February 2007
Welcome to February - it's actually starting to look like winter out there, at least for a few days. At least we know it won't last - I love chinooks! Now is a great time to stay indoors, find a comfortable chair and a warm blanket, and do that long-range business planning. Where is your business headed this year?
If a website is in your future (or your present), do you know what you want it to do? If you're confused by too many options, unsure about what you want your site to do, or wonder if you could score higher on the search engines, bring your questions to the Website Workshop on March 6.
Hope to see you there!
Diane Henders
Our online store is up and running. Now you can buy workbooks, tips booklets, and CDs any time of the day or night!
Don't miss the Website Workshop on March 6, 2007!
Get straight-forward, easy-to-understand information from an impartial source before you spend big bucks on a site that may or may not suit your needs. This 2-hour workshop is limited to 10 people to allow time to discuss each participant's needs, so book early. Click here for more information and to register online, or give us a call at (403) 692-2255.
If you have Outlook XP, 2000, or 97, pay close attention to the size of your Outlook files. If one of your ".pst" files (the file that Outlook uses to hold all your data) is getting close to 2 Gb in size, STOP USING IT RIGHT NOW, and split it into smaller files. Once the .pst file reaches 2 Gb in size, it will immediately become corrupted and unusable, and you will lose data. There is no Microsoft tool that will restore your lost data, and their recover technique isn't effective. This problem doesn't affect Outlook 2003 or later.
Check the size of your .pst files by searching your hard drives for *.pst (you may have more than one .pst file). Be sure Windows is also searching for hidden and system files. Windows 2000 will automatically search for them, but you need to set this under Advanced Options in the Windows XP search panel.
You can split up your .pst file by selecting folders and exporting them to a new .pst (using the technique from the January newsletter). Then, you can import the new .pst file, and delete the duplicate information from the old one.
If it's too late for you, and your Outlook has already died, give us a call at (403) 692-2255. We have a tool that may be able to restore at least some of your lost information.
Do you have tech questions? Every time you send in a question, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2" (soon to be published). The next draw date is March 31/07.
PDA stands for "Personal Digital Assistant", and that probably doesn't tell you any more about "what it is" and "what it does" than the acronym itself!
PDA is a generic term used to describe a handheld computer. It fits comfortably in a pocket or purse, and can store phone numbers, addresses, appointments, birthday and anniversary reminders, grocery lists, games, and much more.
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Jacqueline's Bistro - 714 Willow Park Drive S.E. - (403) 271-1951
Viki Jane MacKinnon of Got Your Number writes: "On the corner of Willowpark Dr. and Acadia Dr. SE you will find Jacqueline's Bistro Cafe, a delightful little restaurant with a cosy ambience, a friendly staff, and superb lunches and dinners. Jacqueline does a lot of the cooking herself, and the menu is excellent. She also brings in live music most Saturday nights, and sometimes on a Wednesday night as well. A great place for a small party, a ladies' lunch, or a romantic dinner for two."
I tried it, and my advice is: Don't skip dessert! The dark chocolate mousse with berry sauce was fabulous! Also, it gets busy at times, so call for a reservation to be sure you get a table.
Submit a Recommendation and Win
What's your favourite haunt? Every time you send in a recommendation, your name will be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2" (soon to be published). The next draw date is March 31/07.
If you have a computer system, network, or business software, are you getting bang for your buck? Bright Ideas offers system analysis services to help you make the most of your investment.
In a one-hour session, we'll show you easier ways to get things done, more efficient ways to work, and shortcuts to productivity. You've got power at your fingertips - let us show you how to maximize it!
Email or call us today at (403) 692-2255.
Photo of the Month: Duplicity
Time for a "tropical" picture - we've all seen enough snow! This fabulous moth uses protective colouring to keep from being eaten by birds. Usually when we think of protective colour, we think camouflage, but this guy uses a different strategy. He pretends to be a snake instead - take a look at each of his wingtips!
And no, I didn't get to go on an exotic trip to see him - I found him at the Butterfly Gardens in Victoria.
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