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Secrets Issue #4 - January 28, 2011

In this issue:

Are You Digitally Literate?

How to Get Free Space from Dropbox to Share Large Files
Tech Tips & Tools

Are You Digitally Literate?

You've been using computers for years. You save money on
phone calls by using Skype, connected with long-lost friends on
Facebook, perhaps you've even managed to make some extra
cash peddling your old junk on eBay. You may possess these
skills and many more, but does this mean you're digitally
literate?

To have basic survival skills in today's digital world means more

than just knowing how to use digital tools. To thrive online you
need to understand the digital landscape, what digital tools are
designed to do and the impact of using them. And you need solid
judgment to protect yourself when interacting with the online
world.

Here are a few areas I often see many people struggle where
some basic digital literacy can help.

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How to Get Free Space from Dropbox to

Share Large Files
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook you know I'm a big fan
of Dropbox. It's the easiest and slickest way I've found to share
large files with people.

In the past when I wanted to send a large file to a friend, too big
for email, I would create an FTP user name and password on one
of my web hosting accounts, upload the files, then give my friend
the login information. If I wanted to share files with another
friend, I would have to go through the same motions.
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Tech Tips & Tools

 Babble.ly is an ingenious service that turns your phone

number into a safe, disposable Web link. Have you ever
wanted to give someone your phone number without
actually giving them your number? For example, suppose
you're listing an item on eBay or Craigslist, no need to
change your phone number if you end up selling
something to a psychopath.

 MindMeister online mind mapping and brainstorming

tool. Would you like to use mind mapping software but
don't have an extra $400 laying around for MindJet?
Here's an alternative, there's a free version which you
may outgrow quickly, but the paid versions are
reasonably priced.

 How to Use PowerPoint to Create Graphics for your Site

This is an interesting video sent to me this week on how
to create nice-looking graphics in, of all things, Microsoft
PowerPoint. Great tip for people who don't want to learn
Photoshop.

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