Tech Talk
Tools, Strategies, and Inspiration to Lead a Bold Life
Multitasking is defined as the performance by an individual of appearing to handle more than one task at the same time. I like to think I’m very good at it, jumping from program to program, and seemingly getting a lot of work done in any given day. I honestly believe that in order to be a success in today’s business world, multitasking, and the ability to juggle tasks and handle multiple activities is vital.
Pop into any coffeehouse and you’ll probably hear the word “Google” come up in conversation more than any general word. It’s a noun…it’s a verb. It’s a way of life. Indeed, Google is a whole lot more than just a search engine. Power Users work with every facet of this website to get the job done quickly, cost effectively, and with a dose of fun.
Need a boost of clarity or inspiration to get your project (or life) moving forward? Vision Boards are fun and easy graphical presentations to help organize and clarify your goals and objectives. 
In the sci-fi world of rockets and robots, computer keyboards don’t exist.
Despite all the time that we are connected to our computers, we remain paradoxically “disconnected.” By taking that extra step of Personalizing our PCs, we gain a greater sense of individuality…that can translate to an increase in efficiency, comfort, and creative expression.
Nature has a wonderful rhythm and cycle. Seasons come and go and the sun rises and sets. But for the average working professional, the workday is likely probably more random and chaotic. By placing parethesis on our workday based on the natural cycles of the sun, we can take a confident control of our lives. Discover how the simple practice of "Shutdown at Sundown" can help keep your life in balance.
Staying organized in today’s digital age is more challenging than ever. A well-organized folder and file structure can significantly aid project development…and make the difference between you working as just as a casual user…or a Power User. By logically arranging your files by client, project, or theme, and then further delineating the structure, you pave a road for quick and easy access...for you and others. Rather than dumping all your files into one huge folder or putting it all on the desktop- which makes it hard to find things- use your folders/ directories- more like a file cabinet.
Remember those TV commercials for Doublemint gum featuring twin girls running all around town, with the tagline, "Double your pleasure, Double your fun?" How about doubling your output? Your monitor output, that is.
Power Users not only know their keyboards…they know their keyboard shortcuts. Combinations of key that get things done fast. Rather than copying and pasting a paragraph by the mouse, use the keyboard to do it.