An article in Woman’s world magazine said the a recent survey ( I couldn’t find the survey) found that 75% of 12-17 yr olds own a mobile. To cut down on cost sign them up with a prepaid plan. Only 18% are on one yet research has found those who are tend to give more oversight to their usage, keeping their bills in check. Can’t hurt!
#Microsoft Trainers out there in Vancouver, BC?
I am looking to hire a Microsoft Trainer for some contract jobs. If you know of anyone, please have them email me at info@swirlsolutions.com. Thanks!
#Realtors and #TopProducer – can sync with your BlackBerry?
Application is called: Outlook Connector
Works with: Outlook 2003 and 2007.
Cost: $149.00
Though you might think it syncs like a normal connector Top Producer Outlook Connector does not synchronize contact (or calendar) data between Outlook and Top Producer. Top Producer Outlook Connector allows you to search for and select your Top Producer contacts when you’re emailing from Outlook. You can also copy existing emails in Outlook to the contact in Top Producer that has a matching email address.
But wait you want to actually exports your contact information from Top Producer to Outlook so that your BlackBerry can use the information? No Problem:
EXPORTING ( Swirl Solutions can help with this)
The steps below will take you through exporting your contacts from Top Producer 8i into an Excel CSV file.
1. Hover over Contacts and click Search for Contacts.
2. Choose your search criteria and then click Search at the bottom.
3. Select the contacts you want to export and then click Export Contacts at the bottom.
4. Choose your Export options and then click the Export button.
Please be aware that Top Producer does NOT offer technical support uploading Top Producer contacts into other programs but we can help you. Just give us a call 6046280284 or Email info@swirlsolutions.com
After you perform your export from Top Producer, open the file in Excel and delete any columns that you will not use in the program you’re going to be importing these contacts into. These would any “ID” columns (they just contain strings of numbers and letters) or columns that don’t have any information in them. The less columns the better. If you see a blank column, make sure you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list to ensure that it’s blank for all your contacts.
Anyone try Dropbox? Seriously fantastic
This is a fantastic application to keep all your files sync’d and in one place. FREE for 2 Gig and only $9.99 for 50 Gig and the best part, I can get access to all my files on my BlackBerry through the internet. It is fast and easy and fantastic. Try it out.
#Futureshop voicemail hell
I cannot tell you how many times I have had to phone Future shop and all you get is automated hell. How does one actually talk to a human? Anyone know?
I call the Broadway store and press 3 and then 1 for the computer department…it rings about 20 times and says that person isn’t available please press the number again…..and they aren’t there and press 1 and they aren’t there…..the WORST customer service ever.
#Shaw email problems?
Is anyone else having issues? I think it is only with Shaw but for months have had sporadic issues. I can emails someone 10 times but one reply from them or myself, won’t get through. Anyone?
#BlackBerry problems?
I would like to know any issues you have with your device? No charge answers. Just want to help!
