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Steve SchwartzOffice 2013, SkyDrive, and the Office Web Apps
Steve Schwartz shows you how to use Windows Live SkyDrive and Office Web Apps to do your Microsoft Office computing in the cloud.
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By Steve SchwartzMay 20, 2013
Steve SchwartzGetting Started with Word 2013
In this introductory chapter, you’ll learn about the Word interface, working in different views, and entering and editing text.
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By Steve SchwartzApr 22, 2013
Tom NegrinoWorking with Calendars and Reminders in iCloud
One of the best features of iCloud is its ability to keep your calendar events and reminders in the cloud and let you share your calendars with family, friends, and colleagues. Tom Negrino walks you through how to work with calendars and reminders in iCloud.
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By Tom NegrinoMar 15, 2012
Garr ReynoldsPresentation Zen: How to Craft a Presentation with Messages that Stick
What makes some presentations absolutely brilliant and others forgettable? If your goal is to create a presentation that is memorable, then you need to consider how you can craft messages that stick.
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By Garr ReynoldsMar 1, 2012

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Blogs

Keely HildUser Group Q&A: Austin Adobe User Group

We've recently revamped our User Group newsletter to a more streamlined format!  One of the new features of our newsletter is our User Group Q&A.  Each month we will select one User Group that has been exceptional in their communication with meeting updates, giveaway requests and book reviews and ask them to share some insights and tips with us.  This week, we turn the spotlight on the Austin Adobe User Group!

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By Keely HildCommentsSeptember 19, 2012
Topics: Apple,Digital Audio, Video,Digital Photography,Design,Gadgets and Digital Lifestyle,Adobe,Web Design & Development,Adobe Photoshop,Productivity
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By Keely HildCommentsSeptember 13, 2012
Topics: Apple,Digital Audio, Video,Digital Photography,Design,Gadgets and Digital Lifestyle,Web Design & Development,Adobe Photoshop,Productivity
Ben WaldieiOS Productivity: Printing from Your iPhone or iPad via Your Mac

AirPrint was introduced with iOS 4.2, and lets you to print right from your iOS device.  Now you can be super productive, right?  Only if you have an AirPrint enabled printer at your disposal.  Although there are hundreds of printers available that support AirPrint these days, what if you're like me, and have older printers that iOS doesn't recognize?  Your Mac can help.

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By Ben WaldieCommentsSeptember 3, 2012
Topics: Wireless Networking,Apple,Gadgets and Digital Lifestyle,iPhone,iPad,Productivity
Ben WaldieMac Productivity: Mountain Lion GateKeeper Workaround

If you're a Mountain Lion user, then you've probably encountered GateKeeper.  This is Apple's latest security mechanism, which restricts the apps that can be launched on your Mac.  By default, GateKeeper only allows apps to run that are from the Mac App Store, or digitally signed by official developers who have registered with Apple.  Try and launch an app from an unknown developer, and GateKeeper shuts it right down. What if you need to use the app, though?  Can you launch it without disabling GateKeeper entirely?  Sure you can.

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By Ben WaldieCommentsAugust 28, 2012
Topics: Apple,Operating Systems,Productivity

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