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RealeSeller Version 3.5 Released...
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At
long last, RealeSeller version 3.5 was released last month and it was
downloaded at record rates. We had been slaving
over that hot update for months. The
3.5 release was the first time in a very long time that we hadn't posted an update
at least once every other month. Most of the time we post improvements
nearly every month. The 3.5 changes were so dramatic that it took a
lot longer than we anticipated. We never stop our development.
Actually most of September and part of August had been devoted to documenting all the updates and
changes. The help file in our opinion is all important to a successful
piece of software. Even at that, we know that many people simply don't want
to read in order to learn. And, for those who need and/or want it, we are
offering FREE classes that take you step-by-step through each area of
RealeSeller.
We
have posted a web page link that compares
118 separate features of RealeSeller with those of Top Producer 7i®
so that you can see where we stand.
We never stop working on improvements and enhancements to this software. A
big thank you to those that have provided feedback on our work in progress.
We have many new
things to add to RealeSeller during the last part of this year, and dozens
scheduled for next year, as well as
some nice surprises.
Thanks
very much to everyone for their patience on the slight delay in the release of
version 3.5. We wanted the update
to be as perfect as possible, and we did expect that we would miss a few things, but
I promise that whatever it might be, we will fix it ASAP.
We don't want anyone to have downtime because of our software. The
satisfaction of our customers is our primary concern and not whether or not it
is "quitting time" around here. A few times we have even stayed until
nearly midnight in order to fix a problem. I seriously doubt that you will
find that sort of dedication anywhere else in this part of our industry (I know,
we're crazy, but that's normal for us).
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Some Comments On Windows Vista...
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We
have been in on testing Windows Vista with Microsoft
Office 2003 and 2007 since they were released in Beta, and our current release of RealeSeller
works fine.
Speaking of
Windows Vista, now that I've had some time to spend trying it out, I personally
think it currently 'stinks.' Why? Because even on a blazingly fast
computer it is sluggish and slow to respond. If you want to utilize all of
its features, you also need a fast "gaming" video card with at least 256
Megabytes of fast video memory. Also, there are still so many bugs that
there isn't really space here to mention them all. I'm mostly concerned
with the speed issues associated with all the latest "eye candy" that Microsoft
has added to this latest version of their OS. Maybe they should focus more
on building a safe and secure version of Windows and less time trying to do all
the fancy graphics junk that wastes a huge amount of time. Some of the new
features are "nice" but I'd give up all the fancy graphic's features for a rock
solid stable and secure OS. So far Windows Vista is a slow speed video
game IMO. Of course, I use Windows as a tool. Maybe someone should
tell those that are in charge of design and development that they are building
an OS and not a video game, but maybe they just don't get it?
Another
change you will see in Windows Vista is how you work and navigate around in it.
About half of what you currently know about Windows is going to be just so much
useless garbage. The way this new version looks and feels is going to make
you feel like you are starting all over again. To say the least there is
going to be a big learning curve just trying to figure out how to navigate
through all the normal stuff. Almost nothing works the same and in some
cases, things don't work at all. The current default security settings
will often not even let you install things you use every day. I constantly
ran into problems deleting things or just moving them. Even though I have
admin privileges I couldn't do some normal every day stuff in this new version.
This may be a little scary because you will be wasting a lot of time learning
how to do things you already know how to do now in the current versions of
Windows... and that's if it will even let you.
We
know that many people like to run out and upgrade to the latest and greatest
version of software, but remember one thing when you are thinking of doing that,
"If it ain't broke don't fix it." While that may seem a little
over-simplified, I always suggest waiting to upgrade to any new Microsoft
product until they release service pack one. When they do that, most of
the more serious issues have been found and fixed... usually. Keep this short
paragraph in mind when you're tempted to run out and upgrade to Windows Vista
and Office 2007 for that matter. Don't be too quick to jump out there and
get the latest thing... you might be in for a bumpy ride if you do. If you
already have Windows XP and are using Outlook 2003, save your money for other
things. There aren't enough differences that really matter to even
consider upgrading either one of them. Microsoft has already announced
they are extending support for Windows XP and they are also hard at work writing
a new operating system they are now officially calling Windows 7.
Of course you can get a sneak peek at this new OS if you sign up for it... In
Asia! Beijing, Taipei, and Tokyo ... gosh, I will run right out and get my plane
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Setting up email rules in Outlook...
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If you
manage multiple email accounts in Outlook, you may want email for a particular
account to go to a folder other than the Inbox. This is a very simple process in
Outlook 2003. Outlook 2007 is just slightly different.
Follow these steps:
A) In Outlook select Tools, then Rules Wizard.
B) Click the New button.
C) Next, choose "Start from a blank rule option"
D) Now, select "Check Messages when they arrive"
E) Click the Next button
F) Under "Which Conditions do you want to check" put a check in "through the
specified account"
G) Click the underlined word "specified" in the lower text area
H) Now, choose the email account from the drop down list and click OK
I) Click the Next button.
J) Select "move it to the specified folder"
K) Click the underlined word "specified" in the lower text area.
L) Choose the folder you want the email moved to and click OK.
M) Click the Finish button, then click OK
That's all there is to it. Now, all email coming in to that account will be moved to
the folder you specified.
I have numerous accounts that need to be kept separate and this is the method I
use to manage my email in Outlook.
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View Two Time Zones In Your Calendar...
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If
you want the ability to view two time zones at the same time in your Outlook
Calendar, it isn't that hard to do and it is very convenient if you plan
conference calls or meetings with people in another time zone. Here's how to add
another time zone to your Outlook calendar:
1) On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the
Preferences tab.
2) Click Calendar Options.
3) Click Time Zone.
4) Select the "Show an additional time zone" check box.
5) In the Label box, type a description.
6) From the Time zone drop-down menu, select the time zone you want to
add.
7) If you want your computer clock to automatically make daylight saving
time changes, select the Adjust for daylight saving time check box. (This option
is available only in time zones that use daylight saving time.)
Now you can be sure you are choosing the appropriate times when scheduling
meetings and conference calls around the world.
Note: You can quickly switch your current time zone to the second time
zone by clicking Swap Time Zones, which is located in the Time Zone dialog box.
This affects all times displayed in Outlook as well as times displayed in other
Microsoft Windows®–based programs.
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Quickly Address a Message to Contacts...
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Creating
an e-mail message in Outlook that is addressed to multiple recipients can
involve several steps. First, create a new message; next, open your Address
Book; and finally, add the recipients to the To line one a time. To save a
lot of time, try this simple shortcut instead:
1) Click Contacts.
2) Select the contacts you want to send a message to by clicking the
first contact, then while holding down the CTRL key clicking additional
contacts.
3) Drag the selected contacts onto the Inbox on the Outlook Shortcuts bar
(or in the Folder List).
4) A new message appears with the names of the contacts you selected on
the To line.
This method also works when you need to send a message to only one contact.
Many email systems do not allow more than a few (five or so) addresses in the
To: line so keep that in mind when using this method to send email.
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Position Clip Art in Word Using Text Boxes...
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A text box is a moveable and sizable container for text or graphics. In Word,
you can use a text box when you want more precise control over the position of
clip art in a document.
1) On the Drawing toolbar, click Text Box.
2) Click the border of the box that contains the words "Create your
drawing here," then click the text box that appears, and drag it to where
you want to position the graphic.
3) To add clip art to the text box, place your cursor within it, click
Insert on the menu bar, point to Picture, and click Clip Art.
4) In the Insert Clip Art task pane, use the search interface to
select your clip art.
You can use the options on the Drawing toolbar to enhance a text box. For
example, you can change the fill color just as you can with any other drawing
object. When using a text box to display a graphic, be sure to change the
line color on the text box to No line.
Hope you enjoyed these tips this month. Don't forget that RealeSeller has
a comprehensive help file with many example "how to" sections.
Thanks for listening...
See you next time!
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