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| Below are technology tips to help finance and accounting professionals be more efficient and productive both in and out of the office. Sign up to receive a new tech tip monthly |
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Why you need fingerprint biometrics |
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| Imagine eliminating the need for usernames, passwords and personal information. Better yet, think about not having to worry about your data if your Notebook PC is lost or stolen. By using the HP Fingerprint Sensor–a single swipe will log you into everything! This thermal biometric fingerprint reader helps to ensure that critical data is protected from unauthorized access. The fingerprint registration process authenticates the owner's unique fingerprint, allowing access with a simple fingerprint swipe. Users also are given the option to combine this with a PIN and/or password. Learn more about HP Fingerprint biometric technology and other HP security features |
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3G – Understand what you get |
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| 3G is the third generation of mobile phone standards and technology, superseding 2G, and preceding 4G. Unlike IEEE 802.11 (common names Wi-Fi or WLAN) networks, 3G networks are wide area cellular telephone networks which evolved to incorporate high-speed internet access and video telephony. With 3G you get enhanced multimedia (voice, data, video, and remote control), usability on all popular mode (cellular telephone, email, paging, fax, videoconferencing, and Web browsing), broad bandwidth and high speed (upwards of 2 Mbps), and roaming capability throughout Europe, Japan, and North America. 3G is the wave of the future and if you're not on it, you don't know what you're missing! Check out the HP iPAQ smartphone with 3G |
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Know the top business texting shorthand and terms |
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| Texting is no longer just for teenagers. Here is a guide to some of the most common business text messaging terms, acronyms and shorthand: |
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| AFAIC - As far as I'm concerned |
| ASAP - As soon as possible |
| BRB - Be right back |
| BTW - By the way |
| DD - Due diligence |
| DRIB - Don't read if busy |
| EOD - End of day |
| EOM - End of message |
| FYI - For your information |
| GMTA - Great minds think alike |
| IM - Instant message |
| MOTD - Message of the day |
| NRN - No reply necessary |
| NWR - Not work related |
| OTP - On the phone |
| P&C - Private and confidential |
| QQ - Quick questions |
| SME - Subject matter expert |
| STD - Seal the deal |
| TBA - To be announced |
| TBD - To be determined |
| TIA - Thanks in advance |
| WTG - Way to go |
| YW - You're awesome |
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Remedy sluggish web surfing |
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| It could be that your web browser is bogged down and it's time to clear your cache. Clearing your cache can significantly increase the speed and performance of your browser. It's quick and easy. Here's how: On the Internet Explorer 6 Tools menu, click Internet Options. The Internet Options box should open to the General tab. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Files. This will delete all the files that are currently stored in your cache. Learn more about how to manage your cache settings |
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Use smartphone accessory for instant travel, dining and golf info |
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| If you've ever been stumped on where to take a client for lunch or dinner, or are a frequent traveler, you'll appreciate the mobile edition of the Zagat Guide. At less than $30 a year, it's very affordable, and it's beamed straight to your smartphone, so you always have the latest restaurant, night spot, hotel, and golf course data and reviews. Be sure to check the Zagat-To-Go compatibile devices list to confirm this software will work on your smartphone/PDA. Zagat-To-Go |
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Put an end to embarrassing typos |
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| A universal spellchecker is now available for all your professional communications. Enso Words, a free application, gives you spell-check power for all of your favorite programs, from Microsoft Word and Mozilla Firefox to Macromedia Fireworks. It's simple to use. Watch the video to see how it works |
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Enlarge website text for easier reading |
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| If while surfing the Internet, you find that the text you are reading on a website is too small for comfortable reading, then enlarge the text. It's easy. The two most common ways to do it are: (1) If you have a mouse with a scroll wheel, just hold down the control key and then scroll the wheel up or down to adjust text size. Or (2) go to "View" at the top of your web browser and select "Text size". Adjust it to your preferred size. |
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