Dell XPS, Gmail, Thunderbird and Windows Live Writer
This is more of a test than an actual blog entry. I am getting used to my new Dell XPS M1530 and am trying out Windows Live Writer.
As I’m setting up my Dell, I’m running into some interesting dilemmas. Although I have been using Hotmail for over 10 years, I am seriously considering switching over fully to Gmail, especially after syncing Gmail and Google Calendar with Mozilla Thunderbird. My only gripe: Gmail doesn’t do folders. It’ll take me a bit to get used to labeling and archiving e-mails instead.
I tested out my laptop today during a workshop by Mark Ragan of Ragan Communications on social media. Wireless worked well and the 9-cell battery seems to last for about 3.5 hours without setting it to a power save mode. More on Ragan’s social media workshop soon. In the meantime, I joined myragan.com, a communicator’s social network.
Lastly, I’m giving Twitter a try. Mostly for observational purposes.
Hi Marc,
Good seeing you yesterday. Let’s get together sometime for a cup of coffee. I felt bad that we didn’t get enough time to talk after the workshop.
Come on over to the office one of these days. I can introduce you to the staff and we can chat
more about your plans at the CSO.
Mark