Tip of the Week

We all receive emails with attachments. As you know, you can save the attachment to your hard drive and access it later. But what about the email message that transmitted the document? A message such as, “This is the version that was approved by Bill,” can be critical information to have and it would be […]

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Sometimes, ISPs will be a bit “misleading” about the download/upload speed of their service. Really. Perhaps a little variance is not an issue if you have a cable link, but for rural or home offices that have to depend on satellite or an Internet stick service this can be frustrating. It is even more frustrating […]

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Regardless of your practice area, there are times when you want to compare two documents and see the changes made. There is software that does this, but it can be expensive. The next time you want to compare two documents, try the built-in functionality in Word 2007 or 2010. Here’s how: Open Word and select Review (in […]

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There are lots of timer applications available for your PC or Mac, but how do you easily find one that a) works well and b) is free? Lifehacker asked readers to nominate their favorite timers. They posted the results and then asked folks to vote for their favorite five. Check out a comparison of the […]

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iPhone headphones do much more than provide sound.  Below are links to a video and text that outline 10 hidden headphone controls that will make your life much easier! Check out this three-minute video that shows how to use the 10 controls. If you’d rather read about them, check out the text here. You can […]

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When you delete an email in Microsoft Outlook, it’s not actually deleted. It is sent to the “Deleted Items” folder, and you have to go into that folder and delete it again for it to be gone. There are times, however, when you know you want to permanently delete an email the first time. To […]

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If you frequently have multiple windows open at the same time, your desktop can look cluttered. With the Windows 7 “shake” feature, you can easily minimize all open windows except the one you’re working on. Here’s how: 1. Using your mouse, click and hold the title bar of the window you want to remain open […]

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On request, the Colorado Court of Appeals will now send a copy of an unpublished opinion directly to your email! All you need to know is the case name and case number. Go to their website to fill out the form. Hit “submit,” and your request will be answered by 5 p.m. the following business […]

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If there are people to whom you often send email, you can easily create desktop shortcuts that will start Outlook and automatically address messages to your frequent email recipients with one click. Here’s how: Right-click on a blank area of the Windows desktop (the screen you get when you first start your computer) and select […]

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