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Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries

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Microsoft acquired Skype last year so the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service has a brand new look for Windows 8. MetroTwit is a stylish Twitter client with a design inspired by Windows 8 user interface. You can easily track your favorite Twitter friends by creating tiles for them on the Windows 8 Start screen.

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Using Gmail Voice and Video Chat: Is My Camera On?

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One way nonprofits and libraries can reduce their carbon footprint from travel is to try out new tools for virtual meetings. One free video conferencing service is Gmail voice and video chat that has been evaluated below by Monica Skinner , who is a San Francisco-based LEED architect , environmental designer, and GreenTech volunteer.

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

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opposite of effect; “voice” in Latin ( crowdfunding ) Answer. fast; contents of a library (accounting) Answer. Libraries can collect fees on them or lend them out. The 400-foot range, 12-hour charge, Skype compatibility, and secure encryption let you move around the office. “Home, home on the __.”

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Go Green with Video, Audio, and Web Conferencing

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Web conferencing, voice and video conferencing, and other types of remote collaboration have become a mainstay in the modern workplace. Some interesting ones are: Skype — the overwhelming favorite free audio and video calling service internationally. So far, the Skype premium mobile phone app allows only group audio calls.

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Staying in Touch with Staff and Colleagues, Virtually

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Have you used instant messaging (IM), Skype, or Wimba video conferencing to collaborate with a others far away? In our office, I'm usually logged on to Skype and AIM (or Pidgin ) most of my days in order to answer quick questions from co-workers whether I'm working from home, traveling, or simply down the hall. Or maybe even nearby?

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70+ Free Nonprofit Resources to Help You Raise More

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Whether you’re just starting on your fundraising journey or a seasoned fundraising professional, these free resources will help you fill up your team’s digital library! Once you find a blog with a voice or writing style you like, you’ll be able to absorb a plethora of knowledge online. Nonprofit Library. Qgiv Resources.

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App Recommendations from TechSoup Staff: Part Two

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Skype - for instant messaging and also video calls. The app also has a voice-activated search. Overdrive media console – is an audio and ebook downloader and reader app which is especially useful for ebooks you get from the library. Photoshop Express - for photo editing on my phone. Carolyn Cotney, Marketing Copywriter.

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