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03 February
Things they didn't teach you at school
Back To The Drawing Board.
by SoftwareGuru
Friday 23rd January 2009
Workers in Ireland must be watching protests around Europe, especially in the UK, with interest as the ugly topic of protectionism rears its head.
For Irish people to forget their history and protest the use of foreign nationals in this country would be the ultimate hypocrisy.
Thankfully, this has yet to materialise and as a nation I hope we are intelligent enough to realise that any jobs lost can be replaced providing we have the ambition to better ourselves and our skills.
Step one is admitting we have a problem.
Now the Government has finally started using the 'R' word, the plan so far to combat recession is proving muddled at best - at least as far as software skills and the education industry is concerned.
The increased importance of the role of colleges and universities in relation to combating unemployment does make sense. In this new digital age, the smart economy requires adults to have computing and online skills that they may not have learned at school.
It is perfectly OK to admit that! It's time we did.
Colleges and universities will therefore play a vital role in the retraining of both existing workers and the recently unemployed.
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"Time To Learn"
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Learn New Computer Techniques
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Embrace Learning.
In our previous blog post we discussed what people can do to get organised and become more web savvy.
Computer software is without doubt, a fantastic way to encourage everyone to learn more about the world and their environment.
One software package that every home should consider buying is Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2009.
The latest edition offers a wealth of multimedia tools as well as dedicated programs for homework subjects including Maths and English.
"Nothing else gives you nearly the wealth of tools and resources you find in Microsoft Student with Encarta, making it a PC Magazine Editors' Choice for educational software." - pcmag.com
When it comes to using computers and software, people generally muddle through without really trying to learn the best techniques and practices.
Example: do you know what an AutoHotkey is?
Did you know that you could vastly reduce the amount of time you spend writing repetitive emails by using an AutoHotkey?
This is just one example of how you can save time by learning new computer tricks.
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Return of the Mac.
With all of the Microsoft software bargains, deals and discounts it would be easy for Mac users to feel left out.
Apple's iWorks software has improved of late but let's face it, people would much rather use Microsoft Office right?
Thankfully, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac is a brilliant piece of software designed by Mac users for Mac users.
One of the great advantages is it allows you to save documents that are fully compatible with any other Windows computer.
So you can take your work with you without the stress or hassle of compatibility issues. It truly is an innovative software package for the Apple Mac.
Lastly, at a incredible low price of under €72 due to our licensing agreement with Microsoft, you can enjoy an unbeatable bargain!
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"Cutting software prices in Ireland"
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Due to our licensing agreement with Microsoft, you can enjoy unbeatable bargains!