Computer Tip of the Week – Let AutoCorrects Make You a Much Faster Typist

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Computer Tip

This week’s computer tip will help save you time, and therefore money. We’re going to talk about MS Word’s AutoCorrect feature and how to use it.

AutoCorrect has long been a feature of Word. Essentially, Autocorrect automatically corrects frequently misspelled words. Give it a try. Type ADN and a space in Word and see what happens. This can be a problem when you want to add ADN (Associate Degree Nursing) to the end of a name, but I would rather have that inconvenience than to send out a letter featuring the word adn.

So, how do you use AutoCorrect to your advantage?

What if you work for a neurosurgeon and frequently have to type neurosurgeon, neurosurgery, neurology, neurologist. What if, instead, you merely typed nsg, nsy, nry and nrgt, respectively. Instead of typing 10 or 11 characters, you typed three. That’s a big time saver.

Be careful that you don’t use a combination of letters that you might want to use in normal text. For example, if you use “usa” for “understanding systems administration”, each time you type USA, the corrected phrase will appear. So, instead of using usa, try usa1.

Creating an AutoCorrect is fairly straightforward.

  • Open Word
  • Select File, Options, Proofing, AutoCorrect Options
  • This is where you will record your new AutoCorrect
  • Press the AutoCorrect tab (you may have been brought there automatically)
  • In the open field that says “Replace”, enter your abbreviated phrase, WIG
  • In the open field that says “With”, enter “When I go”.
  • Now, each time you type “WIG”, “When I go” will appear in its place.

Think about how much time this can save. Come up with a list of common industry phrases in your office. How many of those could become AutoCorrects?

Here at AE Tech Group, we believe in working smarter. To find other ways we can help you work smarter, please contact us.

Find the Right Tech Support for Small Businesses

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If you operate your own small to medium business, you have an area of expertise you sell. Whether it is your goods or your services, consumers come to you to meet a need or a want.

Your area of expertise may not include an understanding of technology that can overcome any glitches or technology needs your business has. That is why it is beneficial to hire tech support for small businesses.

AE Technology Group can provide for all of your small business’ IT needs.

Your business needs the latest technology to stay competitive. Your point of sale software, billing software, appointment book, printers, computers, tablets; they all need attention at one point or another.

You don’t want to be stressing about the IT details, especially when you may have no idea how to fix it. Let professionals, who excel at fixing the small things that just irritate you, take over your IT needs so you can focus on what you do best.

  • AE Technology Group offers one, low monthly cost. That way you don’t have to worry about paying for IT services hourly.
  • We provide 24/7 oversight of your critical systems, so you can rest at ease when you leave your business at the end of the day.
  • We also will help you with preventative maintenance, so you will have fewer technological problems interrupting you during the day.

IT problems are bound to happen, so be prepared to take care of them, not be stressed out about them, by having support. Contact us at AE Technology Group to get IT support for your small to medium business.

The Perks of IT Support for Doctor’s Offices

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As a physician, your number one top priority is probably providing your patients with the best possible care that you can provide them with. One thing that you might not have time for is setting up software or messing with your computers, but you probably rely on this technology to keep your office running as it is supposed to be.

Luckily, this is where IT support for doctor’s offices can come in handy, so it’s a good idea to think about the perks of a managed IT service for your practice.

Keep Your Systems Going 24/7

If you have a managed service for your IT support, you don’t have to worry about your systems going down when you need them the most. Instead, you can count on your technology to be up and working with minimal interruptions.

Ensure Your Technology is Up-to-Date

Ensuring your technology is up-to-date is critical. Proper IT support helps you keep your hardware and software updated all the time, so you’ll be able to maximize your technology and provide your patients with the best.

Save Your Time for the Important Stuff

As a physician, you probably have a lot more important things to do than to install new software or deal with computer problems. Hiring an outsourced IT support company can help you stick to the important things and leave the IT work to someone else.

If your doctor’s office does not currently have an outsourced IT support team, now is the time to look into it. To find out more, contact us at AE Technology Group today.

“Control the Ads that Google Sends You”, Advises MSP for Small Business

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It might make for easier Internet browsing and research if you just turned off the ads that Google keeps serving up, particularly when you search for information. But you recognize the value of such ads because you’ve used them to locate good equipment, useful software, inexpensive suppliers, and new customers. Such ads are normally based on the searches you execute through Google, among other activities.

You can control the types of ads you receive by following these steps.

  1. Type MyAccount.Google.com in your favorite browser. You may need to sign into Google with your usercode and password. The MyAccount page is displayed.
  2. Under “Personal info & privacy,” click “Ads settings” to display the Ads Settings page.
  3. Click “Manage Ad Settings” to display the Control Your Google Ads page, which shows a list of your interests gleaned from your activity on Google sites, such as what you watch on YouTube. Interests with check marks are the once used to determine the ads that you see. Click any additional terms you want to include.
  4. Add new interests to the list, such as the product type you carry, by clicking the “Add New Interest” button. The Add A New Interest box appears.
  5. Type in the name of an interest you want to add such as “video camera” or “printer.” As you type, Google displays categories that much your interest. Click on a category when you see one that matches your interest.
  6. Click the Add button. The Add A New Interest box disappears and the interest you selected appears in the Your Interests list with a check mark next to it. If you change your mind, click the check mark to remove it.
  7. For privacy reasons, you can also tell Google to show random ads instead of those tailored to your activities. To do that, click “Off” next to “Ads based on your interests” near the bottom of the page. Note that this does not eliminate ads but shows less relevant ones.

Ads will now be displayed based on your settings. If you want more small business tech tips or need managed services for small business, please contact us.

Corporate Computer Security: Tips and Advice

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Computers are both fascinating and futile at the same time. When they work, they really work. If you lack computer security however, what you’ll discover is a mess of blue screens, suggestive pop ups, and compromised circuitry.

Fortunately, here are a few corporate computer security tips to keep in mind; especially for the business world.

Be Knowledgeable About Viruses

The average computer user is aware of computer viruses. While they’re common knowledge, knowing how to avoid them isn’t. Everyone knows they’re malicious, but many are ignorant as to how they infect your system. Generally speaking, they’re often found where you’d least expect them; hidden through downloads and even emails that look trustworthy. Be knowledgeable of the tricks and traps hackers use to lure you into a false sense of security, and keep your anti-virus software recent and up to date. Awareness of both these things is all part of a firm, secure business.

Keep Your Web Browsers Up To Date

Updating your browser(s) on a regular basis is an important part of internet security. After all, browsers are what we use to access the web. They become less secure when we don’t keep them updated, and can also become susceptible to hackers and other vulnerabilities. This is especially prevalent on Internet Explorer, an often easy target for virus writers. Keeping your browsers up-to-date will keep your internet free of malicious hackers.

Secure Your Password(s)

Many people take their passwords for granted, and only realize its importance when a hacker compromises their files. Create a password that’s complex, but also one that’s very easy for only you to figure out. Don’t use the same password for every account, and change it on a monthly basis; especially for online bank accounts. Keeping these things in mind is one of the many steps to a safer business and better computer security.

For more corporate computer security tips, contact us.