How to Screenshot

Here are some quick tips on how to do a screenshot on your devices. Practice taking screenshots regularly, so you get really good at it and don’t need to think about it when you need it. (If these instructions are too daunting you can take a picture of your screen with your phone.) *When you are using keyboard shortcuts you can depress the keys in the order listed and then lift a second after they

Create a Follow Up Rhythm

One of the most powerful things you can do to build a sustainable business and powerful network is to have a solid follow up system in place. There are several programs and strategies you can implement, some more complicated than others. Here are the basic steps you will go through to get your system set up. Establish your follow-up rhythm Gather your contacts Get everyone into your system The goal is to have a living

Create a Glitch Station to Conquer Computer Weirdness

Quick! Look! It’s doing that thing again! And now it stopped. There are so many times when the technology does something weird one minute and then stops when an “expert” comes around. Don’t you hate that?! I feel your pain. Here is what you can do. When your computer is doing something odd, stop, pay attention, and take some notes. Sometimes just slowing down will reveal the problem. This will also give you a chance

Automate Your Incoming Emails

Google and Outlook think they know what you think is important, but they don’t. THIS email newsletter is your favorite, but THAT one is not. Sometimes you take advantage of Groupons or Living Social deals, but maybe not today. Occasionally you want to use the latest deal from Amazon, but it is not a priority. To gain greater control over your inbox you have the option to use filters (Gmail) or rules (Outlook). This will

3 Steps to Rescue Your Email Inbox!

“The goal with email is to get through itand respond to those who need responses,do what needs to be done,save what needs to be saved, anddelete what needs to be deleted.” To Rescue Your Email Inbox You Need a Clear Plan. It would be nice if we could just sit with our email and get it all done and move on to the next task on our list, but that is just not feasible. Sure,

Organize Your Child’s Computer for Online School

As a parent, you already have a system for how to help your child succeed in school. I always boiled my list down to these basics. Set a reasonable bedtime Offer good and healthy food Communicate with their educators Provide a place for them to do homework and study This last item is where this post about online school will focus. The Specifics for Online School With online school, you will need more than just