Tonight we're discussing Office Productivity software.
We'll compare three software packages you can install on your computer, including the ubiquitous Microsoft Office (for Windows), the free Open Office.org, and the latest Microsoft Office for Mac.
We'll also discuss the two major online document collaboration tools: Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Live.
We'll give you a brief overview of recent attempts by governments around the world, to mandate the formats used when putting together documents within government itself.
And finally, we'll give some advice on how to put together a great PowerPoint presentation.
Tune in at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, on air in Melbourne on 94.9Mhz, or online at joy.org.au/listenlive
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Coming up Monday: The Show of Freebies
Coming up this Monday (20th of April), we have a show of freebies.
We'll start off with a discussion on three anti-virus applications. One freebie: AVG, and two trial / paid for apps: Avast, and Norton's suite. We'll talk about the benefits of using Anti-virus software and the ins and outs of of your typical anti-virus software.
We'll also discuss Open Source Software; its philosophy, key people in the field, and how it is governed.
And finally, we'll give some advice on finding free WIFI access points around Melbourne, along with some tools you may find helpful if you're out and about with your netbook / notebook computer, and looking for net access.
As always, the show will be made available for download via the usual podcast, and of course you can listen in live in Melbourne: JOY on the FM band, 94.9Mhz, and streamed over the interwebs via the JOY website.
We'll start off with a discussion on three anti-virus applications. One freebie: AVG, and two trial / paid for apps: Avast, and Norton's suite. We'll talk about the benefits of using Anti-virus software and the ins and outs of of your typical anti-virus software.
We'll also discuss Open Source Software; its philosophy, key people in the field, and how it is governed.
And finally, we'll give some advice on finding free WIFI access points around Melbourne, along with some tools you may find helpful if you're out and about with your netbook / notebook computer, and looking for net access.
As always, the show will be made available for download via the usual podcast, and of course you can listen in live in Melbourne: JOY on the FM band, 94.9Mhz, and streamed over the interwebs via the JOY website.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tonight's show #7 - 13th April 2009
Another Monday, another show complete.
Tonight we had a chat with JOY's Online Development Team Leader, Gabe Lopata, about the latest on the JOY website developments, including recent changes, and future plans for the site.
We also discussed the latest in the government's plans for a National Broadband Network.
For reference, we also mentioned that you can check if your Windows PC is infected by the Conficker worm, by going to this website: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/. The site has some useful information on what the worm is, and everything that is known about it to date.
You can download an MP3 of the show direct from this link, or you may like to subscribe to the podcast with iTunes. Or, copy and paste the following URL into your favourite podcast software:
http://www.cpod.org.au/feed.php?id=113
Tonight we had a chat with JOY's Online Development Team Leader, Gabe Lopata, about the latest on the JOY website developments, including recent changes, and future plans for the site.
We also discussed the latest in the government's plans for a National Broadband Network.
For reference, we also mentioned that you can check if your Windows PC is infected by the Conficker worm, by going to this website: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/. The site has some useful information on what the worm is, and everything that is known about it to date.
You can download an MP3 of the show direct from this link, or you may like to subscribe to the podcast with iTunes. Or, copy and paste the following URL into your favourite podcast software:
http://www.cpod.org.au/feed.php?id=113
Saturday, April 11, 2009
It's easter, so here's an easter egg
Here's something I stumbled upon this morning. If you use the latest version of Firefox, go to the location bar, and enter "about:robots" without the quotes. Anyone who's a fan of The Day The Earth Stood Still, Isaac Asimov, Blade Runner, Futurama, or Battlestar Galactica is sure to appreciate what comes up. Also, feel free to press the "Try Again" button.
Some more easter eggs can be found here.
Next week's (Easter Monday) show line-up is looking good - although we're without Brendan (who's probably silently soaring high above Wellington as you read this) - we'll have a chat about Australia's new plans for the National Broadband Network, taking the bite out of Telstra's apparent anti-competitive behaviour. We'll also be interviewing someone from JOY's volunteer team - discussing what it takes to help out JOY in a I.T. capacity.
Some more easter eggs can be found here.
Next week's (Easter Monday) show line-up is looking good - although we're without Brendan (who's probably silently soaring high above Wellington as you read this) - we'll have a chat about Australia's new plans for the National Broadband Network, taking the bite out of Telstra's apparent anti-competitive behaviour. We'll also be interviewing someone from JOY's volunteer team - discussing what it takes to help out JOY in a I.T. capacity.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
New look, and this week's show
You may have noticed this blog has a brand-new look. We hope you enjoy this design done by Madam Zach.
In tomorrow's show, we're discussing all things in online media. In what I like to term, a meta-discussion, we'll be talking through the ins and outs of new media, and the landscape that exists for us Australians.
We'll describe different ways of obtaining the news you're interested in, including the use of Google News, a couple of Aussie newspapers' online offering, and branching to the even newer onset of news delivery via podcasts and vodcasts.
We'll be taking a closer look at another Google product: Google Reader (for RSS feeds and processing). We'll also discuss the various media sources, their parent companies, and what side of politics they sway towards. And finally we'll give you some tips and advice on how to best utilise podcasts for shows you're interested in.
In tomorrow's show, we're discussing all things in online media. In what I like to term, a meta-discussion, we'll be talking through the ins and outs of new media, and the landscape that exists for us Australians.
We'll describe different ways of obtaining the news you're interested in, including the use of Google News, a couple of Aussie newspapers' online offering, and branching to the even newer onset of news delivery via podcasts and vodcasts.
We'll be taking a closer look at another Google product: Google Reader (for RSS feeds and processing). We'll also discuss the various media sources, their parent companies, and what side of politics they sway towards. And finally we'll give you some tips and advice on how to best utilise podcasts for shows you're interested in.
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