Well, that pretty much sums it up!  Press down the "Ctrl", "Alt" , and "PrtSc" keys down simultaneously on your Windows-based PC, and whatever active window you are working in on your PC will get copied as a graphic image into your computer's clipboard.  Go into any document (like an MS Word or MS PowerPoint document), get to an active page, and then either do an "Edit" - "Paste" combo from your program's drop down menus, or just do a "Ctrl-V" keystroke combo (Paste), and that graphic image will get pasted into your document.  Try it - very cool! 
 
Many times, you can edit these graphics files right inside MS Word or PowerPoint, but sometimes those photo editing options are pretty basic, so here's the PLUS part of this month's Timely Tips.  Open up your MS Paint tool (usually hiding inside of your "Accessories" menu in your full "All Programs" list near your "Start" button), and paste the selected graphic into your MS Paint tool (once again with a "Ctrl-V").  Then, immediately do a "SAVE AS" in MS Paint and save the file as a JPEG (.jpg) to your "Pictures" folder in your documents files.  Then, close Paint and open your favorite photo editing software (I use Kodak EasyShare and also HP ImageZone).  Then, I can manipulate the picture to exactly the image I want it to be using the onboard photo editing options. 
 
Now, if you are doing this stuff on just a rare occasion, the suggestions above work great.  But if you are doing this kind of stuff all the time, I recommend you use one of the commercial screen capture software tools.  Probably one of the very best is from a company based in nearby Okemos, Michigan.  TechSmith's SNAG-IT is a GREAT screen capture software tool that will allow you to quickly automate the suggestions I gave you above, and allow you to do much more. 
 
So, grab those screen images and have some fun!   

I know that many of you have had many chances in the past to participate in one of my Taming E-mail teleseminars.  But for the 1,000 or so new members of my database that haven't had a chance to do one of my programs, as well as any of the rest of you that could use a refresher, here's a great chance!
 
I'm doing two programs next Wednesday, February 11th, hosted by time management & productivity expert Dr. Meggin McIntosh.  She actually asked me to lead these for her large database of subscribers, and I asked if I could also get my subscribers in too.  She was more than happy to oblige.  The programs will be taking place at 2:00 p.m. EST and again at 9:00 p.m. EST.  We've already got more than 160 people registered, so hurry to get your place - we might just run out of space on this call!
 
Here is the registration and program information link:  http://www.meggin.com and then register using the links on the left side of the main page. 
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.  I know that one of the national association directors in my database has already invited her entire membership to attend this call - feel free to also spread the word to your co-workers, associates, colleagues, and members too!

We had a GREAT webinar last week with George Beshara about his amazing catalog of downloadable Managing My Life e-course programs.  We're working on getting a full replay of this assembled, but for those of you that were not able to attend the webinar last week, George has graciously provided the following online demos of his program series:
 
For individuals and organizations looking for new course offerings in personal/professional development, CLICK HERE.
 
 
For private practice coaches, trainers, and professionals looking for a way to enhance/diversify their offerings and revenue stream,