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One Click, Two Clicks; Right Click, Left Click

For noobies, a mouse is usually the easiest way to navigate windows, programs, web sites, email and other computer applications. And, with an understanding of where, when, what, why and how to use your mouse, you’ll spend less time and energy getting the results you want from your clicks. The descriptions below assume default settings on a basic PC mouse for a right handed person. Keep in mind that there are options available for customizing settings on a mouse so it works differently than described here. You also can get a mouse with additional, programmable buttons. And, finally, if you… Continue reading...

When Your Life is on Your Computer, You Better Back it Up

Close your eyes for a minute (after you read this sentence) and think about everything that is on your computer right now. Chances are good that you rely on your computer for everything from simple, everyday tasks to mission-critical functions. Now, imagine that all your files have suddenly disappeared—all your photos, your financial records, your business-related documents. What else will you lose? With so much precious data in one place, it’s imperative to create backup files; however, it’s estimated that 43 percent of computer users still lose irreplaceable emails, documents, photos and other files every year. Why? Because hard drives… Continue reading...

Experience the Future of Online Education

Have you ever spent $25 or even $50 and several hours of your time on a self-help or business book only to realize that you could have absorbed the jist of it in a few short pages? Have you travelled to an expensive business seminar only to spend most of your time on your smart phone (or at the bar)? Maybe you really want to keep up with the latest thinking about leadership, sales and other topics, but reading and travel don't fit your schedule. You can find answers to all these challenges at iLearningGlobal.tv. Anytime, Anywhere Education This online… Continue reading...

Grow Your Small Business with Email Marketing

Email marketing can be a great way to grow your small business, attract attention to a cause, conduct surveys, and more. You may already be doing this in one form or another, but as your contact list grows, you will need the help of permission-based email software like iContact. Why use email marketing? If you haven’t already incorporated email marketing into your business plan, it is a low cost, effective way to build relationships with your customers and audiences. Companies with goods to sell spend an average of $7 per order with email marketing strategies, which is 60 to 92… Continue reading...

Use Email Etiquette for More Effective Communication

Maybe you avoided it at first and got by for awhile. Maybe you embraced it quickly but never used proper care in crafting your messages. Whatever the case, email today is a necessary reality for almost everyone, and a little etiquette will go a long way in helping you more effectively communicate. State the Subject Every email has a subject line. Since this is the first part of your email that others will see, it is important that you write a descriptive subject line that will appeal to the reader. Even if you’re only writing your sister, use subject lines… Continue reading...