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January 17, 2013 Categorized in: InternetOutlook

Find an email again without searching all of Outlook, and fill your desktop background with your own photos.

Computer shortcuts you should know

January 11, 2013 Categorized in: InternetSkills Check

Those who spend significant amounts of time working on PCs or Macs learn some of the shortcuts that allow for faster, more efficient work. Here are a few of David Pogue’s favorites.

New features in Office 2013

December 26, 2012 Categorized in: ExcelInternetPowerPointWord

Microsoft Office 2013 has arrived with some new features that could make your job easier.

Need a Wi-Fi hotspot? Fire up your Android

November 5, 2012 Categorized in: Internet

Did you know you can use your Android smartphone to provide an Internet connection to your tablet or laptop? All you need is a tethering application to make the connection. Here are six options recommended by JR Raphael, Computer World.

Turn into a techie with online courses

October 29, 2012 Categorized in: AdvancementInternet

Computer skills are key for succeeding in the current business climate, writes John Patrick Pullen. But even if you didn’t study computer science in school, fear not; there are a number of free online resources that can help you get up to speed.

Windows key offers a wealth of shortcuts

October 23, 2012 Categorized in: Internet

In Windows 7, make navigating easier using the Windows key and the following keystrokes:

Google’s alternative to Excel spreadsheets

October 12, 2012 Categorized in: Internet

Google Docs’ Gadgets feature gives its spreadsheets an edge on Excel for some tasks. Users can create ani­­mated pie charts, produce QR codes and more. Helen Bradley of PCWorld explains how.

Time to check out Microsoft’s webmail?

October 9, 2012 Categorized in: InternetOutlook

Microsoft’s Outlook.com has a few advantages over Google’s Gmail, writes Rick Broida at PCWorld.

Pump up productivity with your iPad

September 6, 2012 Categorized in: Internet

The iPad can be a great tool for getting things done at work, especially if you move from place to place and operate on the go all day, Jill Duffy writes in PC Magazine. Here are the essentials.

Google offers alternative to Excel

August 16, 2012 Categorized in: Internet

Google Docs’ Gadgets feature gives its spreadsheets an edge on Excel for some tasks. Users can create animated pie charts, produce QR codes and more. Helen Bradley of PCWorld explains how.
Technology has the power to greatly enhance productivity, but if you’re like most of us, on average you only use 13% of the features in your software tools. PCWorld went to the experts to glean their favorite tricks and tips. Here are five:

Goal tracking software

July 3, 2012 Categorized in: InternetPersonal Development

The web wants you to stick with your goals, if the number of goal-tracking tools online is any indication. Five of the best free methods for tracking and sticking to your goals:
Nowadays, executives more often are meeting virtually, through instant messaging, video chat and other tools. Here’s how to organize a virtual meeting, and prepare participants to get the most out of the session.