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Pages Training Certificate Template

2012-01-28T07:00:00.000-05:00

Ever accomplished something that you felt incredibly proud of and no one created a certificate for you? I terrible, I know, I accomplish things everyday that I completely feel are certificate worthy. Well, now is our chance, we can print our own certificate for getting the mail, and taking out the trash... or we can't print them for many other things. This is a Training Certificate that you can print once someone is trained on something. Its a great looking template. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
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iPad Version

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Numbers Debt to Income Ratio Template

2012-01-27T07:00:00.000-05:00

This is a great little tool to help you better understand your personal finances. A Debt to Income ratio is a great way to understand how you might better prepare for an upcoming loan or upcoming financial endeavors. This is a simple little tool that will help you get the job done, and done right. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Keynote Pink Smoke Template

2012-01-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

That's right we've done Red Smoke, and now its time for some Pink smoke. This insanely cool template is great for many situations. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages Car For Sale Flyer

2012-01-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

Need to sell your car? This flyer could help. Fill out your information, print and paste this all over town. You're sure to give your phone number to lots of complete strangers. And it could possibly also sell your car. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Keynote Spark Template

2012-01-24T07:57:00.000-05:00

Today's template is called Spark, its an blue abstract Keynote template. This theme will work great for many different circumstances.
I give many different presentations per year, and I always get complements on my Keynotes. The to creating a great Keynote is to make it it's presentation within yours. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad/iPhone Version

Numbers Simple Checkbook Template

2012-01-23T08:52:00.000-05:00

Don't let the name fool you, this checkbook isn't so simple - its a great template to follow and track your finances. It even has a form that will allow you to reconcile your checking account with your personal records. Check it out!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Keynote Broken Window Template

2012-01-22T07:47:00.000-05:00

That's right Apple nerds stick it to your Microsoft lov'n friends with this beautiful Keynote template. The classic Windows 7 background looks like it just got hit by a baseball. Its great for inter-office presentations. Make sure that people understand the contempt you hold for the faux-mac world. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages Modern CV Template

2012-01-21T08:54:00.000-05:00

That's right resume week isn't just restricted to resumes but CVs as well. This one is quite different with the two column look. Its actually pretty great. Its design will help you to be remembered! Enjoy

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages Cover Letter

2012-01-20T08:08:00.001-05:00

I know that we took a break from Resume Week yesterday, but we are back at it. Today we have a great example of a cover letter. This little number is a pretty traditional cover letter template. This is surely enough to get the job done, and done right. Hopefully its enough for you to land the job too. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

How To Save As in iWork on OSX Lion

2012-01-19T08:40:00.000-05:00

My wife bought me OSX Lion for Christmas, I was really excited and played with it a ton, when it came time to put a template on the blog I had a different sort of problem. I couldn't figure out how to "Save As" in any of the three programs. After some serious digging on the internet I finally found a forum post that talked about how to do it. I put this little video together and hope you find it helpful. Let me know what you think.

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Pages Professional Resume 3

2012-01-18T07:47:00.000-05:00

Yes, that right it wouldn't be Wednesday of resume week without another resume. This one feels a little more traditional with a little bit of flair and gray-scaled text. It's definitely a professional style without being too over the top. I think that this resume has the style to get a hiring manager to read more closely. Let me how you like it!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages Professional Resume 2

2012-01-17T07:44:00.000-05:00

Continuing Resume week we have this great looking CV for you today. Its sure to turn some heads and get you that interview. Its great set up with tables and cells. Check it out hope you enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iOS Version

Pages Professional Resume

2012-01-16T08:06:00.000-05:00

I'm declaring this week resume week, I lost my job on Friday and while I'm looking for a new job I'm taking you all along for the ride. This is a great little template I found. Its an incredibly professional looking template that will sure to get the attention of a hiring manager.

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iOS Version
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New iWork Templates Newsletter

2012-01-06T09:21:00.000-05:00

Believe it or not this coming March the Free iWork Templates blog turns 4 years old. I'm just so excited that my wife and I could share this part of our lives with you. It really has been so much fun to write and produce this blog.

Today we are starting a facet of our little corner of the web - a newsletter. My hope is that it would be something monthly about iWork related items, products, tips and tricks. The newsletter is a free service you can sign up for just click on the link below and fill out the form. Thank you so much for being a part of this community.

Use Keynote to Create Presentations With Images and Improvisation

2011-11-21T08:20:00.000-05:00

In this day and age almost everybody has seen a presentation using a standard template. Most of the time people tend to use the default templates provided by the software due to a lack of time. They want to create presentations which are simple in nature and easy to understand. To achieve this they use the one presentation they know pretty well and, you guessed it, bullet points!

Most of us encounter these sort of presentations while attending high school and college while introducing students to each other. As a result you'll get around 20 or 30 presentations using the exact same style and they are DULL! In my experience (and I'm sure lots of others) I stop paying attention after the first couple of slides with the exception of my friends ;) and move on to other stuff like playing with my phone, looking around, talking to other people etc.

People, myself included lack the time and resources to create a Steve Jobsian presentation. Here are a couple of simple pointers to create a better presentation as you'll see by the image demonstrated below (the complete file is included at the end of this post for you to download).

The slides are very simple to set up. All you need is a good quality background picture, a gradient for contrast and some bold colored text. If you are using a smaller image you can remove the background of the image using the remove alpha included in Keynote Simplicity is key! Use animations where needed and use them sparingly but most importantly, keep it consistent. Since the audience can't read the whole slide and divert attention this is your chance to present a presentation which will stand out.

This is where improvisation comes in, Keynote offers a presenter view which you can use to keep some notes. Keep these short and practice your presentation a couple of times in advance. More often then not you will think of some anecdote while presenting and you can include it in the presentation without disrupting the flow.

I hope this has been informative for you and I would like to thank you for reading. If you would like to leave some feedback you can use the comment section to do so.

Guus Beckers is an avid Keynote enthusiast who likes to create presentations. In his spare time he likes to read books, watch movies and going out. During the day he studies Computer Forensics

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Pages Lantern Menu Template

2011-11-14T08:12:00.000-05:00

Here is a gorgeous looking menu template. I named it Lantern because the graphics at the top look like Chinese lanterns. This is a fresh beautifully laid out template that any restaurant would love to have as its menu. Its perfect for special occasions, your restaurant, or anytime you might need a menu. It is a letter sized document that folds horizontally to give it a unique look. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

iOS 5.0.1 Has been Released Will Address Bugs in iCloud Documents

2011-11-10T13:55:00.000-05:00

Many people have been complaining about Documents not uploading to iCloud, or not uploading completely on iCloud. Apple hopes to alleviate those bugs as well as the more publicized battery issues in the first update to iOS 5, 5.0.1. This update will also bring multi-touch gestures to the original iPad much of which are used in the iWork apps. This update is for:

iPad
iPad 2
iPod Touch 3rd Gen
iPod Touch 4th Gen
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 (all versions)
iPhone 4S

In order to perform the over the air update go into Settings -> General -> Software Update, and if Apple has made it available for you're region it will show up in that menu. Just follow the on screen prompts.

Green Cogs Keynote Template

2011-11-10T08:29:00.000-05:00

Here is a great Keynote template I'm calling Green Cogs. Its simple and yet beautiful. It will work well for all industries, or organizations. I set the image as the background this time, so if you remove the image you may have to download the template again. I just wanted to get it right for you. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Now On Google+

2011-11-09T11:13:00.000-05:00

Thats right iWork Templates is now on Google+! They've opened up brand pages on the newest popular social network and we're jumping on board. If you're connecting on their please add us to one of your circles.

You can also connect on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Pages Timeless Letterhead

2011-11-09T08:44:00.001-05:00

Here is a great template from the Timeless collection. Its a very simple template that is easy to get used to using and offers a stylish look to any office, school or home. It was designed for a law office, but is easily used in other places. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages Christmas Card Template

2011-11-08T07:53:00.000-05:00

Yes, its that time of year again. Time to dust off the printer and get crackin' at the family update letter to send to Aunt Gertrude in Sarasota. With this Christmas Card template at least she'll think you're handy with the computer. This is a super simple card I put together. all you have to do is either print it out and write on the inside of the card or add another page and write your message on the bottom half, and print it out double sided (each printer is different). Happy Christmas Card writing!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iPad Version

Pages is Page Layout Software and a Word Processor

2011-11-07T08:47:00.000-05:00

I'm sure most people who have Pages use it like they use Microsoft's Word. If you've never played with Page Layout side of Pages you're missing out on a lot of great stuff. Pages is designed not only to type a letter, or to write you resume, but also to format newsletters, and create magazine pages. Most professionals would much rather work in a Page Layout piece of software, because element of the document is an object. When each element, sets of text, or each image, is an object they can be manipulated individually rather than having to manipulate the entire document.

Don't worry its not a difficult as it sounds, you're used to working with different objects already. I created this video below. Why don't you take a look and let me know what you think in the comments. Also subscribe to my YouTube channel for future updates.

Numbers 09 - Total Interest Calculator

2011-11-06T03:00:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered how much interest you'll be paying on that loan you just took out. This template/tool helps you understand the details and difference between simple and compound interests. Go ahead play with this template. Enjoy.

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iOS Version

Timeless Keynote 09 Template

2011-11-03T08:59:00.000-04:00

Here is the next Template in the Timeless series I've had up here. Its a nice Keynote template really easy to use and available on all platforms. It really hasn't been extensively tested on iOS, but I have not doubt that it will work, their stability is fantastic. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!

iWork '09 Version
iWork '08 Version
iOS Version

How to keep your passwords safe using Numbers

2011-11-02T04:00:00.000-04:00

The last time I checked, I was up to 197 usernames and passwords for various websites and services. I don't think I have to tell you that keeping all of those logins safe and organized is one of the most common hassles any computer user can run into. However, iWork (or at least Numbers) users have an option to keep them safe in an easy and secure way. Most of my students and people in general have the idea to use the same password for everything. To be honest, this isn't the safest thing to do. You might not realize when you let a friend login to your computer by giving them your password that Oops! That's also the password for my bank account! Or if you think about how frequently someone gets their Facebook account hacked, that it might also be the password for your credit card's website.

Numbers was Apple's answer to Microsoft Excel. It's similar in many ways but the overall principle is extremely different. Apple thought: "Hey, why don't we actually make spreadsheets easy?" and from that question, Numbers was born. You can learn all about Numbers and how to create amazing spreadsheets in minutes from many different sites including MacBlend.com. Today we're going to focus on a very specific use of Numbers: Organizing your Passwords Safely & Securely.

First, we open Numbers. If you don't already own it, you can quickly and easily purchase it from the Mac App Store.

Next we create a simple spreadsheet by clicking "Blank" in the template chooser. There are quite a few fantastic templates both built-in and available from sites like iWorkTemplates.com. For this situation, we don't need much to get started with a document for Passwords. Let's start by adding a few labels.

Under the first cell (or A1) we might label that something like "Login" as this will be where we list the actual site or service. Under B1, we can add the title "Username" and finally under C1, we can add the title "Password." In truth, that's all we really need. You're welcome to include any other information you'd like. For example, you could also include a column titled "Last Date Changed" or "Account Creation Date" or somehow include the security questions you added at the time of creation or if you control the logins for your family, you could have a label for whom it belongs to. The sky's the limit.

After you've created your spreadsheet and filled it in with all your important usernames and passwords, you have to tackle the most important part: keeping it safe.

In the upper right hand corner of the Numbers window, you'll see a button for the Inspector. For those of you who don't know, this is a handy little tool with lots of options for changing items in your spreadsheet and even the document itself. Click the first tab of the Inspector which is known as the "Document Inspector." At the bottom of this small window will be the option to "Require Password to Open."

Once checked, you'll be asked to add a password for the document. I know, I know, another password. At least this is the only one you really have to remember.

Once you've added a password and saved your document, you'll notice that even the little preview you'd normally have on your Desktop or within a Finder window is sealed with a small lock icon. You can now rest assured that your passwords are safe. (Tip: If you can avoid it, don't save the file with a name like "Passwords" just in case your computer ever fell into the wrong hands. Try something like "Shopping List" or "Family Tree")

Of course, there are many ways to manage your usernames and passwords including 3rd party software and special web plugins. This method just happens to be an easy and safe way for those people wanting a simple solution to a complex problem.

Enjoy!

BONUS: If you'd like to take those passwords with you and you have an iPhone or iPad with the mobile Numbers app on it, you can store the file in your Dropbox account or iCloud to open on your iOS device using the same password. Just be aware that it only asks for your password once so if you log into your document and someone somehow managed to get their hands on your device, all they'd need to do would be open Numbers to find all of your usernames and passwords.

This is a guest post from one of the web's premier Mac users. Matt Longmire is out of the Seattle area and offers Mac software training remotely and in person. You should really check out his Macblend video blog. He offers some great and useful tips for everyone.