Archive for category Uncategorized

Here’s a great package deal worth $180+. Ashampoo has made the following software available for free, for a limited time.

• Ashampoo Burning Studio ($40)
• Ashampoo Home Designer ($20)
• Ashampoo Snap 3 ($20)
• Ashampoo WinOptimizer ($50)
• Ashampoo Photo Commander ($50)

To get your free software, simply visit the Ashampoo website at http://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/lpa/gift and put in the following code:

ASH-444LW1

Then you’ll be taken to a page to download each of these software packages at no charge. Happy downloading!

via @chrisadkins

Powerpoint has produced more bad design in its day that perhaps any other digital tool in history with the possible exception of Microsoft paint.

In this post we’re going to address the epidemic of bad presentation design with ten super practical tips for designer better looking and more professional presentations. Along the way we’ll see a number of awesome slide designs from Note & Point along with some custom examples built by yours truly. Let’s get started!

Read the Rest of the Article over at DesignShack

A writer over at Dumb Little Man wrote a good, short piece on why you should switch to Windows 7. Here are just 3 of the 8 reasons he lists:

1. Best operating system by Microsoft to date
2. Better security & interface
3. Speed

Read the rest of the story here.

If you want to make the switch to Windows 7, I can help. Give me a call at 865-686-6808 or send an email to bmoore@allyte.com

Google Voice is a service I use heavily on a daily basis (I’ve also written about Google Voice before). Essentially, it’s a virtual number that forwards to any phone or multiple phones of your choosing.

It looks like Google is offering a Voice number to students now. If you have an email address with a .edu extension, go sign up for Google Voice now.

Here’s a quick run-down of the features:

• Free text messaging
• Call one number, ring many phones
• Seamlessly switch between phones (if you’re talking on the mobile, press * to switch to your home phone), saving you minutes and $$
• Voicemail transcripts sent to email (some of which turn out pretty funny)
• Send faxes for free (honestly, I think faxes should die, but some industries can’t seem to live without them)

While you’re at it, check out another Google phone tool that I often find useful (turn down the volume, they have a silly video that plays auotmatically).

UnityElectronics.com just emailed me about their specials. In the mix was this NAS enclosure. These devices come in handy for so many things!

Pick up this NAS Enclosure for $15.99 at UnityElectronics.com!

Joppa Mountain Pottery is one of my newest clients. After doing some computer work for Ann, she dropped off these pieces for me to enjoy. Thanks!

Gifts from Joppa Mountain Pottery

I’m writing to let you know I will be out of the country on vacation March 17-March 30. If you have requests that need to be filled during this time, I have secured Eric Joyner’s services for these dates. More information about Eric is below.

When my wife and I were married in 2004, we began dreaming about and saving money for a vacation in Europe. This year we have decided to finally take that vacation! We’ll be traveling to England, Italy and the Netherlands. If you are interested in keeping up with us while we’re on our trip, you can see updates by following me on Twitter.

Meet Eric Joyner
Eric Joyner will be filling in while I’m away. Here is some information about him…

“My name is Eric Joyner and I am a graduating senior at Maryville College. Prior to attending Maryville College, I studied metallurgy and materials engineering at Colorado School of Mines and Tohoku Daigaku in Japan. I have been involved in IT work since 2004 and am currently hold the status of Microsoft Certified Professional. I specialize in IT troubleshooting, networking, and website design, having recently designed websites for companies in Oak Ridge and Atlanta.”

Contact Information
You can still reach support through the regular channels – by phone at (865)686-6808 or e-mail at bmoore@allyte.com. A receptionist will take your call and forward the information to Eric, who will then contact you to arrange for service. E-mails will be forwarded to Eric as well.

Thanks for choosing Allyte as your technology support and solutions provider. I am honored to have your trust and your business when it comes to technology!

Smashing Magazine has all new backgrounds for an all new month.