IBM ShortCut #2: Is instant messaging confidential?

September 6th, 2006 | Connected Social Media Syndication

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Who’s looking in when you send an instant message? ShortCuts web etiquette expert Penny Scharfman explains when, where and how IM can be seen and searched by others – and offers some tips on smart IM usage. This week’s links: Collaboration Loop, a blog about collaboration technologies in the enterprise, and Adam Gartenberg’s blog, covering Lotus Sametime and real-time collaboration.

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IBM ShortCut #3: Archiving email Do you find filing a daily challenge? ShortCuts email expert Alan Lepofsky shows how to automate your email archive. This week’s link: Alan’s blog, IBM Lotus Notes/Domino Hints and Tips, dishes out handy tips for getting the most out of...
IBM ShortCut #8: How to start an instant message ShortCuts web etiquette expert Penny Scharfman explains the best (and safest) ways to start an instant message in the workplace. (Hint: there’s more to it than you might think.) More info: www.ibm.com/ShortCuts ...
IBM ShortCut #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. This week’s links: Snopes.com, a site for researching and reporting internet hoaxes, and...
IBM ShortCut #5: Fighting blog spam Is your blog awash with comment spam? ShortCuts blogging expert Todd Watson shows how to get rid of the stuff. This week’s links: the Six Apart Guide to Comment Spam and the official Google blog on preventing comment spam. More...
IBM ShortCut #12: How to maintain 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 Watson explains how bloggers can keep regular. More info: www.ibm.com/ShortCuts Click here for transcript. ...
IBM ShortCut #1: Beating Spyware Is your computer riddled with spyware, adware and other malware? ShortCuts security expert Rocky Oliver shares his tips for beating the spyware menace. Rocky recommends two freeware programs: Ad-Aware Spybot Search and Destroy More info: www.ibm.com/ShortCuts ...
IBM ShortCut #9: How to use 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. This week’s links: Wikipedia’s...
IBM ShortCut #7: Unsending email Can you unsend an email? ShortCuts email expert Alan Lepofsky explains what to do if you hit the send button too soon. This week’s link: Plazes, a web service which illustrates where the user is located, and which can look...
IBM ShortCut #4: Managing your contacts Wrestling with multiple address books? ShortCuts email expert Alan Lepofsky shows how to consolidate your contacts. This week’s link: Plaxo, a free web service for updating and maintaining the information in your address book. More info: www.ibm.com/ShortCuts ...
IBM ShortCut #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 in the enterprise. For more information see: IBM ShortCuts Click here for transcript. ...