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Print from Windows Explorer
If you need to print a document, let’s say a Microsoft Word document, there’s no need to launch Microsoft Office Word first. Browse your hard drive for the file that you want to print, right-click its icon, and then click Print. This will automatically send the document to your printer without launching Microsoft Office Word.

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The security of your computer and data is crucial for you and the success of your company. Lost or stolen information can reveal company secrets, or expose your confidential or personal information. The more you do to keep your computer secure, the safer your information will be. Use these 10 tips to learn ways you can help protect your computer, your data, and your company's network.

1. Work with your IT department
Make sure that you install all of the patches and updates that your IT department recommends. In addition to installing Windows and Office updates, your IT department might require you to install additional security software, such as a firewall or custom software to help you connect from remote locations. Making these regular installations will keep your computer and your company's network as secure as possible.

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Leader says "Look for the good" -- managers learn to find it.

Speaking to her department managers, a young, dynamic executive tacked a huge sheet of white paper on the wall behind her. Then, with a felt-tip marker, she made a black spot in the middle of the paper.

"What do you see?" she asked someone in the front row.

"A black spot," came the reply.  She asked the same question of every manager, and received the same answer each time.

Quietly, slowly, and with great emphasis, she then said, "You’re all correct, there is a little back spot up there. But not one of you mentioned the big sheet of perfectly clean, white paper! And that is my speech."

She went on to guide her organization from near collapse to record profits. Best of all, she helped her people develop positive attitudes toward themselves, their company, and their customers.

She attributed her success to the practice of requiring each manager to submit each Monday morning a report of all the good things that happened in their department during the preceding week.

Here’s what you can do: Be on the lookout for what’s right. Encourage the people on your team to do the same. Initiate a cycle of positive attitudes, thoughts, ideas and action that will make it easier to handle the "black spots." When you find something that’s good, recognize and reinforce it.

Here's a cool computer tool we'd like you to know about because it can save you time and money: PDF995 is simple to use FREE software that converts documents to PDF (Portable Document File) format.

What is PDF format? "PDF is a file format that captures all the elements of a printed document as an electronic image that you can view, navigate, print. . .   or forward to someone else regardless, of the computer. . . program it was first created in." (Source: UCL Learning Technology, London, England).

Why is it important? Suppose you're sending an e-mail and you want to share a certain file or document. Your recipient might not be able to open your attachment unless they're using the same version of the program you used to create it in.

PDF format allows them to open it. It also prevents other people from making changes to your original document.

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