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		<title>How do I learn about what kind of support I need to get the most from my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-do-i-learn-about-what-kind-of-support-i-need-to-get-the-most-from-my-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most staff, volunteers or trustees are not ICT experts and at times may need help to get the most from equipment, a website or database..
Help may come from a volunteer, someone in the staff team with technical knowledge, a staff member with ICT support in their job description, or a paid-for contractor or consultant. Sometimes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I make a video of someone and save it on the internet?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-do-i-make-a-video-of-someone-and-save-it-on-the-internet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most mobile phones or pocket video cameras can record short videos that are of high enough quality for this purpose. 
This is usually done by setting your handset to camera mode and then switching from photo to video mode (you may see an icon symbolising a camera). On pocket video cameras it’s often as simple [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do about back-up?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Buying]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reliable back-up system protects your organisation when things go wrong. It is a vital ingredient in safe and secure ICT operations and can be installed and operated at relatively low cost. Although it is a technical issue it is the responsibility of trustees and manager to make sure that data is secure and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I make my ICT more accessible?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no one-size-fits-all solution for making computers and the internet accessible to people with disabilities. Talk to the person to identify their needs.
Consider adaptations such as:

Text readers read what is on screen for people with poor eyesight, and can also help with dyslexia. 
Voice recognition software lets you speak to your computer instead of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What do I need to use video conferencing?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-do-i-need-to-use-video-conferencing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-do-i-need-to-use-video-conferencing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=344</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Video conferencing via the web can save you time and money if you have a computer and a broadband internet connection for each participant, a low cost video camera and a service to manage the connection. It can save travel time to meetings, or change contact from infrequent longer meetings to more frequent short meetings. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How often should we replace our computers?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-often-should-we-replace-our-computers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-often-should-we-replace-our-computers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sales of new IT equipment are often driven by the demands of new software, especially system software such as new versions of Windows™. At the same time ICT prices have dropped to levels at which it is often cheaper to replace than to repair or re-use equipment.
Despite this pressure to upgrade most modern computers should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How much should we pay for technical support</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-much-should-we-pay-for-technical-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-much-should-we-pay-for-technical-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=96</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can pay-as-you-go by the hour or take out a contract. What you pay depends on what you need, the supplier, the number of computers you have, the level of support offered, your own capabilities and your location.
A sole trader is likely to charge upwards of £20 per hour and would expect to fix routine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why do IT people tell me to turn it off and turn it on again?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-do-it-people-tell-me-to-turn-it-off-and-turn-it-on-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-do-it-people-tell-me-to-turn-it-off-and-turn-it-on-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a well-worn phrase, but does it really work? Before calling for help turn your machine off for 30 seconds and then restart. This may well resolve the issue you were having because closing down your computer shuts all running services and processes, whilst starting up restarts these services and process in the right order.
This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why should I write an ICT plan?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-should-i-write-an-ict-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-should-i-write-an-ict-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ICT Champions</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An ICT plan is not simply a shopping list for new boxes, gadgets and wires. It is a management tool to take you beyond the initial purchasing decisions to an ongoing process that makes sure you get the most from your investment. An ICT plan will include:
Where are we now? 
 What ICT equipment and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why is my computer running slowly?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-is-my-computer-running-slowly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/why-is-my-computer-running-slowly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your computer starts running slowly, or takes a long time to start up, it probably needs some attention. You may be able to do quite a lot yourself, or may need to ask for technical help.There are a number of things you could try:

Reduce the number of applications running in the background.
Add more RAM [...]]]></description>
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