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Late April update

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged on the IT Matters website.  Sorry about that.  Partially its because of too many other things going on, and partially because my stats show me no one much is reading the blog (ho hum).  I’m well aware that we’re connecting with a lot of people regarding IT – [...]

The world according to Microsoft?

Yesterday I found out what Microsoft thinks the future of IT looks like. Amongst other things it involves Natural User Interfaces (think Kinect on steroids), digital printing, life in the Cloud, and surface computers. All very inspiring, but seemingly a world away from the minimal technology used sparingly by our local VolComs and their digital [...]

Dates and Network updates

A few dates of events have changed and there’s a focus on particular support in the coming months…

Good practice in applying for funding online

A large majority of funding applications now need to be made online – and the technology can often get in the way if you’ve not done it before. We’re holding a workshop to help put together some best practices in using IT for online applications…

Why organisations need to embrace the internet

Reason Digital have produced a 4min video which should remind us all exactly why our organisations need to embrace the internet. Read on for details.

Learn Coding in 2012

2012 is Code year. I’ve signed up to learn (re-learn) to code. Anyone can now learn easily. Read on for more info.

Bookmarks from January 12th (from 12:18 to 12:27)

These are the latest tools and resources we’ve bookmarked. (This update is for January 12th from 12:18 to 12:27) The GIMP – Free photo editing suite as a replacement for PhotoShop Evernote – Free and flexible note taking on your PC or on the go. Record everything! Asana – Online lists & project management tool. [...]

Notes from 10 Jan WebClub

The first WebClub of 2012 was held on 10 January. Attendees and members of WebClub can look up the various links and tools discussed during the session here.

Bookmarks from January 10th (from 09:40 to 09:42)

These are the latest tools and resources we’ve bookmarked. (This update is for January 10th from 09:40 to 09:42) Web Developer toolbar for Firefox – Add on for Firefox to add many extra functions for web developers. All web developers should have this just in case. Firebug – Addin for Firefox proving tools for web [...]

Weeknotes 9 Jan

Weeknotes (our weekly e-newsletter from the IT Supporters Network) for w/c 9th Jan 2012. Happy New Year.

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