The good: it allows users to browse, view and share backed up files on the move at anytime.

The bad: you cannot edit anything. I can live with that. But what I could do was email the file to myself and edit it on the iPhone with the document editing app I have (DocsToGo), then email the edited file to someone, so at least that’s something.

It doesn’t support viewing all file types, so while I was able to listen to an MP3 audio, I wasn’t able to watch a video of any type or size. Not even a MOV video, even though I read somewhere that you can. Again, not a deal breaker for me.

So far that I see, it supports viewing of image files, all Office docs such as .doc, .docx, etc., txt files, pdf’s, presentations, spreadsheets, and probably several others. I was able to view a php file even after the app said it might not be able to display the file. I told it to “Try anyway” and it opened.

The ability to easily email any one of those files right from this app is AWESOME and makes this app completely worth downloading. Even if it could not open a file, the ability to email it was still available. I tried this with a zipped file and with a small video and it worked like a charm. A very cool feature!

Did I mention it’s free?

This could be the deciding factor for those who are trying to decide between Carbonite and other similar online backup solutions.

As long as you have one or more computers being backed up by Carbonite, you’ll be able to access the majority of those files. It keeps the folder structure in place, too. So if you’re like me (someone with a bazillion files in a multiple folders for organization), you’ll see your file folders all nice and orderly via the Carbonite iPhone app. This makes it easy to locate the file.

The Carbonite blog mentions the ability to access cached files offline or even without Wi-Fi or 3G connection, but I didn’t try that out. Sound nifty, though.

I don’t do much traveling, but I imagine this would be a crazy-awesome tool for people on the go.

See? I told you it was cool.

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I wanted to post to this blog via Word 2007, but kept getting an error when setting up via Word, “Word Cannot Register Your Account”

Thanks to a blog post about this issue and the resolution, I am now able to post to my WordPress Sandbox blog via Word 2007

What I don’t know is if this XML-RPC setting is enabled or disabled when you upgrade from an earlier version of WordPress. If you find that after you upgrade to WordPress 2.6.5 (or any version upgrade) and you can no longer post to your blog via Word 2007 you might want to check this setting first, before you go scouring the internet and lie awake at night.

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Settings > Writing tab. Check the checkbox to enable XML-RPC

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What you now get when you set up the blog within Word 2007

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The internet. Blogging. People give of their knowledge so freely these days.

No more is learning strictly done in the classroom or through books alone. For those of us that use the Microsoft Office applications, these people should be praised. We salute you!

I found a few places that offer free training and I want to share them with you. There are also some great resources that I’m including as well. They are a mix for the different versions.

I know there are more out there. Do you have a favorite resource or blog you would like to share? Let us know!

Excel: The Spreadsheet Page is your one-stop shop for a list of Excel blogs. GCFLearnFree.org, Excel Tips and Tutorials, The Software Pro

Word: GCFLearnFree.org, Word Tips, Microsoft Word Tips, Word Tips and Tutorials,  Word Tips and Tricks,  Word 2007 Tips,  About.com, Word Tips – Advanced Horizons, The Software Pro, TechRepublic

PowerPoint: GCFLearnFree.org, The PowerPoint Blog, The PowerPoint Team Blog, PowerPoint Guys blog, PowerPoint Templates blog, Brainy Betty, About.com, PowerPoint in the Classroom, PowerPoint Activities, PowerPoint Tips and Tutorials, The Software Pro

Outlook: Outlook, SharePoint, and Business Technology Podcast, Slipstick, GCFLearnFree.org, The Software Pro, The Software Magician, Outlook Tips, TechHit, OutlookCode (for developers), Outlook Market, WindowsITPro (some free articles), Living with Outlook

OneNote: Top tips for OneNote, OneNote Tips and Tricks, OneNote Tips and Tricks blog, Lockergnome, OneNote blog, ZDNet OneNote whitepaper (registration required), Looking for OneNote help?, Tips and Techniques for MS Office OneNote

For Office: The World of Office, GCFLearnFree.org, Free Computer Tutorials, Microsoft Office Tips, How-To Lessons, Microsoft Office Webcasts, New Horizons – Office tips, Office Tips – Tricks, Office Hints and Tips, PCMag – 106 tips and tricks for MS Office,

And let’s not forget that Microsoft has some great tutorials on the Office website for all the Office applications.

Hey, I should probably mention that I provide live support and targeted training for Outlook and SharePoint, just in case you wish to have a more personal experience. A little learning goes a long way. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Also, if you are looking for more in-depth training, visit our E-Learning Center for affordable, on-demand training in a variety of topics.

Looks like you’ve got a lot of reading to do. I hope you enjoy the information within these sites. Happy learning! 

Andrea

Andrea Kalli Virtual Trainer and Assistant, LLC

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There isn’t one for Outlook, but I have developed video tutorials for Outlook 2007 called “Outlook 2007 What’s New”.  This online course is only $9.95 and can be purchased through our E-Learning Center.

The Microsoft link to the download: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA102146851033.aspx 

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New to the 2007 Office system programs? Training is close at hand.

The new look of Microsoft Office.

If you or your coworkers are starting to use the new 2007 versions of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, you know how much these programs have changed. The changes make working with the programs easier, faster, and more efficient. To help you get comfortable and productive with the new look of the programs, we’ve put together a selection of training resources.

These resources include:

• Video demos to show you how the 2007 programs work.
• Interactive tools to show you where 2003 commands and buttons appear in the 2007 Ribbon.
• Free online training courses to help you get the most out of the 2007 programs quickly.

You can download a connection to these resources right into the program, so it’s where you want it when you need it. It’s called the Get Started tab. The sooner you try it, the sooner you’ll like it.

The Get Started tab and part of what it offers you.

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Andrea

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I met with a local gentleman last week whose company, BPFast LLC, does SharePoint Development. Their tagline is: The Fastest Way to Business Process Automation. It’s the perfect description of what they’re all about. Providing targeted SharePoint solutions in a shorter amount of time than you would expect, AND for a lower cost than you would expect. What a great combination!

What they do (excerpt taken from their website): We specialize in applying out-of-the-box features of Microsoft Office 2007 and SharePoint to meet your goals. This approach helps reduce the cost of creating your solutions. We quickly build business solutions by configuring SharePoint and Office.

What I really like about them and what makes them stand out from the crowd is that they focus on smaller development projects that REALLY utilize the integration between the Office 2007 products and SharePoint to bring Reporting, Workflow, Electronic Forms, etc. to the table for a fraction of what you would normally expect to pay for a SharePoint development project.  Perfect for small to medium sized businesses where their development budgets are tighter than a large or Fortune 500 company. 

To see an example of what combining a Microsoft Office application and SharePoint can offer, check out a whitepaper they wrote called Access 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Integration

Check them out at www.bpfast.com.  Don’t be fooled by the fact they they focus on smaller development projects. One of the owners, Cliff, is a SharePoint architect with 20 years of consulting experience. Their dedication to helping small businesses is quite admirable.

They could take you or your client’s SharePoint usage to the next level and make it an even more powerful tool than it already is.

I’ll be posting an interview and demo at my podcast site (once I record them), so be sure you’re subscribed there as well.

Andrea Kalli

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