BE "Eye" February 2009 The BE "Eye" includes tips for end users and network administrators as well as news from BEI. Article Summary:
That Big Proposal is Due but My Street’s Not Plowed!!! Did you run into this or a similar problem over the last few weeks? Could’t get to the office and the ol’ VPN or Go-to-My-PC just wasn’t cutting it? Or maybe you’re really old school and had NO option to work remotely? There are very good and cost effective options for being productive from home (and we mean working just like you do in the office using all the same applications – not just checking email.)
To request information about remote work options, click here. Back to top--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windows 7 Tip of the Month - Aero Peek for Quick Access to Your Desktop (Editor’s Note: As more and more of our clients are running Windows 7 we thought this would be a helpful feature to add each month.) Most of us have more and more going on on our computer screens. Sometimes you need to see your desktop quickly, and Aero Peak is a great way to do it. There is a small rectangle in the lower right hand corner of the task bar and when you click on it your desktop will appear.
The keyboard shortcut Windows Key + Space performs the same function. Clicking on it again (or using the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + Space again) will return all your windows. You’ll also still have all your programs that are running visible on the task bar, so you can manually select which ones you’d like to see again if you prefer. Note the Windows Key is usually found on the bottom left of your keyboard and looks like this:
Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- We often receive documents as .tif files – typically faxes or scanned documents. It can be confusing, because you see the first page and its not always obvious how to view the subsequent pages. There’s a small arrow at the bottom that will help you advance through the pages. You can use the other tools to zoom in, center the image, rotate the image, or close the file.
Back to top------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Field Codes to Insert Dates in Word 2007 Word will automatically insert the date a document was created, printed or last saved (and more, but that’s all we’re getting into right now!) This can be very handy to make sure you know what version of a document you are dealing with. To do this: Insert > Quick Parts (in the Text Group) > Field
After selecting Field, you’ll see this:
Select Date and Time as your category, and the choose the type of information that you would like to display. Back to top------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SharePoint Consulting Services Do you have a SharePoint site but are struggling to get it to do what you want? Would you like to have a SharePoint site but don't have the time or the expertise to make it happen? BEI can help - whether you're starting from scratch or just need a few pointers, our consultants can create your initial site, customize it graphically and establish sub-sites for document collaboration, project tracking, tasks, action items, discussion forums and more. We'll also help you make sure that security for the site is setup Need to know more about what SharePoint is all about? Read here about SharePoint Online; we can also install SharePoint on your Windows Server - it's a free download! Give us a call and we'll help you figure out what will work best for you. Contact Ellen Jennings, ellen.jennings@beinetworks.com or 703-528-8300 x125. Back to top------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Online Services Webinars Register (You'll be able to select which sessions you register for on the registration page.) Microsoft Online Services includes Exchange Online , SharePoint Online , Office Communications Online and Office Live Meeting. To learn more about these services click here.
Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HITECH Presentation to Practice Management Association of Northern Virginia - March 11, 2010 For Practice Managers and Physicians: If you have not installed an EHR yet, you probably will soon. If you already have an EHR, you can still be eligible for Government payments. The HITECH Act offers tens of thousands of dollars for EHR implementation. But there are lots of questions – What are the details of the program? Am I eligible? What do I have to do to get the money? How do I apply for it? BEI will address these issues at the luncheon seminar. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jonathan Krasner, jonathan.krasner@beinetworks.com, 703-528-8300 x105. Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Government EHR Funding: Meaningful Use Update Seminar Please join BEI and Snyder Cohn for a seminar on Using Government Stimulus Funding to Jumpstart Your EHR Installation: Update on Meaningful Use Guidelines on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Bethesda. The seminar will run from 11:30 – 1:00 and will include lunch. Robert Tennant, Senior Policy Advisor of the National MGMA, will explore the meaningful use criteria and help Practice Administrators and Physicians understand what will be required to obtain this funding. Register Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Montgomery County Medical Society Health Information Technology Conference BEI will be exhibiting at the Montgomery County Medical Society Health Information Technology Conference on March 16 at the University of Maryland at Shady Grove. For more information go to http://www.montgomerymedicine.org/ Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEI Client Profile: Intelligent Office of Alexandria (Note: we'll be profiling a different client each month in the BE Eye.) One of BEI’s newest clients, Intelligent Office of Alexandria can help you get the most out of your communication equipment with their Live Receptionist Service - all the benefits of having a full time receptionist without the costs or inconveniences that come from adding a staff member. Intelligent Office receptionists act as staff members for their clients. Clients train them on their telephone procedures – including how they want the phones answered, who on the staff receives which phone calls, what frequently asked questions can be answered and screened out, and how calls should be announced and routed. Intelligent Office also offers higher value-added services, including scheduling and estimating, order-taking and payment processing, event registrations, and more. Their services also work well as a backup receptionist service, for when your full-time receptionist is out for any reason. It’s like having your executive receptionist, available to you and all your staff, at a fraction of the cost of a full time receptionist. Intelligent Office’s state-of-the-art telephony equipment enables them to route all calls to you seamlessly, wherever you are. Your caller will think the receptionist they speak to is a member of your staff, sitting in your office. Current clients of Intelligent Office include law firms, associations, government contractors, moving and storage companies, consultants, and more. BEI is thrilled to have Intelligent Office as a client, and we hope you take advantage of their services to enhance your communications plan. You can contact them at 703-224-8800 or www.intelligentoffice.com. Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEI Customer Satisfaction Surveys - win an Apple iPOD Touch If you have any questions or comments about the surveys, contact Kurt Duesterdick at 703-528-8300 x101 or kurt.duesterdick@beinetworks.com. Back to top----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: That Big Proposal is Due but My Street’s Not Plowed!!! Windows 7 Tip of the Month: Aero Peek for Quick Access to Your Desktop Using Field Codes to Insert Dates in Word 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS SharePoint Consulting Services Microsoft Online Services Webinars HITECH Presentation to Practice Management Association of Northern Virginia Government EHR Funding: Meaningful Use Update Seminar Montgomery County Medical Society: |
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