Electronic

Computers and the Internet are supposed to help us stay more informed and more organized. But most of the time, we just end up with files in two locations: our file drawer and our computer. Here are our tips for keeping track of that electronic calendar, e-to-do lists, bookmarked websites, blogs -- and for keeping those e-distractions at bay.

Delete isn't just a button on your computer

Posted by Janice Russell onDecember27,2011

When your computer has too many documents or programs, it gets sluggish and can shut down completely. It's also harder to figure out where important documents are unless you have good systems for naming and filing the documents. Two options are: delete unused files and programs or add more whether it is memory or the size of your hard drive. Usually it is better to delete since there are many unused documents and programs. But often people go the simpler route of more storage space.

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Organizing Home Information "in the Cloud," Battle Plans: Part IV

Posted by Janice Russell onNovember29,2011

It used to be only those in the tech sector. Then it was people in many different industries. Now it almost everyone whether we're talking home or office. What am I talking about? The fact that so much of our lives is now computer or smartphone based. This is good because we have access to information we want or need. This is bad because we have information coming to us day and night! Some people choose computerize as much of their home data as possible. In this blog post, I'll discuss "cloud solutions" for residential information.

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What Does Partially Paperless Look Like in Your Home? Battle Plans, Part IV

Posted by Janice Russell onNovember16,2011

Thinking about going partially paperless in your home life? With easy access to the internet via computers and smartphones and lots of statements and bills available electronically you might be exploring your options.

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Pool Your Papers

Posted by Janice Russell onJune28,2011

swimming in a poolThere's nothing quite like swimming in a pool. I dive in and the world seems to melt around me. I surface, shake the water out of my eyes and feel like I'm in a different place. If I keep my head under water for awhile I notice that all sounds are muted. Having done some synchronized swimming many years ago, I sometimes feel my creative side come out as I try some synchronized swimming moves.

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Six Steps to Organizing Electronic Music

Posted by Jennifer Wig onMay26,2011

It was driving me nuts. Thousands of songs stored in my computer, some also listed in iTunes, some on my iPod. But it wasn't all synced up.

I mentioned before that my music is a mess. For those not naturally organized, this may sound weird, but it’s been  bugging me. For those not naturally organized, here’s a reason that sounds more reasonable: I can’t find some of my music. In the end, organizing is all about achieving a goal.

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A Big 'Ole Reading Mess

Posted by Jennifer Wig onMay12,2011

My Google Reader is a big 'ole mess.

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Wheelin' & Dealin'

Posted by Janice Russell onMay10,2011

I'm not a changer. Once I decide on a product or service (phone, TV, internet, cell, bank, credit card) I'm generally there for the long-haul. In my mind, it just seems like too much hassle to change.

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The Great Information Purge

Posted by Janice Russell onOctober12,2010

Guest blog post today from author and speaker Deidre Hughey:

I couldn’t sleep one night a few weeks ago and began channel surfing. My attention was captured by an alarming display of “junk” that was found in someone’s home. I was fascinated and revolted at the same time as I watched the organizer and her crew walk and climb their way through the accumulation of stuff.

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Cozy Up To Cozi

Posted by Janice Russell onSeptember01,2010

I love helping clients fine tools that help them be more organized and productive. So I was thrilled to work with a client to set up Cozi. A free online calendar for busy families, their tagline is Family Life. Simplified. Before you say that you don't need another calendar or aren't interested in an online calendar, here are a few details:

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The Other E-Myth

Posted by Janice Russell onAugust23,2010

Electronics. There is a love-hate relationship around the electronics in our lives. Today I will concentrate on computers.

Email can be a great communication tool. Messages get to their destination in no time flat. On the other hand, once an email conversation starts, there is often no end in sight! If you are emailing "in real time" the messages can cross in cyberspace, leading to a miscommunication. Sometimes it takes more time to get your point across because the written word can't communicate voice tone or inflection.

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