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Quick Look: Gmail


Gmail is another great application brought to us by Google. Gmail is a web mail application that offers plenty of storage space, chat capability, and it even cuts down on the spam being sent to your Inbox. I really like being able to access my other Google applications such as Google Document and Picasa while I’m logged into my Gmail account. Check out the video and if you like what you see sign up for a free Gmail account! Continue »

Camtasia Studio: Adding Callouts

Callout
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Quick Look: Google Document

GoogDoc

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Notable HIV/AIDS Resources

By now I’m sure you’ve had a chance to check out GCF’s new Living With HIV link which features “Me and My World: A Workbook for Lifelong Learners”. The workbook explores ways to prevent and live with HIV/AIDS.

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic. It’s been over 20 years since the first known case of AIDS was reported. Since then the numbers of HIV infections and people dying from complications associated with AIDS has grown. Until a cure is found it’s important for this global pandemic to stay in the news. What is HIV? What is AIDS? How do you live with HIV or AIDS? How do you take care of yourself with the disease? Here are some of the resources we found. Continue »

Camtasia Studio- Basic Editing

Editing 101
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Ergonomics 101

Check out our weekly podcast “Ask Allison” - where Allison answers all your questions. This week we take a look at Ergonomics.

Listen now (2:20): Ergonomics

Got a question? Just Ask Allison!

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PowerPoint: How to Choose a Font Size

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Computer Basics Practice Activity

Try our interactive activity to practice connecting the cables on the back of a computer.

Connecting the Cables Activity Practice Connecting the Cables.

To learn more about connecting the cables or computers in general, be sure to visit the new Computer Basics.

PowerPoint Tip #2: Use Pictures

The old adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words” is very true when it comes to PowerPoint slides. A well-chosen picture can evoke an emotional response from people and communicate your point more clearly than a slide full of text. The questions many people have when creating slides in PowerPoint are, “How many pictures is too many in a presentation?” and “How much text do I need?” Continue »