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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Jott Yourself a Reminder
I love the online service called Jott. Currently in public beta, Jott is free, and oh, so useful!
With Jott, I send email to friends and colleagues - without typing. Here's how Jott works:
I call a toll-free number. The automated Jott bot asks, "Who do you want to Jott?"
I mention a name in my email address book, which I've already uploaded to Jott. Then I leave a 30 second (or under) message.
Now, get this -- Jott types up my message, and emails it to the person I mentioned -- and gives me a CC email. Hands-free is lovely!
Perfect for when I'm on the road. You can be sure that the Jott toll-free number is programmed into my computer. I use it oodles. So do quite a few of my friends...
But we use it for more than friendly emails and IMs. I use it for reminders and to-do lists. (Seems I get more ideas when I'm on the road than when I'm in front of the computer.) I also use Jott to Twitter: and some folks use Jott to post blogs or Google calendar content. You can also choose to send yourself a reminder or a to-do list: a terrific feature for project managers.
Sometimes, Jott bobbles a word or two -- especially proper names. (I've found that it absolutely massacres Polish surnames -- and offers a hilarious interpretation of the Michigan town "Saugatuck".) So while Jott's not perfect, it's incredibly useful and utterly enjoyable.
You might want to try Jott while it's still in Beta.
I love the online service called Jott. Currently in public beta, Jott is free, and oh, so useful!With Jott, I send email to friends and colleagues - without typing. Here's how Jott works:
I call a toll-free number. The automated Jott bot asks, "Who do you want to Jott?"
I mention a name in my email address book, which I've already uploaded to Jott. Then I leave a 30 second (or under) message.
Now, get this -- Jott types up my message, and emails it to the person I mentioned -- and gives me a CC email. Hands-free is lovely!
Perfect for when I'm on the road. You can be sure that the Jott toll-free number is programmed into my computer. I use it oodles. So do quite a few of my friends...
But we use it for more than friendly emails and IMs. I use it for reminders and to-do lists. (Seems I get more ideas when I'm on the road than when I'm in front of the computer.) I also use Jott to Twitter: and some folks use Jott to post blogs or Google calendar content. You can also choose to send yourself a reminder or a to-do list: a terrific feature for project managers.
Sometimes, Jott bobbles a word or two -- especially proper names. (I've found that it absolutely massacres Polish surnames -- and offers a hilarious interpretation of the Michigan town "Saugatuck".) So while Jott's not perfect, it's incredibly useful and utterly enjoyable.
You might want to try Jott while it's still in Beta.
Labels: Presentation, social media
¶ 2/13/2008 05:11:00 PM 0 Comments Links to this post
Valentine Hearts - Last Minute Reminder
You didn't forget Valentine's Day -- or did you?
Oh, how could you! It's not like you haven't been bombarded with commercials and ads for the past few weeks!
But just in case you forgot, you can make your own glorious PowerPoint Valentine. Why send a card, when you can stand and deliver a sweet, sweet presentation?
Just make sure you present yourself in the best light! Last winter, I was deeply chagrined when I saw an image of myself as I stood in front of the projector. Because my PowerPoint background was blue, I was blue, too!
So why not create a beautiful pink keylight for yourself in PowerPoint? Easy to do -- and just about everyone looks great in a soft pink keylight. Beats blue, anyday!
Need more Valentine PowerPoint inspiration? Here's a roundup of free heart shaped backgrounds and templates. Download away: no one will ever suspect that you forgot Valentine's Day this year!
You didn't forget Valentine's Day -- or did you?Oh, how could you! It's not like you haven't been bombarded with commercials and ads for the past few weeks!
But just in case you forgot, you can make your own glorious PowerPoint Valentine. Why send a card, when you can stand and deliver a sweet, sweet presentation?
Just make sure you present yourself in the best light! Last winter, I was deeply chagrined when I saw an image of myself as I stood in front of the projector. Because my PowerPoint background was blue, I was blue, too!
So why not create a beautiful pink keylight for yourself in PowerPoint? Easy to do -- and just about everyone looks great in a soft pink keylight. Beats blue, anyday!
Need more Valentine PowerPoint inspiration? Here's a roundup of free heart shaped backgrounds and templates. Download away: no one will ever suspect that you forgot Valentine's Day this year!
Labels: PowerPoint Background, PowerPoint Templates
¶ 2/13/2008 04:42:00 PM 0 Comments Links to this post
