Remember when you first started your computer? Chances are, it was blazing fast… especially compared to now, when it seems to drag its way along. The reason is simple enough: as your workstation does its job, it collects digital baggage, which gets in the way.
Here is a simple, 4-step checklist to clear this digital clutter and get your speed back.
Are you still manually toggling between windows every time you need to move data? This copy-paste-repeat cycle isn't just a minor annoyance; it’s a productivity killer that invites manual entry errors and drains your mental energy.
Windows 11 offers a built-in solution that most users overlook: Clipboard History. Here is how to use it to streamline your workflow and keep your data secure.
If your workday feels like an endless cycle of video calls where a lot is said but nothing actually gets done, you aren’t alone. Unproductive meetings cost the economy billions every year, and for those of us working from home, they are the leading cause of digital burnout.
Here is how to take control of your virtual workspace and make your remote meetings actually worth the time.
If left as is, AI will tell you what you want, albeit in the very literal sense. It’s easy to misdirect it or send it down rabbit holes that eat up significant time and money for your business. If you want to make full use of AI, reduce hallucinations, and be more productive with these incredible new tools, you need to master the art of prompt engineering.
Many web pages offer resources, utilities, references, and so on. It’s safe to say you can find pretty much any resource imaginable on the web, and you might want to save them as applications to make accessing them easier. You can do this with Google Chrome, and it’s a remarkably simple process.
Business depends on technology; this fact is what drives businesses to adopt new solutions from vendors and providers around the world. If your business needs to acquire new technology solutions to maintain operations, you’ll likely be working with third parties to make it happen. Today, we want to discuss the idea of business contracts and how to get the best deal from IT vendors you possibly can.
Keeping your business technology running can sometimes feel like being on a treadmill—you work hard to keep things moving, but eventually, something breaks, and you’re forced to fix or replace it. You should try a technology needs assessment to avoid surprises and stay ahead. This process can help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to plan for the future.
Last week, we talked about why X (formerly known as Twitter) is losing users. If you’re thinking about switching platforms, you might want to check out Bluesky, a growing social media network. Let’s break down what Bluesky is and how to get started using it.
If you are like me, you probably suffer from the affliction known as “you’ve got too many browser windows open, and each one of those browser windows has too many tabs.”
Unfortunately, this affliction is chronic, and no cure is in sight. However, if you have specific tabs that you need to reference frequently throughout the day, there is a really neat trick for breaking them out, giving them their own icon, and making it much faster to access them when you need them.
Boosting team productivity is a key goal for any organization, yet it's often challenging. Impediments like unclear goals, poor communication, and inadequate resources can hinder progress toward this objective. Nevertheless, your business must be able to overcome these obstacles. Let’s explore how to track team productivity and some effective tips to help foster a more productive work environment.
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a powerful communications platform that can help your business save money and improve operations. However, an unprepared business might find its network not optimized for VoIP, resulting in lesser results than expected. Let’s review some potential hangups your business could encounter when implementing VoIP.
Sometimes it can be really handy to take a screenshot of something on your computer screen. Sure, there are tons of applications you can download and install that let you do this, but with the modern version of Windows 11, you don’t need any of that if you just need to take a quick screenshot and share it with someone or put it in a document. Let’s jump right into it!
If we asked you to identify the one hour of your day when you get the most done, would you be able to tell us? Even more interestingly, do you know how to get the most out of your so-called “power hour?” Let’s take a look at some of the theories about how you can make the most out of your most productive time in the workplace.
Look, no one has perfect spelling or grammar, which is why autocorrect as a feature exists in text-based applications. That said, it can often provide you with inaccurate or context-clueless suggestions, leading to much confusion and frustration. Let’s take a look at how you can make autocorrect work better for you, or if you are just sick of it altogether, disable it.
If you know how to use functions and various other features that Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets have to offer, then you can take your skills one step further than most. One such feature is the use of dropdown menus within cells. Let’s discuss how you can use them to your benefit in both Excel and Sheets.
Remote operations were the norm for some time during the pandemic, but now, hybrid operations have largely taken over fully-remote operations. The unfortunate fact of this change, however, is that your employees in the office are getting more out of meetings. Let’s discuss how you can make meetings more equitable for everyone involved, both remote employees and in-house staff.
While remote operations have somewhat given way to hybrid operations, this does not mean that your employees working remotely are having an easier time—particularly when they are participating in meetings with both in-house and remote participants. Let’s delve into how you can ensure that these meetings remain equitable for everyone involved.
A shared network is not a new concept in the business world. These shared networks give all computers connected to them access to a centralized file and drive infrastructure where documents can be accessed. Your IT department has likely already set one of these up for your organization, but we thought a short guide on how to map a network on your personal device might be helpful.
Microsoft Excel is a great tool to organize data into spreadsheets, but it’s kind of a tricky beast to master. As is the case with most software programs, you can add an extra level of mastery to your skillset by having a full understanding of keyboard shortcuts. We’ve listed some of the most common shortcuts that you might use during your day-to-day duties in Microsoft Excel.
If you have ever had to write up a report or process for a particular task, you know that images can go a long way toward helping people understand what exactly needs to be done. For Windows 10 users, there is a built-in tool that you can utilize to take screenshots, record video, and even record audio alongside all of this: the Xbox Game Bar.
