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Technology should help. Try a few of the ideas here to set up your organizational system, and then reap the benefits of a little bit of extra free time.

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Get organized

File organization tips: 9 ideas for managing files and folders

5 tips for PC health: Organize your folders, update Windows, run antivirus software

7 ways to better sort, store, and search your email

Manage my email

Empty your Inbox: 4 ways to take control of your email

6 ways to ensure your email gets read

6 ways to streamline your tasks in Outlook

Prepare for a meeting

6 ways to work more effectively on a virtual team

Microsoft Excel: Quick tips and tricks

Get organized: 7 ways to better sort, store, and search your email

Update my files and notes

12 tips for creating better documents

12 tips for creating better presentations

4 ways to simplify your PowerPoint presentations

Collaborate with my team

Work from home? Tips to help you work smarter

Telecommuting tools: Tips for working from home

6 ways to collaborate successfully on a virtual team

Stay connected

Working wirelessly: What you need to know

Wi-Fi: 8 tips for working securely from wireless hot spots

Basics for safer downloading

Secure my data

Traveling? 10 tips to protect your laptop from theft

4 tips for safely conducting research on the web

8 simple ways to help IT maintain your computer and devices at work

Troubleshoot my computer

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Troubleshooting 101

3 stubborn PC problems you can fix

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5 productivity tips for Windows

Get five tips for Microsoft Windows that will increase your productivity with your computer.

5 tips for PC health: Organize your folders, update Windows, run antivirus software

Working off a slow, disorganized computer can be frustrating. Check out these guidelines on how to keep your computer on the right track.

6 ways to ensure your email gets read

Follow these 6 tips to ensure that your email messages get the attention they deserve.

6 ways to streamline your tasks in Outlook

Process and organize your email so that you can gain more control, improve your response time, and keep up with critical actions and due dates.

File organization tips: 9 ideas for managing files and folders

Digital files are no different than paper files, and if you don't have a good method of organization, things get lost. Save the time and headache of searching for files.

Empty your Inbox: 4 ways to take control of your email

If you have lots of email in your Inbox you might want to rethink your processing methods. It really is possible to empty your Inbox.

Get more from the notes you take every day and everywhere

You probably wouldn’t send a letter by horseback or crunch numbers using an abacus. But do you still take notes on paper or in a text file? Instead, try these tips, and you might find your notes start doing more of the work for you.

Get organized: 7 ways to better sort, store, and search your email

An unorganized mailbox can make it difficult to find the email you need and know where to get started. This messy situation can be remedied.

How to organize your computer to find information faster

If you've been using your computer for more than 6 months, you probably don't need all the files and email messages stored there. Use these tips to make sure your computer is cleaned up.