School Tip: Paper Due? Use Voice Dictation

Both Apple and Android have worked hard to make voice dictation very powerful.  It is a shame that most people fail to harnest this power by using it to write long documents. If you are one of those people that type faster then you speak, then this tip is not for you.  However, there are a large part of the population that are still using their index fingers to type .  Here is a way to get that paper done in record speed:

1. Install Google docs on your phone or tablet.

2. Open your phones keyboard.

3. Click on voice button and speak at a normal pace and include punctuation.  

4. Go to the completed paper on your computer and correct any mistakes. 

With a little practice this works very well with few error. 

Evernote Power User Volume 5 - Note Template (Windows App)

I use Evernote to drive my entire day.  When I am at work, I am feeding Evernote information constantly and referencing old notes to stay productive.  I find that I add the same type of information consistently, so I found using templates as a fast way to create notes.  Doing it this way allows for clean and consistent notes. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Create a note that has elements that you need in your daily notes such as sections, grids, and tasks.

2. Export the note to a .enex file to the desktop. 

3. With the Evernote app pined to the task bar, drag the .enex file to the pinned shortcut.  This will allow you to the right-click on the Evernote app and create a note with the pinned template. 

What a $159 Kindle can Do for Your Small Buisiness

Amazon has released a number of products today.  I want to focus on one for the small business owner.  The Original Kindle fire sold for $199 which was a great price as it is.  Amazon has topped that, by offering a better performing Kindle at $159.  They are able to sell these at such a low price because they make their money by selling you content from their site.

With this low price here are some ways to incorporate the Kindle in your business:

• In a doctors office as a waiting room magazine.
• In a restaurant for an interactive menus where your Waiters/Waitresses show today's specials via video.
• At a car dealer to show all the available cars to a prospective buyer. 

The possibilities are endless at this price point.  If you know of any other uses, please leave a comment. 

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