Posts by Jessi Page
Tuesday Tip: Out with Old Machines, In with Revenue Streams
You receive the dreaded “It’s recommended you replace your machine (computer)” message. Some of your first thoughts might be “Is a replacement necessary? Will it save me money or affect security?”. Let’s take a look at some facts and find out! Invest in Success: When you run a business, the stakes are high and…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Use Your iPhone to Scan Documents
Office scanner broken again? News flash: you don’t need it! You can use your iPhone to easily capture and send high-quality images with the built-in document scanning feature in your Notes app. As a bonus, you can also annotate your documents, organize them into folders, and share via email or messaging apps. In addition,…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Protect Yourself From Hackers Breaking Into Your Phone
The National Security Agency provided seven ways for smartphone users to protect their devices and personal data. Bad actors use WIFI networks and smartphone apps to carry out cyber crimes and steal identities. Here are seven ways to protect your phone: Updating software and apps removes flaws in existing software so hackerscan’t break into phones. Only…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Take an iPhone Photo Using a Voice Command
Have you ever wanted to take a photo without having to hold your iPhone? Ever tried to take a group photo, but the person holding the iPhone to take the picture was left out? Here’s a solution to your problems: set up a Voice Command and take hands-free photos! To set up a Voice Command:…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Set Up a Recovery Key for Your Apple ID
Losing access to your Apple Account can cause chaos in your life. To alleviate this, Apple created an optional recovery key feature to improve the security of your Apple ID Account. You can reset your password and access your account by using the recovery key, a randomly generated 28-character code. Setting up the recovery key…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Calendar Management and Scheduling Software
I recently had to figure out which scheduling software service would work best for our team’s needs. I checked out Calendly, Microsoft Bookings, and Doodle, which allow you to provide your calendar availability so people can book themselves on your schedule. This eliminates back-and-forth emails to schedule events and meetings. Our Microsoft 365 E3 and…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Pepper Your Passwords To Make Them More Secure
For my last tech tip I talked about using a Password Manager. If you’re still on the fence about a password manager due to the worry of a compromised online vault, I’ve got a solution for you. “Pepper” your passwords. “Peppering” is a method of adding a secret “pepper” to a password manager generated login…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: A Delightful Dive Into the World of AI Assistants
AI assistants, chatbots, and machine learning will become an integral part of our daily lives, seamlessly blending technology and convenience. Here are some hints that will pique your interest and give you a glimpse into the fascinating world of these intelligent companions. Learn the ‘How-To’ AI assistants are not search engines – they respond best…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Extend the Lifespan of Your Computer Hardware
In today’s digital age, computers have become an indispensable part of our personal and professional lives. From handling complex calculations to storing vast amounts of data, these machines play a crucial role in our daily operations. However, like any other piece of equipment, computers require proper care and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: How To Reopen a Closed Internet Browser Tab
It happens all the time! You have a dozen tabs open in your internet browser and accidentally close the wrong one. You could open your browser’s history and reopen the tab from there. But why not save time and reopen your tab with just a few keystrokes? To reopen a tab in your…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Smart Rings – The New Wearable Tech
Are you tired of a SmartWatch around your wrist all the time? If so, why not try the lightweight, discreet option of a Smart Ring instead? Smart Rings do everything a watch does, including monitoring sleep, activity and wellness. And since Rings are screenless, they tend to have longer battery lives than Smart Watches. One…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Don’t Forget to Restart Your Computer Every Few Days
Should you leave your computer running all the time? The answer is no, you should shut down and restart your computer every few days. I’m guilty of leaving my computer on for days on end, so learn from me. Here’s why you don’t want to leave your computer on all the time: Both Windows PCs…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: Let’s Make Your Google Results More Accurate
Have you searched Google for something very specific, only to find all the results are less specific than you’d like? Google tries to be helpful by searching for words that are similar to the ones you specified, but they may try to help advertisers by funneling you towards things advertisers want to sell you. I’ll…
Read MoreTuesday Tip: It’s Time You Got On The Password Manager Train
If you aren’t using a password manager, it’s time you bought your ticket and boarded the train! Research suggests upwards of 80% of account breaches today are due to weak passwords. If you are using the same password for more than one account and don’t adhere to any levels of complexity and length, the following…
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