All chapters conclude with “Summary” and most with “Sharpen Your TechEdge.”

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Why You Need This Book.

Organization of the Book.

Conventions Used.

Before You Begin.

I.GETTING STARTED.

Section Overview.

1.Technology Is More Than Computers.

Telephones.

Microphones.

35mm Projectors.

Audio and Video.

2.Computer Technology 101.

Making Sense of Computer Lingo.

Monitors.

Storage Devices.

Printers.

Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's).

Software.

3.Demystifying the Internet.

A Thumbnail History of the Internet.

What Can I Do on the Internet?

Services Offered on the Internet.

Clarifying Misconceptions.

II.GETTING ONLINE.

Section Overview.

4.AOL — The Best Choice for You?

Suggested Steps to Getting Off on the Right Foot.

5.What to Do Once You're Logged On.

Getting Signed Up on AOL.

I'm on AOL. Now What?

6.ISP Services and What They Add.

What Is an ISP?

Why Should a Speaker, Trainer or Consultant Need to Make a Choice?

How Do ISP Companies Operate?

What Does It Cost?

7.Factors to Consider When Selecting an ISP.

How to Locate Them in Your Area.

Questions to Ask When Selecting an ISP.

Evaluating the Decision to Connect through COS versus ISP.

8.What You Can Do on the Internet.

Seven Essential Features for Your Internet E-mail.

Join an Internet Mail List.

Getting Acquainted with Your Web Browser.

III.PRESENTING WITH TECHNOLOGY.

9.Presentation Development Using a Computer.

Stage 1: Topic Development.

Stage 2: Develop the Format.

Stage 3: Apply a Template and Add Graphics for Visual Richness.

Stage 4: Enhance with Multimedia.

10.Preparing, Presenting, and Follow-Up

Preparing.

Presenting.

Follow Up a Presentation.

11.Best Practices.

Focus on the Software You Need.

Budget for Updates— Pushing Your TechEdge Costs Money and Time.

Develop and Follow a Backup Plan.

Learn What You Own before Buying More.

The Internet Shortens the Distance between You and the Answers You Need.

Label Your Cables.

Remember Low Tech.

Think Beyond Your Desktop/Notebook Computer.

E-mail Is a Critical Business Tool.

Customization Is the Key to Success.

Hire the Help You Need.

Join a User Group and Make Friends.

Leaders Are Readers.

Web Sites Are Just the First Step.

Presenting: Responsibilities and Rewards.

Use Your Computer to Make Your Life Easier and Your Business Stronger.

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