I like to think objectives are the foundation on which performance interventions are built. So, I always keep these two references at hand when writing my objectives as a quick reminder and self performance check. I also share these with clients and designers I hire as team members on projects.
Now this is cool, especially if you are constantly integrating graphics in your work (user guides, job aids, simulations). Just install the free program Dropresize , set the folder for it to monitor, and bang, any graphic file you drop in that folder is sized to your settings. Now that’s leaning a process. Thanks to Lifehacker for the tip.
A few quick tips on some utilities I’ve come across lately thanks to Lifehacker .
If you ever need to create an icon for a project file, Simply Icon is the way to go (Windows only). Free and easy to use. All you do is drop an image (any image) onto the program and it automatically creates icons in 32×32, 24×24, and 16×16 levels.
For when you need a temporary URL for a project, use VapURL . You can set a number of visits or time limitation for the URL.
And for quickly resizing photos, you can use Resize My Photos (WIndows only). Just right click on the image, and from the context menu select Resize My Photos. And away you go.
Are you often looking for that perfect sound effect to round out your web based training module or presentation. Look no further than HongKiat.com and their 55 great websites for sound effects.
There have been many a time while in the process of building application simulation training I’ll need to capture an application screen without the OS chrome. Well, on Windows that just got a whole lot easier with Winsupermaximize.
I learned about this utility from the Lifehacker site. (Wow, that’s a great site.) But back to Winsupermaximize. It’s only feature is it allows you to remove the title bar from Windows, thereby allowing you to capture more of the application window. Of course, most browsers have had this funtionality for a while, but not standard Windows windows.
Add it to your tool set today.