Twitter Updates for 2010-03-14

March 14th, 2010

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Twitter Updates for 2010-03-13

March 13th, 2010

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How do I open .docx files in Word 97?

March 12th, 2010

I need to send my CV to a job agency but I can’t seem to open it. I last edited in on a friend’s computer with Office 2007 and am now on my own machine (which has Word 97 on it). How can I open the docx file?


I got this question from a young friend of mine who was trying to send a CV for a job he found on a Miami Job Search site. Well, unfortunately there’s nothing that Microsoft supply that lets you open docx files on Word 97. You must remember that this is 13 years old now and has been out of support for some time. You might want to consider moving to a more recent version of the software.

Is that’s not an option there is a work around. You could download a copy of Open Office, a free Office Applications suite that lets you open and save documents in a variety of formats. It should handle docx files quite easily and it should also let you save the document in Word 97 format. You will have to keep in mind however that you may lose some of your formatting along the way, as the more recent versions of Word let you do things that the old version doesn’t.

One suggestion I have is that you might want to stick with Open Office. It’s a better product (in my humble opinion) than Word 97, at least, it’s much more recent and has better support.

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Which NVIDIA drivers do I need?

March 12th, 2010

I have a laptop that has an Nvidia graphics card, at least that’s what the sticker on the outside days. The laptop is manufactured by some Korean outfit and they don’t seem to have a website. I’m looking for the video drivers for the card, is there some where else I can download them from?

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You’re in luck here a Nvidia is one of the major card producers and have their own website where you can download drivers for all their products. Even better than that, their website even has a facility that will scan your computer and figure out what card you’re using and then point you in the direction of the driver you need.

Here’s what you do, head to the Nvidia Driver Download page, where you will see a page like this:

Click on Graphics Drivers (circled above) and let the site install the required software and scan your system. It should then point you at the driver you need to make it all happen. Simple huh? I wish it was that easy to get replacement bulbs for my lighting fixtures, I always seem to get the wrong type whenever a bulb blows!

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Why do I get Error Code 5 on Yahoo Mail?

March 12th, 2010

My wife and I use Yahoo Mail on our computers but often have problems with the site reporting Error Code 5. Is this common and how do we get about fixing it?


I’ve have a poke around Yahoo Help and Yahoo Answers and it looks that the reason behind Error Code 5 is that you’re trying to use the same account from more than one place. There are a number of reasons why this might be happening:

  • You could have more than one tab on your browser pointing at Yahoo Mail
  • You could be using a desktop client (like Outlook) while trying to use your web mail
  • You and your wife could be sharing the same email account and trying to access it at the same time

I’m not sure what you’re doing, but Yahoo Mail is designed to be used by one user at a time. System security sometimes locks down things tighter than an mmf drawer, but it’s usually just a matter of understanding what’s going on so that you can get around the problem.

Let me know if you’re doing any of those things above.

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Twitter Updates for 2010-03-12

March 12th, 2010
  • Facebook threatens to sue Daily Mail | Media | guardian.co.uk http://ow.ly/1gYrS <- Must say, I love the use of a tweet as a "quote" #
  • Re the Twhirl/Tweetdeck thing .. I'm not running Tweetdeck in single column mode – and loving it. #
  • Listening to TWiT (@ Body Shack Gym) http://4sq.com/9AOUNa #
  • The only problem with listening to #twittv is that I randomly burst into laughter #
  • @sherrilynne http://twit.tv/twit but I use Google Listen to download it in reply to sherrilynne #
  • @LisaTickledPink How does it feel to have 18k+ techies follow you? #
  • Lovely sunny day http://dailybooth.com/u/259ac #
  • @sherrilynne Can you recommend anything better for listening to at the gym? in reply to sherrilynne #
  • @sherrilynne I find I enjoy the techie/newsy bits and laddish humour .. or humor as it's a US show :P in reply to sherrilynne #
  • I must say, it is useful having a phone I can open a linus session on, even if it was just to resolve a domain address #
  • Check out http://j.mp/aQ0sLj, they have a free SMS service, and you control who sees your content, it's great! #spon #
  • RT @tweetmeme: How “The Influencers” Use Twitter to Make a Difference http://retwt.me/1Mt4M (via @davepeckens) #
  • I just became the mayor of Douglas Masonic Hall on @foursquare! #
  • Having a pint (@ Douglas Masonic Hall) #
  • @nickop *chuckle* in reply to nickop #
  • Back home after a great evening out with the lads. I may have drank too much port though … #
  • RT @DerekRichardson: Heading off to the #Apple launch with @Skanco at the #PalaceCinema <Had to miss it due to work commitment> #
  • @jangles is RPC turned on in your wordpress settings? in reply to jangles #
  • @2of Just RTed a recruitment ad that might suit one my tweeps. Didn't realise Manx companies weren't supposed to use UK recruitment firms in reply to 2of #
  • @2of i do have a bee in my bonnet about the work permit system.Can't understand how restricting workforce choice can help economy in any way in reply to 2of #
  • @2of i would presume that want a good selection of responders .. I have seem IT staff ads localy with no respondents in reply to 2of #
  • @2of agreed, i guess economies of scale make it hard for them to have subject-matter experts in reply to 2of #
  • @2of i guess the choice is whether to invest in workforce or invest in business. but i'm sure motivation is dulled by work premits in reply to 2of #
  • @2of we can debate this further, maybe over lunch? in reply to 2of #
  • Time for our Social Media in Gov meeting. We're talking about ROI for Social Media today. @sherrilynne – get you a coffee? #
  • @manxmidge happy birthday mate in reply to manxmidge #
  • * Very Important Downing Street Alternative Medicine Petition : Please Kindly Sign and Extensively Circulate : http://j.mp/abJ4It #spon #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-03-11

March 11th, 2010

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100 Best Companies to Word For

March 10th, 2010
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An interesting page on CNN outlines the top 100 best companies to work for. The top three are SAS, Edward Jones and Wegmans but there are also a number of other well known names in there. It doesn’t matter if you went to the best business school or just followed one of those medical coding training courses, it’s good to have faith in your employer and to know you work somewhere that you can be proud of.

So, are you happy where you work? Is your company in the list?

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Twitter Updates for 2010-03-10

March 10th, 2010
  • Sharing: "Sexy Numbers: Measuring ROI in Social Media Campaigns | ReveNews" ( http://tr.im/Rb7z ) #
  • Foursquare Introduces New Tools for Businesses – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com http://ow.ly/1g8BZ #
  • Venus de Milo as you've never seen her before : KONICA MINOLTA | MUSEUM OF BEAUTY http://ow.ly/1g8RJ #
  • Sharing: "Water Treatment Works Guided Tour – 16th March 2010 | BCS (Isle of Man)" ( http://bit.ly/bykr9D ) #
  • so .. sleepy #
  • Want to auction stuff without paying listing fees, image fees, selling fees, lotsa fees? We're looking for beta testers: http://drazbi.com #
  • @tellingtales test received in reply to tellingtales #
  • You know, this morning actually smells like Spring #
  • #fb Good morning, world! Mummy sent me a picture of the twins this morning. They look super bright! http://dailybooth.com/u/24trz #
  • RT @DerekRichardson: Going to see Avatar tonight in 3D, finally!!! – Bet you'll love it! #
  • Reading: Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal « What I Couldn't Say… http://ow.ly/1gt5j #

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Focus on niche markets

March 9th, 2010

One of the great things about the Internet is that it provides a great marketplace where traders and customers can meet. And it’s really effective at providing a steady stream of custom for niche markets that wouldn’t survive otherwise. If you deal with specialised products, like Wordpress themes or gold coins, you wouldn’t survive unless you had a way to tap into a steady stream of customers. And one such market is industrial valves.

Valves Suppliers UK is a company that specialises in industrial values, a pretty specialised market where customers number in the thousands rather than in the millions. They sell products like the Stainless Steel Dual Plate Wafer Check Valve that retails for around £500. You won’t be buying one of those every day, won’t you? Anyway, the Internet lets them get in touch with customers all around the globe, offering their products to any potential customers regardless of where they are in the world. They also have a selection of technical documents on the website and a user forum that helps them prove their authority in the field.

Any other niches you can find online?

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