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7 Convenient Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of Microsoft Outlook 2013

February 25th, 2014

Microsoft Outlook offers a variety of convenient features and capabilities. However, most of us don’t know how to leverage the features and capabilities available. Here are 7 convenient tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Microsoft Outlook:

Stop Missing Important Messages

Are you constantly missing important messages because they’re lost in your cluttered inbox? Use the New Search Folder to set up a search for important names or email addresses.

8 Fantastic Timesaving Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Word

February 25th, 2014

You’ve probably been using Microsoft Word to write documents for years, however, there’s a few lesser-known ways to get work done faster and more efficiently. Here are 8 timesaving tips and tricks for Microsoft Word:

1.     Select Text Quickly

You already know that double-clicking will select a single word, however, triple-clicking will select an entire paragraph.

4 Ways to Save Time and Effort By Signing Documents Electronically

When it comes to signing a document electronically, most people struggle with the hassle of signing and scanning the document. Did you know there’s a variety of other ways to sign documents electronically? Here’s 4 apps to sign documents via your smartphone or web browser:

1.     HelloSign Chrome Extension

If you receive most of your documents through email, the HelloSign Chrome extension is a convenient way to sign them and send them back to the sender.

6 Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tricks Guaranteed To Give You Back 30 Minutes In Your Work Day

Do you spend a lot of time trying to keep track of emails, contacts, and calendars on Microsoft Outlook? If you learn to take advantage of the wide variety of features, you can significantly increase your productivity while using Microsoft Outlook.

Here are 6 absolute must tips and tricks guaranteed to give you back 30 minutes in your calendar each and every day:

1.     Redefine “Read” Emails

Do you skim through your emails and remind yourself to read them later? If so, you’ve probably made the mistake of forgetting about them or looking for them through a variety of “read” emails.

4 Ways to Save Time and Effort By Signing Documents Electronically

February 25th, 2014

When it comes to signing a document electronically, most people struggle with the hassle of signing and scanning the document. Did you know there’s a variety of other ways to sign documents electronically? Here’s 4 apps to sign documents via your smartphone or web browser:

1.     HelloSign Chrome Extension

If you receive most of your documents through email, the HelloSign Chrome extension is a convenient way to sign them and send them back to the sender.

6 Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tricks Guaranteed To Give You Back 30 Minutes In Your Work Day

February 25th, 2014

Do you spend a lot of time trying to keep track of emails, contacts, and calendars on Microsoft Outlook? If you learn to take advantage of the wide variety of features, you can significantly increase your productivity while using Microsoft Outlook.

Here are 6 absolute must tips and tricks guaranteed to give you back 30 minutes in your calendar each and every day:

1.     Redefine “Read” Emails

Do you skim through your emails and remind yourself to read them later? If so, you’ve probably made the mistake of forgetting about them or looking for them through a variety of “read” emails.

Are You Using an iPhone? Critical iPhone Security Alert!—Install Your Apple iOS iPhone/iPad 7.0.6 Update ASAP!

February 25th, 2014

Apple just released a patch for iOS 7 that includes a security fix for Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection verification. If your phone or iPad has been upgraded to iOS 7, install this update now.

Without it your data may be at risk.  The update prevents someone from taking your phone and disabling Apple’s “Find My iPhone” service.

Where & What Are Your Employees Doing Online When You Are Not Watching?

February 24th, 2014

Keep Your Business and Employees Safe with an Internet Usage Policy

An Internet usage policy provides guidelines regarding the appropriate use of company equipment, Internet, and network access. The Internet is a powerful tool for employees, however, a single moment of inattention or inappropriate use can transform the Internet into a huge security threat against your business.