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How to Make Your Windows 11 PC Run Faster

Over the years Windows 11 has continued to improve and add new features with every Windows 11 update. But with new features and background services being added, you might find your computer starting to become a little slower than usual. Not only can Windows updates slow down your Windows 11

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Are Remote Employees a Cyber Threat

With the number of remote employees on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, the modern workplace has seen dramatic transformations, but do these transformations pose a threat, and more importantly, are remote employees a cyber threat? The New Remote Working Landscape Before remote work became widespread, largely due to the

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The Pros and Cons of Biometric Security

Biometric security, which uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice patterns, has quickly become a popular method for keeping accounts and data secure in both consumer and corporate settings. It’s now a common feature in smartphones, banking apps, and even border control systems. But like any technology,

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How to Write Better AI Prompts

With AI becoming more advanced, it’s only natural that more businesses are starting to take advantage of it. But, are you using AI to its full capabilities? If not, it might be time to learn how to write better AI prompts to make sure you’re getting the most out of

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The Best AI Image Generators 2024

As AI continues to develop and grow, so to does the way you can use AI to help your business. AI image generation is one of those ways, that can help save your business time, effort, and money. From creating realistic portraits to generating surreal landscapes, AI image generators are

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The Best Project Management Tools in 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the best project management tools have become an essential everyday tool for organizations aiming to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. One of the best ways to ensure your projects run smoothly is with the use of project

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Don Houk

How to Make Your Own Microsoft Excel Shortcuts

You probably know that keyboard shortcuts are a great way to work faster in the software you use regularly. The less time you spend hunting for the right option with your mouse, the more efficiently you’ll work. And while Microsoft Excel has plenty of built-in keyboard shortcuts, you can also

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Don Houk

5 Reasons to Consider Buying a Smartwatch

While nearly everyone has a smartphone, not as many people own a smartwatch. And while a smartwatch certainly isn’t necessary, using one has lots of benefits. If you’ve been considering a smartwatch or are just curious what they do, here are a few key uses for these wearables. They apply

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Don Houk

How to Use the Kanban Technique to Manage Tasks

If you struggle with keeping track of tasks and getting work done consistently, a new productivity technique might be just what you need to get back on track. One popular option is Kanban, which is supported by many to-do list apps. Let’s take a brief overview of the Kanban technique,

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Don Houk

A Look at the Revised Version of Microsoft Edge

Updated on September 12, 2020 When Windows 10 launched in 2015, Microsoft included a new browser called Microsoft Edge with it. And while it was better than the outdated Internet Explorer, Edge failed to garner much hype. Now, in 2020, Microsoft has revamped Microsoft Edge into an all-new browser that

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Don Houk

How to Use Microsoft To Do and Planner for Task Management

Most people have more tasks to keep track of than they can juggle in their heads. Thankfully, there are tons of tools that help you jot down and manage what you need to get done. Let’s look at two handy Microsoft tools for this: Microsoft To Do and Microsoft Planner.

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Don Houk

Houk Consulting COVID-19 Updates

Updated on 5/11/2020 We are fully operational and available to help you during this time. Our team is working remotely to the extent possible. We have been authorized by the state to continue operations.  We will still provide onsite service when essential.  If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to

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Don Houk

How to Save Data on Your Mobile Plan

Unlimited mobile data plans are convenient, but they’re quite expensive. Most people thus have some kind of limit on how much mobile data they can use per month. We’ll show you some practical ways to less data on your iPhone or Android phone so you can save money and avoid

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What Is a Clipboard Manager, and How Are They Useful?

Some computer utilities are so helpful that you’ll wonder how you lived without them. A clipboard manager is one such tool. Let’s take a look at what the Windows clipboard is, how clipboard managers expand it, and how to get started with them. What Is the Clipboard? The clipboard is

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The Many Benefits of Microsoft OneDrive

There’s no shortage of cloud storage providers you can use for your business. And while Dropbox often comes to mind as the household name in this sector, you shouldn’t miss out on what Microsoft OneDrive has to offer. Let’s take a look at some of OneDrive’s benefits and how it

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4 Chrome Browser Alternatives That Are Worth a Try

Google Chrome is by far the world’s most popular browser, with nearly a 70% share of the desktop browser market at the time of writing. And while Chrome is definitely a fine browser, it’s not perfect. Chrome is known to consume a lot of memory, which can be a burden

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