An easy way to do a PDF to Word conversion

Don’t you just hate it when, after you’ve spent quite a few hours on doing something, some smarty pipes up a suggestion which meant you’ve just lost those hours.

So it was with a 150+ page PDF to Microsoft Word conversion.  Finished it, and to be honest, it was fairly crappy as the [...]

Let’s take a break from that computer

I’ve been accused of sitting at a computer for far too long.  “Get up and go for a walk”, I tell myself.  I never do, as I get too wrapped up in the current task I’m working on.  That’s why I so like the idea of ErgoMinder.

From a support perspective, I thought [...]

It’s the ErgoDudes to the rescue!

ErgoMinder, from a support perspective, had it’s problems.  ErgoMinder described itself as:

ErgoMinder is a program with three cartoon characters – called Ergo-Dudes – who remind you in a light-hearted fashion to take micro-breaks from your computer work. Most people know that they need to take breaks from computer work, and that they [...]

The Elephant and The Mouse

The Pantone Matching System is a wonderful idea.  Imagine being able to say “I want that exact shade of red on my poster.”  And actually get it.

That, in a nutshell, is what the Pantone Matching System is about.  It’s a system of describing colors, so the color you ask for on your [...]

Cheap Dell computers.

When non-IT people ask me what they should buy, I say Dell.  They are hassle free and reliable.  My last personal Dell computer lasted me 5 years.

They are not the cheapest computers you can buy.  You can buy “no name” “white box” PCs.  But “white box” PCs are often they are made [...]

Cafe Entity – cheapish and cheerful

I hate shopping and loath factory outlets, can’t stand crowds.

“Do you want to go with me to the factory outlets in Fitzroy?”

A No, would see me in the doghouse.

‘Of course dear’

So we visited True-Blue Shoes in Fitzroy, and Gloweave in Smith St. Fitzroy.  Glo-weave was disappointing, no french-cuffs on [...]

“I don’t care about PLATFORMS, Dammit!”

My current business card is far too busy:

 

 

 

The replacement:

“Platforms don’t mean crap.  It’s all about getting the customer working again, and they shouldn’t be thinking about IT at all.”

Other images which didn’t make the cut (I was tempted):

  “A fact often forgotten by people [...]

Free Software and Online Services from Microsoft.

If you are looking for Free Software and Online Services then this resource guide should help point you in the right direction.   …  You should refer to the appropriate licensing agreement, terms of use or contact Microsoft if you require further information or clarification.

As seen over here.

It’s amazing how much free stuff [...]

Two gadgets from Jaycar.

USB Activated 6 Way Powerboard

At last we can offer an ideal solution for turning on all your computer’s powered accessories at the same time as your computer turns on. This powerboard connects to your computer’s USB port and once your computer powers on, it applies the mains power to the 6 [...]

TechNet Plus is GOOD value for money.

Particularly if you’re in the IT industry.  And the main reason I like it:

Full-version software for evaluation – without time limits – including Microsoft operating systems, servers, and Office System software.

Now when I was working for a large IT company, I got that benefit for free, via our corporate Technet / MSDN [...]