Save online video professionally
Ever wanted to create a presentation that included video footage found on websites? Or maybe you wanted to use some Flash images from YouTube? Then turn to screen capturing with MAGIX Movie Edit Pro. The software converts everything that appears on the monitor into a video file without any loss of quality. To begin screen capturing, select the "Record" option at the start of Movie Edit Pro, and then enter the screen as the recording source. You can also record the original sound of a video source or dub spoken commentary simultaneously with a separate microphone. The video that is produced is automatically transferred into Movie Edit Pro's timeline. In the timeline it can be edited and effects can be added. This software brings the expensive editing techniques of a film studio to your PC at home.
Engineering as a career
If you’re an engineer, then you know how important your job is. But it can be difficult to sell engineering as a career choice to teenagers who are looking for excitement in a future occupation. The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has created an interactive website and downloadable brochure with the goal of encouraging teens to “Choose Engineering as Your College Major.” The ACEC initiative highlights for young people the significant opportunities and benefits of pursuing a career in engineering — from making a positive impact on the world to career options and job satisfaction. Check it out at www.acec.org/engineeringcareers.
Reroute BlackBerry messages
Many companies control their e-mail but they allow executives to use a BlackBerry for corporate communications without controlling the routing of those messages. It's one of the reasons that the US Secret Service wasn't thrilled with President Barack Obama using his BlackBerry once he took office.
AstraSync (www.AstraSync.com) is the first software product that synchronizes a BlackBerry’s e-mail, calendar and contacts through a secure connection directly to any company’s server. This software plug-in for BlackBerry Smartphones performs two-way over-the-air synchronization of data with a Microsoft Exchange, MailSite Fusion, CommuniGate Pro or Kerio server. AstraSync does this by implementing the Exchange ActiveSync and DirectPush protocols.
AstraSync can be downloaded over-the-air and runs silently in the background on the BlackBerry Smartphone. Users can configure the name of the ActiveSync server, their username and password and can select which data they wish to synchronize. Users are more productive since the inbox, calendars and contacts are always 100 percent in sync and it is no longer necessary to manage a duplicate inbox on the Smartphone.
Notebook as fashion accessory
HP has launched its HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook as “the ultimate tech accessory for fashionistas around the globe.” The top of the notebook is bright red and themed with peony flowers. The peony design is carried inside the notebook, under the keypad. The notebook also features a complementary embroidered storage sleeve that helps keep the exterior protected while the notebook is being carried as a clutch. The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook is available across the Middle East priced at AED2,799.
In the interest of truth in journalism, it’s essential to point out that the HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook is actually the HP Mini 1000 netbook, gussied up in a lovely red design. If you’re willing to forgo the red peonies and the storage sleeve, then the device can be purchased in basic black for nearly AED1,000 less.
