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Cut #24: How to structure a wiki

How much structure should you build into your wiki? Is there an optimal level of structure that encourages the most collaboration from your team? ShortCuts knowledge management expert Luis Suarez offers five tips on how best to structure wikis.

02-02
04:51

Cut #23: Special Lotusphere 2007 edition

This week, we've put together a special report from Lotusphere 2007. Reporting from the event, ShortCuts email expert Alan Lepofsky explains all that's new from Lotus this year, and how it could change the way you work and collaborate.

01-22
07:52

Cut #22: How to get your blog read

Setting up a blog has become a simple exercise. Getting it noticed and read by your target audience can be a much bigger challenge. This week, ShortCuts blogging expert Todd "Turbo" Watson gives his six rules of successful blogging.

01-12
04:41

Cut #21: Using emoticons at work

What is the appropriate way to use emoticons at work? ShortCuts web etiquette expert Penny Scharfman explains the dos and don'ts of sending a smiley face to your boss.

12-22
03:10

Cut #20: Managing privacy when blogging

When you post items on the Web, you may attract a bigger audience than you intend. Employers, schools and others may be keeping tabs. But ShortCuts blogging expert, Todd "Turbo" Watson shows how you can maintain some privacy in a public place.

12-15
03:22

Cut #19: Choosing website creation tools

Using the Internet effectively is a big issue for small businesses. ShortCuts blogging expert Todd "Turbo" Watson lays out affordable ways to build and maintain a high-quality, blog-enabled Web site.

12-08
03:28

Cut #18: Data backups

Which is more painful: root canal surgery or losing all the data on your computer? ShortCuts security expert Rocky Oliver knows how much it hurts when your most valuable data gets lost. But, as Rocky explains, you don't have to get killed by a dying hard drive.

12-05
04:04

Cut #17: How to block pop-ups

ShortCuts security expert Rocky Oliver explains how to block irritating - and sometimes dangerous - pop-ups when surfing the web

11-20
04:22

Cut #16: Managing e-mail storage limits

Do you struggle to keep within your email storage limit? ShortCuts e-mail expert Alan Lepofsky introduces handy tools for managing e-mail files, and suggests how you can change your e-mail habits to make e-mail storage management easier.

11-10
04:16

Cut #15: How to use wikis at work (part two)

How do you motivate co-workers to use wikis in the workplace? ShortCuts knowledge management expert Luis Suarez offers his tips on encouraging wiki-based collaboration.

11-03
04:59

Cut #14: How to prioritize email

What are the best ways to process your email inbox quickly and efficiently? ShortCuts email expert Alan Lepofsky offers his tips on how to prioritize your daily email traffic.

10-26
03:43

Cut #13: How to use wikis at work (part one)

What are wikis, and how are enterprises using them? ShortCuts knowledge management expert Luis Suarez gives his tips on why wikis are such a killer app in the workplace

10-20
04:54

Cut #12: How to keep a regular blog

It's easy to start a blog. Keeping it fresh with regular postings can be a much bigger challenge. ShortCuts blogging expert Todd "Turbo" Watson explains how bloggers can keep regular.

10-13
03:26

Cut #11: Choosing a social bookmarking service

Lots of competitors to the popular social bookmarking service del.icio.us have sprung up. ShortCuts knowledge management expert Luis Suarez gives his tips on the best services available, and why.

10-05
04:54

Cut #10: Blocking SPIM

What is SPIM, and why can it be so dangerous? ShortCuts IM expert Akiba Saeedi explains how to keep your instant messaging spam-free, both inside and outside the office.

09-28
04:03

Cut #9: Using social bookmarks

What are social bookmarks and why would you want to use them? ShortCuts knowledge management expert Luis Suarez explains how del.icio.us and other social bookmarking services can help you organize, track and share information and expertise.

09-22
04:27

Cut #8: How to start an instant message

ShortCuts etiquette expert Penny Scharfman explains the best (and safest) ways to start an instant message.

09-15
02:55

Cut #7: Unsending e-mail

Can you unsend an e-mail? ShortCuts e-mail expert Alan Lepofsky explains what to do if you hit the send button too soon.

09-08
04:22

Cut #6: How to catch phish

How do you figure out if legitimate-looking email is attempting to steal your personal information? ShortCuts security expert Rocky Oliver explains how to intercept a phishing attack.

08-31
04:26

Cut #5: Fighting blog spam

Is your blog awash with comment spam? ShortCuts blogging expert Todd "Turbo" Watson shows how to get rid of the stuff.

08-25
04:41

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