used with permission from Microsoft, by Elana Pidgeon Did you know there’s a new feature in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update to help you easily find what matters to you across your devices? It’s called Timeline, and it lets you go back in time to past activities...
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Windows 10 Spring Creators Update
Microsoft released their latest update to Windows on April 30th and will be pushing it out through windows update starting May 8th. This is the most recent major update after the Fall Creators Update was released last October. Spire Tech strives to be proactive with...
FileCloud- Enterprise File Sync & Share
SpireTech is continually seeking innovative solutions to keep our clients up to date with current options. One of the products we’ve been offering is called FileCloud, which can serve as a file server replacement (when only cloud is needed), or as a hybrid that...
Inserting a Table of Contents and References in Microsoft Word
If you’re using Styles in your Microsoft Word document, you can insert an automatic Table of Contents with just a few clicks. And if you’ve ever wondered how to insert updatable references like “see page 9 for more”, you’ll learn how to do that as well in this tip....
Windows 10 Tip: Customize Your Start Menu
The Windows 10 Start menu has a new look from previous versions. Specifically, it uses tiles when pinning your favorite apps to the Start menu for quick access. Here, we’ll explain how you can customize your Start menu: pinning and removing apps from the Start menu...
3 ways to convert a Word document to a PDF
Sometimes you need to convert your Word document (.doc or .docx) to a PDF, so you can share it more readily, or protect its contents from modification. But how do you do that? Here are 3 ways to convert a Word document. Method #1: Use Save As in Word This is the...
4 ways to be more proficient in Word 2016
used with permission from Microsoft US Small and Midsize Business Blog #1 Co-author in real time with your team When you and your team members want to collaborate on a document, forget the pain of emailing it back and forth. Forget worrying about what version you're...
Quickly insert a screenshot in Microsoft Word
If you need to insert a screenshot into your Word document quickly, without memorizing keyboard shortcuts, here’s how! This is a little-known feature of Word, but incredibly easy. Go to the Insert tab on the Ribbon. In the Illustrations group, click on the Screenshot...
How to take notes on your Surface device
used with permission from the Microsoft Devices Blog Writing a report, research paper or even a novel is easy on your Surface. The Surface family of devices is known for its versatility, and nowhere is that more evident than in the many ways you can interact with your...
Driving Us to Distraction: The Top 5 Time-Sucks in the Office
used with permission from Microsoft for Work The genius that happens every day in the offices of the world requires a certain amount of focus. Unfortunately, most offices are awash with both physical and mental distractions that pull our attention away from the task...