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InDesign Interactive Shortcut Guide 

We didn't create it, but we're happy to share it. This interactive guide from tomaxxi.com provides an interactive way to learn the shortcuts in InDesign CS5.

Click here to bring up the guide. A standard keyboard will appear onscreen. When you mouse over a key, the most commonly used shortcuts for that key appears. Click on the keyboard key and a complete list of shortcuts associated with that key pops up.

Remember, InDesign allows you the option of creating your own shortcuts and assigning them to keyboard keys. Of course those won't appear in the interactive guide.

This is a great tool if you're trying to learn the InDesign keyboard commands because it easily allows you to identify (and then memorize) all the commands associated with each key.

Enjoy!
Self-Destructing Emails Protect Sensitive Info

When I say the words "Mission Impossible" what comes to your mind? For me it's the music. (Cue the music for Mission Impossible...or click here.) For many people it's the speech: "As always, if you or any member of your IM Force is captured or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Jim."

 

Do you have messages you want to send that need to self-destruct? If you watch any news, you know that sending sensitive information by email isn't a good idea. Sending it via text message is probably worse. Self-destruct emails provide a solution.

 

While nothing is 100% secure 100% of the time, several services are available that allow you to send an encrypted email message that will self-destruct in....well, you decide how quickly they destruct. They are incredibly easy to use and leave no record. Recommended by PC World, Mac World, the IT Knowledge Exchange and other tech publications/sites, you might want to check them out.

 

Here are three sites offering self-destructing message services:

These services are so simple to use, I'm not including images in this newsletter. If you want more info, check out this blog on how to use OneShar.es.  

Need to send something that will self destruct? Try one of these services. Caution...once you get the Mission Impossible music in your head, it'll be there all day.
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