http://www.thrivenetworks.com/rssThrive Network Services Tech Briefsen-usSat, 31 Jul 2010 07:48:23 EDTSat, 31 Jul 2010 07:48:23 EDTinfo@thrivenetworks.cominfo@thrivenetworks.comhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2010-what-qualities-should-you-look-for-in-a-managed-service-provider.htmlUsually we speak about various technologies or new trends in the IT industry in this monthly column. We have shied away from speaking too much about our core business operation in the interest of not being shameless self promoters. However, throughout the years we have developed a lot of great service offerings, and we feel that we have identified many best practices in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space. So, we decided to use this month's Tech Brief to present what we believe are the mTue, 02 Mar 2010 04:36:35 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2010-what-qualities-should-you-look-for-in-a-managed-service-provider.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2010-the-evolving-face-of-mobile-computing.htmlOn Wednesday Apple gave a press conference in San Francisco where they announced the newest piece of technology to sprout from the mind of Steve Jobs - the iPad, a tablet computer. While tablet computers aren’t a new concept, they’ve flown under the radar of many users and haven’t taken off as other mobile technology, such as netbooks, has. However, with Apple and a host of other major manufacturers getting ready to introduce tablets to a wider market we may be on the verge Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:15:58 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2010-the-evolving-face-of-mobile-computing.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/december-2009-it-new-years-resolution-list.htmlThe New Year is traditionally the time to take stock in what has been accomplished in the previous year, and lay plans for the year ahead. It’s also a time for resolutions, and we know how hard it can be to find resolutions for the upcoming year. So, we decided to use this month’s Tech Brief to help jump start some ideas for the next year by presenting our IT New Year’s Resolution List. Hopefully these will make you at least consider some timely “resolutions” forWed, 06 Jan 2010 11:34:06 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/december-2009-it-new-years-resolution-list.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2009-solving-day-to-day-problems-with-it-policies.htmlThere is no shortage of headaches when it comes to IT. In fact, sometimes it may seem like every time you walk into the office there's a new problem to deal with. While not every problem has an easy fix, some of them which may seem daunting can actually be remedied fairly easily by implementing effective IT policies. In this month's Tech Brief we'll take a look at IT policies and discuss three common IT problems that can be resolved by implementing them.      Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:48:38 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2009-solving-day-to-day-problems-with-it-policies.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2009-13-it-nightmares.htmlWhen it comes to your IT, what is your “horror movie” scenario? Fear of your hardware failing? Hackers stealing sensitive business information? A virus running rampant on your network? Your answer may be different, but the basis of the nightmare is the same for business owners and managers – unproductive staff, lost time or intellectual property, and ultimately risk to your business.   In honor of the Halloween season, this month we'll take a little stroWed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:46 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2009-13-it-nightmares.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2009-website-malware.htmlEarlier this month the popular PBS.org website was infiltrated by hackers who placed malicious code on it that exploited vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Apple Quicktime. To become infected you didn’t need to download any files or submit a form, all you had to do was simply visit the page. To make matters worse the code was found on a site for a popular children’s TV show, in essence taking advantage of unsuspecting kids to infect their parents’ computers. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:29:23 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2009-website-malware.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2009-an-introduction-to-windows-7.htmlOn October 22nd Microsoft will release the latest version of its flagship Windows operating system; Windows 7. After taking a hit from the much maligned Windows Vista, Microsoft went back to the drawing board and is hoping to win back consumer confidence with its latest release. In this month's Tech Brief we'll give you a preview of Windows 7 and review its new features, explore what versions will be released, and discuss when or if it makes sense for your business to make the switch. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:12:33 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2009-an-introduction-to-windows-7.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/unified-communications-explained-and-explored.htmlIf you work for a small business, you’ve most likely heard the term “unified communications” (UC) or even have a system in place to provide UC for your office. If you don’t have a system or have a UC system which only provides a portion of the functionality that it can provide to you, you’re not getting your money’s worth. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss what is included in a unified communications platform and the benefits that it can Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:04 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/unified-communications-explained-and-explored.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2009-how-it-can-help-your-business-survive-a-crisis.htmlThe success of your business is dependent on the productivity of your workforce. One of the keys to maintaining employee productivity is the ability to continue business operations during a crisis situation. The definition of a crisis is not limited to major disasters but should be defined as anything that impacts your standard business processes in a negative way. There are major crises that should be covered within the scope of your Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan, and others thaFri, 19 Jun 2009 02:36:23 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2009-how-it-can-help-your-business-survive-a-crisis.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2009-emerging-technologies.htmlNetbooks, solid state drives, 802.11n wireless. You may not be familiar with any of these technologies today, but in the very near future your business may be using them. From ultra-small laptops for your mobile workforce, hard drive replacements for workstations and servers, to the next generation of wireless networking: these emerging technologies are poised to change the IT landscape. In this month’s tech brief we’ll take an in-depth look at them and discuss the impact they wilFri, 29 May 2009 12:15:18 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2009-emerging-technologies.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/april-2009-an-introduction-to-itil.htmlFrom large multi-national corporations to small startups, IT has become an integral part of every business’ operations. And as an integral part, organizations have developed high expectations for how their IT service should be delivered. To meet these expectations, IT professionals in increasing numbers have been using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – a set of guidelines and policies that are becoming the standard for IT service.   InWed, 29 Apr 2009 01:57:47 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/april-2009-an-introduction-to-itil.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/march-2009-software-as-a-service.htmlAs a business you know that you need to spend money to make money, but now more than ever you know that you need to spend smarter. And when it comes to spending smarter, one of the areas that strategy pays off the most is with your IT investment.   All too often businesses fall into the trap of spending too much or too little on technology. But what if you could invest in just the right amount of technology for your current business needs? That’s the idea behind SofWed, 25 Mar 2009 06:59:45 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/march-2009-software-as-a-service.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2009-green-it-intiatives.html“Going Green” is a term that’s been garnering a lot of attention in recent years. From multinational corporations to small local businesses, everyone seems to be taking steps to operate more efficiently and reduce energy consumption. And while the positive effect on the environment is unmistakable, many companies are finding another benefit to Going Green – it’s helping them save money.   In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss sMon, 16 Feb 2009 03:05:06 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2009-green-it-intiatives.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2009-vista-service-pack-2-internet-explorer-alert.htmlWith the upcoming 2009 release of Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Microsoft is hoping to recreate the success of the Windows XP Service Pack 2 and breathe new life into their current operating system. Will Vista Service Pack 2 prove as successful as XP’s, or will the updates fail to impress? In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll break down all the changes in the upcoming service pack, and help you decide when the right time is to install it. Also in this issue we’Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:23:59 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2009-vista-service-pack-2-internet-explorer-alert.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2008-new-identity-theft-prevention-regulations-in-mass-.htmlThere is a new regulation set to take effect in the state of Massachusetts early next year and chances are your business will be forced to comply with it. 2001 CMR 17.00, issued by the state Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, establishes a set of standards for how businesses store and protect the personal information of clients and employees. Since the regulation defines private information to include social security, driver’s license, and credit card numbers &Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:13:03 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2008-new-identity-theft-prevention-regulations-in-mass-.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2008-3g-networks.htmlA lot of the technology buzz today is centered around mobile technology, and with good reason. What seemed like only a few years ago cell phones were capable of making calls and not much else. Now technology advances have transformed them into multiple use devices that are capable of performing nearly all the same functions as a desktop computer. Of course all this technology wouldn’t be worth much if there weren’t wireless networks working in the background that were powerful enoTue, 04 Nov 2008 12:46:24 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2008-3g-networks.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2008-business-continuity-planning.htmlOne of the hottest topics in business today is Business Continuity Planning (BCP), also commonly referred to as Disaster Recovery Planning. Companies of all sizes are starting to ask themselves if they have a plan, and if so, is the plan still relevant to how they do business today? Successful companies must constantly adapt to an ever-changing marketplace in order to stay competitive, and the Business Continuity Plan must evolve and change as the business does. In this month’s TechMon, 15 Sep 2008 01:24:30 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2008-business-continuity-planning.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2008-instant-messaging-best-practices.htmlAlthough it started off as a home application for chatting with friends, instant messaging is now being embraced by the business world as a productivity-enhancing real time communication tool. While its popularity continues to rise, many businesses are still unsure of the proper policies they should have in place to deal with instant messaging usage. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss Thrive’s recommended instant messaging best practices and provide some insight into mMon, 15 Sep 2008 04:05:58 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2008-instant-messaging-best-practices.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/july-2008-mac-productivity.htmlOnce all but written off, Apple has made an extraordinary comeback thanks in no small part to the success of devices such as the iPod and iPhone. But consumer electronics aren’t the only component of their success; the venerable Mac has been making steady inroads into the PC-dominated world of computers. No longer solely the preference of graphic artists and musicians, Macs have started to appear Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:20:54 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/july-2008-mac-productivity.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2008-botnets-a-current-internet-threat.htmlThe Internet is an ever evolving and changing place. New threats are emerging almost daily that may compromise your businesses. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll take a look at botnets, an Internet threat which many people have never heard of – but which may be affecting one out of every four computers.   What is a Botnet? A bot (short for robot) is a computer that has been comprMon, 15 Sep 2008 10:43:49 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2008-botnets-a-current-internet-threat.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2008-vista-service-pack-1-and-windows-server-2008.htmlIn the past three months Microsoft has introduced two major releases: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008. With the transition in businesses from XP to Vista underway, and the first new version of Windows Server in 5 years, there is a good chance these releases affect you. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss what Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 are, what changes or updates they include, and what they mean for your organization.   Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:50:37 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2008-vista-service-pack-1-and-windows-server-2008.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2008-virtual-private-networks.htmlThe increased number of users working on the road or from home offices has made the Virtual Private Network (VPN) a standard component of many organizations’ IT infrastructure. As the demand placed on VPNs has grown though, many companies have found their current solutions to be cumbersome and costly to manage. A new easy to use and manage VPN option, SSL VPN, has emerged and looks to be a promising alternative. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss what VPNs are, the difMon, 15 Sep 2008 10:57:42 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2008-virtual-private-networks.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/december-2007-best-practices-for-internet-redundency.htmlA Closer Examination at Integrating a Second Internet Circuit Into Your Environment   Internet connectivity has become the most essential utility in today’s business world. Crucial business processes such as email, web-based applications, VoIP, and E-commerce depend entirely on a reliable connection to the internet. When organizations update current business continuity plans or look to implement one for the first time, it iMon, 15 Sep 2008 11:05:36 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/december-2007-best-practices-for-internet-redundency.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2007-multi-platform-environments-best-practices.htmlSeamless integration across disparate computing platforms is a growing need in the SMB Market . Some companies have their marketing department in-house and need the flexibility of Apple’s OS X platform, and software companies often require the freedom of a Linux based platform for development . In general small and medium businesses are beginning to understand the value that a non-homogenous network computing environment can provide to their users and their customers. What once used to Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:55:22 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/november-2007-multi-platform-environments-best-practices.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2007-new-credit-card-standards.htmlIt is a staggering statistic; an estimated 10 million Americans per year fall victim to identity theft. Aside from the obvious ramifications that can impact consumers, the damage identify theft can cause to the small to midsize business arena can be fatal. Businesses can face severe financial penalties, legal action, or severe sanction from major credit card companies. In December of 2004, the major credit card providers decided to create one standard, PCI. In this month’s Tech Brief weMon, 15 Sep 2008 01:37:42 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/october-2007-new-credit-card-standards.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2007-data-backup-strategies.htmlBusiness continuity planning has been a prominent topic in information technology for the last six years. Despite the issue’s relevance, U.S businesses still lose 12 billion dollars per year on average due to data loss. In fact, 93 percent of companies that lost their essential data for ten days or longer due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year of that disaster. Companies now have several options available to them to backup their data. This month’s tech brief will eMon, 15 Sep 2008 01:48:53 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/september-2007-data-backup-strategies.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2007-productivity-enhancing-gadgets.htmlIn today’s on demand business world convenience is king. Every facet of our daily lives is now revolving around some sort of technology. Whether we are in the office, the home office, or out in the field being a road warrior, more and more products have come out to enhance worker productivity. However, with new gadgets emerging in the marketplace everyday, it’s hard to differentiate between headaches and timesavers. In this month's Tech Brief we'll take a look at some of the newesMon, 15 Sep 2008 01:56:49 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/august-2007-productivity-enhancing-gadgets.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/july-2007-preventing-laptop-theft.htmlAccording to Safeware Insurance, over 600,000 laptop thefts occur every year, totaling an estimated $720 million in hardware losses and $5.4 billion in theft of proprietary information. With only 3 percent of all stolen computers recovered, laptop theft is a serious threat that can have widespread consequences for you and your business. In this month’s Tech Brief, we will discuss steps you can take to limit your risk of becoming a victim of laptop theft.    Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:11:43 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/july-2007-preventing-laptop-theft.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2007-what-s-new-in-office-2007.htmlAlthough Microsoft’s new Windows Vista operating system has been getting all the press recently, the software giant’s productivity suite, Microsoft Office, has also hit the shelves with a new release. In addition to an upgraded look, Microsoft Office 2007 is promising a whole new set of upgraded features which should appeal to both experienced and novice users. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll take a look at some of the new features and give you an idea of what to expeMon, 15 Sep 2008 02:23:25 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/june-2007-what-s-new-in-office-2007.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2007-voice-over-ip.htmlIn the past few years Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, or Voice over IP) has been generating a lot of talk in the business world. Like most buzz-worthy technology though, the questions seem to outweigh the answers. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll discuss what VoIP is and what impact it could have on your business. We’ll also dig into some of the myths and challenges surrounding VoIP as well as provide you with a list of questions to think about if you’re looking toMon, 15 Sep 2008 02:27:02 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/may-2007-voice-over-ip.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/april-2007-server-virtualization.htmlOne of the hottest topics in business technology today is Server Virtualization. But for all the talk, a lot of people still seem to be in the dark as to what exactly Virtualization is, and how it could affect their business. In this month’s Tech Brief we’ll take a look at what virtualization is, why it’s become so popular, and what you need to know about evaluating it for your business.     What is Server Virtualization? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:52:56 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/april-2007-server-virtualization.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/march-2007-what-is-new-with-server-and-hardware.htmlIn this month’s Tech Brief we’ll take a look at the newest technologies in server and workstation hardware. The recent release of Microsoft Vista is forcing many businesses to upgrade their hardware, so we’ll review some of the newest technologies available and how they can benefit your business.   New Server & Workstation Hardware   Multi-Core Processors What is it? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:41:05 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/march-2007-what-is-new-with-server-and-hardware.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2007-the-state-of-support-microsoft-software.htmlThe release of Vista for businesses in November of last year and for home users this week marks the first release of a new Microsoft operating system in almost 5 years. In the past Microsoft would release a new version of Windows on average every 2-3 years, but this time around the software giant decided to devote more time to enhancing Vista’s security and new features. While companies running XP on their network have time to evaluate Vista before deciding when to switch, those businesMon, 15 Sep 2008 03:48:07 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/february-2007-the-state-of-support-microsoft-software.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2007-the-global-increase-in-spam.htmlThe first documented case of email spam was from an over-aggressive marketer advertising his company's new computer system to 600 ARPANET (the predecessor of the Internet) users in 1978. Not surprisingly, the response was less than positive. Fast forward almost 30 years and what started as 600 emails has now turned into over 12 billion instances of spam per day . In this month's Tech Brief we'll take a look at the global increase in spam and what you can do to protecMon, 15 Sep 2008 03:55:02 EDThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2007-the-global-increase-in-spam.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/it-security-risks-for-smb.htmlOne of the most overlooked security risks for small businesses today comes from the most unlikely of places, your own employees. Non-business related Internet usage by employees not only can be dangerous and drain productivity; it may also open your business up to human resource and litigation concerns. In this month's Tech Brief we'll look at the risks that employee Internet usage can have on your business and the steps that you can take to limit its impact.   Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:50:14 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/it-security-risks-for-smb.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/hotspot-hacking.htmlThe most common method of hacking unsecured wireless networks is through the use of tools called packet sniffers. A packet sniffer is a software program or hardware device that monitors all information passing through an unsecured (or hacked-into) wireless network. Packet sniffers give hackers a complete picture of the data that is being sent and received over the network. This can include passwords, email messages, and other sensitive iTue, 30 Dec 2008 03:47:57 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/hotspot-hacking.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/what-is-vista.htmlWindows Vista is Microsoft’s next generation graphical operating system software for PCs. Designed to replace Windows XP, Vista is scheduled to be released in November 2006 for business editions, and January 2007 for consumer editions.   Microsoft has stated from the start that their goal with Vista has been to greatly improve the security of the Windows operatingTue, 30 Dec 2008 03:42:07 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/what-is-vista.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/office-and-home-office-tech-gadgets.htmlLogitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse Ok, we know what you’re thinking, “How can a computer mouse be exciting?” Trust us when we say that there’s a good reason why the Logitech MX Revolution has been garnering a lot of buzz lately. Aside from the super slick look and feel of this mouse, which is very comfy on the hand, here are some additional noteworthy items that are sure to make every gamer and serious computer user very happyTue, 30 Dec 2008 03:28:06 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/office-and-home-office-tech-gadgets.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/the-new-breed-of-smartphones.htmlWith the release of Windows Mobile 5.0 there has been an explosion of new feature-laden Smartphones. It can be overwhelming trying to decide which phone is right for you, so we’ve compiled a list of the most popular devices available and the pros and cons of each. Keep in mind that some work better in an enterprise environment than others.     Motorola Q – Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:17:42 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/the-new-breed-of-smartphones.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/protecting-your-privacy-online.html1. Use cookie notices in your web browser and reject unnecessary cookies Cookies are packets of data that websites use to store information about your visit. Many cookies are harmless, such as ones used by online retailers to remember what you have in your “shopping cart”, or by sites that are password protected so you don’t have to continuously enter your login information each time you browse to a new page. But some cookies are used for Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:14:51 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/protecting-your-privacy-online.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/microsoft-licensing-options-overview.htmlOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) OEM licenses are acquired when you buy a computer with software preinstalled from a system builder (such as Dell or Compaq). An OEM license only allows you to use the software on the specific computer it came with. This means that when the machine has reached the end of its useful life, the license expires with it – you cannot transfer it to another computer. Although that may be an Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:10:49 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/microsoft-licensing-options-overview.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/smarter-google-searching.htmlNo matter how many additional services Google rolls out; their powerful web search engine is still the number one reason why people keep coming back. Here are a few tips that will help you perform more accurate Google web searches. Please keep in mind that Google is constantly updating it's smart seach capabilities. We'd suggest that you check back with us to learn about more ways to search Google.  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:04:09 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/smarter-google-searching.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/microsoft-internet-explorer-tips-and-tricks.htmlInternet Explorer-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are sets of keystrokes that when pressed simultaneously perform a predefined command. While there are many keyboard shortcuts that work universally throughout the Office application suite, tTue, 30 Dec 2008 03:01:17 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/microsoft-internet-explorer-tips-and-tricks.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/powerpoint-design-tips-and-tricks.html Show a Portrait-Oriented Slide in a Landscape-Oriented Presentation (or vice-versa) One of the most frequently asked PowerPoint questions is “how do I create a presentation that features both landscape and portrait-oriented slides?” Unfortunately PowerPoint does Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:55:35 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/powerpoint-design-tips-and-tricks.htmlhttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2006-microsoft-outlook-tips-and-tricks.html Outlook-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are sets of keystrokes that when pressed simultaneously perform a predefined command. While there are many keyboard shortcuts that work universally throughout the Office application suite, tTue, 30 Dec 2008 02:49:01 ESThttp://www.thrivenetworks.com/resources/january-2006-microsoft-outlook-tips-and-tricks.html