Why Is It Best To Use Free Anti-Spyware Tools?

Why Is It Best To Use Free Anti-Spyware Tools?
by Kendrick

Ever wondered why so many junk mail end up on your mailbox? Or why all of a sudden software is asking you to take a REALLY important step or to download certain software to ease your everyday work? These software products are to get themselves installed into your PC, without you even knowing it. These spywares are programmed in a way that when you browse a certain website, it will get installed into your PC. At times, a pop up window that tells you with red alert that your PC needs a scan, you click it sometimes without even knowing that this very scanning thing is a spyware!

Any web user who is familiar with the words "Adware" and "Spyware" and knows the importance of removing spyware from their PC will want to download a spyware or adware remover. There are two ways to get it. One, you buy and download an antispyware software; two, you download a free spyware remover.

Now if you are more of a "strictly follow the rules" type of guy, you will probably think that free removal of spyware is less effective and you should rather buy a dedicated spyware remover than just downloading free antispyware software to enable you free removal of spyware. However, there is nothing illegal about a free spyware remover; in fact, it is sometimes the best choice.

Free spyware removers always keep their software updated. They also let you get updated everyday, so nothing to worry about becoming outdated in terms of adware definitions. This means it is as good as any antispyware software that you pay to buy.

If you buy any antispyware, they will give you a license for about a year or more depending on how much you pay. And it will never let you forget how your time is passing and once your license has expired, you will feel like those big red letters are shouting "PAY AGAIN! PAY AGAIN!" It is annoying to see red alerts on your screen and especially something, that is asking for money. So why not use free antispyware software and enjoy free removal of spyware.

Not even with a great antivirus you can remove EVERY bit of spyware, it needs different features for complete removal, as everyday, new spywares get installed into your PC while you browse through the internet. So if you are very much concerned about the security of your PC, you will have to buy more and more. Free spyware removers are very active and they block any threat to your PC and remove it before it can cause any permanent harm to your PC.

Not all the free adware and spyware downloads are harmful though, some of them are actually useful for your PC. You can have a good guidance from people who have reviewed it, so make sure you have gone through the reviews that are available on the sites where free adware and spyware downloads are available. You can find reliable free spyware protections reviews at Yourspywareremover.com.

Some adware and spywares are really dangerous as they have the power to extract private data from your email addresses or even your credit card! So make sure you protect your pc, and save money along the way!


About the Author

Kendrick Chee is author of this article on Spyware. Find more information about Network Security here.

Great Plains or Dynamics GP ecommerce custom integration

Great Plains or Dynamics GP ecommerce custom integration
by Andrew Karasev

Microsoft Dynamics GP version 10.0 and 9.0 is open to ecommerce web programmer through its SDK eConnect. If you are C# or VB .Net Microsoft Visual Studio software developer, you should be able to program integration with such Dynamics GP objects as: customer, inventory item, employee, vendor, GL account (and more) and also be able to integrate transactions: Sales Order, Quote, Invoice, Return, Purchase Order, Purchase Receipt, Payroll transaction, AP voucher, AP payment, AR customer invoice and customer payment to give you the idea. eConnect is under substantial expansion and you may expect new objects to be covered in the future Dynamics GP versions. If you are starting ecommerce project from scratch (when you do not have legacy ecommerce application and the history of the business or franchise), then you should probably look for out-of-the-shelf products (and we would be happy to recommend you existing ecommerce add-ons). However, if you have to respect legacy ecommerce website and shopping cart, you should take custom programming approach and we offer you here technical highlights: 1. Dynamics GP Sales Order Processing connector. Great Plains Sales Order Processing module is one of the most popular and especially popular in eCommerce integrating scenarios. If you are doing Invoice and payment taking from ecommerce, we recommend you to map these transactions to SOP Invoice and Customer deposit against the invoice

2. Dynamics GP ecommerce catalogue. Catalog is the set of Great Plains Inventory control items. In GP you can have inventory items as material items (inventoried items), service and miscellaneous charges (if your business charges membership services for example) and other types

3. Catalog Price Lists. In direct eConnect you can manipulate standard Dynamics GP inventory control module price lists. If you need customer specific price formulae, please consider developing simple custom application, and then combine eConnect functionality with SQL custom stored procedures

4. eConnect Batch Posting. We recommend you Alba Spectrum Posting Server to schedule automatic batch posting directly from ecommerce web application


About the Author

Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum LLC, help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577, http://www.albaspectrum.com. Serving ERP and MRP community since 1994, local service in Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Atlanta. Information portal: http://www.pegasplanet.com We serve you USA and Canada nationwide from our Dynamics GP call center

Technology involved in Accounting Outsourcing

Technology involved in Accounting Outsourcing
by Priyankar Baid

Often it is considered that outsourcing requires a huge amount of investment in terms of human resources, infrastructure, and technology making it a feasible solution only for the larger companies. This is a myth that probably emanated from the fact that outsourcing experiences of only large companies are covered in popular media. This assumption has been proven consistently wrong with fast multiplying instances of small mid market companies outsourcing their back end for fruitful results. Accounting outsourcing has gained rapid popularity (the fast growing sizes of BPOs is a testimony to this). Apart from the cost savings, organizations have seen benefits in terms of accuracy, reliability and proper maintenance of their accounting books.

This transition has been aided by rapidly decreasing technology costs (computers, internet connections and email/data storage accounts) are so much cheaper now, rising reliability of remote access softwares, and ever falling communication costs(thanks to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) among others. In this article, a brief overview of the different technology aspects related to outsourcing is covered.

There are two basic data items involved in an outsourced accounting process: a) Input Documents or Source data like bank statements, invoices, bills, check stubs etc. b) Accounting file like QuickBook , Peachtree, and MYOB file

Communication between both ends is another information item that needs to be managed well. However this article covers only the options for handling source documents and acc. files.

Technology Options for accessing the input documents:

a) Scanned Form Scanned documents can be uploaded by the client staff on a website (usually of the service provider). These are then downloaded at the service-provider delivery centre/office. Alternatively, they may also be picked from the client server or just opened remotely by the service provider' staff. Accessing scanned documents remotely though the best method in terms of data security is the least productive method. This reduction in productivity is because the scanned documents open very slowly over even the best internet connections ( just do a simple test of opening a PDF file through your browser and compare it against the time taken while storing it first on your PC and then opening it). Also please note the transmission security while you upload the data to the service provider's website or while they download it from your PC/server.

b) Faxed - data can also be electronically faxed to an e-fax number. These faxes then get emailed to service provider as electronic images

Both Scanning and faxing have their advantages. The first method gives clear and magnified images while the latter method is convenient and fast. Further in a high volume process (where the source documents run in-to hundreds), scanning is definitely the better solution in terms of reliability, image quality and even time.

Technology Options for accessing the accounting file: Primarily there are four ways by which accounting outsourcing is possible Server Based, Remote Access Based, Hosted Software Based and Online Software Based

Server Based: The accountant works on the backup copy of the accounting file and once the work has been completed the file is uploaded back to the server. The client can download the files and save the updated version of his books.

Remote Access Based: The accountant connects to the clients' computer using a remote desktop access service like GoToMyPC.com, LogMeIn, Windows Remote Desktop or Secure VPN connection.

Online Software Based: In this method, the accounting software is a web-based version. So the accountant logs in to the Online Accounting Software (eg Quickbooksonline.com, NetSuite) and updates the books and logs out. The client can login to the online accounting software via internet and see the updated books. This method is the best in terms of processing speed and reliability, however the web-based versions of popular software like QuickBooks and Peachtree are stripped down versions and do not have all the features like inventory, sales orders , complete reports etc.

Hosted Software Based: This version is a modified version of the Remote Access based version. The difference being that the accounting files of the client are hosted on a third-party hosting service provider such as Personable.com. Hence the service provider access these hosted files. This method may be more reliable and useful if the clients' current technology set-up is not robust or good.

All these options do not require a huge amount of investment or any major changes in your IT setups. Data security is one of the most important factors that come into play while evaluating your outsourcing accounting needs. It is of utmost importance that necessary steps have been implemented for data security. Encrypted technology be used to make sure there are no breaches in your private information. The remote access software should not allow for copy or transfer files from client computer to service provider systems.

Certain other steps such as signing Non-Disclosure Agreements with the service provider, using 128-bit encrypted servers for storing accounting data and having a paper-less office should be considered In sum, the plethora of different technologies- remote access, scanning, communication and document and wok-flow management helps in making outsourcing work for small businesses.

About the Author

Priyankar Baid is an experienced accountant who has consulted small businesses in US, Cananda and UK over the last few years. He also runs a firm (http://www.outsourcinghubindia.com) specializing in online accounting. He helps businesses set-up accounting systems, clean-up existing books and implement outsourcing agreements. His firm specializes in providing accounting and reporting services to small medium businesses in North America.

The Encyclopedia Britannica 2009

The Encyclopedia Britannica 2009
by Sam Vaknin

The Encyclopedia Britannica 2009 (established in 1768), both in its Ultimate (now also called "Student and Home") and Deluxe versions, builds on the success of its completely revamped previous editions in 2006-8. The rate of innovation in the last three versions was impressive and welcome. It continues apace in this rendition with Britannica Biographies (Great Minds and Leaders), Classical Music (500 audio files arranged by composer), and a great Workspace for Project Management (a kind of friendly digital den). Generous 6-12 months of free access to the myriad riches of the Britannica Online complete the package.

The Britannica comes bundled with an atlas (close to 1800 maps linked to articles and 287 World Data Profiles of individual countries and territories); the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus, augmented by a Spanish-English translation dictionary; classic articles from previous editions; eleven yearbooks; an Interactive Timeline with 4000+ indexed timeline entries; a Research Organizer; and a Knowledge Navigator (called The Brain or BrainStormer). All told, it offers a directory of more than 166,000 reviewed and vetted links to online content.

In its new form, the Britannica is as user-friendly as the Encarta. With a new A to Z Quick Search feature, monthly updates and the aforementioned 6-12 months of free access to its impressive powerhouse online Web site, it is bound to give the former tough competition.

The Britannica's newest interface is even more intuitive and uncluttered than previously and is great fun to use. It offers morsels of knowledge, some of it date-specific, appetizingly presented through a ticker tape of visuals that leisurely scrolls across the bottom of the screen plus highly edifying interactive tours of articles and attendant media.

When you enter even the first few letters of a term in the search box, it offers various options and is persistent: no need to click on the toolbar's "search" button every time you want to find something in this vast storehouse of knowledge. Moreover, the user can save search results onto handy "Virtual Notecards". Whole articles can be copied onto the seemingly inexhaustible Workspace.

The new Britannica's display is tab-based, avoiding the erstwhile confusing proliferation of windows with every move. Most importantly, articles appear in full, not in sections. This major improvement facilitates the finding of relevant keywords in and the printing of entire texts. These are only a few of the numerous alterations and enhancements.

Perhaps the most refreshing change is the Britannica's Update Center. Dozens of monthly updates and new, timely articles are made available online (subject to free registration). A special button alerts the user when an entry in the base product has been updated.

Regrettably, unlike in the Encarta, the updates cannot be downloaded to the user's computer or otherwise incorporated into the vast encyclopedia. Moreover, the product does not alert its user to the existence of completely new articles, only to updated ones. It takes a manual scan of the monthly lists to reveal newly added content.

Speaking of updates, one must not forget to dwell on the Britannica's unequalled yearbooks. Each annual volume contains the year in events, scientific developments, and everything you wanted to know about the latest in any and every conceivable field of human endeavor or nature. About 10,500 articles culled from the last 11 editions buttress and update the Encyclopedia's anyhow impressive offerings.

The Britannica provides considerably more text than any other extant encyclopedia, print or digital. But it has noticeably enhanced its non-textual content over the years (the 1994-7 editions had nothing or very little but words, words, and more words): it now boasts in excess of 22-30,000 images and illustrations (depending on the version) and 900 video and audio clips. This is not to mention the Britannica Classics: articles from Britannica's most famous contributors-from Sigmund Freud to Harry Houdini, Marie Curie to Orville Wright.

The Britannica fully supports serious research. It is a sober assemblage of first-rate essays, up to date bibliographies, and relevant multimedia. It is a desktop university library: thorough, well-researched, comprehensive, trustworthy.

The Britannica's 84-103,000 articles (depending on the version) are long and thorough, supported by impressive bibliographies, and written by the best scholars in their respective fields. The company's Editorial Board of Advisors reads like the who's who of the global intellectual and scientific community.

The Britannica is an embarrassment of riches. Users often find the wealth and breadth of information daunting and data mining is fast becoming an art form. This is why the Britannica incorporated the BrainStormer to cope with this predicament. But an informal poll I conducted online shows that few know how to deploy it effectively.

The Britannica also sports Student and Elementary versions of its venerable flagship product, replete with a Homework Helpdesk and interactive tutorials, but it is far better geared to tackle the information needs of adults and, even more so, professionals. It provides unequalled coverage of its topics. Ironically, this is precisely why the market positioning of the Britannica's Elementary and Student Encyclopedias is problematic: with Wikipedia and even the Encarta around, the Britannica's brand is distinctly adult and scholarly.

Still, the 2009 editions of both the Student and Elementary encyclopedias improve on the past in terms of both coverage and facilities: the Homework Helpdesk is a collection of useful homework resources including a video subject browse, online learning games and activities, online subject spotlights, and how-to documents on topics such as writing a book review. There are also Learning Games and Activities: hundreds of fun and interactive games and activities to help students with subjects like Math, Science, and Social Studies.

The current edition is fully integrated with the Internet. Apart from the updates, it offers additional and timely content and revisions on a dedicated Web site. The digital product includes a staggering number of links (165,808!) to third party content and articles on the Web. The GeoAnalyzer, which compares national statistical data and generates charts and graphs, is now Web-based and greatly enhanced.

The Britannica would do well to offer a browser add-on search bar and to integrate with desktop search tools from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and others. Currently it offers search results through Google but this requires the user to install add-ons or plug-ins and to go through a convoluted rite of passage. A seamless experience is in the cards. Users must and will be able to ferret content from all over - their desktop, their encyclopedias, and the Web - using a single, intuitive interface.

Some minor gripes:

The atlas, dictionary, and thesaurus incorporated in the Britannica are still surprisingly outdated. Why not use a more current - and dynamically updated - offering? What about dictionaries for specialty terms (medical or computer glossaries, for instance)?

Despite considerable improvement over the previous edition, the Britannica still consumes (not to say hogs) computer resource far in excess of the official specifications. This makes it less suitable for installation on older PCs and on many laptops. If you own a machine with anything earlier than Pentium 3 and less than 4 Gb of really free space - forget it!

The Britannica uses a new graphic and text renderer. On some systems, the user needs to modify his or her desktop settings to get rid of jagged fonts and blurry photos. The software also seriously conflicts with security applications (especially anti-virus and firewall products). This edition, though, is finally compatible with the latest QuickTime.

But that's it. Don't think twice. Run to the closest retail outlet (or surf to the Britannica's Web site) and purchase the 2009 edition now. It offers excellent value for money (less than $40, with a rebate) and significantly enhances you access to knowledge and wisdom accumulated over centuries all over the world.


About the Author

Sam Vaknin ( http://samvak.tripod.com ) is the author of Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited and After the Rain - How the West Lost the East.

He served as a columnist for Central Europe Review, Global Politician, PopMatters, eBookWeb , and Bellaonline, and as a United Press International (UPI) Senior Business Correspondent. He was the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory and Suite101.

Save Time With These Pieces of Software

Save Time With These Pieces of Software
by Josh Martin

Our work lives seem to keep speeding up. Fortunately so do the tools that can help us work more efficiently. Here are five great pieces of software that will help keep you organized as well as automate and speed up the pace of the things you do every day on your PC and on the web. Best of all, three of them are free.

The most important time-saver is a well-organized schedule that is simple to maintain and integrate with the other software you use on a daily basis. Google Calendar makes it easy to add events by hand, but you can also add them with just a click from many web sites as well as from gmail emails. Google calendar is searchable and let's you set reminders on your PC or have them sent to your phone. You set your own privacy level and decide how much of your calendar you want to share with others. Google Calendar is free.

RoboTask allows you to automate desktop tasks. It can run software according to a specified schedule, as well as schedule and run backups, downloads and uploads. It can trigger tasks that are dependent on the success or failure of other tasks. It can also automatically create letters and email files. It can even shut down your PC after certain tasks have finished. RoboTask costs $99.95, but you can try it before you buy with a free 30 day trial.

One time-saving tool that is often overlooked by businesses is voice recognition software. Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking is useful not only for dictation, but for data input and editing as well. You can also use it to answer emails and surf the web using voice commands. Dragon Naturally Speaking comes with a headset, and it works with a Bluetooth microphone or any other quality microphone. If you don't have a Bluetooth microphone, there is an optional hand-held device you can use when you are away from your computer. Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Standard costs $99.99.

Download Accelerator Plus does just what its name says. It makes downloads up to twice as fast by downloading files in smaller pieces and by searching for the fastest mirrors, sometimes downloading from more than one at a time. It allows you to preview media files while downloading them. The slower your connection, the more dramatic the speedup will be. Download Accelerator Plus works with most browsers, and it's free.

Do you have a website? Link checkers help you to verify that all the links on your website are working, but some of them produce cumbersome reports that are not easy or quick to read. LinkChecker for Firefox is a tool that lets you see the state of your links with just a glance. It provides color-coded link checking that shows you quickly which links are broken or forbidden and which are OK. It gets full marks for ease of use. It only checks links that have standard HTTP headers. But you can't beat the price: it's free.

About the Author

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A Guide to Free Antivirus Software on the Web

A Guide to Free Antivirus Software on the Web
by Will Spencer

There is no need to go into detail as to why your computer needs protection from viruses especially online. Fortunately, effective and free antivirus software can be downloaded on the Web. Some of the most popular ones are listed below.

Norton Security Scan

This free antivirus software has several features that new or busy computer users will like. The first is that it is very easy to use. There is only one button, labeled start. Clicking this will initiate the virus scanning process, during which the program will remove any threats that are detected in your computer.

With only a single button, users do not have to worry about configuring various settings. Another advantage of this application is that it can perform updates regularly. Also, you can set up another antivirus program if you like and there will be no incompatibility issues whatsoever.

AVG Antivirus

For those users that want to have total control over their free antivirus software, the AVG Antivirus Free Edition will be ideal. Besides scanning for viruses, the program also has a Rescue Disk which you can use to create important configuration files so in the event you are unable to boot from the hard disk, the Rescue Disk will be able to perform that function instead.

In addition, this free antivirus software provides a scanner for spotting viruses in email attachments, and a scheduler. The website updates the virus list regularly, and can quarantine a file that has a virus (you may want to do this in case you want to try and remove the virus instead of deleting it). This software can run in Windows versions from 95 up to XP.

Avira Antivir Personal

The Avira Antivir Personal is a quick and efficient free antivirus software that runs on Windows and Unix. Apart from being able to remove Trojan horses, rootkits, phising and other malicious software, the application is also noted for its speed, up to 15 to 20% quicker than most other applications.

Avast! Antivirus Home Edition

The Avast! Antivirus Home Edition is the free version of the Avast antivirus software, and comes with several features. The program regularly updates both the antivirus and software so you can be sure that any new viruses will be detected easily.

The program is also capable of removing spyware, malware, and other applications that can affect your software. Unlike other applications, these can be used with different web browsers without causing any system crashes. The software also has the Network Shield that shelters your files from any viruses and worms that may infect your computer. The appearance can also be changed with its skin selectors.

This free antivirus software can run in several types of Windows operating systems, from Windows 2000 to XP and Vista. For those with older systems, the program is also compatible with Windows ME, NT, 98 and even 95.

Sheltering your files and personal information from online hackers is a must, and with the plethora of free antivirus software on the Web, you can get the ones you need at no cost and surf at ease.

About the Author

Will Spencer is a computer consultant and Internet security expert who has written many articles such as Free Antivirus Software and DVR Software Info for Tech FAQ web site. Visit A Guide to Free Antivirus Software on the Web.

The Main Features Of Adobe Photoshop

The Main Features Of Adobe Photoshop
by Paul Abbey

Should you came across the computer software referred to as Adobe Photoshop, but you may think about who this computer software is for. You need to remember that this is a very costly software program and you just don’t buy something very high-priced if you can't even use it properly. Firstly, Adobe Photoshop is a computer software program that is ideal for graphic professionals in addition to professional photographers. Still, it is also a fantastic software program for individuals who love photography and messing around with photos. This particular computer software is loaded with important imaging facilities that will be able to allow the operator to do basic and difficult image manipulation.

The fantastic thing about Adobe Photoshop is that it can do all this with fantastic effects, in fact you won't even know which photograph was altered and which one was not. If you are the type of person who has to handle graphics, or photos, such as a web designer, poster creator, promoting, desktop publishing, and other graphic work, then this is the ideal software for you. The most recent version is Photoshop CS4, only brought out in September 2008, this specific edition has many more advanced tools|abilities] that will allow you to improve and manipulate images.

So, just what are the fundamental features that this specific variant of Adobe Photoshop, and what is it able to do? Well, there are fundamentally a lot of original things that you can do with Adobe Photoshop CS4. For instance, with this software you can paint immediately on 3D graphics, wrap two dimensional images to three dimensional objects, give a depth to text and layers, offering better printing. It also supports 3D formatting, fluid rotation of the canvas and switching gradient maps to 3D targets. Whether you are a professional photographer or a professional web designer, Photoshop CS4 can supply you with a great deal of assistance.

Of course the fantastic matter about Adobe Photoshop is that it works with other Adobe merchandise so if you have Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or even the Adobe Image Ready software installed in your computer, it will work seamlessly with the previously mentioned computer software. Adobe Photoshop CS4 is one of the most powerful imaging and graphics computer software program for sale today and with this, you can be certain that your work as a photographer, a notice maker, adman, or as a web site developer will be better.

Naturally this software is full of fantastic features that will enable you to manipulate and manipulate pictures simply. With Adobe Photoshop CS4, you will observe that manipulating images and improving them will be as simple as a click of the mouse. If your profession requires you to adjust and improve pictures, then this computer program is definitely the software for you.

About the Author

P Abbey owns and operates http://www.makingpresentationseasy.com powerpoint web presentation

Corporate Graphic Design Company: Helping Your Website Reach Newer Heights

Corporate Graphic Design Company: Helping Your Website Reach Newer Heights
by Anirban

With more and more new websites cropping year after year, the estimated number of internet users worldwide has increased by 300%. According to estimates by internetworldstats.com, over 1000 million users surf the internet (as of June 2008). As millions of users are searching for information on the World Wide Web and top search engines like Google altering its algorithm year after year, it is very important to have a navigable and properly optimized website. A website can include all the necessary attractions to lure users. But, if the site's design is not attractive and navigation is confusing, users will give up and look for other sites. They may never return, thus affecting profits. A well-optimized website must include graphics to illustrate navigation and easy navigation schemes to help users stay on for a while. Professional graphic design is a significant factor in creating strong brands. It informs, motivates and entices people and influences their judgments. Web design firms involved in corporate graphic design services work with their clients and analyze their specific markets and competitors. After a competitive analysis, they compile a sample draft and present it to the client for review. The draft works as a basis for something better. After the client's approval, the firm designs the actual site, organizes layers, prints files for press release and deploys the website on the client's server. In this way, professional graphic design companies have a step-by-step process in designing corporate websites. Graphic designing is responsible in crafting a visually attractive and appealing website. Corporate graphic design involves many skills including creating vector graphics, managing and updating pixel-based photographs and designing page layouts. Most professional graphic design firms use software like Adobe illustrator, Adobe Indesign and Photoshop in creating and managing vector graphics, brochures and photographs. With websites getting hi-tech day-by-day, corporate web design firms also employ Flash extensively to provide motion to online presentations.

About the Author

I am the webmaster at www.synapseindia.com - A Professional graphic design company offering corporate graphic design, professional graphic design services.

Use Graphic Design Skills in Right Format for Websites.

Use Graphic Design Skills in Right Format for Websites.
by Alan Smith

Graphic design is the most sorts after website design feature making any website visually attractive and appealing. There are many skills that contribute towards making of successful graphic designs. Some of them are as follows:

1) Adobe

Adobe Illustrator software is used for vector based graphics, the designs created are also very neat in texture. It is usually used for logo formation, poster and print work. This program is a bit difficult to learn but can be very beneficial.

Adobe Photoshop is used for producing pixel based photo management. The experts also keep them updated by regular online learning. It is a little costly trick to learn but worth learning it due to excellent results produced by it.

The Adobe InDesign uses page layout program useful for print based designs. In case of magazines, newspapers, brochures, books the skills of this software can be used.

2) Flash

Flash provides motion to your presentations online and turns imagination into reality. Flash is being used extensively in the form if videos on World Wide Web. In comparison to other video players the use of flash player is more on computer devices and desktops. The websites getting hi-tech day-by-day needs to possess strong and full-fledged of flash.

3) Idea creation

Internet is a dynamic platform where everyday something new occurs in terms of technology and creativity. Graphic designers that can come up with newer and innovative ideas get most of the clients. Every customer wishes to present his website by a novel idea generation. However the ideas for graphic designing should complement your website and its business completely.

4) Sharpening business skills

In order to excel in business it is important to know and understand basics of business which includes talents like- accounting, tax strategy information, marketing, database management and so on. It applies to the business of graphic designing also, keeping you much ahead of the market competition and earn desired profits.

5) Network Construction

The graphic designers having strong and apt network are very well ahead of the competition. They get access to latest information and happenings in the field of graphic designing. As these designers spend most of the time in offices therefore network construction becomes all the more important.

6) Typography knowledge

A good graphic designer has knowledge of typography which facilitates good communication. Now-a-days it should not be overlooked.

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About the Author

SPINX Graphic Design Company Los Angeles offers graphic design Santa Monica, Ecommerce Website Design company Los Angeles, graphic design San Diego, graphic design Orange County & much more.

Professionals also appreciate Adobe graphic design website software

Professionals also appreciate Adobe graphic design website software
by Poonam Rani

Whether you're a web developer, a graphic designer, or an artist, you've undoubtedly counted on Adobe software to help you get the job done. Now, the design world is buzzing about Adobe Creative Suite 3, a collection of computer graphic design tools that are fully integrated to allow you to work in almost any medium.

Adobe offers six different editions of CS3, designed to fit the needs of a variety of professionals. The six editions are:

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium - Developed for the designer who works in mobile, Web, and print publishing, CS3 Design Premium includes the professional or extended versions of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Standard - Perfect for the professional who works primarily in print, CS3 Design Premium includes InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium - Adobe takes web design software to a whole new level by allowing integration across virtually all Adobe products, for more details visit to www.viral-toolbar-builder.com including Photoshop Extended, Illustrator, Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Contribute Cue, Bridge, and Device Central.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard - Perfect for website design, this graphics software integrates Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Fireworks, and Contribute.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Platinum - Adobe solves the challenges of video post production by combining a wide variety of products, including Bridge, Dynamic Link, Device Central, Acrobat Connect, After Effects, for more details visit to www.software-designers-pro.com Premiere Pro, Photoshop Extended, Flash Professional, Illustrator, Soundbooth, and Encore. For professionals working in a Windows environment, it also includes On Location and Ultra.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection - The CS3 Master Collection is a computer graphics dream come true, with virtually every Adobe product integrated so that you can create in almost any medium, including film, print, mobile, Web, and interactive. The Master Collection includes In Design, Photoshop Extended, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Contribute, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Sound booth, and Encore. Web applications include Bridge, Cue, Device Central, Stock Photos, Acrobat Connect, Dynamic Link, On Location, and Ultra.

Essentially, CS3 provides professionals with product configurations that will enable them to seamlessly accomplish their goals. For example, designers can do web page design, user interface design, game development, e-learning, animation, and mobile development. Those who work with video can do editing and production, multimedia, audio editing and production, and visual effects. And, of course, professionals can edit and fuse images, as well as design for print.

Professionals also appreciate Adobe graphic design website software because it works on a variety of platforms, including Windows Vista and both Tiger and Leopard on Macs. And, for those who already own Adobe products, it's easy to upgrade to CS3 - even from standalone graphics software programs. Finally, those who purchase one CS3 edition and then decide that they would like an enhanced version (moving from, for example, CS3 Design Standard to Design Premium) can easily make the switch. www.software-index-website.com www.scripts-to-sell.com

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What to Look For in a Web-based Accounting Software

What to Look For in a Web-based Accounting Software
by Mariela Perez-Simons

In these difficult times, you and other business owners are probably searching for new ways to save money and manage your dwindling profit margins. One of the areas in which you can take back control of your business is by handling the accounting yourself. And one of the most popular ways to manage your accounting is by getting a web-based accounting software that will make it easy for you to send invoices, receive payment, and run reports such as cash-flow and profit/loss.

There are five things you should be looking for in your new web-based accounting program if you want to relax and have a long and happy life together.

Your accounting software should be:

• Simple to use

• Accessible from anywhere

• Compatible

• Secure

• Affordable

Simple to use. Let's face it. You're a business owner, not an accountant. So what good is having a program that doesn't speak your language? You want to find software that includes all of the basic features you need to run your business: such as customer invoicing, bill payments, reports, payroll, and banking. It should also be customizable to fit your particular business needs and not the other way around. It should allow applications such as customizable invoices or automated email messages. This way, you can communicate using your logo and your marketing strategy.

Accessible from anywhere. You want a program that is both online and offline compatible. Web based online--so that it can be accessed from anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection--and, it needs to be available offline too, so you can still work when you cannot get a connection; you can always save your work and update it when you get back online. You should also be able to share data in real time--and at the same time--with other users anywhere in the world.

Compatible. It should be compatible with all major operating systems (Microsoft Windows®, Apple Mac OSX®, and Linux) and all major web browsers (Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, and Safari®). It should also include all upgrades, bug fixes, and feature enhancements as part of your subscription. Software development is constantly changing and improving, so you shouldn't need to worry about upgrading or having to buy the next version every time an upgrade is available.

Secure. If your data is stored on a file server in your office, you are setting yourself up for several unsafe situations that could be avoided. A good web-based accounting program protects you from fire or from theft, be it physical theft (intruders that could steal your computer or backup files) or cyber theft (hackers that access your files electronically.)

Affordable. Most online accounting programs are surprisingly affordable, charging just pennies a day for lots of user-friendly features. That's a very small price to pay for peace of mind.

Keep these five simple rules in mind when shopping for a simple accounting software, and you will be able to concentrate on more important business matters like making a profit.

We recommend Merchant's Mirror, a Web-based accounting software, the next evolution in accounting for many businesses. It breaks the mold of traditional accounting systems and challenges what we usually think of when we refer to bookkeeping software. By using the latest in web-enabled technology, Merchant's Mirror provides a complete accounting suite.


About the Author

Mariela Perez-Simons, provides SEO (search engine optimization), Internet marketing, website design, and website translations in the Greensboro / High Point / Winston Salem area.

Top 6 new features in Dreamweaver CS4

Top 6 new features in Dreamweaver CS4
by Billy Gee

In this article I will be reviewing the top new features in Dreamweaver CS4 and then deciding whether they are worth the $199 Adobe is charging for the upgrade.

As a rule of thumb if you didn't upgrade from CS2 to CS3 then the investment to upgrade from CS2 to CS4, also only for $199, is a no brainer.

These are my top 6 new features in Dreamweaver CS4:

1. Related Files and Code Navigator - This is a great feature which is going to significantly cut down of development time. Updating CSS can be quite tedious, especially when the style sheet is a lengthy one. By clicking the included file, shown in the Related Files bar, you will now be able to see both the CSS source in Code view and the parent page in Design view. By selecting any particular item in Design view, Dreamweaver will automatically locate and highlight the corresponding CSS in Code view. This allows to you make any necessary changes to the CSS whilst at all times having a live preview in Design view. This feature can also be used for other include files, but edit CSS is where you will see the most benefit. I give this new feature a 10 out of 10.

2. Live View - Brilliant! We had be asking for this feature for some time! Anyone who has been using Dreamweaver for any period of time will know that design view in Dreamweaver can look quite different to how a Web page displays in a browser. As a result, every time you made a change in Dreamweaver you needed to click the F12 shortcut, which would then display the page in your default browser. Live view is an in-application browser view of your Web page which updates persistently as and when any code is edited. This is going to please a lot of Dreamweaver users. I give this new feature a 9 out of 10.

3. Code hinting for Ajax and JavaScript frameworks - for more advanced Dreamweaver users who add AJAX and Javascript to Web pages, these new code hints will speed up development time and reduce errors. I give this new feature a 7 out of 10.

4. Adobe Photoshop Smart Objects - This feature allows you to insert any Adobe Photoshop file into Dreamweaver, and create a Smart object. Smart objects retain their link back to the original source file, which in this case is a .PSD file. This feature allows you to use Photoshop editing tools from within the Dreamweaver interface. this is also referred to as round-trip editing which has been a feature between Fireworks and Dreamweaver for many years. This improvement is going to be very beneficial for Photoshop users. I give this new feature a 6 out of 10.

5. Adobe InContext Editing - InContext Editing is a new web-based service offered by Adobe. Designers can make certain parts of Web pages editable, and then end users can access this Web service to update content. For those of you who are familiar with Adobe Contribute, this new feature would be very similar to the online version of Contribute. I was never really a big fan of Contribute however if your clients use Contribute, then you may want to look a little deeper at this new feature. I give this new feature a 5 out of 10.

6. New Interface - Dreamweaver CS4 has a new interface. Although it preserves a lot of familiar features, there's a much bigger choice of pre-defined workspace layouts, and there's virtually no limit on the way you can reorganize the workspace to suit your own personal needs. I am still using the classic setting as I am so used to it. We had be asking for this feature for some time. I give this new feature a 5 out of 10.

Summary - as I often need to edit CSS files created by other Web developers, the new Related Files and Code Navigator feature alone is worth the $199 upgrade fee. I also like the Live View feature and I see that saving myself a lot of time. If on the other hand you use CSS sparing, and you perhaps only build the odd website, then I could understand why you won't want to upgrade, but everyday users will really enjoy this new release.

About the Author

Billy Gee is Training Coordinator for Training Connection. Training Connection offers certified Dreamweaver classes in Chicago and and Los Angeles. Come learn Dreamweaver CS4 and we will throw in a Photoshop class for FREE. For more details please visit -> http://www.trainingconnection.com

Custom Lead Management Software

Custom Lead Management Software
by Seema Chaudhary

Leads can be made more valuable now. One million question is how? The answer is a fully customized Lead Management Software solution. This not only helps in qualifying the leads at marketing and sales level but also provides a real time analysis of business prospects. An effective lead tracking software can help you turn leads into customers. On the other hand it is a value adds to the sales force because it helps identify which leads are worthwhile and where they need to put their focused effort.

Lead tracking software provides different user interfaces for lead management. Accessing the right interface users enter and modify leads and generate useful reports at their respective levels. An admin or owner of the application authorizes and assigns leads and tracks real time status with the help of lead management software.

To have a good understanding of the lead management software, it would be best we briefly know the standard workflow which I am going to describe now. First of all, leads get instantly inserted into the lead management software. At second step leads are automatically assigned to the sales agents as soon as they login. Here it is worth mentioning that the leads are assigned as per the defined business logic or rule for the respective sales agent or respective sales team. As the sales agents take action on the leads and enter details, their activity is tracked in real time by the authorized team leaders and managers. This altogether helps Managers and other senior employees in the hierarchy to monitor progress and analyze performance metrics.

Leads that are still to be converted are nurtured with automatic emails until they are finally ready or taken care of. All the sales converted leads that might be called deals at this stage are automatically sent to the backend and further taken care by the Project Management Team. In a nut-shell lead tracking software allows to understand marketing ROI, sales performance and useful metrics to help improve the business. Lead Management Solution does give results unless it is properly used and managed. Good companies not only provide lead tracking application but also help in training, implementing, adopting, optimizing and reorganizing the application to their clients and partners.

We would love to hear your suggestions and feedbacks about Lead Management Software, please write in to contact@zed-axis.com

About the Author

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Software Tools and Resources For a Growing Business

Software Tools and Resources For a Growing Business
by Amit Kishore Verma

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Dragon NaturallySpeaking Included in New Learning Access Suite to Aid Students with Learning Difficulties

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Included in New Learning Access Suite to Aid Students with Learning Difficulties
by Nuance

Nuance joins forces with Claro Software and Microlink to deliver education software designed to enrich the learning process for pupils of all abilities

London, UK, 30 October, 2008 - Nuance Communications, a leading provider of speech solutions, has today announced that Dragon® NaturallySpeaking®, the world's best-selling desktop speech recognition software, features in the Learning Access Suite, a collection of powerful learning tools designed to make reading, writing and learning much easier. Developed in conjunction with major assistive solution providers Claro Software and Microlink PC, the Learning Access Suite is available immediately for as little as £1.10 per pupil.

The Learning Access Suite enables learners to see the relationship between the spoken and written word, as it offers both speech recognition and a facility to read back text. In addition to offering Dragon NaturallySpeaking, The Learning Access Suite also includes: the ClaroRead literacy support tool, (including text to speech features), ScreenRuler, Lightening Magnifier and screen reader. It also feautres ClaroView screen colour overlay tool, MindFull Concept Mapper, Colour Explorer and ClaroLingo language assistant.

The comprehensive set of features in the Learning Access Suite will enable schools to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and other government led education initiatives With Dragon NaturallySpeaking, people can write documents and emails, search the Web, and control their PC entirely by voice. This makes it far easier for pupils with learning difficulties or upper body mobility issues to take full advantage of a PC as a learning and communications tool. Dragon can deliver accuracy up to 99 percent while never making a spelling mistake.

Mark Green, Director of Education, Nuance EMEA, said: "The Learning Access Suite has the potential to transform the learning experience for students as they explore and communicate with IT throughout their school lives. As millions of users have already discovered, Dragon is a multifaceted product and in this application it will open the door to a richer, more inclusive learning experience"

Students, who struggle with using a keyboard and mouse or with a cognitive disability, such as dyslexia, can use this technology to help them reach their full potential. The Suite also provides new learning opportunities for students who are learning English as an additional language. At any one time, there are 150,000 overseas students studying at UK universities as well as many younger learners who are recent arrivals in the UK.

The Learning Access Suite can be easily installed on a school network and, to encourage pupils to use it outside of school for homework and extended learning, there is a special programme for home use. Once a school has taken out a subscription, parents are then entitled to buy Dragon and other tools at a discounted price.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking software from Nuance is used by millions of people - in the office, at home, at school, on the road, even in hospitals and GP practices to get more done faster by voice. Dragon delivers what matters most in speech recognition - superior levels of accuracy, seamless integration with the most popular PC applications, and unrivalled ease of use.

For more information on the Learning Access Suite please visit http://www.nuance.co.uk/learning-access-suite

Perils of Do It Yourself House Plans

Perils of Do It Yourself House Plans
by Mary Summers

In today's world of knowledge share, information on anything is easily available. Many do-it-yourself architectural design tutorials are out there, promising to guide you in building your customized house plan. Like everybody, you must be having a long cherished dream of having a home that best suits your taste and attitude. However, they don't tell you the perils and complexities involved with custom house plans.

Despite the costs involved, an experienced and competent architecture firm would be the best investment in getting you the best house plan design. The architecture company understands the nuances of house design and will employ CAD services or 3D Modeling services to achieve your dream home. Architectural design is something that only architecture firms should actually do.

An architectural company will do the essential architectural drawings and will also give you architectural drafting services. The process can involve CAD drafting as well as 3D BIM drafting. A builder can thereafter take the design blueprint and actually construct your house based upon it.

A professional architecture firm can employ different software platforms to give you the accurate architectural house plan. Also, you can be doubly sure that the house plans will get approved by the local building regulatory body. The architectural company will deal with compliance to building compliance codes. You won't have to deal with fire and safety codes. Wouldn't you want to have a home that is safe, along with being aesthetically beautiful? You can just sit back and relax while availing the best architectural services possible.

The best part about hiring the services of an architecture firm is that they can show you how your building would look like, before any construction activity begins on the site. Yes, this architectural service is called architectural rendering. Even better is that by employing 3D rendering services, you can see your home virtually standing erect. You may even like to take an architectural walkthrough. Isn't it great to take a sneak peek of your drawing room or the bathroom, complete with the interior colors, fittings and accessories? All this is possible through 3D rendering.

Now you might want to consider if a resident architect would be better than an architecture firm. The fact is that resident architects certainly cost you more than a typical architectural firm. But, instead of worrying about finances, why not ship off the burden overseas. Yes, you are right. Outsource the job. Today, numerous countries provide architectural outsourcing services. However, from what is established in the global market, Indian architectural firms provide the best value for your returns.

Therefore, forget your local architectural services and start considering any Indian architectural outsourcing services provider. You will not only be able to make good savings but can possibly have it done within a shorter span, that too of better quality. However, do some internet research and get sure of the credentials of the architecture company that you would hire. Now, get going and get yourself the home of your dreams.

About the Author

BluEnt's Content Department edits and authors towards Bluent.net for distinct articles/journals. For any Architectural Design, Architecture Drawing, Cad Drafting Services related issues and concerns please feel free to visit the website http://architecture.bluent.net/ for more information. Or write me at catchus@bluent.com

What Are Recommended Internet Security Suite Software

What Are Recommended Internet Security Suite Software
by Mike Selvon

Making sure that you have installed the best internet security suite that is available today is one of the unwritten, and very important, rules that every PC user should follow. Just about everyone has heard the chilling stories about how computer viruses have caused havoc for a person's computer, often causing them to lose valuable data. Even worse are the stories of the internet threats to computer security that have led to someone having their identity stolen.

As technology advances at a rapid pace to bring the market greater functionality and usability, there are more and more people who are constantly trying to take advantage of technology to infect and intrude on the personal computers of individuals and companies alike. Because of this ongoing battle between the advances in technology and the bad guys trying to make the most of technology for their benefit, there is a constant need for internet security protection software.

An internet security suite of software is able to provide this precise kind of protection through a set of programs that are designed to work together to foil the numerous internet security threats that are constantly cropping up. The most effective types of such computer internet security programs are able to keep abreast of all the current threats, such as spyware, adware, and viruses by automatically downloading updates and patches on a weekly or daily basis.

Making sure that any security software is properly updating should be high on the list of anyone who wants to make the most of their internet security protection. This means that even though the security suite may be programmed to automatically download and install updates, the computer user should still manually check to be sure these updates have occurred.

This double check should be done on a regular basis, weekly at least and preferably each day. While software programs can help to protect your computer, it is ultimately the responsibility of the user to make sure the software is running properly.

When choosing the best antivirus and security software to protect your computer system, and ultimately to protect yourself and your family, you should consider several factors. While many of the internet safety software products claim that they have a complete package to protect your system against internet threats, you still need to check to be sure that some specific components are included in the package you choose.

There are many programs to choose from, such as AVG Internet Security, McAfee Internet Security, Panda Internet Security, PC Cillin Internet Security, Norton Internet Security, Kaspersky Internet Security, Zonealarm Internet Security and Microsoft Internet Security, to name a few.

First, and foremost, the software security suite you choose must have the capacity to scan for viruses, to block viruses with an anti-virus protection routine, and be able to execute removal of any viruses that have invaded your system. Viruses can range from simple programs that are designed to annoy all the way to programs that can completely wipe out a hard drive, causing the user to lose everything on the drive.

A good internet security suite should also provide effective protection against spyware and adware. In addition, it should offer protection against spam, should have a robust firewall, and provide an array of parental control options.

Eventually, computer users running internet security software will run into questions or problems with their software and because of this you should be sure to purchase software from a company that has a good reputation for quality customer service and one that gives their customers the option of receiving support via phone, live chat and email.

About the Author

Mike Selvon has some informative articles for the creative mind. Find out more about internet security suite at his resourceful site. We appreciate your feedback at our internet safety rules blog.

Which Is Best: Rocket Spanish V/s Rosetta Spanish

Which Is Best: Rocket Spanish V/s Rosetta Spanish
by tinny tong

When one decides to learn Spanish, there are many ways to do so. There are many self study courses that will teach you how to learn Spanish, Some are good and some are not so good. These courses give you the freedom to study what you want when you want. It sounds great that you have no evening classes to disturb you between the work and a busy social life, but the only problem with too much freedom is lack of focus.

The course which you will choose can help you to progress and keep you coming back for more. The two popular self study courses are:
1.Rocket Spanish and
2.Rosetta Stone.


Rocket Spanish:The audio follows the narrator, an English speaker and Spanish speaker. The English speaker introduces the lesson and goes over concepts of the lesson. The Spanish speaker speaks the Spanish parts. You are encouraged to say the words or sentences after him. Each lesson ends with the narrator asking you questions. You are given time to say them and then the Spanish speaker gives the answer.

The Rosetta Stone course: In lesson will consist of a series of questions. Each question would consist of 4 images/photographs and a button that can be pressed to hear audio. The audio would be either naming the image or describing what was occurring in the image. At the end of the lesson you would be given a mark on how many questions you got right. If you got all the questions right you could advance onto a Harder level.

Rocket Spanish: There is also an e Book that has a series of lessons on the Spanish language. There are tests at the end of each lesson in the e Book.
The interactive "Mega Audio" and "Mega Vocab" games made the material easy to absorb and much more natural than reading a textbook or listening to an audio program. It also has two games that are used to improve your vocabulary and audio recognition.

The Rosetta Stone course:The program incorporates audio, text, and visual aids to help you learn the language, however there is no grammar book present. This can make it a little challenging to catch
on to certain grammatical points. Overall, Rosetta Stone was another solid program that taught applicable material in an interactive manner.

Rosetta Stone is very popular, and it's a good program, but if you
don't want to spend quite that much, and want a program that's a little more traditional, then we recommend Rocket Languages. It is a great way to help learn a language on your own or as an aid to a school class.

Choosing the right program for you will depend on many factors. Both programs are well known for teaching the language and helping users to get Spanish and the concepts of the language so regardless of which one you choose, you will enjoy the excitement of learning a new language for day to day use. So, why dont you start with learn foreign languages.

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Rosetta Stone: The Many Reasons Why You Need to Buy Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone: The Many Reasons Why You Need to Buy Rosetta Stone
by Alice Campbell

When you hear someone mention of Rosetta Stone, what images conjure in your mind? It is like unlocking one of the greatest mysteries in the world. Sure enough, when you buy Rosetta Stone, you will start learning one of the most widely spoken languages in the world: Spanish. No habla Espanol? This software may just be the solution to your problem. What's more, you can instantly download it from the World Wide Web and use the product anytime and anywhere you are. It is at your own pace.

The Popularity of Rosetta Stone Depends on These Following Amazing Benefits

When you buy Rosetta Stone, you would realize that you will never be hearing or seeing any English word. But that is okay, as it allows you to easily learn the meanings of the word. But to help you out, it uses image association. This means that the Rosetta Stone will show you pictures of people, places, or things--anything--with their corresponding Spanish term. This way, when you happen to see them around, you do not remember their English terms but how they are spoken and read in Spanish. This speeds up your learning.

Rosetta Stone is also very easy to use. When you buy Rosetta Stone, you will see that there are not a lot of menus to choose from. This way, you will not have to spend a lot of time learning their features. Also, they are considered to be intuitive. It can point out wrong from correct answers, regardless of what activity you have chosen. Rosetta Stone also has a very useful Help menu that you can use just in case you get lot along the way. It also possesses a highly comprehensive as well as a clear speech recognition system.

In Rosetta Stone, you just do not learn how to speak the language but also write it. It has its own text editor where you can write or choose Spanish phrases. You can also allow the system to check on your work. If you want to be severely criticized, you increase its strictness. If you want to be encouraged, you just make the program more lenient. It can also determine if you have misspelled a word. For you to be aware, it highlights the questionable word and gives you ample time to make the necessary fixes or corrections.

What Could Probably Change Your Mind to Buy Rosetta Stone (Hopefully Not)

Now what are the things that could probably prevent you to buy Rosetta stone? First, it does not work with any mobile device, so this means that it is not really portable. Moreover, it will cost you more than $250 to get the first-level program. For a lot of people, this could really be expensive. However, it is way cheaper than hiring a Spanish teacher, who will charge you by the hour. You can also save time than attending Spanish classes. This product can be used at your own convenience. There is no pressure at all.

About the Author

Rosetta Stone could just be what you're looking for if you want to learn how to speak Spanish fluently and quickly. You can buy Rosetta Stone online and in other software stores.

How To Make An Audio Movie

How To Make An Audio Movie
by Ray Gross

Audio...what?

That's right, an audio movie. Although the term "audio feature" may be more appropriate, as the finished product will constitute a full feature-length presentation -- but audio movie is simple to grasp.

Aren't screenplays written as a visual medium? This is exactly why they work as audio features. Live screenplay readings have been an irreplaceable tool for the film industry since Thomas Edison's assistant, W.K. Laurie Dickenson, built the "Black Maria", the world's first movie studio. Local theater groups draw enthusiastic crowds by hosting script readings of up-and-coming writers where performers paint an entertaining and vivid image of the story, which is what good screenplays do. Now add life-like sound effects, a compelling musical soundtrack and the portability of an MP3 player, and whalla, the result is unique and engaging entertainment.

The first step is to write or acquire a great script. Preferably the screenplay has garnered some attention, like placing in a reputable screenplay contest. If this has happened, one can be reasonably sure the work is above standard. If not, one of the many script coverage services can provide valuable feedback and suggestions in case the storyline is lacking. The traditional scripting style needs to be tailored a bit for the production -- most importantly the scene headings need to be removed and the information embedded into the action lines. For example, instead of a narrator reading: EXT. HOUSE - NIGHT, it could be "Icy winds sweep a steady veil of snow across a frozen field as the bright December moon hovers over a modest farmhouse." Notice this line implies an exterior scene, at night with a house.

Extensive desktop software programs are available for recording, editing and mastering audio files. Adobe Audition and Final Cut Studio are two prominent products. Since there is a learning curve, especially if one has never used this type of software in the past, a good investment may be a manufacturer or third party training video to help speed things along. Since audio files can gobble up lots of memory don't be stingy on computing power. An external hard drive for back-ups is money well spent and an oversized monitor will accommodate the software's multiple audio track display.

There are a number of handy web services available to download royalty-free audio sound effects and musical soundtracks. SoundRangers.com offers convenient downloads from an extensive library. GrooveAddicts.com hosts an enormous database of music files and a friendly interface to sample and download tracks.

A remarkable abundance of digital-ready acting talent is available through the web. Online services like Voice123.com make casting a breeze. By posting character parts on the site, voice talent from around the world can respond instantly with customized demos and price quotes. Or one can search through the company's lengthy database to match performers perfect for roles. Many voice artists are equipped with home recording equipment and can provide high quality audio files on demand. "Phone booth" recording studios, like Gigs On The Go (www.gigsonthego.com), offer an affordable alternative and can accommodate phone patch services so directors can work with talent in real time.

With the growing popularity of mobile audio devices, demand for unique and entertaining content will grow, and audio features will evolve to rival the thriving audio book industry -- as long as there's a good story to tell.


About the Author

Ray Gross is the creator of http://www.audiocinema.com -- a venue for audio features created from original, award-winning screenplays performed by professional talent from around the world.

Why should you choose quickbooks?

Why should you choose quickbooks?
by Clint Jhonson

Nowadays, starting and taking care of a business represents a real change and the most difficult part is dealing with your business's finances. Although there are many types of software that can help you with your business available nowadays, you need to be sure you are choosing what suits your business needs. One of the most efficient software nowadays is quickbooks, which is easy to use and highly recommended for small and medium businesses.

As far as accounting is concerned, quickbooks will help you manage all of your expenses. This software will make things much easier for you and for your accountant, allowing you to keep track of the checks you write and of your credit card bills. Furthermore, by using this software you can be sure that you will never miss an expense. Another quickbook benefit is the fact that it has several different reports which can help you see how your business is doing. Thus, you can print graphics so that you can see how much profit and loss you have every month. You can even have an annual report which will help you see how your business has fluctuated and if it needs any improvement or not.

Next, besides keeping track of your expenses and offering useful reports, quickbooks will help you create estimates and take care of the billing tasks. This program enables you to draw up estimates for your clients and also to create invoices. One of the essential aspects of using quickbook is making tax time a lot easier, since you will already have your expenditures and your income. If you decide to use this software the data will be entered just once, which enhances the efficiency of the program.

Furthermore, quickbooks integration will allow fewer errors because it is well known that people make more mistakes when entering data then professional computerized programs. Another quickbook advantage is the fact that the billing will take place a lot faster, thus increasing the cash flow of the business. The information will be updated automatically, thus diminishing the number of errors and allowing the accountant to work faster and more efficiently.

Clients will spend less money on bookkeeping services, being able to focus on other aspects. Nowadays there are 2 ways of facilitating the integration of quickbooks: batch imports and backend integration. Batch imports enable the manager to create an export file, to view the contents and to choose to import that file into quickbooks, while backend integration will allow to the systems to communicate directly, all the data being completed in real time.

We suggest resorting to quickbook if you are an accounting firm, a staffing agency, an online store, a construction company and others. This program can be easily integrated into most web applications, enabling businesses to increase efficiency and to enhance the productivity of the company. These days most companies have started to use quickbooks to handle their accounting needs such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, time tracking, vendor and client databases. Managers or accountants can import anything into this program, thus increasing their productivity and eliminating redundant data entry.

About the Author

If you are one of the many business owners, managers or accountants who aren't satisfied with the account program they are using, it is definitely time for a change. We recommend trying quickbooks and increasing the productivity of your business. We put at your disposal an efficient, affordable program and we invite you to try our quickbook.