dscTech, Inc. Thanksgiving Newsletter

TIM Messaging System™

Instant Messaging (IM) has been popular for many years now. Its popularity has many companies seeking a way to utilize this method of communication in the workplace. While e-mail has its place, "IM" can provide faster response times and in some cases provide a more private communication. The TIM Messaging System™ offers these benefits and many more. The TIM server along with its mated TIM client provides a secure privately encrypted system that can be used in a corporate LAN or across the Internet. Communication can occur via a typed message (traditional IM) or through voice (VoIP) and TIM even supports file transfers. Text communication can be read or spoken by chosen characters assigned to people in your list. Messages sent to offline users are queued for later retrieval and stored encrypted so that prying eyes cannot see them. The focus of TIM is to allow companies to own their own system and not worry about who might be seeing the messages, but we also have found that there is a potential for some to resell services and generate additional revenue. The TIM Messaging System is just one more awesome product created by the dscTech, Inc. We look forward to hearing from you, our clients, and discussing all of TIM's capabilities and features!

For more information or a quote on TIM or any other dscTech, Inc products e-mail sales@dsctech.net or call David at 706-856-3282. Let us help you with all of your "IT" needs with cost efficient solutions.

Written by:
Russ Skelton

Monster Mash, Nothing Short Of A "THRILLER"

On October 31st, dscTech, Inc participated in the City of Hartwell's annual Monster Mash. This is put on by the City of Hartwell every year and is designed to get people downtown, promote downtown businesses and give the children a safe place to Trick or Treat. This year they added events on the square that brought a huge crowd to the downtown area. DscTech was one of many businesses that participated, handing out candy and crayon boxes with Bible verses attached. This year we had over 400 Trick or Treaters come by the office. A big thank you to everyone on the DSC team that helped prepare for the event. Special thanks go out to Laurie Jabour,Office Assistant, for preparing the candy and crayon boxes along with helping set up our front lawn. Thanks, also, to Jena Sayer, for dressing up as Tigger and handing out the candy to all the little ghost and ghouls. Everyone had a lot of fun and we can't wait to participate again next year.

Written By:
David Sayer

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. ~ Henry Van Dyke

Everyone at dscTech wants to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful that you allow us to be a part of your businesses and your lives.

Microsoft Word 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts

When I am typing a Word Document and I need to make some minor adjustments, the last thing I want to do is reach for my mouse. So, I have learned to use keyboard shortcuts that help save time and reduce the headache of having to search for the correct tools.

* Highlight Text - SHIFT+ arrow key {if up and down are used it will highlight entire lines}

* Bold - CTRL + B - A simple quick way to make a word bold is to highlight it and then use this shortcut.

* Underline - CTRL + U - Underline any text that is highlighted.

* Center Paragraph - CTRL +E - If I need to center something on the fly, I arrow up to the line and use this shortcut.

* Cut - CTRL + X - Cut highlighted text or images and place on clipboard.

* Copy - CTRL + C - Copy highlighted text or images.

* Paste - CTRL + V - Paste the text or image that was copied.

* Find/Search - CTRL + F - Allows you to search within the word document for specific text.

* Indent - CTRL + M - Where the cursor is located is where the indention will be made.

* Page Break - CTRL + ENTER - Will insert a page break wherever the cursor is located

* Undo - CTRL + Z - Undo the last change that was made. Continue to use this shortcut and the previous actions will be undone.

* Redo - CTRL + Y - Redo an undone change

* Save As - F12 - Save current document

These are a few of the keyboard shortcuts that Microsoft Word 2007 offers. If you are interested in finding more, there is a complete list located here. (support.microsoft.com/kb/290938) If you would like to update your current version of Microsoft Office please feel free to call David Sayer at 706-856-3282 or e-mail him at sales@dsctech.net.

Written By:
Mandi Hix

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