Today’s topic should shed a little light on how my week is going. Sadly my list doesn’t actually provide a cure for the flu but does include a few great sites for practical health information. Self-Care Flow Charts – These flow charts list potentially related symptoms to lead to a diagnosis and offer advice for … Continue reading
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An Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
This is a slightly non-standard Byte of the Week – but I know there are several entrepreneurs on the list who might be interested. And I’ll provide a link to a tool below. Minnesota Rural Partners is looking for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial communities to tell their stories of success at the 2003 Rural Summit. The … Continue reading
To make a long URL short
Have you ever tried to send a web site address (URL) to a friend? Have you noticed that those addresses are getting longer? It’s come to a point where I’ve gone back to sending the homepage address and saying “click on the red button, then choose number 5, click on the yellow button on the … Continue reading
BizPathways is on the Radio
I’m posting Byte of the Week a day early today to share some fun, timely news. Tonight at 5:20 BizPathways is going to be mentioned as KCCO-James J Hill Reference Web ‘O Week! Listen in at 5:20 at KCCO 950 AM. If you miss the broadcast you can read about us on the web. BizPathways … Continue reading
Online Tax Time Tips
For those of you who have done your taxes – good for you! For the rest of us here are a few online tools to help the process: TurboTax Tax Estimator Calculator: A neat tool that lets you know how much you owe or how much will be refunded. H & R Block Tax Paycheck … Continue reading
St Paul Police Using Email
I got the following email today and I wanted to send it you today for two reasons. One – it’s a great tip for any ATM users. Two – it reminded of what a powerful tool email is. This message was forwarded 3 times before it reached me. Sending email message of value is a … Continue reading
Email Filters reduce unwanted Email Messages
I spoke with a great group in Anoka yesterday and we were all bemoaning the prevalence of unwanted email. So I thought I’d look up some information on email filters for various email clients and would share what I learned with the group. An email filter will help reduce the spam you see in your … Continue reading
My old friend PC Pitstop
For those of you who have followed my newsletter through several hat changes – well first thanks! Second, you’re about to see a rerun, but it’s a rerun that is a good reminder – PC Pitstop. PC Pitstop is a web site that will assess your computer for you. PC Pitstop runs diagnostics on your … Continue reading
Watch Dog for your Web Site
Maintaining a large – or even mid-sized – web site can be a full time job. In fact, if you want a web site that is dynamic enough to attract and retain traffic, I strongly suggest hiring a web editor. For those of you who just want to make sure you’re site is working, I … Continue reading
Need a template for a résumé, a brochure, a garage sale flier?
Most of us use Microsoft and many have probably used their templates to create a fax or business letter. Did you know that they have a whole library of templates available online? They have a template for every document you can imagine for professional and personal use. Templates include baby shower party planner, apartment lease, … Continue reading
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