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Networks is an easy to use Wi-Fi
security software for businesses with
three to 250 wireless users. The
software intelligently configures the
correct setup options for the leading
802.1X-compatible access points and
wireless cards without the need for
manual intervention; enrolls both
permanent and guest users with two
clicks; and automatically recognizes,
connects and secures authorized users
every time they boot up their PCs
without extra steps like password
entry. It supports wireless users
working on either Windows 2000 or
Windows XP PCs. It costs $449 for a
10-user license and scales to 250
users. The product is also available in
a LucidLink Home Office Edition
priced at $99 for three users.
OTO Software
http:// www.otosoftware.com
Wi-Fi Defense™ ($30) provides
strong home wi-fi security via its
simple one-click interface to
lock-down the network against
outsiders, bolstered by a constant
scan for intrusion detection. This is a
“universal interface” that works
across popular brands and models of
home wireless equipment and is
regularly updated to maintain
currency.
The technology detects all devices
on the network, provides identifying
information to assist the owner in
designating each as Friend or Foe,
and seamlessly locks-down the
network to allow only approved
devices. Adding a new device or
allowing a visitor to join the network
is also an easy task, and the
application ensures that you maintain
a locked-down network.
Answering your letters
about PowerPoint
By The Crabby Office Lady
When it comes to creating
business presentations, everyone’s an
artist. From adding perfectly timed
music to fashioning business-specific
templates, PowerPoint users are
figuring out new and ingenious ways
to make their message heard.
Applies to Microsoft PowerPoint® 2002
Yeah, yeah, you’re the big
fancy-schmancy presenter among
your office-mates — the one who
knows all about using enormous
organization charts, snappy themes,
and inspirational music. What your
fellow employees don’t know is that
the night before a big presentation,
you’re wringing your hands, pacing
the floor, and desperately searching
for my personal home phone number.
Why? Because you’re in over your
head, my little overachiever.
Never fear, Crabby is here. And
believe it or not, you’re not the only
one with these problems. Take a look
at what some of my readers are going
through.
Big organization charts:
Every shape deserves to be
heard and seen
Although it appears the reader
below is simply ignoring his need for
bifocals, I came up with a dandy
solution to his problem.
Q“In PowerPoint 2002, when
we in sert an or ga ni za tion chart and
keep add ing co-worker or
sub or di nate boxes, the font size of
text be comes so small that we can’t
see it.”
— Squinting Stan
Dear Stan,
I have one word for you and your
company: downsize. If that’s not an
option, once you’ve added your
organization chart, try this:
1. On the Or ga ni za tion Chart
toolbar, click the ar row on the
Lay out but ton, and then click
Scale Or ga ni za tion Chart.
Note You may or may not need to
do this step, which will allow you to
move the handles of the drawing
canvas (thereby making your shapes
bigger or smaller).
2. And you’re right: Al though the
shapes may be big ger, the text is -
n’t. So, click any shape, and, on
the Or ga ni za tion Chart toolbar,
click the ar row on the Se lect but -
ton. Then click Level, Branch, or
All Con nect ing Lines, de pend ing
on whether you want to change
the font size of all or some of the
shapes.
3. On the For mat menu, click Font.
4. Ad just the font size, color, style,
or ef fect. Go crazy.
Or, if that’s all too much trouble,
buy two pairs of those magnifying
glasses you can get at the drugstore
and wear them, one on top of the
other (for double magnification, of
course).