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Get Ready for Microsoft Office 2007 Without Upgrading Your Office 2003 Version

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:51:00 +0530

Microsoft Office 2007 will hit corporate desktops this month while consumers like you and me will be able to buy the full retail version of Office Vista starting January 2007.

It's just a matter of few weeks before we start exchanging documents written in Word 2007, spreadsheets charted in Excel 2007 or presentations prepared with PowerPoint 2007. Is your Microsoft Office version ready to handle this ?

A new version of Microsoft Office means new [or better] file formats and file extensions - therefore documents written with Office 2007 programs won't open directly on computers running Office 2003, XP, 2000 or Office 97.

What's the alternative for users who won't immediately migrate to Office 2007 ? Well, there's absolutely no reason to worry about such issues. The good guys from the Microsoft Office team at Redmond have created some wonderful document converters, viewers and other useful add-ons that won't let old Office users feel paralyzed in any form.

Let's look at some of the possible scenarios and the workarounds.

How do I Open Office 2007 Documents in Office 2003 ?

Get the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats. The Compatibility Pack will let you read Office 2007 documents in Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003. So you can open a .docx file with Word 2003 or .pptx with PowerPoint 2003.

Download Office 2007 Compatibility Pack

How do I create and save documents in Office 2007 XML format using Office 2003 or earlier versions ?

It's very easy to create a Word 2007 document using Word 2003 or even Word XP. Just download the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack outlined above.

This pack allows you to create 2007 versions of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files by opening a blank file and using the Save As command in your version of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

I don't have any version of Microsoft Office, can I still open Office 2007 documents ?

Sure. Microsoft has released free document viewers for all popular Office programs that let you read or view Office files without having to install the corresponding program.

For example, you can open and read a Word 2007 document on a machine that doesn't have Word 2007 or any of the other Microsoft Office programs.

Download Visio 2007 Viewer - The Visio 2007 Viewer allows anyone to view Visio drawings and diagrams created with Visio 2007 or earlier versions. The Visio 2007 Viewer is implemented as an ActiveX control that loads and renders Visio drawings inside Internet Explorer.

Download PowerPoint Viewer 2007 - View presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions. Supports password-protected PPT files but not macros. You can view and print presentations, but you cannot edit them in the PowerPoint Viewer 2007.

Similarly, there will be a Word 2007 viewer and Excel 2007 viewer program that will be shipped before Office 2007 hits the retail shelves. Check the Office Download center for updates.

Until then, you can use the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack with your Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view files saved in the new Office 2007 formats.

What are other important Microsoft addons for Office 2007 and Office 2003 users ?

Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office 2007 - an add-on to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 that enables you to build application-level add-ins for applications in the 2007 Microsoft Office system and the Microsoft Office 2003 System. Also supports InfoPath 2007.

Word 2007 Redaction - Word 2007 Redaction Add-in makes it easy for you to mark sections of a document for redaction. You can then redact the document so that the sections you specified are blacked out and cannot be converted back to text or retrieved.

Office 97 File Converter Pack - provides file converters and image filters for Microsoft Office programs, from Office 97 to Office 2003.

Office 2007 Save As PDF - free add-on for Office 2007 to export Word 2007 documents or Excel 2007 Spreadsheets to PDF files without requiring Acrobat Writer.

Update: You do not require Windows Vista to run Office 2007. It will work perfect with Windows XP SP2.

Five tips to avoid 'Messting'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:03:00 +0530

'Messting' is the new term coined for ruining your life by sending text messages.

Golfer Tiger Woods is the latest entrant to the club of 'Messting.'

His extra-marital affairs with a number of women were exposed through the messages he had sent to his mistresses.

So, to avoid falling from grace, a list of five things to think about before hitting send has been advised, reports CBS News.

1. Love is temporary, text messages last forever

2. How will I feel if this message is printed on the cover of a newspaper?

3. What will happen if this message gets forwarded to 100 people?

4. There is no such thing as a confidential communication (every body tells at least one person)

5. Will the naked photo of myself I'm about to send hurt my ability to get a job?

The Benefits of Internet Storage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:06:00 +0530

Whether you need to backup personal photos, music files, or critical financial information, Internet storage is a convenient, economical, and systematic way to securely store backups of important computer files and documents. Not entirely convinced? Learn why Internet storage may just be the right backup solution for you.

It's Easy to Use

One of the biggest misconceptions regarding Internet storage is that you have to be tech-savvy to use it. In actuality, it is one of the easiest and most user-friendly backup methods available. With most online backup or Internet storage services, backups become fully automated. Users select the files or documents to backup and determine how often they will be backed up (e.g. on a daily basis).

It's Secure

Online backup services utilize high-grade encryption technology which allows them to encrypt and secure your personal data during the backup process. Furthermore, the data is also encrypted while in storage to prevent anyone other than you accessing it.

It's Remote

One of the best things about online data storage is your backups are stored in a remote, offsite location. An external hard drive may house your backups just as well but what happens when a natural disaster or theft occurs, leaving your computer and the backups damaged or even destroyed? Keeping backups in a remote location minimizes the risk of losing the originals and the backups.

It's Affordable

Internet storage is surprisingly affordable especially compared to other backup methods. Most services charge a low monthly fee for unlimited storage - some as low as $4.95 a month! In comparison, external hard drives can be as much as $250 and making backups the conventional ways cost time and effort.

It's Durable

Did you know that CD's can begin to deteriorate after just a few years? Or that external hard drives can malfunction and give you error messages when you try to retrieve data? Internet storage provides a durable and reliable way to backup your data - one that won't give you those pesky errors.

Spyware doctor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:46:00 +0530

Award-winning spyware protection to secure your PC against privacy and tracking threats. Spyware Doctor is a top-rated malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. Protect your privacy and computing habits from prying eyes and virtual trespassers with the help of Spyware Doctor.
Spyware Doctor is an advanced spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers and tracking threats from your PC.
When you consider the amount of valuable personal information stored on your PC, including credit card and banking details, personal e-mails and documents, shopping and browsing habits, the risks of having software intruders become obvious. Known consequences of spyware and adware include identity theft, computer problems, slow Internet access, changed homepage and favorites, and excessive numbers of pop-up adverts.

Anti-virus software and firewalls do not fully protect your system against the majority of spyware and privacy threats. Spyware is commonly bundled with software downloads, attached to e-mails, or transmitted through networks so it can appear to be legitimate software but once installed it can be nearly impossible to detect and remove without the help of a dedicated spyware removal tool like Spyware Doctor.
Spyware protection should be an essential part of your protection to defend your privacy and computing habits from prying eyes and virtual trespassers.

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- Immunize your system to protect against hundreds of known web-browser hijackers (BHO) and ActiveX threats
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Portable Hard Drives

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:47:00 +0530

A Portable hard drive is one of the best available solutions in contemporary times for storing high volumes of data and keeping it secure.
In a Floppy disk there is no guarantee of data retention and the amount of data stored is negligible, as compared to a portable storage device
The portable storage device is considered to be a better option than a CD (700 MB) or a DVD (4 GB or 8 in case of a dual layer DVD), as one does not need a writer to copy data on it.
These drives are a viable option compared to thumb drives/pen drives. A thumb drive can store up to 2 GB of data, which is much less compared to the portable drives. Also, carrying a portable drive is not a problem at all, given its sleek and compact design.
The potential of a portable drive to store high quantity (20, 40, 60, 80, 120 GB) of data is also an advantage
The portable storage drives available in the market today are plug and play devices. One does not need anything else to run it. Just plug the device to a PC/notebook via a USB cable and you are on. The devices are USB 1.0 and 2.0 compatible.
It is also very easy to copy files from a PC/notebook to a portable storage device. Just copy the files from the former and paste it in the device. You can also keep the device attached to the PC and run files from it.
Some of the popular brand portable storage devices available in the market include LaCie, Iomega, Fujitsu, and SeaGate among others

Are You A Safe Cyber Surfer?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:14:00 +0530

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your computer, your information and your peace of mind from computer creeps who try to slow down a network operation, or worse yet, steal personal information to commit a crime. Here are some tips to help yProtect yourself ou, from the Mumbai Police
Make sure your passwords have both letters and numbers, and are at least eight characters long. Avoid common words: some hackers use programs that can try every word in the dictionary. Don’t use your personal information, your login name or adjacent keys on the keyboard as passwords-and don’t share your passwords online or over the phone.
Protect yourself from viruses by installing anti-virus software and updating it regularly. You can download anti-virus software from the Web sites of software companies, or buy it in retail stores; the best recognize old and new viruses and update automatically.
Prevent unauthorized access to your computer through firewall software or hardware, especially if you are a high-speed user. A properly configured firewall makes it tougher for hackers to locate your computer. Firewalls are also designed to prevent hackers from getting into your programs and files. Some recently released operating system software and some hardware devices come with a built-in firewall. Some firewalls block outgoing information as well as incoming files. That stops hackers from planting programs called spyware-that cause your computer to send out your personal information without your approval.
Don’t open a file attached to an e-mail unless you are expecting it or know what it contains. If you send an attachment, type a message explaining what it is. Never forward any e-mail warning about a new virus. It may be a hoax and could be used to spread a virus. When something bad happens-you think you’ve been hacked or infected by a virus- e-mail a report of the incident to your Internet provider and the hacker’s Internet provider, if you can tell what it is, as well as your software vendor.

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Skype (Make Call From PC)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:11:00 +0530

Have you heard of Skype?Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls over the Internet. They write:"We are revolutionizing the telecoms world by allowing our users to make superior quality voice calls to other Skype users for free and to landlines and mobiles worldwide for the price of a local call." Skype is free to download and is easy to setup.They go on to say:"We’ve already had over 100 million downloads of our software and every day over 150,000 new users join us and our 33 million active users."It certainly looks interesting to say the least. Here is their advert if you would like more info:Call ordinary phones anywhere in the world from your computer for the price of a local call with Skype OutGood luck,

Internet Explorer 7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:01:00 +0530

Internet Explorer 7 features
Review the features below to see the advances that have been made to ease of use, security, and the development platform in Internet Explorer 7.
Makes everyday tasks easier
Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more.
Dynamic security protection
Internet Explorer 7 provides security through a robust new architecture, security features that help defend against malicious software (also known as malware), and new ways to better protect against the theft of personal data from fraudulent websites, a practice known as phishing.
Improved platform and manageability
Internet Explorer 7 has improved support for cascading style sheets, a rich RSS feeds platform, and robust tools for deploying and managing Internet Explorer 7 in large enterprise environments.

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Chanakya Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:22:00 +0530

Year of Birth:350 BC
Year of Death:275 BC

Chanakya Quotes

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
A person should not be too honest. Just as straight trees.
are chopped-down first, honest people are taken advantage of first.

Variant: A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut
first and honest people are screwed first.

A rich man has many friends.

A woman is four times as shy, six times as brave and eight
times as lusty as a man.

An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person
can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner
and a wise person can be won over by truth.

As centesimal droppings will fill a pot so also are knowledge,
virtue and wealth gradually obtained.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind
your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.

Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions
— Why am I doing it? What the results might be? And Will I
be successful?
Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these
questions, go ahead.

Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.

Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere.
Education beats the beauty and the youth.

Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.

God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is
your temple.

He who befriends a man whose conduct is vicious, whose vision
impure, and who is notoriously crooked, is rapidly ruined.

If you get to learn something even from the worst of creatures,
don't hesitate.

In a state where the ruler lives like a common man, the citizens
live like kings do. And in the state where the ruler lives like a king,
the citizens live like beggars do.

Jealousy is another name for failure.

Never go on a long journey alone.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status.
Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

Once you start working on something, don't be afraid of failure and
don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

One who is in search of knowledge should give up the search of
pleasure and the one who is in search of pleasure should give up
the search of knowledge.

The biggest guru-mantra is: Never share your secrets with anybody.
It will destroy you.

The four greatest enemies of a man are — the father who has taken
a loan, the characterless mother, the beautiful but promiscuous wife
and the stupid child.

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind.
But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.

The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no
friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next
five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them
like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.

Whores don't live in company of poor men, birds don't build nests
on a tree that doesn't bear fruits and citizens never support a weak
administration.

Wise men should never go into a country where there are no means
of earning one's livelihood, where the people have no dread of anybody,