Free Microsoft ebooks - Page 1
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author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 06:35:00 am
content: A book giveaway, enjoy:https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mssmallbiz/2017/07/11/largest-free-microsoft-ebook-giveaway-im-giving-away-millions-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-again-including-windows-10-office-365-office-2016-power-bi-azure-windows-8-1-office-2013-sharepo/

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 07:51:58 am
content: Quote from: daqq on July 14, 2017, 06:35:00 amWhat, so originally had to pay for those downloads? It's all documentation on Microsoft software and nothing I wouldn't expect them to freely provide with every licence of the appropriate piece of software.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 08:23:14 am
content: Wow, they have Visio 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts in PDF. I always wanted that!

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 08:26:33 am
content: Quote from: Hero999 on July 14, 2017, 07:51:58 amI'm with you on that, but there are a few goodies there in the one spot, so thanks to daqq for the post

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2017, 09:53:50 am
content: Anyone wants to go through the trouble of downloading all, here is a python code for it.Because nobody likes powershell.Code:import osimport urllib2file2 = urllib2.urlopen("http://www.mssmallbiz.com/ericligman/Key_Shorts/Ligman_eBooks_2017.txt")with open("redirectlist.txt",'wb') as output:output.write(file2.read())with open("redirectlist.txt") as f:inurls = f.readlines()for url1 in inurls:try:url1 = urllib2.urlopen(url1)filename = os.path.basename(urllib2.urlparse.urlparse(url1.url).path)url2 = url1.urlprint url2print filenamefile2 = urllib2.urlopen(url2)with open(filename,'wb') as output:output.write(file2.read())except:pass

author: antonylex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 05, 2017, 03:55:06 am
content: First one I downloaded was Skype for Business Tips & Tricks - and it's a very useful book. Thanks for sharing.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2017, 08:16:16 am
content: Quote from: antonylex on August 05, 2017, 03:55:06 amBest trick is to install Slack and use that instead

author: antonylex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 06, 2017, 03:28:20 am
content: *Furiously googling Slack

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2017, 08:43:45 am
content: Quote from: evb149 on August 06, 2017, 03:57:49 amThe best trick is to install what actually your clients, that you want to talk to, use.Everyone knows Skype but try talk to someone about SIP and how to configure it. Sadly most people don't give a crap about "closed, proprietary, insecure cloud / corporate crapware", they want to install it and talk to people.So while I agree with what you are saying in principle, everyday's business reality often trumps the lofty ideals.

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2017, 08:46:49 am
content: Yeah although everyone I know has given up on Skype because the first 10 minutes of any call is several people working out if they can hear each other or not.So inevitably we just call each other on our phones or use Slack within the company.

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2017, 02:57:45 pm
content: You prompted me to do another seach for skype alternatives. I came across VSee, consequently skype just went in the bin. If it's good enough for the ISS astronauts and NASA, then it'll probably do me.http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/03/prweb12562316.htm

author: jacklee
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 08:47:38 am
content: A bunch of useful ebooks, thanks.

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 10:09:17 am
content: Quote from: bd139 on August 06, 2017, 08:46:49 amNobody uses Slack outside of the programmers/engineers community. Good luck trying to talk to a client/business rep. using that - you will get a blank stare similar to one suggesting IRC channel ...Most common solutions that I see around are Skype, Google Hangouts, Join.me (https://www.join.me/) or Cisco's Webex (https://www.webex.com/), with the last three having the advantage that they "just work" and you don't need to install anything apart from plugging in a webcam/microphone (you wouldn't believe how difficult problem that can be for a non-tech person).

author: R_Gtx
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 04:18:59 pm
content: Quote from: janoc on August 07, 2017, 10:09:17 amThat statement can easily berefuted!. It, appears that those who "walk the corridors of power", not usually renowned for their tech savviness, have adopted this messaging system!

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2017, 04:54:07 pm
content: Indeed. If anything the business dudes were on it way before our software team were. We're all skeptics cheap arses

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2017, 06:36:23 pm
content: Quote from: R_Gtx on August 07, 2017, 04:18:59 pmI thought we were talking about video/audio conferencing stuff in the first place, no? I am not aware of Slack being able to do it. In fact, they have this helpful web page for people needing that functionality:https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/208492868-Voice-video-screen-sharing-appsSkype can be used for text communication but most people know it for its video/voice calling, not text chat.I have been also talking about communication with clients, not internal use with coworkers (which is what Slack is really meant for - basically web-based IRC ...).

author: antonylex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 15, 2017, 04:15:55 am
content: LOL I can totally relate to the first 10 minute pain

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2017, 11:54:07 am
content: Slack has video and screen sharing functionality built in. We only use it internally as stated. If you want to talk to someone, get on the phone! Low tech wins.