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Archive for the ‘Technology Tips’ Category

April 9th, 2008

Thursday’s Wednesday Makeover - syncing two computers

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Two makeovers ago, blogger Thursday shared that she has a problem keeping all her files in one place, electronically speaking.
Here’s how she describes it: “While I officially have an office in our apartment, complete with a desktop computer, I regularly work on a laptop as well — I travel, go to the […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 4 comments

March 29th, 2008

Tip of the week: Where can I recycle CDs and DVDs?

Until a few years ago, the only options for recycling CDs included making mobiles from fishing wire and tiling your bathroom floor.
Despite their primarily plastic contents, CDs and DVDs can’t be included in household recycling and very few centers are set up to accept them. Most people chuck them in the trash - where […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

March 28th, 2008

Friday Feature: Can Big Brother help your business?

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I’m thrilled to be featuring Leif Hansen this week from SparkNW. He’s had quite a lot of press and camera time lately around his work with SoulTech, including a recent feature on the Today Show.
Jen: Welcome, Leif! Now, you’ve got your businesses, Spark Northwest & Spark Social Media, and recently the ‘Soul […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

March 25th, 2008

Organizing electronic documents and files

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - If you’ve ever struggled with a. having too much stuff on your computer that you never use or b. you can’t find the info you need when you need to use it, check out the latest from Adam Kayce of Viverati (formerly Monk at Work).
His 2 philosophies of storing files on your computer […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

March 22nd, 2008

Top 3 tangled cord solutions

Got cords?
Here are 3 tips to solve the snarl.

A great product called the Ativa Burrito is a pouch with a velcro closure.
Plastic twist-ties can hold cords together and also secure a series of loops so all the cords are the right length.
The other great way to wrangle cords? Just put them where you can’t see […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

March 20th, 2008

Are you safe when wireless?

(www.myorgnaizedbiz.com) - A coffeehouse may be a good place to meet a client, but it’s not the safest place to use your laptop. Free wireless networks can leave your computer, data, and passwords vulnerable to hacking - and the consequences to your business can be huge. Consider that this risk could shut your doors for […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 4 comments

March 14th, 2008

Think you can drive and talk at the same time?

Wassha shay? Yep. New research shows that just listening to a cell phone can cause drunk driving-type behaviors. And when you work from your car, this has implications for your biz.
According to ScienceNews.com, researchers at Carnegy Mellon University have used powerful MRI scans to conclude that “listening alone reduces by 37 percent the amount […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 18th, 2008

Link love for green office ideas

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - While I was over visiting Alison Kriscenski’s blog, Greener Assets, I stumbled across some great posts she’s written about how to make your office greener AND save money.
Here’s a small sampling - compiled for your viewing pleasure:
Greener Files - ideas for saving paper, printer ink, and integrating digital records.
Greening Your Electricity at […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 1 comment

February 16th, 2008

Office Live video from David Pogue

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This is a funny (and informative) video about the new “free” Office Live program from Microsoft from David Pogue at The New York Times.
Office Live has a variety of services and features that small businesses need - all in one place.
Check it out here.
Are you using Office Live? What do you think?
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By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Stop spam and unwanted mail in 360 seconds

Does anything peeve you more than getting calls, emails, and snail mail that you didn’t ask for? It wastes time and resources that you’ll never get back.
Good news? There are 4 easy things you can do to stem the tide drastically, complied here for your pleasure.
Fake plastic cards and insurance offers
Under the US Fair Credit Reporting Act […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments

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