his case for the data loss prevention offerings you should be considering to protect your data (CIO Information Network)
In pictures: digital divide Sep 18, 2009
One is helping a friend sign up for a government service; another, sitting alone, teaches himself the basics of Microsoft Office using a manual. The computers in the internet cafes work, but most are a little outdated. (BBC News -- Technology)
Android Devices Grow with New ARCHOS 5 Tablet Sep 18, 2009
Several applications will come preinstalled on the ARCHOS 5, including the eBuddy instant-messaging app, Twidroid for Twitter tweeting, Craigsphone for viewing and posting classified ads, ThinkFree for viewing Microsoft Office files, and Mewbox, a music download service. Related Searches. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Be Like Gmail Sep 17, 2009
Rather than saddling users with a variety of new, untested gewgaws all at onceboth Facebook circa March 2009 and Microsoft Office 2007 spring to mindGoogle developers monitor how many users add each Labs project and how often they use them. Thus far, , Gmail's "to do" list, is the only app that has graduated to the version of Gmail that everyone sees. (Slate)
Microsoft Announces Next-Generation Financial Messaging Solution to Simplify Payments Processing and Integration to SWIFTNet Sep 17, 2009
Furthermore, Financial Messaging Service Bus components can be integrated easily with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and SharePoint, for a complete operations management and business intelligence solution. "Financial messaging is the cornerstone for technology renewal in banks and other financial services firms," said Susan Hauser, vice president of Worldwide Financial Services at Microsoft. (PR Newswire)
Cybersecurity - or lack thereof - alarms experts Sep 16, 2009
The study confirmed what the cybersecurity community has warned about for some time: The fastest-growing area of potential exploitation lies within client-side Web applications - that is to say, malicious software that piggybacks on files (such as Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, Flash animations or QuickTime videos) and corrupts computer systems when a victim downloads them. The researchers concluded that criminals are primarily using "spear-phishing schemes" (in which they profile... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
IBM's Cognos Express Targets Mid-Sized Firms Sep 16, 2009
The results can be embedded into Microsoft Office applications. Express Xcelerator is all about Microsoft Excel. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Flying on a cloud of possibilities Sep 16, 2009
Cloud computing is also spreading its wispy tentacles into conventional PC-based software, most notably the mighty Microsoft Office. Next year's release of Office 2010 will introduce Office Web Apps lightweight browser-based versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Cyberattackers focus on Web applications Sep 16, 2009
The first: unpatched flaws in popular programs, especially , Apple QuickTime and Microsoft Office. The second: unpatched flaws on legitimate Web pages that enable hackers to turn such pages into. (USA Today -- Tech)
Unpatched applications on Web servers, clients are weakest links in cybersecurity Sep 16, 2009
Waves of targeted e-mail attacks, often called 'spear phishing,' are exploiting client-side vulnerabilities in commonly used programs such as Adobe PDF Reader, QuickTime, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Office, the report states. This is currently the primary initial infection vector used to compromise computers that have Internet access. (FCW.com)
Sprint Soars 10% On New Buyout Rumors Sep 16, 2009
One is that people aren't installing new patches for applications such as Adobe Flash and the various parts of Microsoft Office. The other is that Web site. (Investors Business Daily)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
The only other bundled software is the trial version of Trend Micro's Internet security suite; the C300 is the first PC we've seen in a long time that comes with neither Microsoft Works nor the trial version of the Microsoft Office productivity package. (Hint to buyers: Download the free, Office-compatible , or explore online apps like Google Docs. (HardwareCentral)
Microsoft Announces Major Initiative to Support CitiDirect BE, Citi's Next-Generation Institutional E-Banking Platform Sep 15, 2009
By leveraging Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, CitiDirect BE will raise the competitive bar beyond transactions to include sophisticated analytic capabilities, self-service modules such as Citi's Electronic Bank Account Management (eBAM) offering, and rich media to provide expert insights on current trends and economic news affecting clients' business ... CitiDirect BE is currently being launched with subsequent releases being phased in over the next 18 to 24 months, and will include... (PR Newswire)
Maintenance Supervisor Sep 14, 2009
Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite-(Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tech.view: On the web at warp speed Sep 12, 2009
The attraction of gOS was the way it worked seamlessly with the search company s free online alternative to Microsoft Office. Ever since, your correspondent has kept a copy of this clever Linux distribution ( is the latest version) on one of his office machines to remind him of what, with luck, the future could look like. (The Economist)
Bing 2.0, thin laptops revealed at Microsoft meeting Sep 11, 2009
"Bing 2.0, out this month, has some exciting new features. Imagine seeing maps plus pics from the neighborhood of a restaurant to try," Monte Enbysk, senior editor at Microsoft Office Live, wrote. Employees also reported getting a sneak peek at some new laptops that will be coming out with Windows 7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Associate Dean Sep 11, 2009
Computer skills including MicroSoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (Florida Today)
A Mobile Office Sep 11, 2009
Using a mobile device. Go to for our mobile version. (FastCompany)
`You're Nuts' or `Why Not?' for Mac, PC Users: Rich Jaroslovsky Sep 11, 2009
Turns out that one of the functions that needs Rosetta is the automatic-updating feature of Microsoft Office -- among the Macs most popular programs. So as soon as I installed Snow Leopard, I was greeted with a message telling me that the Microsoft AU Daemon required Rosetta, and did I want to install it. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
A hi-tech guide to saving money Sep 10, 2009
Page last updated at 13:30 GMT, Monday, 7 September 2009 14:30 UK. By LJ Rich and Chris Long. (BBC News -- Technology)
Adult classes range from cars to flowers Sep 9, 2009
Microsoft Office 2007, taught by Lindsey Shepard ... Anyone wishing to take Microsoft Office 2007 must possess basic computer skills and basic keyboarding skills. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Microsoft Gets OK to Keep Selling Word Sep 5, 2009
Both companies sell Microsoft Office, which includes Word, with some of their products. The two PC makers claimed that an injunction banning sales of an unmodified Word would severely impact their sales at a crucial time of year, when the holiday shopping period is about to kick in. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nokia aims for the masses via partnerships Sep 4, 2009
One such partnership that Nokia believes would bring tremendous potential is the one between Nokia and Microsoft, which aims to bring the Microsoft Office suite to Symbian devices. The other pact is between the Finnish mobile phone giant and Facebook to integrate the social networking service into the Nokia N97 mini. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Goodwill establishes Good Careers Academy Sep 4, 2009
These courses include GED Preparation, Microsoft Office, and Computer Technology which covers basic training in Windows, IC3 Internet Computing and more. All prerequisite courses are self-paced and cost from $100 to $200. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
* Windows Phones to hit stores next month: Microsoft Sep 3, 2009
Other features include e-mail using Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile and Microsoft Office Mobile, which allows users to open and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from their phone. Microsofts share of the market for smartphone operating systems fell to 9 percent in the second quarter from 12 percent a year ago, market researcher Gartner said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New HD webcam aimed at business community Sep 3, 2009
Its PrecisionHD camera, which plugs into the USB port of PCs, is optimised for use with its Movi software and Microsoft Office Communicator Release 2 (OCS R2). The webcam is the first in the world to offer 720p high-definition (HD) imagery and is capable of 30 frames-per-second video communications. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nokia unveils 3 new smartphones Sep 3, 2009
In recent weeks Nokia has also launched a mini laptop "Booklet 3G" and the N900 smartphone, and announced that Microsoft Office software will be available on Nokia smartphones as of next year. But while analysts said Nokia was moving in the right direction, they do not expect the new devices to have a big impact on profitability this year. (India Times, India)
Nokia unveils new smartphones to rival iPhone Sep 3, 2009
We are doing this through an increasing number of open partnerships with world leaders in many fields," chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said in a statement. Nokia is the world's largest maker of smartphones, with 45 per cent of the market in the second quarter, but its product line has been seen as ageing as Canada's RiM and Apple have snatched market share with more advanced models. The new Nokia N97 mini will have a touch display and will feature the Lifecasting with Ovi application,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Microsoft Delays Office 2010 Web Apps Preview Sep 2, 2009
"Office Web will be available to nearly a half a billion customers at launch," Takeshi Numoto, corporate vice president of Microsoft Office, told InternetNews. com in July. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Linking cable TV to computer has limitations Sep 1, 2009
Instead, it uses the one in Microsoft Office. In Office 2007, English, Spanish and German have been dropped from the spell checker function in Outlook Express. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Apple unleashes Snow Leopard OS Aug 28, 2009
The package comes bundled with various other pieces of software, such as iWork, Apple's Microsoft Office competitor. However, initial reports suggest that Tiger users can upgrade using the cheaper package. (BBC News)
KDE's Expanded Desktop vs. Online Apps Aug 26, 2009
Just as most users have no way of knowing whether Microsoft Office is recording and transmitting their actions, so users of online applications can never know how their data is being handled. Nor do most online applications make source code available, any more than proprietary desktop applications do. (Datamation)
Lenovo's Value Netbook Aug 26, 2009
Lenovo's conventional Windows offerings include trial versions of Microsoft Office Home nt, Norton Internet Security 2009, and the Carbonite online backup and ID Vault online banking and shopping security services. The S10-2's implementation of VeriFace, the company's security software that uses the webcam above the screen to make your face your password for Windows logon and folder encryption, worked more smoothly than those of other Lenovo PCs we've tried lately (i. (HardwareCentral)
Microsoft Office 2010 Enters Technical Preview Aug 26, 2009
Intranet Journal Subjects. What's next for your favorite office suite. (IntranetJournal)
2 Consider Linux for Secure Online Banking Aug 26, 2009
For example, use Open Office rather than Microsoft Office or the Foxit PDF Reader rather than the Adobe Reader. Periodically run the Secunia online scanner to insure that you are up to date on bug fixes to Windows and the most popular software. (eSecurityPlanet)
