Plugged In: Here’s how to navigate artificial intelligence with care
Recognizing AI as being “pattern based” rather than logic or fact based is central in determining which tasks may or may not be a good fit for AI.
Deanna Marquez
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Marquez: 3 new formatting features help you ‘Word up’ and ‘Excel in Office’
Microsoft Office has recently released several new features that make formatting a breeze.
Marquez: Here’s how to make sure you stay in the loop
Microsoft Loop has broad capabilities to help keep you in the loop.
Marquez: ‘NameDropping’ may get you the connection you’re seeking
Essentially, NameDrop allows two iPhone users to exchange one or both party’s contact information electronically by simply bringing the phones together and tapping “Share” or “Receive Only.”
Marquez: Ergonomics for the eyes: Protecting your eyes from screens
Most of us are familiar with the many ergonomic resource options in the office that can make our long days (and sometimes nights) in front of a computer more manageable. One part of the body that is often overlooked in these measures is our eyes.
Marquez: The great mouse trap: The decline of keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts often provide for faster maneuvering between commands than switching between the mouse, navigating to the correct location, clicking a box, typing whatever needs to be entered and then using the mouse to navigate again.
Marquez: Note to self: Check out Apple’s iPhone Notes!
The built-in Notes app on the iPhone is one of the most underutilized tools, often because people are unaware of its capabilities.
Marquez: Try a new Outlook for Microsoft Teams
In an effort to help reduce the amount of internal email traffic, instant messaging applications such as Teams are becoming increasingly popular.
Marquez: Tap into the power of unplugging to refresh and recharge
Making a habit of unplugging ourselves from technology is key to improving our effectiveness in all aspects of life. As strange as it sounds, there are some technology tips that can greatly assist in helping to unplug throughout your day.
Plugged In: When it comes to data breaches, security starts with you
Although many of us prefer to believe that we are protected and that our IT department, antivirus and malware tools are keeping us safe from all account hacking threats, it is vital that we understand our role in keeping our own accounts safe.
Marquez: Top 5 tech tips for working remotely
Here are five key tips that will help improve your work-from-home experience. Even if you are starting to return to the office, these tips will remain helpful when the need to work remotely arises, and some will even come in quite handy in the office.
Marquez: The power of ‘Teams’ gives boost to Office 365
Although Microsoft Teams was initially released more than three years ago, it is “still on the front end of the adoption curve” by users, according to the company’s corporate vice president for Microsoft 365. The ultimate mission is to persuade us to replace the combination of products many currently use for instant messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, task management and file sharing with a central “Teams” hub.
Marquez: 2019 gift finder for legal professionals
Finding gifts for the legal professional on your list who has everything is always a challenge. Here are some budget-friendly gifts that serve practical needs but still have some “cool” factor.
Marquez: 10 Windows 10 tricks you’ll fall in love with
As we officially say goodbye to Windows 7 in January 2020, the conversion to Windows 10 may cause a bit of uneasiness to many. Just as when the local supermarket rearranges the aisles, users may feel like they can’t find anything. To combat this apprehension, we have captured 10 of the top features to help ease your transition.
Marquez: Jumping through hoops to secure critical data
Many of us fail to realize that we are sitting targets for hackers to infiltrate our computers and demand a ransom or even steal the confidential data we have stockpiled on behalf of our firms and clients, and even our personal information.
Marquez: Who is following you on Facebook, and what can you do?
Never-ending speculation about eavesdropping swirls around Facebook as it proclaims it takes privacy very seriously. While users can adjust settings, many are unaware of options at their fingertips.
Plugged In: iPhone feature updates you didn’t know you were thankful for
As we approach the time of year when we all attempt to put down our phones, pause and reflect upon things for which we are thankful, we often get sidetracked and pick our phones back up. You may not even realize there are a couple of new iPhone features that will help you retrain yourself to spend more time pausing and reflecting.
Plugged In: Beware of buzzwords and implement the most beneficial technology
With so many emerging technologies, it can be difficult to know which solutions are the most beneficial to implement and which are just this year’s jargon that will ultimately result in financial waste.
Plugged In: A few pointers on spring cleaning, technically speaking
Swimming in a sea of sticky notes and piles of follow-up items, spring cleaning often includes time for desk reorganization. Technically speaking, there are several tools that can help reduce the need for these paper reminders.
Plugged In: A positive Outlook for the holiday season
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season just around the corner, many of us need time-saving tips to keep us on task. Oftentimes, the details of upcoming appointments and events lurk just a few clicks away and can be easily added to your Outlook calendar.