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Favorite Free Software

Robert Weiner

Google Desktop — Use Google to search your desktop files: [link]. Google Talk — An alternative to Skype, but only for 1 to 1 calls: [link]. Skype — Free VOIP calls, conference calls, and video calls: [link]. TrueCrypt –- Very well-designed and easy-to-use program for encrypting your files and folders: [link].

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How to Produce Your Own Podcast

Have Fun - Do Good

For interviews outside of the Bay Area, I use ecamm call recorder for Skype , and a Logitech USB headset. (If If you have a PC, you could try Pamela for Skype). Overall, the recording sounds best if the call is Skype to Skype, but it's usually OK if I call the interviewee's land line too. number of downloads).

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Outstanding Offers and New Products of 2014 (Bonus: Crossword Puzzle!)

Tech Soup

The 400-foot range, 12-hour charge, Skype compatibility, and secure encryption let you move around the office. Skype Credits Help You Save on Calls. Skype's pilot offer was so popular that this Microsoft product became a permanent addition in November. Record training webinars and save them as video files.

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Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

Microsoft acquired Skype last year so the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service has a brand new look for Windows 8. Norton Satellite from Symantec is a free app that scans your Facebook feed for malicious links, as well as your Dropbox and local files for malware. File Management. Productivity.

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The search for good web conferencing, take 2

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

But interestingly, Yugma is now integrated with Skype, which totally changes the whole audio on a separate channel issue. It does mean that everyone who is involved in a webinar needs to install Skype – but that seems to be a minor issue, to my mind. But, you can’t use the Skype edition on Linux yet, either.

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Microsoft Office 2016 Is Now Available!

Tech Soup

Skype for Business (formerly Lync Desktop). All Office suites now include OneNote, and the Office suites for Windows include Skype for Business. Cloud storage: Office applications integrate with OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint, so you can access your files across devices. Project or Project Professional.

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Virtual Teams Tweetchat Recap

Tech Soup

Similar to working in an office, distributed team members require the capability for file sharing. Citrix’s GoToMyPC , are two methods to enable remote file sharing. Instant messaging services, including those integrated with Skype and Google mail, are great for quick, up-to-the-minute communications.

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