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Fixed Xboxes and the good, bad and the ugly of screencasting webapps.

News and Follow-Ups

• 00:42 – Jade is getting his Xbox fixed!

Webapps

• 01:27 - ReTweet – Social news done through twitter.
• 04:48 – Screen Capture Showdown
  • Screenr – Public only recording, really easy to use, no full screen
  • ScreenToaster – Easy to use, download your screencasts in other formats
  • ScreenJelly – Private recording, easy to use, only fullscreen

Topics

• 14:31 - Web dos and don’ts
  • Avoid issues on handling getElementById
  • Use negative CSS margins
  • Use CSS shorthand
  • Optimise Jpegs
  • Do proofread
  • Don’t put block elements in the in-lines
  • Don’t forget keyboard navigation
  • Don’t fix, prevent!
  • Don’t allow hotlinking
• 30:06 – The 10 Commandments of Social Media
  • 1. Thou shalt blog (like crazy) commandments
  • 2. Thou shalt create profiles (everywhere) commandments
  • 3. Thou shalt upload photos (lots of them) commandments
  • 4. Thou shalt upload videos (all you can find) commandments
  • 5. Thou shalt podcast (often) commandments
  • 6. Thou shalt set alerts (immediately) commandments
  • 7. Thou shalt comment (on a multitude of blogs) commandments
  • 8. Thou shalt get connected (with everyone) commandments
  • 9. Thou shalt explore social media (30 minutes per week) commandments
  • 10. Thou shalt be creative (go forth and create creatively)
• 42:56 - 6 Simple Ways For Freelancers To Increase Productivity
  • Set a schedule
  • Make a plan
  • Get focused
  • Get organized
  • Set up your office properly
  • Get Help