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Embarrassments of riches: Managing research assets

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Miriam

Last updated May 15, 2013 There’s research, there’s writing, and then there’s that netherworld in between: wrangling all the digital files you gather over the course of your work. Digital files are often easier to deal with than stacks of … Continue reading →

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Make tutorials dead-simple with ScreenSteps

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Miriam

If you’re wondering how I got so fancy with my instructions on how to make a DVD clip reel, I had a trick up my sleeve. ScreenSteps is an application specifically designed to create software tutorials. It has everything you … Continue reading →

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My favorite tools: Record and edit audio with Audacity

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Miriam

Audacity is a great choice when you need to edit audio. It’s free, but it’s also pretty full-featured: it can record audio, import and export different file formats, and edit sounds. You can even use it to change the pitch … Continue reading →

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My favorite tools: Download YouTube videos with KeepVid

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Miriam

I’m always kind of scandalized when presenters connect to the Internet to show YouTube videos. I mean, if they want to risk it, fine, but why take the chance? The Internet connection could cut out, the wifi could fail, the … Continue reading →

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My favorite tools: Organize ideas with OmniOutliner

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Miriam

Ugh, the blank page. Nothing sends me spiraling into procrastination faster. OmniOutliner can’t eliminate my fear, but it does help. It’s a little hard to describe this software, because you can use it in a lot of different ways. Its … Continue reading →

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