Article # 10
Written By: DR911
I just stumbled on this freeware and found it very useful. I am glad I can now have my outlook calendar on my desktop all the time. You have to try it. It is freeware.
Developers website:
http://www.michaelscrivo.com/projects/outlookdesktop/
You will be able to download the software from there.
Outlook on the Desktop 1.3.3
Info from the developers site:
About
Have you ever wondered why it's such a pain in the butt to use calendaring programs on your computer? It's simple: they don't mimic their real life counterparts very well. People who use calendars to organize their daily lives have them visible in plain sight nearly all of the time. Yet, on the computer, you have to go through a myriad of windows and clicks before you can even see your calendar. So to bridge the gap, I've come up with this little program that will place the Microsoft Outlook Calendaring system right on your desktop. The calendar object gets pinned to your desktop and stays there all the time in plain sight so you can always see what's upcoming. Of course, the benefits don't stop there ... because it's the actual Microsoft Outlook calendar, you get all it's functionality, such as direct editing, drag and drop of files, etc. You have to see it to believe it.
Features
* Places fully functional Microsoft Outlook Calendar on your Desktop.
* The Outlook Calendar is pinned to your desktop so that no windows can get stuck behind it.
* The Calendar's position, size and opacity are all adjustable via a very intuitive GUI.
* A tray Icon (complete with the day of the month) is provided to to configure the app and perform other actions.
* Multiple-Monitor Support.
* Ability to switch between calendar, inbox, contacts, tasks and notes views.
Requirements
* Windows 2000 or higher
* Microsoft Outlook 2000 SR-1 or higher
* Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
(The setup program will download and install it for you if you don't have it)
Here are other software I found to be useful:
Power Folder Free Edition: (there is also a pro version at a cost)
http://www.powerfolder.com/node/free_edition
Ifo from website:
On the internet PowerFolder utilizes peer-to-peer technology to discover the people
you exchange files with. No server or connection to our website required!
Main use cases for PowerFolder are:
* automatic file synchronization between computers
* private filesharing and file transfer
* automatic file distribution
* exchange of project files
* data backup
PowerFolder is very easy to setup and has an intuitive user interface.
Maximum security is provided by the PowerFolder Pro Edition.
Files are managed in virtual folders - multiple users or PCs may have
access to the same folder. To grant other users or PCs access to your files
you need to give them an "invitation" containing
a unique secret access key to your folder.
PowerFolder is customizable: You can choose from various synchronization profiles
to control how your folders get synchronized. Read more about the synchronization profiles
to find out what profile is the best for your use case.
PowerFolder is developed in Java and therefore it runs on all commonly-used operating
systems (Windows, Linux und Macintosh). PowerFolder is available in multiple languages.
PowerFolder exists since 2003 and is under constant open-source development by a team
with rich experience in software development, design and infrastructure.
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MayaBase XP Laptop Switcher
Ifo from website
http://www.mayabase.nl/index.php?PageID=22
Most businesses use laptops these days. Most corporate users would not be able to execute their daily tasks without them. But after all these years there are still some disadvantages in using a laptop. You can carry them around and take them out of the office environment but will you be able to use it? In most cases the answer is NO. It probably wants to print your documents on that big printer at the office even when you are at the other end of the world. Maybe your company uses a sophisticated wireless network. Do you switch your wifi-card off whenever you leave the office? No, most people don’t. Isn’t this a huge security risk you’re taking or is your data safe out there?
With our free tool MayaBase XP Laptop Switcher You can setup as many configurations as you like. Every configuration can have unique settings for:
# Enabling and Disabling network cards.
# Automatic or static Networksettings for the TCP/IP protocol.
# The desktop Wallpaper.
# The speakervolume.
# The defaultprinter.
# The systemfiles host and lmhost for presetting names.
# Stop systemservices you don't need
# Start services you do need.
# Run software at startup you would have to run anyway.
More to come soon
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