What’s in a name? When it comes to naming your electronic files what you put in the name is critical to timely, accurate retrieval and ultimately digital organization. 3 Rules for Naming Electronic Files 1. Include a date – We recommend staring each filename with the date you created the file in the following format:… Read more
If you’re like many of our clients, you have a hunch that there must be a better way to organize and access your collection of digital pictures. You know that what you’re currently doing prevents you from easily finding pictures when you need them and likely causes you frustration and wasted time. You also may… Read more
Millions of people bought, gave and received gift cards during the holiday season. All of these gift cards will result in billions of wasted, lost and unused dollars. Do you have a collection of gift cards? Don’t let them go to waste. Here are some tips to avoid losing and wasting your gift cards: Keep… Read more
Ah – Spring is in the air! And with it comes thoughts of planning graduation events, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, golden anniversaries – you name it. It’s finally time to dust off the sandals and party! If your Spring-Summer event includes a gift-giving opportunity for your guests, consider organizing your… Read more
Are you wasting time each day reading all your individual newsletters and email subscriptions you get in your inbox? Wishing you could somehow set your inbox on “auto” and have it do the sorting and highlighting work for you? If you just want the high points from all your subscriptions and none of the wasted… Read more
Does your household have only one computer that everyone shares? It’s more common than the tech geeks among us might think. In 2009, more than half of all households in the U.S. had just one computer. If sharing a computer is part of your routine, then consider creating individual user accounts for each person who… Read more
Today’s TTT is a low-tech idea with high impact, spotted by Simply Placed fearless leader Debbie Rosemont. Have you ever experienced the frustration of trying to plug in an appliance and having to stop and flip the plug over? It’s a minor annoyance, but wouldn’t it be great to prevent it from happening over and… Read more
Is email running your day? Are you overwhelmed by the volume you receive? Would you like to save time each day? Our Email Intervention Class is back by popular demand! Don’t miss out: join us tomorrow, Friday March 22nd at the Sammamish Commons 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn strategies… Read more
In the wake of the security breach experienced last week by the online productivity service Evernote (a service that we at Simply Placed adore, by the way), I thought it would be a good time to revisit those passwords that we use for online and cloud-based services. While Evernote claims that there is no evidence… Read more
Is email running your day? Are you overwhelmed by the volume you receive? Are you using your email inbox for 2 purposes it wasn’t intended for? Are things slipping through the cracks? Would you like to save time each day? Our Email Intervention Class is back by popular demand! Join us Friday March 22nd at the Sammamish… Read more
This week’s Tech Talk Thursday is our Valentine’s Day gift to you! In case you’ve been procrastinating making that dinner reservation for you and that special someone, here’s a resource that will help you de-stress that date and secure a spot for you and your sweetie. OpenTable is a free online database of more than… Read more
As a small business owner, do you spend too much time trying to match schedules with clients? Do you want to empower your clients to have more autonomy when booking appointments with you? If you’re looking for one more way to streamline this process, then check out the online scheduling software TimeTrade. TimeTrade makes it… Read more
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