David Pogue -- 10 Top Time-Saving Tech Tips

Hi All, If you haven't seen this, check out David Pogue's TED talk. Most tech time-saving posts and videos that I have seen offer advice about managing email, being disciplined about social media, and so on. Pogue's talk offers something even more basic -- a number of keyboard shortcuts and search tips that may be more efficient than what you are currently doing. It's a quick talk and worth viewing.

All the best,
Harriet

Busy end of the semester

Hi All,

Like you, I'm quite busy with end-of-semester work. So I'm just writing this quick post to wish you all the best as you finish papers, projects, dissertations, and other work.

Keep at it!

Harriet


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Good Powerpoint Design by Garr Reynolds

Many of you are preparing slides for end-of-semester presentations. Here is terrific advice from Garr Reynolds. I worked through his book "Presentation Zen" while I was a doc student and I believe that my powerpoint design skills improved significantly. For a short version of his strategy, visit

What is good powerpoint design?

For more, check out his book: "Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (2nd Edition) (Voices That Matter)" by Garr Reynolds. (New Riders 2011)

Sending you good energy for the work!
Harriet

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Proofreading tips

Hi all,

Grammar Girl is an excellent resource to help you sort out grammar questions and to understand writing feedback that you might get from your professors. Here's a terrific grammar girl post that will help you improve your writing:

Proofreading Tips

Cheering you on in your work!
Harriet

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Basic Technology Advice for Students

The following is a document created by Professor George Williams - this will help you consider good back-up strategies, keyboard shortcuts, and more:

Basic Technology Advice for Students

Please note, that this is not my document, so the comments about not using technology as an excuse don't necessarily pertain to my classes (I have my own policies). However the rest might be helpful to you.

Cheering you on in your work!
Harriet

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Sending you good energy!

Hello all, I'm in the midst of my own deadlines this week, so am not going to write a real post. However, know that I send you all good energy for the work!

Keep at it,
Harriet

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Solving your own minor computer problems a.k.a. getting unstuck

Hi All,

I'm reposting this link to a tool that I shared earlier this year -- it remains one of this blog's most popular links so I'm sharing it front and center again. This link will take you to an infographic that I created in collaboration with a colleague at Carlow, to help you solve minor computer problems. This should help you when you are learning new applications and are unsure how to do something, when you forget a password, or in other ways, "get stuck" while you are trying to do something on your computer.

Back by popular demand:

Solving Your Minor Computer Problem: A Guide to Problem-Solving Steps

Cheering you on in your work!
Harriet

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