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Welcome to WorkSmart, the brand new technology centre that will help you to work smarter, without working harder. We'll have regular features and tips on all things IT

Combat "Screen Boredom" with an Active Desktop Calendar
Active desktop calendars help you stay organised and can brighten your day too, with the inspiring images of your choice. By customising our desktop we can reduce "screen boredom".     more…

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PowerPoint 2007: Editing Your Photos
PowerPoint 2007 is incredibly versatile and you can use it as a photo editor as well as a slideshow maker. Discover how to improve the quality and impact of your presentation.     more…

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Lack of email training is costing employers dearly
According to a new report the majority of PAs and secretaries have not been offered training on using email effectively – costing companies around 20 days in lost productivity. Dr. Monica Seeley gives her top 5 tips on saving time with email.     more…

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What's in YOUR keyboard?
A new report suggests that keyboard cleanliness still leaves a lot to be desired. Find out how to stop your keyboard from becoming a real health risk.     more…

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Getting the Knowledge: Microsoft Office 2007 Courses Our Microsoft Courses resource gives the inside track on Microsoft Office 2007. After each 20-30 minute course you'll go away with some invaluable knowledge to put to use in your role.     more…

Microsoft Office 2007 How Tos A resource that could help you transform your working practices, Microsoft Office How Tos give step-by-step information on tackling a range of Office processes, saving you time and money.    more…

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Cleaning Your Computer Desktop
Is your computer slow to boot up? Does it take forever for the desktop to load? Fortunately, simply by putting everything on your desktop in a folder, or several folders, you can remove that confusing clutter and speed up your PC.     more…

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Learn How to Track an E-mail Address
E-mail is a vital ingredient of modern life, but with it comes the spammers and scammers, seeking to defraud you. Read this article for a tip on how to discover where those dishonest emails are coming from.     more…

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Fifty Microsoft Templates at Your Fingertips Take a look at our impressive new Microsoft templates resource, where you can find fifty stylish templates for all of your document needs. This is the perfect ongoing resource for the modern administrative professional.       more…

Find out what Microsoft Office 2007 can do for you! The pioneering Microsoft Office 2007 has now launched. These seven demos show how Microsoft Office can now do more than ever before - transforming your work processes and saving you time and energy.     more…

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Spam Statistics
Do you know how many spam emails hit our inboxes per year or per day? This article offers some fun, interesting spam facts - and gives a few tips on saying goodbye to spam.     more…

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Ten Tips for Sending E-mail
We use e-mail all day, everyday. But that doesn't mean that we use it correctly or to its full potential. Improving the way we use it not only helps save us from embarrassing mistakes, it can make our jobs that much easier too.     more…

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Darn Fonts: How Arial Can Mess You Up
The wrong font can make your reading experience a misery. Find out how we abuse fonts, how they can affect our reading speed and understanding, and some tips to improve the reading experience.    more…

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The Benefits of PowerPoint Compression
PowerPoint presentations can be large files, something that can prove to be a headache for a number of reasons. But PowerPoint compression tools offer viable solutions.     more…

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Data Recovery First Aid: 3 Useful Tips
If you have ever had your hard drive fail, you know how devastating data loss can be. Here are some handy tips to help you stay confident in the face of data loss, no matter how it occurs.     more…

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How to Reduce Spam in Your Inbox
Understand what Spam is and why it is a computer security risk. Discover simple tips and strategies to fight spam and reduce the security threat from email.    more…

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How Hackers Gain Control of Your Computer
Understand how hackers gain control of your computer and simple tips and strategies to reduce the chance of your computer being hacked.     more…

Electronic Signatures This article is designed to help you understand what electronic signatures (e-signatures) are, and how electronic signature software can bring this useful technology to your business.     more…

Back it Up! A clever parody for anyone who has lived through the loss of valuable data and the enormous amount of time wasted to recover information.     more…

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Choosing a Password Have you thought about your online security and how safe the passwords you choose are? Here are some tips to help keep your online experience a safe one.    more...

“Can u hlp me plz?” Are the emails you send really appropriate to a business context? Find out about the unspoken rules which govern email etiquette.    more...

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File It Filing is probably one of the most disliked of all office jobs, but as Sara Goodwins explains, technological advancements have made the job more bearable.    more...

How to Backup a PC Everyone thinks, 'it won't happen to me'. But what if it does? All your files, pictures and documents gone, in an instant. Data backup is something too many computer owners ignore.    more...

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Doing it all When it comes to choosing business machines, surely having one to do everything would save your company time and money? Unfortunately, it's not that simple!    more...

Maximising computer performance There are many things that can affect the performance of your computer, but there are a few simple steps you can take each month to keep your computer running at maximum speed.    more...