For people that find themselves working literally in the middle of nowhere, a suitable spot to set up office can be a problem, let alone finding power to keep things running. But the KANZ Field Power Desk offers a solution: it’s a portable workstation that comes packed with power to keep your devices running. More »
As Microsoft ramps up for its next big Office release, the company is apparently getting ready to offer up a program to help cushion the blow for those who pick up the current version of the suite. ZDNET is reporting that Redmond will begin its Office 2013 upgrade program on October 19th, keeping with its policy for past Office and Windows releases, ensuring that those who pick up the software between that date and the end of April get the upgrade. The word comes from some anonymous sources, so there’s no guarantee here — there’s also no info on whether the upgrade will be fully free or will have a small fee attached. We’re still not quite sure when Office will officially be hitting the market, but the site’s sources put it at around February.
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Microsoft reportedly starting Office 2013 upgrade program mid-October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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When jammed full of plugs and adapters your typical power bar is an eyesore you’re happy to stash out of sight. But Punkt’s new ES 01 wrangles all your power cables in a beautiful UFO-like design that you just might want to put on display right next to the photos of your kids. More »
Touch-friendliness is a centerpiece for the upcoming Office 2013, but don’t fret if you prefer to live in the world of Office Web Apps ahead of time. As of new preview versions of both OWA and Office 365, those using at least an iPad or Windows 8 will see larger, more finger-ready controls by default. The switch also tweaks the text selection, contextual menus and numerous other elements to work properly with the fleshier input, even going so far as to support multi-touch gestures like pinching to zoom. Windows users get a Touch Mode toggle if they’d rather flip back to traditional control methods. While the web support is still experimental and doesn’t have a completion date on the horizon, those willing to live ever so slightly on the edge can stay hooked on Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Word without having to use anything so archaic as a mouse and keyboard.
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Office Web Apps integrate touch support on iPad and Windows 8, brace us for an Office 2013 world originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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So long as you’re not Indiana Jones, you might be able to appreciate a little serpentine inspiration in your workspace. These Trask desktop lamps can fill that niche for you, and keep your space well lit at the same time. More »
The Feds are pounding at your door. You have to destroy the evidence now. But they’ve cut the power! Your sophisticated top-of-the-line paper shredder needs electricity. What now?! The manual shredder has your back. More »
Whether you’re working at a desk with lots of pens and pencils or you’re working in a shop with wrenches and drills, you’ve got to keep them together. Otherwise, you can never find anything, ever. This industrial steel desk organizer is a rugged, yet elegant way to do that, whatever kind of office you work in. More »
Even though you might have to salvage the boxes from your local grocery store, and they’ll probably be emblazoned with Rice-A-Roni and Chiquita Banana logos, you can still ensure the next time you move is a classy affair with these upscale rolls of fake leather strap packing tape. Swanky. More »
If there are any inmates reading the site, you might want to pay attention. Instead of polished steel or gleaming ceramic, this letter opener’s razor-edged blade is made from 100 percent recycled paper mixed with a water-based resin derived from cashew shells. More »
Well, the good news, as you already know, is that Office RT will be preloaded on all Windows 8 RT tablets — at least in preview form. The bad news, even if you spring for the full version, you may be dealing with a limited product. Word on the street is, that in order optimize performance and battery life, Microsoft pulled a number of features from the ARM-friendly version of its productivity suite. Among the missing features is support for macros, third-party add-ins and VBA scripts. A small number of other features are also reportedly on the chopping block, but without a final product to put our fingers on, it’s not clear which ones are getting axed.
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Microsoft Office RT may lack macros, add-ins, other features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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