Artificial intelligence has officially moved from science fiction into our daily toolkit. Whether you're drafting an email, brainstorming a new project, or debugging code, AI tools can dramatically boost productivity. Like any powerful tool, however, knowing how to use it effectively is growing in importance. This week, we thought we’d give you three tips on how to get AI to...
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The hiring process is long and tiring, but hopefully by the end of it all, you end up with the perfect candidate for the position. While they might be eager to get to work, they might find themselves ill-equipped to do their job—a position you don’t want them to be in. Unfortunately, this is how many new hires start their...
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The concept of a four-day workweek has long been debated, with strong anecdotal evidence supporting its effectiveness. The nation of Iceland provides one of the most compelling real-world examples. Their journey began small in 2015 with initial trials involving about 2,500 workers; or, just under one percent of the population. These efforts have dramatically expanded, however, and today, nearly 90...
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Have you ever stopped to wonder what happens when you use the cut, copy, and paste commands in Windows? They all interact with the clipboard, but what is the clipboard, really? Today, we’ll show you the magic of effective clipboard usage and how you can make the most of it on your Windows device. (more…)
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Do you feel sluggish, achy, or just plain tired after a long day of sitting? A simple change to your workday could be the key to improving your health and boosting your well-being: the standing desk. The popularity of standing desks is growing for good reason. They are an easy way to combat the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle....
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Your business has a lot of technology at its fingertips, but how effectively are you using it? Chances are some of your tools might have more practical uses than you might expect. One such tool is Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365’s spreadsheet building platform. Here are three ways you can use Excel for your SMB that you might not have thought...
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Your organization’s technology doesn’t do you any good if it is inaccessible. That’s why having a thoroughly thought-out and carefully implemented plan to proactively keep ahead of technology issues is so important. This month, we want to talk a little bit about technology-related downtime and how to keep it from being a royal pain in your business’ rear. (more…)
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Resistance to new technology is a common challenge for businesses. The key to a smooth rollout isn't just about picking the right technology; it's about building a comprehensive strategy that addresses the human element of the change being made. As software is extremely important to any business, having a solid strategy in place to address the governance of your IT...
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Adversity is pervasive throughout business. Every administrator, manager, and employee deals with some form of adversity during the course of business. Overcoming these problematic scenarios is key to keeping operations running efficiently and creating the environment to keep adversity at bay. Let’s look at some of the strategies it takes to rise up against the adversity you may (and probably...
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Most people look forward to the end of the workday, but what if that joyful end were to be hampered by a server crash? What if you had to work after hours because you missed an important deadline? Let’s make sure this is prevented so you never have to deal with it. (more…)
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