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Comment on Twitter Made Me Feel Rude by Kim Leonard

Kim Leonard — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:37:16 +0000

I think a lot of people feel that way about Twitter, Tony — the volume can be overwhelming! I have a little bit different take on it.

Twitter’s a stream. It’s always running, and when I have time, I dip in my toe. If somebody is targeting me with a tweet, they use my @ handle, and it is flagged so I see it & can respond. Otherwise, I scan what’s there, click links that look interesting/useful, and move along. I don’t have the expectation when I tweet from my personal account that _anybody_ will read it… so when they respond, or retweet, what I have to say, it’s always a pleasant surprise.

On a professional level it’s a great tool – I tweet as @cuttertweets to grow brand awareness, to drive folks to content on our blog & website, and to build relationships with folks in our industry, and it’s been really effective.

Just my .02! Keep up the great work on the blog, it’s a useful resource!

Comment on ACT’s Tabs: Change the Color and Font by Kailin

Kailin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:04:53 +0000

Thanks for introducing a little rtaionality into this debate.

Comment on ACT! Defensively: ACT! by Sage Advice by GLComputing

GLComputing — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:35:18 +0000

I also think some of the issues with sync (Google, Outlook, Connect) might, unfortunately, be assisting in the swing away from MS support…

Comment on ACT! Defensively: ACT! by Sage Advice by GLComputing

GLComputing — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:27:42 +0000

I have heard them consistently from people i know in support and they do agree with my own on-line support efforts. It does surprise me that Sage never state these publicly (maybe fear of upsetting Microsoft?) – but they have agreed with my posts on-line when I have stated them

Remember, this is not the “how do I do this” type questions or the types that need training, but the “this doesn’t work” questions.

It was in the 80s till ACT! 2008 10.02 where Sage started finding workarounds for some of the issues and Microsoft upgrades started fixing some of their bugs.

These figures may have been reduced with ACT! 2011 and 2012 which added some improvements in the install – like rebooting after a .Net or Win Installer install (if these were needed)

Comment on ACT! Defensively: ACT! by Sage Advice by johnanthonygroup

johnanthonygroup — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:38:46 +0000

Mike,

Those numbers sound high to me. Where do they come from?

Comment on ACT! Defensively: ACT! by Sage Advice by GLComputing

GLComputing — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:29:52 +0000

One thing to note… around 70-80% of support calls for Sage ACT! are due to issues with Microsoft components (SQL, .Net, Office or the OS)

Comment on The Work Season Returns by Jacquie, Lisa, David, John, Derek, Alfonzo, Allan, Ricardo, Joyce, Jane, Jayne

Jacquie, Lisa, David, John, Derek, Alfonzo, Allan, Ricardo, Joyce, Jane, Jayne — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:29:10 +0000

Thanks for youroutstanding recommendation
It\’s pleasant to locate individuals that discuss my interest

Comment on ACT!’s Task List and Calendars by Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:24:54 +0000

how do i add a specific column that i have manually created onto the task list anyone pleeeeease help its so urgent thanks

Comment on About Tony Holowitz by Colin Pernet

Colin Pernet — Sun, 08 May 2011 02:26:50 +0000

Hi Tony,
I found your site the other day, and have looked at three tutorials so far, and learned something new on each. I have been with XP since 2000 now still with 2003. An Englishman now in Australia; age 67. I am a member of a computer club that is for help and problem sorting on line via email, with suggestions to look via the WWW. I was considering sharing your site with them; but wondered if you wanted to contact them yourself with full information that may be beneficial.
http://www.retiredonline.com.au will give their website.
Regards,
Colin Pernet

Comment on Google Alerts by Computer Training DC, MD, VA

Computer Training DC, MD, VA — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:32:47 +0000

Hello Tony,

Thanks a lot for sharing fresh information regarding google alert service. I’m also using it.