Posts by Tony Rushin
Tuesday Tip: Do you Miss Your iPhone’s “HOME” Button?
A friend recently told me that she really missed her iPhone with the physical home button. That piqued my curiosity, so I did some digging and found that it is possible to still have the home button on fully touch screen devices. Of course, it’s not going to be exactly the same since you won’t…
Read More25th Anniversary Party
On April 27, Network 1 celebrated 25 years in business with an open house for employees, clients and other friends of the company. Here are a few photos from that shindig for you to enjoy.
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Microsoft Word Hacks
Most of us work in Microsoft Word all the time without issue. But when one arises, it can be very frustrating. Here are some tips to make your life a bit easier. Have you ever closed a Microsoft Word document without remembering to save it? No autosave either? No need to stress. Simply open file…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Two for One iPhone Edition
iPhone Calculator Tip Have you ever been typing numbers in your iPhone calculator and accidentally enter the wrong number? Instead of hitting “C” to clear the whole number and start over, simply swipe left on the numbers to erase the wrong umber and type in the correct one. iPhone Flight Information When traveling, did you…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Sitting Stinks
Most of us sit at our desks for at least six hours a day. But sitting for hours on end hurts our muscles and joints. How do we keep our job and our health? Here are some ways to avoid sitting all day. Pick a few of your favorites and incorporate them into your routine.…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Give “Back Tap” a Try
I love discovering cool new features on my iPhone that I never knew existed. Case in point: if you have iOS 14 and an iPhone 8 or newer, you can enable “Back Tap.” What is Back Tap, you ask? Imagine it’s late, you forgot to turn on your porch light and you’re at your front…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Has Your Used Phone Been Reported Stolen?
Phones are expensive. Instead of automatically buying a new phone when you need one, many people look for used versions of popular models to save some money. If you know what you are doing, you can get a great deal by taking this route. Just like anything you buy used, however, you need to make sure…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Bad Guys Win this Tax Season
Tax season can be a stressful time, and unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for identity thieves to strike. With the rush to file taxes and the abundance of personal and financial information being shared, it’s easy for bad guys to steal your identity and cause major headaches for you down the line. How Identity…
Read MoreDon’t Ring Up Trouble
In recent years, the use of Ring Doorbells has become an increasingly popular way of enhancing home security. These video-enabled doorbells are equipped with cameras that allow homeowners to monitor their property, receive alerts, and even communicate with visitors remotely. However, scammers are now using phishing attacks to steal sensitive information from Ring Doorbell owners,…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: How to Re-route Spam with Gmail
Everyone has their own tips and tricks for avoiding spam messages in their email box, including setting up email filters or creating an entirely separate email to use when signing up for things online. If you use Google’s Gmail, here are a few more things to try: If you want to create a temporary email,…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Absolute Reference – Another Excel Timesaver
I use excel all the time to calculate personal finances or to dissect information at work. Every once in a while, I get introduced to shortcut or formula that has existed forever and is life changing. I learned this one from Nate Moore, when he came to speak at the North Fulton Medical Group Managers…
Read MoreAre Your Kids Using Alexa to Run Up Your Credit Card Bill?
Have you ever found charges on your bank statement that were made via Alexa without your knowledge? If you have children, or possibly even adult friends that enjoy playing practical jokes, you may have experienced this. It’s not particularly funny however, when you must spend your valuable time on the phone with your bank getting…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Protect Your Phone
Our phones have become our portal to everything…work, friends, memories, finances, and more. When you think about it, we protect our most sensitive and vital information with only a simple four- or six-digit passcode, which in reality is not enough. Phone pickpocketing has become more prevalent with each passing year. According to the New Orleans…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Three Quick Ways to Save on Flights
It’s time to start planning your summer travel, and here are three quick ways that I use to save on airfare. Fly on the cheap days of the week: Booking flights for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday can save you an average of 12%. Go Incognito: Have you ever search online for the cheap flights, only to…
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