How to get Office 2003 Menu on Office 2007

I must admit, although Microsoft Office 2007 is more pleasing to look at than Microsoft Office 2003, I really hate that it doesn't have the old Menu bars. The first time that I used Microsoft Office 2007, I literally took 30 minutes to finish a task that would have been finished in 15 minutes time on the old MS Office 2003. The reason? Because Microsoft decided that instead of making their menu bars visually appealing to complement office 2007, they decided to replace it with the Ribbon.

Anyways, it's because of this that companies that uses Microsoft Office 2007 have to train their employees because there's a very steep learning curve in using MS Office 2007. Of course, shortcut users won't have any problems since shortcuts on Office 2003 and 2007 are basically the same, it's the menu users who will have a problem.

Anyways, if you want to bring the menu bar of the Office 2003 to the Office 2007, you can use Classic Menu for Office 2007 from addintools.com. Now you don't need training and tutorials for Microsoft Office 2007 any more since Classic Menu will bring back the Menu toolbar that everyone who first used MS Office has been used to.

Classic Menu can be used for Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint 2007 and it still retains all the new features of MS Office 2007 and features easy switching between the Ribbon and the classic menu bar. Nice. Think of all the money your company can save to avoid training on MS Office 2007.

FruitfulTime Task Software

I'm a very busy person I run a lot of errands as well as have some write-ups that I need to submit so it's hard to keep track of all of my tasks for the day and juggle which errand/task to do first. Outlook's built-in task/to-do list is not really that effective especially since its functions are limited.

Thankfully, there's a lot of task software available on the Internet. The first one I tried is the first software that offers full trial version: FruitfulTime. The first thing I liked about Fruitful Time is that it has reminders especially when you have a deadline. You can minimise the software on your desktop so that it wouldn't clutter your windows toolbar. You can also clone similar tasks with just one click and if you don't want anyone viewing your tasks, you can easily password protect it.

FruitfultTime offers much more functionality than Outlook's regular TO-Do list. I just hope that the developers would create a Pocket PC version so I can transfer my tasks on my PDA and still be reminded of deadlines even when I'm away from my Desktop PC.

50% Off on Trend Micro Internet Security 2009

The good news: there's a 50% discount for those who wants to purchse Trend Micro's Internet Secirty 2009. The bad news? It's only for Asia Pacific Customers. Bummer!! But for those from Asia Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Philippines, you get a HUGE discount. You can buy it for only $28. But here's the caveat: you're subscribed to the Auto-Renew service so it means that if you don't cancel your subscription, your credit card will automatically get charged so be sure to read: How to cancel Trend Micro's Auto Renew service.

I personally like Trend Micro's Internet Security over Nortons because the former doesn't take a lot out of my sytem and has a very easy user interface. Oh yeah, you should insert the promotional code: housecalldiscount before checkout to avail of the discount. Otherwise, you'll be paying full price of $56.

Cold Fusion Hosting

Cold Fusion, one of the most powerful programming languages by Adobe, is fast becoming popular amongst webmasters. With Cold Fusion, you can create dynamic and interactive websites and applications. However, even though Cold Fusion is powerful, it's not always as popular as ASP or PHP so you won't find it in cheap or free webhosting services.

The good news is that even though it's not that popular, it doesn't mean that it's not widely available. If you're willing to spend money on your webhost , then check out webhostinggeeks.com's blog post about Cold Fusion Hosting and the things to consider when trying to find a Cold Fusion Web Host.

However, as webhostinggeeks.com mentioned on their blog, though Cold Fusion provides some powerful tools, some shared hosting services would limit some Cold Fusion tags so you even if you find a webhost that provides Cold Fusion hosting, you may not be able to make full use of the programming language. Try to ask and research whether that particular webhost limits the use of Cold Fusion so you won't be stuck with a webhosting plan that you have no use for.

Ultimately, it all boils down to whether Cold Fusion can provide you with everything that you need for your website or whether PHP or ASP could provide alternatives.

Useful Freeware Apps

Yep, there are a lot of new software in the market but for those who're stuck in the good old days, there's no need for you to get left behind. Here are some simple freeware/shareware apps that you might like.

Konverter - If you're having trouble tring to convert your files with the file extension ABM, you might want to try this application. According to convert-extensions.com this application will do the trick. ABM files are associated with Hitplayer. Konverter is shareware.

UberNES - miss your old Nintendo Entertainment System? Well, this emulator will bring you back to the old days. Plus there are literally hundreds of sites that hosts NES files or ROMs which you can play on this software. UberNES is freeware.

Using HijackThis

I have to admit it, though I’m what you may call techno savvy, there’s one software that I just don’t get and it’s HijackThis. I’ve installed HijackThis.exe because I’ve heard great reviews about it being a good antispyware software. Well, I was having problems with one of the process on my PC: smss.exe since it was taking up a lot of my resources.

I was a bit afraid of ending the smss.exe process since I don’t know whether it’s a virus or a normal PC process. Well, I downloaded Hijackthis and all I got were a bunch of registry keys. Apparently, you need someone who’s adept with HijackThis to read whether the HijackThis report contains malware or spyware.

I really didn’t have much time to post the report on a forum and hope that somebody answers my query that’s why I’ve given up on HijackThis. I’m sure in time I will understand the software if I put a little more effort understanding it but I’m always looking for a quick fix that’s why I’ve already invested on a good Internet Security Suite so I don’t have to worry about spyware anymore.

Software for extracting audio files from video

I used to be hooked on Spongebob episodes. I know that I'm a grown woman but there's just something about Spongebob that transcends generations. Anyways, going back to my topic, I was so hooked that I bought a DVD to watch previous Spongebob episodes. Now I'm also hooked on mobile phones and I've already put Spongebob's wallpaper as the theme on my mobile phone but I also wanted to get ringtones. I wanted Spongebob's song "ripped my pants" to be my ringtone so I wanted to go about extracting the audio file on my DVD so that I can make it as a ringtone.

After a lot of Googling, I found out that Blaze Media Pro Software, a DVD software, can do this for me. I usually don't buy random software especially if I just wanted to rip some audio file but I thought I what the hey, I can probably make use of Blaze Media's video encoder to convert my various DVD collection into a more mobile friendly format so I can watch it on my windows mobile device. I also had a bunch of Quicktime videos so I guess I could make use of Blaze's MOV converter too.

Anyways, I'm actually pretty happy with Blaze's interface. It's userfriendly plus their file conversion is fast. It usually takes me a long time to rip a CD on windows media player but Blaze can do that in a minute. Anyways, Blaze Media is definitely one of the better investments I've made.

Atlantic Global Time Management Software

One of the widely used business management software is a Time Management Software. With a time management software, a company can have complete control of your human resources, projects, and costs by providing information real time. Atlantic Global's Timesheet Management Software is one of the most commonly used software around.

Features

Atlantic Global's Timesheet Management Software has a web-based interface which provies you with a summary and detailed timesheet report. Atlantic Global also offers an automated web timesheet approval functionality as well as user defined notifications. The administrator will also have the ability to assign to users particular projects or tasks to work on as well as easily manage holiday and sickness leave. Management will also gain a lot of information for top-level decisions since they can track a project's progress by comparing the work don with the budgeted and estimated work.

Conclusion

A Time Management Software is an essential software to have especially if your company relies heavily on your human resources. Lower rank individuals who have access to the system benefits from the system since they can easily justify workloads and deadlines. The management benefits from the system by identifying project costs so that they can easily control any costs that is beyond the allocated budget. The system can also speed up your billing cycle and payroll processes by providing real time information of actual time and cost spent.

E/pop web conferencing software

One of the great things that the Internet has given businessmen is that video conferencing has now become cheaper with web conferencing software. Unlike video conferencing wherein you need many video equipment and is often costly, web conferencing only requires you to have a desktop PC and a webcam. E/pop's web conferencing software is a fairly easy and cheap web conferencing software.

Features

The e/pop web conferencing software installs in as easy as 5 minutes. Video quality is smooth and clear, but of course, it also depends on the video camera you’re using. You can also change the video resolution and frame rate while you’re using the software. E/pop’s web conferencing software also includes multiparty audio conferencing which means participants in the web conference can talk at the same time. E/pop makes it easy for you to determine who’s talking via live participant list.

Another cool feature of E/pop’s web conferencing software is the PowerPoint presentation sharing. You don’t need to upload your powerpoint presentations since it is shared over the web in real time. You also have the option to record your web conference and choose the appropriate format to your liking so you can playback your meetings to anyone who missed the conference. Your conference is also secure as E/pop uses Industry Standard SSL3/TLS.

Outlook

The E/pop web conferencing software brings video conferencing at the reach of small businessmen without the need for any expensive video conferencing equipment. It can save you time and money rather than traveling to meet up with your clients.

AntsSoft Flash Slide Show Builder

AntsSoft is a powerful Flash Slideshow Builder that can make your webpages or your MySpace pages more personal. AntsSoft allows you to transfer pictures easily, unlike some other software available in the market.

Flash slideshows usually require some background about flash programming but AntsSoft's software is easy to use and adding your pictures, including text, animation and sounds is as easy as drag and drop.

With AntsSoft's publishing options, you also have a powerful Web Design Software on your hands. You can choose to have your slide show be embedded on your web page through the wrapping HTML page or if you want to distribute it through email, you can choose to publish it as a stand alone Flash file or an EXE file.

You can download a free trial of the AntsSoft flash slide show builder and if you like what you see, you can buy it for $179.75 with 30 days money back guarantee.

The Playful Toothbrush Game

Here’s a computer game that would probably help your child save on future trips to any cosmetic dentists or emergency dentist: a software game that would encourage your kids to brush their teeth. Playful Toothbrush is the product of scientists at Taiwan University and aims to help parents and dentists to get children to brush their teeth effectively.

The game is similar to games on the Nintendo Wii. LED modules are mounted on one end of the toothbrush and a web camera can on a bathroom mirror to track the movement. The information is then transmitted to a computer to create the game. The game play involves some colored teeth which then becomes white when the brush moves over the teeth.

Via: Dentistry.co.uk

XCPT Dental Software

Here’s a useful software for dentists, the XCPT (pronounced as accept) lets you see the end results of dental work.

The XCPT software could be powerful tool so dentists could let patients have a picture of what the end results of a dental work would be, whether it be invisalign, bone grafting, cosmetic dentistry, etc. The software was created in order for dentists to have a more personal and powerful communications tool via the computerized image of the treatment plan.

There are already several dentists in the US utilizing the software and also some in the UK. I wonder if dentists Glasgow already have this software? As a patient, I would feel much more comfortable if I have a hardcopy of what’s to come.

Wedding Dash Game Review

Wedding Dash is another casual, service-type game. If you’ve already mastered the Diner Dash series, then you’ll be familiar with Wedding Dash. In fact, the storyline of both games are kinda intertwined.

Wedding Dash doesn’t offer anything new except maybe a bit of trivia here and a dash of surprise nuisance there in order to keep things spicy. However, even though there are new things added and a fewer help items, Wedding Dash is still an easy game.

Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve mastered all service-type games that made this game boring but even the graphics and music is boring. In fact, the whole game is boring that I probably won’t bother finishing it. Well, that’s just money down the drain but then again, it’s a learning experience: Just because the first three Diner Dash games are fun, it doesn’t mean that a spin-off would be the same. Trust me, don’t waste your money on this one. All in all, I’ll give this one 2 out of three stars.

Registry Cleaners

One way of speeding up your PC is to clean out your registry. Max Registry Cleaner and RegSweep are two softwares that can help you clean your PC's system registry.

Max Registry Cleaner is more focused on cleaning up any duplicate or obsolete information. This software will scan and clean up old registry files and it even has a backup option in case you think you've deleted something in the registry that should not be deleted.

The most common error messages on a PC is an iexplorer error message. Iexplorer errors are sometimes caused by some ActiveX controls. If this is the case, one way of fixing this error is by doing a scan of your system registry. RegSweep also scans your system's registry but it focuses more on registry errors, corrupt files and paths. If you're encountering an error message, RegSweep is like the first aid kit that you need for your PC.

Internet Parental Controls

The Internet could be a very useful tool for your child's studies but if you leave them unsupervised, the Internet could very well lead them astray. There are thousands of hate websites and porn websites on the net and your child could accidentally stumble upon any one of these sites. The TV was similarly situated decades ago that's why TV manufacturers have set up parental controls. Now software like Net Nanny and Iambigbrother, can help you add Parental Controls on your child's computer.

The Net Nanny software can filter out any harmful websites that your child might visit by blocking IP addresses. The good thing about Net Nanny is that you can also choose which sites your child can visit. The Iambigbrother software is like a good “spyware”. You can capture keystrokes on the PC and monitor who your child has been chatting with, saving them from potential predators lurking in Internet chatrooms. The iambigbrother software is unobtrusive and is hard to detect.

Simworks: Anti-Virus for your Series 60 Nokia phone

Back in the days when I wasn't introduced to the wonderful world of Windows Mobile, I was an avid Nokia user. My last Nokia phone was a Nokia 7210, that was when Nokia was just introducing mobile phone cameras. When my mom handed down to me her Nokia 3230 I downloaded the SimWorks Anti-Virus because there was a Bluetooth virus rampant during that time.

Needless to say, I wasn't a victim but one of my officemates were so I loaned her my copy of SimWorks Anti-Virus. This software was effective in removing the Cabir.a virus because that was the virus detected when my officemate ran SimWorks on her phone. What I like about this Anti-Virus is that it can run straight from your mobile phone. No need to turn on your PC and run the software from there. It also has a low memory footprint. I just get annoyed when it does its autoscan because it interrupts me when I'm playing java games.

Compatible Phones:

Nokia 3650, Nokia 6260, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia 7700, Nokia 7710, Nokia 7710, Nokia N70, Nokia N90, Panasonic X800, Panasonix X700

Business Management Software

The main thing today is to find the best software that will suit you. For example, you got a very important project for your company and that is why you need to find special PM software that will give you an opportunity to finish this work in time and of course spend not so much money and efforts on it. For example, this kind of software may contain email management tools for sending e-mails. Also with the help of these tools you can send information about the results of your work to your customers and partners. This software is compatible with windows and so easy to use. So it will help you to improve your business.

Hypnotize Yourself into Being a Better You!

I've just come across a software that MAY help you in--whatever! Have you ever heard about subliminal messages? I've heard about this a couple of years ago, actually, I don't know whether it's heard or more of saw it in movie or something. A message is flashed in a commercial or show without you noticing it and then--bam! Whatever message it was, it would creep into your subconscious and you suddenly feel the need to do that. Yeah, I know, sounds creepy but who knows, it might work if you've been trying for years to quit smoking or lose weight.

If you want to know where to start, try http://www.subliminal-power.com. They have a software wherein you can encode what you want to do, something like: I will not smoke today, I will not eat chocolate, etc, etc. and then the messages would flash, unobtrusively of course, when you use your PC.

Haven't actually tried the software myself, I'm afraid my sister would discover it and then encode something like: "You will give your sister all your money". But if you've tried everything it's worth a shot. Besides, if it's been incorporated into movies and studies have been done about it, it's worth a shot.

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Microsoft Exchange Server Alternative

If you’re a small business owner, with several people working for you, it is not enough that you rely on free web mail for your company’s email. For one thing, free email services are not secure and you wouldn’t want your business information being relayed through unsecured channels, right? That’s why most companies rely on email services like Microsoft Exchange. Microsoft Exchange Server is a software that allows you to send and receive emails online through the use of client applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express. With Microsoft Exchange Server, your personnel can access their emails through mobile devices such as PDA and smart phones.

Microsoft Exchange Servers needs Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to operate. While Microsoft Exchange is a great benefit to many companies, the operational cost of running one is very high that is why it is limited to large enterprises. However, small and medium business enterprises can still use Microsoft Exchange Server for a fraction of the cost using a hosted exchange. Exchange hosting means a third party hosts your Microsoft Exchange Server, one such company is ExchangeMyMail.com. ExchangeMyMail.com offers hosted exchange 2007 at a starting price of $9.99 per user per month.

You don’t need a big server or IT personnel to run your own company’s Microsoft Exchange Server, with ExchangeMyMail you will have all the functionality of Microsoft Exchange 2007, a license for a full desktop Outlook 2007, a minimum of 200MB mailbox storage, plus the use of your own domain name to your personnel’s email addresses.

If you want to try their services, they a 30 day money back guarantee so there’s really no risk on your part.

PerlDesk: Web based help desk application

Most companies customer service is already outsourced nowadays however, there’s one disadvantage of having it outsourced: communication barriers. While there are a lot of good English speaking persons in other countries, there’s still the risk of communication breakdown when you’re dealing with a person whose natural language isn’t English and you’ll end up with disappointed customers.

Setting up your own helpdesk in your company or customer service is really easy if you have the right help desk software. And if your help desk software is web based, you can hire a work at home team, augmenting your savings.

PerlDesk is a web based help desk application that has built in email handling, support management and reporting. With PerlDesk, you can create your own knowledge base for your users to browse and you even have the option of converting a reply to a question into a knowledge base article, ensuring that it your knowledge base is always updated.

The web based interface of PerlDesk is very simple and easy to understand. Your staff can quickly view resolved and unresolved tickets and quickly resolved issues assigned to them. With the administration features on PerlDesk, you can monitor your staff’s activity, manage their accounts, or customize design templates, among others.

The PerlDesk help desk application can be purchased for download or if you’re a small company, you can try their hosted help desk software which doesn’t require any technical expertise on your part.

To view the features of PerlDesk, visit their website and try out their fully functional online demonstration of their application.