TecTip #107

Need To Move Windows Between Monitors?

TecTip #107: Want to quickly move windows from one monitor to another? Press the windows key and an arrow key to quickly snap it to a different position.

TecTip #106

Reboot Your Computer Quickly

TecTip #106: In windows 8 click once on the taskbar and press alt-F4 simultaneously to easily sign out or reboot the computer. 

TecTip #105

Font Just A Little Too Small?

TecTip #105: Right click on blank space in your desktop, click ‘Screen Resolution’ and ‘Make text and other items larger or smaller’.

TecTip #104

Time To Get Organized

TecTip #104: Press Ctrl-Shift-v simultaneously to easily organize mail into folders in Microsoft Outlook.

TecTip #103

Track Every Move

TecTip #103: If you’re having trouble figuring out what you’re doing wrong on Window’s 7 or higher you can track every move by pressing the start button and typing “psr” and then the enter key. You can then record every move you make on your computer and send it to someone who might know where you’re messing up.

TecTip #102

 See All of Your Starred Emails in Gmail!

TecTip #102: To see all of your starred messages in Gmail, first, make sure you have enabled shortcuts by going to settings and clicking the box “Keyboard shortcuts on”. To see all of your starred emails press “G” and “S” simultaneously.

TecTip#101

Did You Make a Mistake?

TecTip #101: If you want to undo what you just did in Microsoft Word you can press ‘ctrl’ (or the apple sign on a Mac) and ‘z’ simultaneously to undo your action. 

More TecTips at www.TCGNS.com

TecTip #100

Change Siri's Voice

TecTip #100: To change Siri's voice on your iPhone with iOS7 software: click the Settings app, then go to General Settings. From there, tap Siri, then tap Voice Gender to change Siri's voice.

More TecTips at www.TCGNS.com

TecTip #99

Go Incognito!

When using Google Chrome as a web browser, pressing the "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "N" keys at the same time will open an incognito window which allows you to browse the internet privately without leaving behind history or passwords. The perfect setting for buying a loved one that secret present!

TecTip #98

Redo What You Undid!

When using Windows programs, pressing the "Ctrl" and "Y" keys simultaneously will allow you to redo an action you previously used the undo command on ("Ctrl + U").

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Congratulations To Our Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to Cristina Apparicio on winning our Team Signed Boston Breakers Soccer Ball! This is present she will truly enjoy for a long time!

TecTip #96

Permanent Deletion

When using Windows, pressing the "Shift" and "Delete" keys simultaneously will allow you to permanently delete an item without sending it to the recycle bin.

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Do You Know What Malvertising Is?

Do you know what Malvertising is and how harmful it can be to your computer? Find out more about it and how you can protect yourself here: http://tcgns.com/newsroom

TecTip #94

Creating Outlook Calendar Appointments

In Microsoft Outlook's calendar, pressing the "Ctrl" and "N" keys simultaneously allows the user to create a new appointment quickly and easily.

TecTip #93

Mark Your Spam"!"

After enabling "Keyboard Shortcuts" in Gmail's settings, pressing the "!" key in Google's Gmail when an email is open will allow the user to quickly mark an email as spam and remove it from their conversation list.

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Small Businesses Pay Attention!

Small Business Data: Back It Up 

http://bdaily.co.uk/technology/11-07-2013/small-business-data-back-it-up/

We can help you with that www.tcgns.com

TecTip #92

"E" is for Archiving

After enabling "Keyboard Shortcuts" in Gmail's settings, pressing the "E" key in Google's Gmail when an email is open will allow the user to quickly archive the email.

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Cloud Computing & the Changing Business Landscape

An interesting article on how cloud computing is changing the way we all do business:

http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/cloud-computing/3456682/what-economists-can-teach-us-about-cloud-computing/

TecTip #91

Opening Drafts in GMail

After enabling "Keyboard Shortcuts" in GMail's settings, pressing the "G" and "D" keys simultaneously in Google's GMail will allow the user to quickly open their email drafts.

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TecTip #91:

Creating a Contact in Outlook

Pressing the "CTRL," "SHIFT," and "C" keys simultaneously in Microsoft Outlook will allow the user to quickly create a contact.

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TecTip #90:

Sending a Message in Gmail

After making sure Gmail shortcuts are enabled in the settings menu, pressing the "TAB" and "ENTER" keys simultaneously in Google's Gmail when composing will automatically send a message.

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TecTip #89

Opening Contacts In Gmail

TecTip #89: After making sure Gmail shortcuts are enabled in the settings menu, pressing the "G" and "C" keys simultaneously in Google's Gmail will allow the user to open their contacts easily.

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Get A Safer Cloud Solution

Dropbox recently went out of sync with users worldwide. Contact TCG Networks to find out about more Secure & Reliable Cloud Solutions.

http://blog.vembu.com/oh-my-dropbox-goes-out-of-sync-with-users-worldwide/?goback=.gde_3724426_member_245489054

TecTip #87

The Quick Fix

TecTip #87 : Pressing the "Ctrl" and "Z" keys simultaneously in Microsoft Word will allow the user to undo a previous action with ease.

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Sponsoring Veterans Inc.

TCG Network Services is happy to sponsor Veterans Inc. today for the 16th Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic! Owners Frank and John are out there playing in the rain to show support!

TecTip #86

One Window, Many Shortcuts!

TecTip #86: Press CTRL ALT and DELETE at the same time to open the Windows Security Table quickly. From there you can access shortcuts to functions like Task Manager, Log Off and Shut Down.

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TecTip #85

Traveling Back

TecTip #85: While in most Internet browsers, you can press the Backspace key on your keyboard to go back to your last page.

Check out more on our website: www.tcgns.com

Quite a Show at TCG!

For Administrative Professionals Day yesterday, TCG had Rod Stewart come perform some hits for the "Computer Gals!"

Check out the vido here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gyn-FSm3f8&feature=youtu.be

TecTip #84

Search in Windows 8

TecTip #84: To search for something on your PC while in Windows 8, press the Windows key and simultaneously start typing the name of what you are looking for.

For more TecTips, check out our site! http://tcgns.com/

Picture Time with Finz!

Co-owners, Frank and John, with Worcester Sharks mascot Finz!!

Go Sharks!

TecTip #83

New Browser Window

TecTip #83: To open a link in a new browser Window: hold down the Shift key on the keyboard and click on the link. 

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TecTip #82

Selecting "R"ead in Gmail

TecTip #82: Press * and “R” simultaneously to select only read conversations in Gmail. Also, press * and “U” at the same time to select only unread conversations in Gmail. 

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TecTip #81

Text Sizing

TecTip #81: Press Ctrl and the + or – keys to increase or decrease the size of text on an Internet browser.

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Autographed Sharks Hockey Stick Giveaway!

Our biggest Worcester Sharks Professional Hockey giveaway is finally here!

Want to win a Sharks hockey stick signed by #14 Sena Acolatse?

'Like' TCG Network Services by April 17th or 'Share' this post with Friends (because you've already Liked our Page), and you will be entered to win this autographed hockey stick!

Winter Got You Down?

#NewEnglandWeatherProblems

TecTip #80

Windows 8 Apps

TecTip #80: While in Windows 8, press the Alt button and the Tab button to easily cycle through open apps.

Check out more TecTips at http://tcgns.com/tec-tips!

TecTip #79

Chrome History

TecTip #79: While in Google Chrome, press Ctrl + H at any time to have a new tab appear with your browser History.

Check all TecTips out at http://tcgns.com/tec-tips

High Honors

High Honors for the TCG Family

2013 is getting off to a great start here at TCG NetworkServices! Last month, we celebrated a major milestone - five years of accreditation with the Better Business Bureau. A lot of that stems from co-founders Frank McDonough and John Stone’s personal mantra of treating others how you want to be treated. We have confidently stood by this belief for more than a quarter century, and look forward to many more years of service and recognition with the BBB.

Furthermore, TCG also received a major honor courtesy of a local publication. The Worcester Business Journal named us one of the Top IT Services Providers in the region! We here at TCG are very proud to receive such an honor. This is a testament to our commitment to customer satisfaction, as well as the community. Just like our continuous recognition from the BBB, we have you, the customers and community, to thank for our recent high marks! With so many IT consulting companies to choose from throughout the Boston and New England area, we are extremely grateful to be in such good company with so many other IT providers.

Thank you!

Please check out our listing with the Worcester Business Journal here. 

TecTip #78

Clear Formatting

TecTip #78: While in Microsoft Word, remove the formatting of any text (perhaps copied and pasted from another location) by highlighting it and pressing 'Ctrl' and the spacebar.

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Taste of MetroWest

Taste Of MetroWest

Join TCG Network Services at the Taste of Metrowest on March 12th at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel! TCG will be supporting the Veterans Inc booth. Buy your tickets through the link below and mention TCG or Veterans Inc. to help support Veterans Inc. organization!!

http://business.metrowest.org/events/details/third-annual-taste-of-metrowest-584

TecTip #77

Locate Your Edit

TecTip #77: While in Microsoft Word, press Shift and F5 at the same time to locate the position of your last edit.

Read more TecTips at http://www.tcgns.com

TecTip #76

iPhone Email Feature

TecTip #76: To easily insert a video or photo while writing an email on your iPhone, press any blank space in the message body until a small box appears. Then press the arrow to the right and select 'Insert Photo or Video.'

Read more TecTips at http://www.tcgns.com/

We love Computer Guys!

TCG Celebrates!

@TCGNetworks is happy to celebrate 5 years of accreditation with the Better Business Bureau! Also, Worcester Business Journal recently named TCG Network Services as a Top IT Services Provider in the area! To check out the list, click here.

TecTip #75

Shortcut to Shutdown

TecTip #75: Install a one-click shutdown technique in Windows XP by: Right clicking on your desktop and choosing 'New.' Then, click 'Shortcut' and when prompted, type in "shutdown -s -t 00." Click 'Finish' and then you have installed a shortcut icon to shutdown your computer.

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Worcester Sharks Helmet Raffle!

Like +TCG Network Services Facebook page by Friday for a chance to win this Worcester Sharks team-autographed helmet!

TecTip #74

Pinning to Taskbar

TecTip #74: Any program can be pinned to the Taskbar for easier access. To pin a program to the Taskbar, right-click on the program or shortcut icon and choose the 'Pin to Taskbar' option. Alternatively, you can also drag the icon to the Taskbar.

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TecTip #73

Zooming With Your Mouse

TecTip #73: To zoom in and out on a web page, word document, excel spreadsheet, etc. hold down the Ctrl key while scrolling your mouse wheel up (to zoom in) and down (to zoom out).

To see all the TecTips, check out http://www.tcgns.com/

In the Clouds

Let TCG tell you about Cloud...

TecTip #72

Internet Keyboard Navigation

TecTip #72: When browsing the Internet, press the space bar to move the page down one page at a time. To move back up the page(s), press Shift and the Space bar at the same time.

To see all TecTips, check out http://tcgns.com/tec-tips

TecTip #71

Close Out Of Apps Completely

TecTip #71: To close out a running app on your iPhone, double click the home button to reveal a tray of running apps at the bottom of the screen. Hold down on an app until it begins to 'shake,' then press the small "X" to close out of the app completely. 

For more TecTips, check out http://tcgns.com/tec-tips

TecTip #70

Working Quickly While In Excel

TecTip #70: While in Microsoft Excel, press Ctrl+PgUp and Ctrl+PgDown to quickly move from one worksheet to another using the keyboard. You use Ctrl+PgUp to move toward the first worksheet in the workbook, and Ctrl+PgDown to move toward the last.

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Anyone Know What This Is?

Who can guess what this is?! 

Comment on our Facebook page to let +TCG Network Services know!