And now, the latest version of Microsoft Office can be previewed…

Microsoft has made available preview editions of the upcoming version of Office...

In a "Customer Preview Fact Sheet":

...customer preview of the new Office — formerly code-named “Office 15”...

…is available as the traditional suite of client applications and as an always up-to-date subscription service called Office 365 Home Premium...

Office Professional Plus 2013 Preview
This traditional client software suite...will be available as a traditional single installation on one machine.

Office 365 Home Premium
This cloud-based subscription service...

Notice the word "client" was used when describing Office Professional Plus 2013 Preview...and "cloud-base subscription service" is used in the description of Office 365 Home Premium.

When I installed Office 365 Home Premium, I did not notice an obvious difference that made me aware that it was not a "client" version (and that it is a "cloud-based subscription service").

I mention this because if you, like me, desire to have the software installed as a client...and presumably all of its features available when offline, and not connected to the internet...this may be as important to you as I believe it will be to me.

Preliminary system requirements for the Preview include the following:
Computer and processor: 1 Ghz or greater x86/x64 Processor with SSE2 instruction set
Memory: 1 GB RAM (32 Bit) / 2 GB RAM (64 Bit)
Hard disk: 3.5 GB free disk space
Operating System: Windows 7 or newer, either 32-bit or 64-bit; Windows 2008R2 or newer with .Net 3.5 or greater. It isn’t possible to install on a PC running Windows XP or Vista. To use with Windows 8 you must be running the Release Preview version or higher...
Graphics: Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX10 graphics card and 1024 x 576 resolution

What’s described as "Office 365 ProPlus Preview" (which I assume could be another way of describing "Office Professional Plus 2013 Preview") will allow computers to ""...run this version of Office alongside earlier versions..."

No internet for some July 9

July 9, if you have trouble with the internet...don't be surprised...

Lots of computers, "servers", that help to make the internet work were infected.

"The clean DNS servers will be turned off on July 9, 2012, and computers still impacted by DNSChanger may lose Internet connectivity at that time."

From as many computers as you can:

Go to the "DNS Changer Check-Up" website at http://dns-ok.us/ .  If the computer is infected with DNS changer malware, you might see a red background...

Next, consider going to http://www.dcwg.org/detect/ and read the section "Manually Checking if your DNS server have been Changed".

Facebook and Google are trying to help with this problem.  You can read more about it at these webpages:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-security/notifying-dnschanger-victims/10150833689760766

http://googleonlinesecurity.blogspot.com/2012/05/notifying-users-affected-by-dnschanger.html

To try to help you not become infected in the future, take a look at http://www.stopbadware.org/home/badware_prevent

It's best to use the latest and greatest operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, etcetera), and keep all of your software (and hardware) updated.  But you also need to be careful when using technology, and the internet and other services you connect to.

Call For Help Documentary - "Until the Last Call"

The "O" Awards

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Too drunk to drive during Cinco de Mayo?...

[from a press release I received in one of my e-mail accounts]

...AAA will provide its first-ever Cinco de Mayo Tipsy Tow. Service will start 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5 and will run through 6 a.m. Sunday, May 6.

AAA urges party-goers to take the following steps to stay safe this Cinco de Mayo:

Designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking.

Don’t let your amigos drive impaired.

If you’re hosting a fiesta, serve food and alcohol-free drinks and ensure your guests have a safe way home.

Be aware of alternative options such as taxis, mass transit or Tipsy Tow.

Drivers, passengers, party hosts, bartenders and/or restaurant managers in need of a Tipsy Tow can call 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) between 6 p.m. May 5 and 6 a.m. May 6 and state that they need a Tipsy Tow. They will simply need to provide the driver’s name, home address, phone number and vehicle/driver location.

Tipsy Tow provides a one-way ride for the driver, one passenger and their vehicle at no cost for up to 10 miles. Services will not be provided to motorists requesting a tow to...a destination other than their home. A tow to a hotel may be allowed if the motorists is, or plans to become, a guest.

Orwell Rolls in his Grave (Full 3HR Documentary)

At the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, in Berlin

I don't know what this is, and is for...but, I like it!  It's from Kaviar Gauche...

And, I like their wedding dress (that was created by Alexandra Fischer-Röhler and Johanna Kühl)...

The RockBuds earbud giveaway is in effect!

You can enter the drawing by doing each one the following:

1 - One entry for posting the link to chicBuds page (http://www.chicbuds.com) on your personal Facebook (page)

2 - One entry for following chicBuds on Twitter (http://twitter.com/chicBuds)

3 - One point for tweeting something with @chicBuds

4 - One point for using the #chicBuds hash-tag

5 - And one point for commenting on my blog post (http://theslickshow.blogspot.com/2011/10/rockbuds-earbud-giveaway-is-coming.html)

For more free products and giveaways, go to http://www.facebook.com/chicbuds

RockBuds earbud giveaway is coming

Need some "buds" for your ears?  How about some earbuds...to be specific:  "RockBuds"!

Rock Band

(The set I have in my ears at this moment is pictured above...)

"...These buds feature a built-in retractable device that’s not only tricked out with stylish designs, but serves a functional purpose too! The retractor allows the cord length to expand and retract to 5 stopping points... shorter for use on an armband and longer to reach an iPod on a belt. (The clip prevents cords from bouncing around). This compact retractable device also prevents cords from tangling when not in use.."

Wings Like Eagles

The plug on it is a standard 3.5 mm...it fits iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, Walkmen, computers headphone ports, etcetera.  Three silicon tips...small, medium, and extra-large...are included.

Rock Star

[NOTE:  I'm currently on MST/PDT...]

On Tuesday (Nov 1), after 12 PM EST...on this blog...I will post how you can win a set.

For more free products and giveaways, go to http://www.facebook.com/chicbuds