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title: "User Tips - Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business"
description: "Stay informed with Coleman Technologies' blogs, featuring insights on cybersecurity for small business, managed services, and best IT practices. Read on!"
url: "https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips"
date: "2026-06-07T02:59:56+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

# Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business

Insights on cybersecurity, AI, and IT strategy to help business leaders reduce risk, improve performance, and make better technology decisions.

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##  [Frustrated by Forgotten Passwords? Fret No More](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/frustrated-by-forgotten-passwords-fret-no-more)

  Wednesday, 27 May 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![Frustrated by Forgotten Passwords? Fret No More](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-27-25/b2ap3_large_ForgotPassword_2001346162_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/frustrated-by-forgotten-passwords-fret-no-more "Frustrated by Forgotten Passwords? Fret No More")

How many passwords does anyone—you, your team, your family, your competitors—have to keep track of nowadays? According to research by password-management software NordPass, that number has actually decreased for the first time in years… their figures of 170 on average, 87 of which were business-related in 2024, shrank to 120 on average, 67 of which were work-related, earlier this year.

Granted, these figures were collected between April 4th and the 15th and included only 1509 users, so the statistical significance is questionable. Despite that, we can’t disagree with NordPass’ conclusion: more people are using password alternatives.

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  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [2FA](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/2fa)

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##  [How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency)

  Monday, 04 May 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-04-25/b2ap3_large_GoogleAI_1701381761_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency "How Google Docs AI Boosts Business Efficiency")

Nowadays, it’s common for business tools to incorporate AI into their already helpful features. Google Docs is a prime example. As of the time of this writing, Google has recently added a “Help me create” function that can help you get a start on your next project.

Let’s take a look at how it works and how you could potentially utilize it to your advantage.

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  [Google](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/google)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [AI](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/ai)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-google-docs-ai-boosts-business-efficiency)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How to Find Those Pesky Lost Files](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-find-those-pesky-lost-files)

  Wednesday, 11 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [How to](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/how-to)

 [ ![How to Find Those Pesky Lost Files](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-11-26/b2ap3_large_LostFiles_1696212005_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-find-those-pesky-lost-files "How to Find Those Pesky Lost Files")

Misplacing a file can be annoying and stressful, especially if that file is important. On complex networks, it could potentially be in multiple different locations, perhaps on a local network device or somewhere in the cloud. In moments of dire need, knowing how to locate such important files makes you a standout (and standup) employee, so let’s explore ways to find “lost” files, even if they’ve seemingly disappeared into the ether.

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  [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How to Use Smart (or Snap) Windows in Windows 11](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-use-smart-or-snap-windows-in-windows-11)

  Wednesday, 29 October 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [How to](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/how-to)

 [ ![How to Use Smart (or Snap) Windows in Windows 11](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2025/10-29-25/b2ap3_large_windows_1485127372_400.jpeg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-use-smart-or-snap-windows-in-windows-11 "How to Use Smart (or Snap) Windows in Windows 11")

Multitasking is a common thing for today’s workers, and so is having multiple tabs open in your web browser. You might even have multiple different apps running simultaneously, which can make you feel like you have to constantly close one window to open another. Well, no more. You can use Smart Windows (also known as Snap Windows) to place two or more side-by-side and enhance your productivity.

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  [Microsoft](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/microsoft)   [Windows](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/windows)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-use-smart-or-snap-windows-in-windows-11)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this)

  Wednesday, 16 July 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-16-25/b2ap3_large_FrustratedTech_521555389_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this "The Next Time You Get Frustrated with IT, Remember This")

It’s easy to let issues with your technology cause productivity to crash and burn, especially when you’re in the thick of a major project or a complex task. Frustration is all too common in the office, especially where technology is concerned, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day or kill your productivity. Today, we want to discuss how maintaining your composure is the best way to address these issues.

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  [Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-next-time-you-get-frustrated-with-it-remember-this)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do)

  Wednesday, 09 July 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![What Do All Those Different File Types Do?](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2025/07-09-25/b2ap3_large_FileTypes_7299269_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do "What Do All Those Different File Types Do?")

There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let’s review what the different file extensions—the little series of letters after the file name—mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file.

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  [Data](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/data)   [Workplace Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-do-all-those-different-file-types-do)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tips of the Month: Five of the Best Computing Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips)

  Thursday, 26 December 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![HappyUserTips](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_articles/1236/b2ap3_large_HappyUserTips.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips "HappyUserTips")

Business is an increasingly digital experience. Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time on our computers, so why not use them like a pro? Here are seven simple tips to make your computer life smoother, faster, and less frustrating.

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  [Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tips-of-the-month-five-of-the-best-computing-tips)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tip of the Month: Create Better Passwords](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords)

  Tuesday, 26 November 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![PasswordCreation](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_articles/1216/b2ap3_large_PasswordCreation.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords "PasswordCreation")

Think about how many online accounts you have. With so many accounts, it’s important to make sure they’re secure. Creating strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect your accounts from hackers. Here’s how you can create passwords that are hard to crack and keep all your online accounts safe.

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  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [Password](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/password)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-create-better-passwords)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-setting-up-a-powerful-wi-fi-network)

  Tuesday, 24 September 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/October_2024_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_WiFiTips_189283052_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-setting-up-a-powerful-wi-fi-network "Tip of the Month: Setting Up a Powerful Wi-Fi Network")

Every business has to choose how they network their office. Most businesses choose the ease and convenience of wireless networking to allow their employees the freedom to use their mobile devices, IoT tools, and other devices. This month, we look at some of the best tips for setting up your organization’s Wi-Fi network.

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  [Best Practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [WiFi](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/wifi)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/tip-of-the-month-setting-up-a-powerful-wi-fi-network)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality)

  Wednesday, 11 September 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2024/09-11-24/b2ap3_large_StrongSearch_413186499_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality "Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens for Greater Search Functionality")

Google Lens lets you do some cool things with your mobile device, even if it sometimes feels a bit niche. Google Chrome also has functionality that allows you to use Google Lens to search for anything visible in the browser. For example, it can detect images and text, or still images captured from video, to return results.

Today, we want to highlight how you can use this neat functionality!

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  [Google](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/google)   [Quick Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/quick-tips)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-use-google-lens-for-greater-search-functionality)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [It’s Summer and You Have to Take Care of Your Tech](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/it-s-summer-and-you-have-to-take-care-of-your-tech)

  Friday, 07 June 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![It’s Summer and You Have to Take Care of Your Tech](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-07-23/b2ap3_large_travel-tech_438763874_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/it-s-summer-and-you-have-to-take-care-of-your-tech "It’s Summer and You Have to Take Care of Your Tech")

Summer is here, and sometimes, your technology pays the price. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss some ways to protect your tech as you travel and enjoy the nice weather.

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  [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Mobile Device](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/it-s-summer-and-you-have-to-take-care-of-your-tech)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop)

  Wednesday, 10 April 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![Properly Cleaning a Laptop](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2024/04-10-24/b2ap3_large_CleanLaptop_576729762_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop "Properly Cleaning a Laptop")

It is important to keep modern computers clean, and laptops are no exception. However, a laptop's different form factor makes cleaning it much different from cleaning a traditional desktop computer.

Tags:

  [Hardware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/hardware)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)   [Mobile Device](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/mobile-device)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/properly-cleaning-a-laptop)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Explaining Shift Shock: Why Younger Employees Leave Good Jobs](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/explaining-shift-shock-why-younger-employees-leave-good-jobs)

  Friday, 29 March 2024

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![Explaining Shift Shock: Why Younger Employees Leave Good Jobs](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2024/03-29-24/b2ap3_large_ShiftShock_532178323_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/explaining-shift-shock-why-younger-employees-leave-good-jobs "Explaining Shift Shock: Why Younger Employees Leave Good Jobs")

You might have noticed that some of your younger workers are leaving your business much earlier than you might expect them to. This could be because of a phenomenon called “shift shock,” which examines employee engagement and satisfaction. Let’s consider how shift shock could potentially harm your business.

Tags:

  [Workplace Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Efficiency](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/efficiency)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/explaining-shift-shock-why-younger-employees-leave-good-jobs)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How to Keep Your Email Safe and Secure From Threats](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-email-safe-and-secure-from-threats)

  Monday, 18 December 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![How to Keep Your Email Safe and Secure From Threats](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2023/12-18-23/b2ap3_large_EmailThreat_338477035_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-email-safe-and-secure-from-threats "How to Keep Your Email Safe and Secure From Threats")

There are few technology solutions that have been as transformative and important for businesses as email. Unfortunately, however, it’s remarkably easy for a hacker to gain access to an email account to cause all kinds of chaos for a business. Let’s consider ways you can protect your business’ email accounts and, by extension, the rest of your organization’s infrastructure.

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  [Email](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/email)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-email-safe-and-secure-from-threats)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tip of the Week: Excel’s Auto Filter Will Make You Feel Like a Spreadsheet Pro](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-excel-s-auto-filter-will-make-you-feel-like-a-spreadsheet-pro)

  Monday, 11 September 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

 [ ![Tip of the Week: Excel’s Auto Filter Will Make You Feel Like a Spreadsheet Pro](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/September_2023/09-11-23/b2ap3_large_spreadsheetFilter_571575835_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-excel-s-auto-filter-will-make-you-feel-like-a-spreadsheet-pro "Tip of the Week: Excel’s Auto Filter Will Make You Feel Like a Spreadsheet Pro")

With the full power of Microsoft Excel at your disposal, you can accomplish a lot of great things and streamline your data management and analysis. However, it doesn’t take an Excel wizard to use today’s tip, which focuses on the Auto Filter feature built right into the program. Let’s look at how even this small feature can provide a lot of value for your business.

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  [Excel](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/excel)   [User Tips](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-excel-s-auto-filter-will-make-you-feel-like-a-spreadsheet-pro)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Tip of the Week: 3 Technology Tips Anyone Can Use](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-technology-tips-anyone-can-use)

  Friday, 21 April 2023

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Tip of the Week](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)

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We are always writing about how useful technology is, but it’s surprising how little even the most committed techie knows about the options that are available to them. In this week’s blog we decided to go through three features in the Windows OS that can be a big help.

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##  [Tip of the Week: 3 Steps to Avoiding a Ransomware Infection](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-3-steps-to-avoiding-a-ransomware-infection)

  Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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We talk a lot (and we mean a lot) about cybersecurity, with ransomware getting a lot of our focus…and for very good reason. Ransomware is a huge threat that today’s businesses need to be prepared to deal with. In light of this, we wanted to share a few tips to help you avoid the negative ramifications of ransomware.

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##  [Tip of the Week: Keeping Track of Changes Made in Excel](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-keeping-track-of-changes-made-in-excel)

  Wednesday, 14 October 2020

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Let’s go over how to set up this capability. As a disclaimer, it will require you to edit some of your menu options, so reach out to your IT resource to confirm that it is okay to do so and to assist you if need be.

You should also know that Track Changes won’t work if a spreadsheet contains a table that hasn’t been converted into a range. To make this conversion, **select the table**, navigate to the **Design** tab, and click the **Convert to Range** option. If you want others to be able to collaborate on your workbook, it needs to be saved in a shared location.

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##  [There’s Scheduling, and Then There’s SMART Scheduling](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/there-s-scheduling-and-then-there-s-smart-scheduling)

  Wednesday, 09 September 2020

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## Understanding Smart Scheduling

These software solutions are commonly found in industries that are subject to a lot of outside influence and fluctuating demand due to a variety of factors, such as retail. Smart scheduling gives these businesses the capability to schedule their employees more effectively, using automation to simplify the process.

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##  [Tip of the Week: How to Effectively Task Out Goals and Assignments](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-effectively-task-out-goals-and-assignments)

  Wednesday, 10 June 2020

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## The Ideal Task Formula

The consensus of many productivity experts and trusted names is that the equation to build out a task essentially looks like this:

*Step + Detail + Deadline + Context = Task*

This works well, as it can apply to either a complete project, or each piece of a larger project. Let’s take a closer look at each part.

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