When searching for a web site, type the main word of the web site in the URL location box, then press Control+Enter. This will take you directly to the .com site. If you press Alt+Enter, it will take you directly to the .net site. (Tim Lewallen)

The Dell Outlet site lists computers that are still considered new by Dell, are under the same 3-year warranty as Dell's other new computers, will ship sooner because they are already built, and are considerably less in price. (Gail Weatherly by way of John Garner)

Apple offers refurbished Mac computers. These computers are under a 1-year warranty. (Tim Lewallen)

If you want to manage multiple email accounts by chechking them in one account, apply for a google email account. (Tim Lewallen)

If you want to use your phone to route all of your phone calls to your email, you may be interested in utilizing an account with Grand Central. (Tim Lewallen)

Microsoft Office Professional Suite is available to SFA faculty and staff in the University Center Bookstore for under $10.00. SFA ID may be required. (Gail Weatherly)

If you want a free desktop video conferencing software, you may download Skype. (Wynter Chauvin)

SFA offers use of a powerful desktop conferencing program called Elluminate. For more information, contact Randy Watson or extension 2774. (OIT)

If you want to print a document as a pdf but you don't have the Adobe software on your computer, you may do the following:

MACINTOSH USERS:
Go to Print > PDF > Save to Computer > Web Receipt (Tim Lewallen)

WINDOWS USERS:
Go to http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp and dpwnload a free pdf writer called CutePDF Writer. After installing, go to Print, CutePDF Writer. (Gail Weatherly)

Click Here to view a tutorial on creating text transcripts from Microsoft PowerPoint .

Facebook - Students are using Facebook, so faculty might consider utilizing Facebook for important notifications in the class. Facebook will be integrated into Version 9 of Blackboard.