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Inbox Un-Insanity – Follow Up and editing previous emails
What I thought I’d share a “Pro Tip” today. Perhaps it doesn’t work for everyone but here’s the “Why” for me. I’m an “Inbox Zero” kind of guy and strive to get there every day. I do most days, so pat on the back to me đ However, I don’t like the “weight” of tasks. …
Read onA simple, but effective method of replacing key office email correspondence with a SharePoint blog
The following post has been updated to reflect SharePoint 2013. Internally, we are using SharePoint blogs very effectively, to replace common sharing of information (in our case, typically about technology like ‘how I fixed this or that’. Using Microsoft Word as our blogging tool (and if you don’t have Microsoft Word (2007 through 2013), you …
Read onSome more justification for the SharePoint Enterprise CAL
Sigh. Iâm being lazy again. Here is an email I sent tonight to a client who was looking for justification on whether going from SharePoint Standard to Enterprise for about 80 people was worth the investment and why. Here was my reply in case it helps others. Hey (name changed to protect the innocent) As …
Read onQuick How To VideoâInserting Space in a OneNote Page
Iâve demonstrated this a few times this week to folks. It seems we all need a little extra/new space in our OneNote pages so I thought Iâd brush off the Camtasia project and zap this quick video out in case it helps enlighten others. Enjoy. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjI–O8ad3s&hl=en&hd=1] If the YouTube preview image/video wonât render on …
Read onYear 5 – Renewed as SharePoint MVP
Got my email re: 5th year as a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint Server today. Always strange to get it on April Fools but real all the same. Thanks to all for your support. “Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2013 MicrosoftÂŽ MVP Award! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders …
Read onImplementing Custom Business Templates in your SharePoint 2010 Departmental Document Libraries
This blog post has been sitting in my drafts folder for almost 2 years (pathetic). So, after finding it again, I figured Iâll get it out there in case it helps someone. This is an update from my original post some 3 years ago for SharePoint 2007 (and I suppose a 2013 version is due, …
Read onI so need the cloud ⌠or do I?
Everyone nowadays talks about âthe Cloudâ as being the next big thing that ALL companies should be looking at as a part of their IT infrastructure planning. The problem is that the term âCloudâ, has become so ambiguous and attached to so many things that it is hard for most companies to get a handle …
Read onJoin me for an Office 365 Lunch and Learn this Friday
Office 365 Lunch and Learn Weâre announcing that we are working with Microsoft to help bring Office 365 to businesses wanting their Office software delivered from the cloud. And weâre giving people a chance to hear firsthand how this may affect their business and what they should consider before deciding. I will be presenting what …
Read onWhat are your âPain Pointsâ? Weâd like to help.
itgroove is a business technology solutions provider. We have lots of tools and technology available that can be used to solve any number of business issues. And we have the knowledge and experience to map the solutions out for you, as well as the skills to implement the needed hardware, software and procedures. You have …
Read onCome on down Developers. The Windows Store is open for business!
Hey folks, As of September 11, 2012, the Windows Store is officially open for Business. And this means developers are now able to submit Windows Store Apps to the store. How to get started Get all the details here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsstore/archive/2012/09/11/windows-store-now-open-to-all-developers.aspx How to sign up If you have an MSDN Subscription, Dreamspark account (for students in …
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