The brand spankin' new Spring 2008 TechSoup Stock catalog is hot off the presses and you can check out the full version (PDF) of all the great finds for your organization today.

There's some new, some old (and still awesome), and some updated software, tools, and programs that can help your organization get a leg up for fundraising online, managing finances, editing and hosting photos, and keeping your office functioning smoothly and securely. Check out some highlights here:

Have you encountered a friend, coworker, colleague, or client that has a different version of Microsoft Office than you do?

For example, maybe your lawyer purchased a brand new computer and it came with Word 2007, but you're still using Word 2003.  Maybe she sends you a document you should really be able to read, but you can't because your version of Word won't open it. 

As organizations become increasingly reliant on email, the need to effectively deal with a full inbox is more pressing than ever. A recent article on ReadWriteWeb explores five strategies you can use to win control over your inbox.

Groupware is software that allows people to work together from various locations, useful for nonprofits where staff works remotely. Collaboration features offered by groupware can include email, scheduling, discussion groups, group folders, and more.

One benefit of groupware tools such as Microsoft Exchange (available at a discount from TechSoup Stock) is that you can sync them up to your PDA, allowing you to receive up-to-the-moment information even when you are working out in the field.

This month, you'll find a number of newly donated products at TechSoup Stock that will help you better manage your day, your office, and your finances.

Small to medium-sized nonprofits seeking a Mac-based accounting solution for tax season may want to check out MyMac.com's review of MYOB AccountEdge 2008 for Macs, which is available to qualifying organizations on TechSoup Stock for $35 through a donation from MYOB.

Some features highlighted in the review include:

What does Outlook's Search Folders tool do for you? To quote Microsoft:

Search Folders display the results of previously defined search queries. The email messages shown remain stored in one or more Outlook folders.

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It used to be the "To Read" list consisted of just a stack on the shelf of all those books that I wanted to get around to reading. Now with the explosion of information on the Web, with blogs and sites being updated every minute, it seems like the virtual stack of reading material to keep up with is endless. I'm easily overwhelmed by the information onslaught, so I'm always on the lookout for different ways to manage the influx of reading material in a way that makes it timely and useful.

'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions. And along with those resolutions to floss regularly and get more exercise, it's a good time to set forth some technology intentions for the new year.

Ars Technica, citing a survey performed by Rubicon Consulting, reports that although Web applications in the realm of email and games h