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| Get Invites to Test Drive Google Chrome OS Notebooks Posted: 19 Dec 2010 12:50 AM PST Would You Like to get invite to Test Drive a Google Chrome OS Notebook? Well a small pilot program is on and selected US residents can be lucky to get a hands on trial of the new Google Chrome Notebooks. Google Chrome OS Pilot ProgramI am getting a pop up alert for that each time I open a new tab in Google Chrome browser! So eagerly I clicked on the link to Apply Now. It directs me to the Test Drive a Chrome Notebook application. Google is distributing a limited number of Chrome notebooks to test drive. So if you live in the United States, are at least 18 years old, and you could be part of the small Pilot program. I just read the fine print for those selected in the Chrome OS Pilot Program -
You can directly apply for the pilot program from the website also. Cr-48 Chrome NotebookThe new Cr-48 Google Chrome OS Notebook boots in 10 seconds and resumes from sleep instantly. There's built-in Wi-Fi and 3G, so you can stay connected everywhere, and a webcam for video chat. The vibrant 12-inch LCD display, full-size keyboard and oversized touchpad let you enjoy the web comfortably. Weighing 3.8 pounds with over eight hours of battery life, it is a winner. But the best part is – All your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud. So even if you lose your computer, you can just log into another Chrome notebook and get right back to work. Original article: Get Invites to Test Drive Google Chrome OS Notebooks        |
| Posted: 18 Dec 2010 10:20 PM PST Download Dropbox 1.0 now and install the latest Dropbox version released after a long time. Dropbox now promises to many bug fixes, vastly reduced resource usage and support for extended attributes, selective sync, and a new installation wizard. Since I have started using Dropbox, it has been super easy to sync files across multiple computers and mobile devices including smartphones. I highly recommend Dropbox as an essential must have software. It will change the way you work. What version of Dropbox are you using?I tried to find my Dropbox version in all preferences, settings etc., but could not locate any about page where I could find my version. Apparently it is very simple. Simply roll over the mouse over the Dropbox icon in the bottom right toolbar – and a pop up informs you about your version. Well so I was running an outdated version 0.7.110. I presumed Dropbox should autoupdate to the latest version automatically (like Google Chrome) since it has upgrade software on multiple computers. But it seems as of now, you will have to upgrade Dropbox on all your computers, laptops, mobile devices if you want them to work in sync with all the new features. What is new in Dropbox 1.0?
Download Dropbox 1.0 and change the way you Dropbox again. Want to upgrade multiple Dropbox computers?Now are you stuck with the fact that you need to download and install Dropbox on each computer? After you upgrade the Dropbox on 1 computer, simple drop the Dropbox 1.0.10.exe file in your dropbox folder. It will sync across all your Dropboxes, and next time you just need to click the Dropbox exe file from your Dropbox folder. Original article: Download Dropbox 1.0    |
| 5 Revolutionary Social Media Tools for NonProfits Posted: 18 Dec 2010 09:15 PM PST Guest post by Lior. With social media, nonprofits have a slew of new opportunities to do everything from spread awareness, rally volunteers, find those in need and raise money – not only does it make it possible to reach millions of potential individuals with a few keystrokes, but in many cases those who are the target of the message can take all the action they need without leaving their chair. The days of the average donor mailing a check or the typical volunteer researching opportunities at a state agency are, largely, coming to an end. The Internet, in particular social media, offers more direct and powerful ways to achieve all of the same goals. However, it is also a new era for corporate/non-profit partnerships. It is a time seeing more and more companies, who are often developing products and services for individuals or other corporations, retooling their efforts to enable non-profits to achieve their goals faster and easier than ever. This has given birth to a wide array of tools unlike anything nonprofits have had before. It's given smaller organizations the chance to reach audiences larger than even the biggest groups could have before and it's created fundraising and volunteer opportunities, without cost, that would not have been possible just a few years before. Though the Internet is moving fast in this area and new opportunities are being created every day, here are six of the more revolutionary and important tools out there today. While not every tool may be right for your organization, these are some of the tools all nonprofits need to be aware. RT2Give
The way it works is that your organization puts out a call to action via Twitter, asking users to retweet (RT) the tweet to donate a certain amount of money. Those who do are then asked to confirm their donation and then, when they do, the money is transferred. Since the retweets are shown in the user's Twitter streams, this gives the chance for the action to go truly viral and spread from person to person as they each give the desired amount. The only caveat is that it requires donors to be a member of RT2Give, which only has a few hundred members are at this time. However, as the service grows, it may become a much more powerful way to solicit donations quickly using the power of Twitter. Connect to Charity
First, the site makes it easy to search for relevant charities, letting users locate nonprofits by location, cause and other information. Second, through a partnership with Guidestar, Connect to Charity makes it simple to research a charity and make sure they are legitimate. Finally, it lets users make donations or share links to the Charity's information, all without leaving the site. Users can also rate charities, write reviews and link causes to various charities. Connect to Charity also offers a customized Facebook app that lets users promote their favorite charities direct to their friends and promote their personal causes. Nonprofits can use Connect to Charity's tools to promote their causes and help spread information about what they are doing via Facebook. It's also a great place to encourage others to review your organization's efforts to entice future donations. It is also a powerful tool to research and connect with other, related charities, including those that might be in other areas or in similar fields. Jumo
By creating a profile using their Facbeook account, users can seek out relevant organizations to follow, other users who share common interests and get updates on news that might interest them. In short, it is a way for users to connect with charities the way they already connect with their friends. Any and all non-profits are eligible to set up an account with Jumo, thus creating a new way to both connect with those who support your organization's goal and attract new individuals to their cause who might not otherwise find out about them. Crowdrise
Non-profits can register as charities with Crowdrise and then create "projects" for specific needs or events. They are then encouraged to use other social media, including Facebook and Twitter, to get the word out. Crowdrise lets charities take advantage of the game theory trend by trying to make donating fun. Donors earn points for their generosity, are entered into contests and are encouraged to spread the word to receive more points. Users earn points every time they give, prompt others to donate, or get votes, encouraging greater community interaction. Best of all, projects on Crowdrise don't have to be solely about receiving donations, but can also be aimed at getting volunteers, making it a good fit for almost any nonprofit. Causes
As a Facebook app, it has a great deal of viral potential and it allows nonprofits to connect with other organizations, known as affiliates, and then send messages to their members as well. As Causes, no matter who they are created by, gain momentum, its users can solicit donations, pass around petitions or organize users via bulletins and memos sent both via Facebook and email. Members within a Cause can take initiative and post bulletins and attract new support for it, enabling anyone to become a critical member of a Cause, though only those approved by the Cause creators are able to become administrators and send out bulletins or take official action. Bottom Line Turning the social Web into a promotion tool is still something that's being explored and driven by businesses. But as they develop techniques and methods that work well, nonprofits have been quick to line up and apply the same techniques. The social Web provides opportunities never seen before in the field of marketing and promotion and that goes for all organizations that need public attention, not just charities. However, given the way charities build upon communities and grassroots efforts, it is a much more natural fit for nonprofits than most businesses. So even though businesses may be pioneering promotion on the social Web, it's charities that may reap the greatest rewards, in terms of dollars collected, awareness grown and change affected. Guest author Lior is a marketing consultant for iAdvize, a live chat support software company. You can also write guest posts here. Original article: 5 Revolutionary Social Media Tools for NonProfits    |
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