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MindManager as an RSS Reader

29 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: MindManager, Software Info, Tips / Tricks

I saw this post on the new Mindjet Blog. They talk about how to build a Visual RSS reader. RSS is a useful technology that allows easy syndication of content. I use it for reading my numerous blogs.

I took Mindjet’s example one step further to make it a truly visual mindmap…

Mid-term time again…

29 March 2005 Posted By: Tracy
Posted in: Blog Related, Tracy's Updates

Hey all, it’s Tracy. Just wanted to share that it’s that second mid-term time of the year for me (wave the pom-poms, it’s fun time), so until the end of next week I probably won’t be posting much.

("I think we need to go on a break. Really, I promise, it’s not you, it’s me…"  Hehe, and I’ve actually use that one…)

TabletFlash v1.1 Available

25 March 2005 Posted By: Tracy
Posted in: Software Info, Study Aids

JumpingMinds‘ TabletFlash (which we’ve mentioned here and there) now has an updated version allowing you to have a front and back of a flashcard (and some other little changes). It’s not much, but it’s something ^_^.

TabletFlash v1.1 Features:

Handwrite or draw on flashcards

Flip between front and back of flash card quickly and easily (New)

Record an audio clip hint or answer for each flashcard

16 different pen colors and sizes

Lock audio and ink to prevent accidental editing

Sequentially or randomly play back flashcards

OrangeGuava for Student Use

24 March 2005 Posted By: Tracy
Posted in: Other, Software Info

Now that we’ve given away four copies of OrangeGuava, and since I finally have my desktop how I like it, it’s time we let you see what OG is and what it can actually do for you.

OrangeGuava is a complex program, but only because there’s so many ways to use it. The actual idea of it is pretty simple once you get it, so first things first: What IS OrangeGuava?

This program, created by Tom Clarkson, will give you the ability to create multiple, nestable desktops, ink directly onto those desktops, then gives you the option to do things with that ink, such as gestures, send to a program, or do things such as an online search. It’s a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, especially when you add in the gestures and send ink places, but even if you only use it for multiple desktops you’ll get your money’s worth. 

Multiple desktops…that’s great, you say, but why would you want it? Good question. Something most people come across when trialing OG is trying to figure out how they can use it productively. After playing around a while you could probably find your own way about things, but here’s my tips for how students in particular can find multiple desktops appealing.

50,000 Spectacular! Winners

22 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: Blog Related

I have the winners of the 50,000 Spectacular Contest. The envelope if you please…

Less than 6 hours left to enter contest!

21 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: Blog Related

The last six hours of the 50,000 Spectacular! are coming to an end. If you want to enter still you have just two more chances. Check out the following

and

Identify either one and you’ll get an entry into the contest. Send your answers to studenttabletpc@gmail.com and include your name and email address.

Best of luck!

Budget Tablet - $1195!

21 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: Low Budget Tablets

Linda over at TabletPC2 has a deal with Sand Dune Ventures, the makers of the Sahara  iTablet. You can get a lovely NEW tablet for only $1195 while supplies last.

TabletKiosk has a limited number of Slate Style Tablet PC’s available for 1195.00 - *While Supplies last*

TABLET SPECIAL

Sahara Slate

1.0 GHz Transmeta Processor

256MB Ram

30 GB HDD

802.11B Wi-Fi

Simple Stand

Portfolio Carry Case

XP Tablet Operating System

$1195*

Incredible Skype Experience

21 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: Tablet Concepts

Wow, I just had a really amazing skype experience. I got home from a date tonight and saw that someone tried to add me to their contact list. I didn’t know who it was, but I thought, "to hell with it" and accepted them on to my skype list.

About 30 minutes later, my computer rings. I pick up and I find out that the person who called me is a college student from China. Apparently skype has a random chat feature that lets you find a random person. After a little bit of an introduction we then proceeded to have a 40 minute conversation about life, school, relationships, and technology.

Day 5 and 6 Solutions

21 March 2005 Posted By: Trevor
Posted in: Blog Related

You have just under 24 hours left to get your entries in for the contest. I’ll then pop all the correct entries into a hat and pick our six winners. Please email all entries to studenttabletpc@gmail.com. Good luck!

Day 5’s solution was MindManager, one of our nifty prizes.

Day 6’s solution was MSN Messenger.

Contest - Day 7 (Last Day!)

20 March 2005 Posted By: Tracy
Posted in: Blog Related

Okay, Trevor must be busy being productive or something so I’ll post today’s contest ^_^.

I have two I wanted to test ya’ll on, so you get TWO chances to enter today (one’s kinda hard, so you don’t have to get both of them to get an entry).

P.S.  SHHHH! Lol, don’t answer by posting a comment! If you know it, send it to studenttabletpc@gmail.com!

HINT: it’s software…

HINT: it’s a Tablet PC…

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