We have been talking about the potential for using QR Tags since 2009, so it is great to see that MadCap Software has announced Flare version 7 will include QR Tag capabilities. MadCap states: In an online and searchable document, it is easy to include hyperlinks, URLs, etc., for users to access more information, but… Read more »
Category: Software
Managing a documentation project – a guide (and a test of Camtasia)
This a short video overview of managing a documentation project. It’s something we put together as a test of some of the functionality of Techsmith’s Camtasia software.
Google Chrome OS Help – What will it be like?
Techcrunch has reported on an early glimpse of Google’s upcoming Operating System, Chrome OS. So, you are no doubt asking, will Chrome OS come with online Help? Will it be initiated in a similar way to Help in Windows or by some sort of new means? From the screen shots on the Techcrunch site, it appears, yes, there… Read more »
Google Wave – A case study in 21st Century User Assistance
Google’s latest product, Google Wave, provides a case study in how User Assistance is sometimes provided to users for popular Web-based applications. It is a useful case study, because: The application contains unfamiliar concepts and tasks; Google hopes it will be used by many people; and It’s from a major provider of software. While the… Read more »
Could Zuberence be used in technical documentation?
Zuberance is a hosted service for encouraging user generated content. Although aimed at creating “Brand Advocates” or “Customer Evangelists” and a “Volunteer Salesforce”, maybe it could be used to create user generated support. What do you think?