We have been talking more and more about recycling lately here at Orbis and there is a great photo essay at The Technology Review about where most of the cell phones in this country go to be recycled and refurbished.
Click here for the whole article.
If you’ve recently upgraded to Microsoft Office 2007 and want to quickly convert your old Office documents to the Office 2007 format, click here for step-by-step instructions. This is a great way to avoid manually updating every file separately.
If you’ve ever sent a document created in a Microsoft Office 2007 program (Word 2007, for example) to someone who had an older version of the program and they got back to you saying they couldn’t open it, here are two quick and helpful tips:
You could pass along this link so the recipient could download a compatibility pack, that way they can view the file without upgrading their software.
Or, you can always take it upon yourself to save the file so it is compatible with all versions of Office software. Get those quick directions here.
Orbis recently launched a new and improved site for JerseyFruit.com, which features an updated design, better usability for both buyers and consumers, an interactive map of JerseyFruit growers, product recipes, and more.
With the U.S. national average gas price up to $4 a gallon and climbing, here are a few helpful user-submitted websites to check regularly:
These sites make it easy to monitor which stations have the best prices in your area. Updates are made frequently, so check as often as you like. Do keep in mind, however, that you won’t save much by driving 12 miles just to save a couple of pennies per gallon.
According to security experts, the total number of viruses will reach one million by the end of 2008. Malware (“Malicious Software” designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system with the owner’s informed consent) writers have been forced to create new types of viruses more regularly as computer users improve their security practices. The number of infectious email attachments getting through are down from about one in 40 around 2003, to one in 1000 today. As a result, roughly 25% of unique malware has been created in the last 9 months alone. This means more creative types of viruses are being worked on, many specifically targeting websites. Current and thorough antivirus software is crucial for users in today’s world. Contact Orbis today to update your virus protection.
Since it’s often difficult to remember what produce is in season in your area throughout the year, two websites have made it easier to find out. Both the National Resources Defense Council and recipe website Epicurious feature easy to use guides on what is “good right now” in local markets, broken down by state. With these handy guides, you can now create menus using the freshest ingredients possible – and buying local is an added bonus. You can even get recipes featuring each item on the Epicurious site, just hover the mouse over the item and click “view recipes.”
Click here for the interactive map from Epicurious, or here for a more straightforward list from the NRDC.
If you ever find that your Outlook inbox has too many emails with large, unneeded attachments, there is a simple way to delete only the attached file, while still keeping the original email message. Not only does this process allow you to keep solely the information that you need, but it is also a good way to save space on your hard drive and in your inbox. Click here for the instructions, which also show you how to save the attached file to your hard drive before deleting it from Outlook, so it stops clogging up your inbox.
Windows’ Vista Service Pack 1 is available for free download from Windows Update or Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft says SP1 will bring “improvements that address many key pieces of customer feedback, especially in the areas of performance and reliability.”
Download it now from Windows Update or you can get it here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/bb738089.aspx
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