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Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving

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One is the easier way, where you download a file; the other is the longer way. The reason I use the latter method is because our company policy is that we cant download any software that IT doesnt approve. To back up your e-mails in Outlook, simply download Microsofts Outlook Add-In file here.

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Need To Create a PDF? Don't Have the Software? Don't Panic!

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Please keep in mind that this is not Acrobat Reader (can be downloaded here) , which is free and is only used to view PDFs. There is a simple way of getting this type of report to anyone without having to use Adobe Acrobat. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, you can find Adobe Acrobat products here.

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Sync Your Hand Held Device

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You can find instructions to setting up this software here and the software download page here. Heres a free piece of software that was recently released that can do just that. In the near future, Blackberries, Apple iCals and many different types of phones will be supported on this software as well.

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Do Not Disturb - Training In Progress

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Heres a link to download a copy of the sign , if youre interested. The easiest way to avoid this is to create a "Do Not Disturb" sign and place it somewhere on your cubicle that can be seen clearly. Many of my colleagues have used this method and I have never seen anyone complain, from either side.

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Opening Microsoft Office 2007 Files in Microsoft Office XP

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If you receive a file that was written in the Microsoft Office 2007 format, you can download the patch called Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats. The only downfall was that if you accidentally sent the client a Microsoft Excel XP version, they wouldnt be able to open it.

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How to Hold Effective Meetings

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A template can be downloaded here. Make sure to provide feedback (positive and/or negative) so that everyone can obtain ideas from what is being said. After the meeting, provide a copy of the meeting minutes to everyone involved in the meeting. You will notice that your meetings will run much smoother once you apply these methods.

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Kallout To Research Information

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There is a new service called Kallout. In a nut shell, you download the free software , install it and it’s always running in the background. You have to be connected to the internet to use this service though. It might even keep you reading information in the browser, instead of focusing on your original task.