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Microsoft Office 2010: How to Use Sparklines in Excel 2010
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:54:23 -0500
Show data trends for your nonprofit or library in Microsoft’s Excel 2010 with built-in simple charts
Demonstrating Value: Expressing Your Organization's Success
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:17:26 -0500
This excerpt from the Demonstrating Value Workbook contains examples and diagrams to help you use your data to communicate the performance of your organization.
Office 2010: Match the Ribbon to Your Style
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:50:57 -0500
Customizing Microsoft Office’s Ribbon for your nonprofit or library use
Office 2010: New Image Editing Features Bring Docs to Life
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:48:57 -0600
Office 2010 has enhanced many of the graphics tools from prior versions of the suite and this article highlights a few. The instructions outlined here are specific to Word 2010, but the techniques tend to be similar for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and OneNote in the 2010 Office suite.
Upgrading to Windows 7: Steps and Checklist
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:48:43 -0600
Once your organization has decided it's ready to upgrade to Windows 7 and has verified that it meets the technical requirements to do so, it’s time to begin planning for the upgrade itself. This article will walk you through steps to take before and during an install.
Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:47:42 -0600
It's important to consider whether upgrading to Windows 7 makes sense for your organization and, if so, how you will go about implementing it. To help you decide whether Windows is a good fit for your organization, we’ve come up with four questions for you to consider.
A Few Good Online Event-Registration Tools
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:15:41 -0500
Idealware surveyed several nonprofit professionals and put together a list of tools for your nonprofit or public library.
A Few Good Accounting Packages
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:27:50 -0500
The accounting software you use will make or break this time of year for you and can mean the difference between a painful tax season and an easy one. If you’re struggling to create reports, track expenses and complete the necessary tasks, it may be time for a new system. Maybe we can’t prepare your taxes for you, but we can suggest a few tools to help.
Your Guide to Microsoft Donations Through TechSoup
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500
A comprehensive tour of how your nonprofit can maximize the benefits of Microsoft’s donation program through TechSoup.
A Quick Guide to Discounted Software Programs
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:29:31 -0500
In this article, we'll talk about a few donation programs and discount resellers as well as a few software companies that donate products directly to nonprofits.
A Beginner's Guide to Electronic Software Downloads
Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:56:49 -0500
Obtaining software via electronic software distribution is often a more convenient option than purchasing packaged software, and it's also a more environmentally friendly approach. If you're new to downloading software, you might want to familiarize yourself with some of the basic concepts.
A Beginner's Guide to Electronic Software Downloads
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0500
Obtaining software via electronic software distribution is often a more convenient option than purchasing packaged software, and it's also a more environmentally friendly approach. If you're new to downloading software, you might want to familiarize yourself with some of the basic concepts.
Making Sense of Software Licensing
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:47:09 -0500
Take the complexity of technology and stir in the complexity of the legal system and what do you get? Software licenses!
A Few Good Online Survey Tools for Your Nonprofit
Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:19:02 -0600
Surveys can be a huge help in understanding what your constituents think and how successful your programs are.
A Few Good Online Survey Tools for Your Nonprofit
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0600
From free, low-cost, and advanced online survey tools, there’s one that will fit right for your nonprofit.
Virtualization 101
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:39:55 -0600
We'll show you how virtualization software works, what it can be used for, and a few virtual software packages your nonprofit or library may wish to consider.
Microsoft Office vs. OpenOffice.org
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:22:07 -0600
For a while, Microsoft Office was the only office suite in town. But in the last couple of years, a viable open source option has emerged: OpenOffice.org. Will OpenOffice.org work for your organization? Idealware does a head-to-head comparison of the two office suites.
Virtualization 101
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:00:00 -0600
We'll show you how virtualization software works, what it can be used for, and a few virtual software packages your nonprofit or library may wish to consider.
Microsoft Office vs. OpenOffice.org
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0500
For a while, Microsoft Office was the only office suite in town. But in the last couple of years, a viable open source option has emerged: OpenOffice.org. Will OpenOffice work for your organization? Idealware does a head-to-head comparison of the two office suites… Office and OpenOffice.org.
SharePoint 2010 for Nonprofits and Libraries
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0500
What's new in Microsoft's latest integrated-management platform?
What Your Organization Should Know About Office 2010
Mon, 24 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500
Learn about the latest version of Microsoft Office and what the new features can do for your nonprofit or library.
Six Views of Project-Management Software
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500
Discover dozens of tools you can use to plan, track, and manage projects at your nonprofit.
Comparing Online vs. Traditional Office Software
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500
Should you consider online office software for your organization? Compare the benefits and drawbacks of traditional and online office productivity software and explore new tools that allow for collaboration of both.
Do I Need the 32-Bit or the 64-Bit Version?
Tue, 18 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500
This article explores the definition and evolution of 64-bit architectures, along with the advantages and disadvantages of upgrading to this platform. How do you know which one you have and which one you'll need?
A Quick Guide to Multimedia Software
Tue, 11 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500
In this excerpt from the Idealware Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits, we explore three related multimedia topics - multimedia editing software, video sharing websites, and podcasting.
Adventures in Executive Dashboards
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600
Three examples of how nonprofits used executive dashboards to maximize data and help refine goals.
Creating an Open-Source Desktop
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600
Discover open-source alternatives to commercial applications and operating systems.
Visual Presentations Made Easy with Diagramming Software
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0600
Do you need to put together an organization chart? How about a map of your computer network? We’ve taken a quick look at several popular diagramming tools and divided our list into proprietary applications, free and open-source alternatives, and online tools.
Greening Your IT Through Your Software Choices
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0500
How can you use software to enable more efficient, environmentally friendly IT? In this article, we round up some common examples.
Upgrading to Windows 7: Steps and Checklist
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0500
In this second part of our two-part series on Windows 7, we offer advice for organizations upgrading to Windows 7.
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