Archive for May, 2010
How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone or iPod Touch
In yesterday’s TechByte, someone asked how I took the screenshot on my iPhone for the post. It’s actually very easy. To capture the screen image or take a screenshot using iPhone 2.0, iPhone 3G(s), and iPod Touch…
Because when in France, you spell it “Café” – iPhone Tip
Now you probably have mastered how to use the QWERTY keys on your iPhone for spelling and punctuation, but did you know there are even more special keys? Especially if you are looking for non-English punctuation marks?…
Add a “.” Before Your Tweet so Everyone Can See Your @ Reply Dialog
If you use Twitter, you will see that it allows users to see a reply only if they are following both sides of the conversation. But, if you want everyone to read and…
Just a nibble…
You’ve probably heard about bytes, and maybe even bits, but did you know there’s a unit of digital memory called the nibble? The more common byte is made up of 8 bits. A nibble (in English, considered a ‘small bite’)…
Mac Screenshot Shortcut
Want to take a screenshot of just one part of your screen? From any application, use the keyboard shortcut of Cmd + Shift + 4 to get a crosshairs icon. Click and drag a box around the area you want…
How to Hire a Bookkeeper
Every member of your business team is important but few others work will influence your business the way that the bookkeepers does. Your secretary makes a typo or answers the phone good afternoon in the morning well not great but…
Apps for Smart Shopping
Comparison shop to save time and money: use an app such as Red Laser (Red Laser at iTunes App Store) or Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner (Shop…
Getting Organized: Information Overload
Information overload? Feeling like you have too much to keep track of?
Use productivity software to keep you organized at home, at work, and on the go. Many applications (such as Evernote) have desktop and mobile versions that sync…
How to Collect and Remit Sales Tax
1. Go to www.mass.gov/dor and click on the file and pay taxes for business.
2. Enroll as a business in MA that needs to remit taxes electronically. (this would also apply for corporate excise and any other trustee…
No Excuses: Learn Something New
Looking to learn something new but don’t have the time or money to attend classes?
Check out iTunes University for FREE lectures from MIT, Stanford, Yale, and many other top-tier universities on topics ranging from Biology to Business and Management.…
Geek Girls take on Fenway Park!
In one of my final events before I leave for Cali – yes, dear readers, Geek Girl #1 is moving to sunny San Diego <more on this later…> – is to say a tearful good bye…
The Art of Giving Back and Paying it Forward
Last night was truly one of those evenings where it feels so good it hurts. When you are hungover with happiness. When the energy in the room is as thick as thieves.
We celebrated many things last…
