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Preventing Mental Stress in the Homeoffice – Part 2

February 17th, 2023 | by
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The topic of the “working from home environment” is and remains important for many employees. In our last article “Opportunities and Challenges Working From Home“, we presented both risks and opportunities that arise from working from home and highlighted possibilities. Now, in the second part, we would like to go a step further and give tips on how to reduce and prevent possible mental stress during working remote.

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5 Tips on How to Keep Your Mobile Devices Safe

January 23rd, 2023 | by
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They keep us connected at all times and in all places. They accompany us everywhere, wake us up, remind us of important appointments and provide us with entertainment. We are, of course, referring to smartphones. What was originally intended as a means of communication is now a calendar, camera, photo album, pocket watch, navigation device, pedometer and game console all in one. Even as most-used devices for Internet access, mobile devices have long since surpassed desktop computers. Smartphones are the very top of the list.

Mobile devices are practical everyday helpers, but they also hold a large amount of personal data, such as bank and credit card information. It is not uncommon for these end devices to even be used for two-factor authentication for bank transactions and other services. This makes them a popular target for hackers. With a few tips, you can effectively protect your mobile devices and the data stored on them. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Outlook

January 16th, 2023 | by
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Microsoft Outlook is a popular software that is mainly used for managing e-mails and appointments. You use it to receive and send your e-mails, coordinate appointments, maintain contacts, and manage tasks. Despite the fact that it is frequently used on a daily basis, one doesn’t necessarily know all of its functions. For this reason, we have compiled six useful tips for you below, which will make using Outlook even easier.

Please note that some functions are available in Microsoft Outlook, but do not work or work differently in the web application. The tips and tricks mentioned here refer to the Microsoft Outlook software, which is included in the Office package. Read the rest of this entry »

The Best Snacks for Work at Home

January 13th, 2023 | by

Whether at work at home or in the office – sometimes snacks can be little saviours. Either when you are caught up by an afternoon sleepiness or when you have so much on your plate that your head starts spinning.

Charcuterie board with grapes, different cheeses and crackers

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Right then it is easy to be led into temptation to reach for chocolate or cookies. At work, you either have something for the small appetite in between or, if you have the opportunity, you can go to the bakery next door or to the cafeteria. What makes the whole situation a bit trickier, is working from home.

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New Year’s IT Resolutions

January 2nd, 2023 | by
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We all know it: At the end of each year, many people think about things they want to change or improve in the coming year. Some people want to finally take the plunge into the gym, others are determined to learn a new language, and others are planning to eat healthier. But what about resolutions in the IT sector? You haven’t dealt with that yet? No problem! The following suggestions will help you out a little bit.

 

 

 

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Protecting the Climate From Your Desk

November 16th, 2022 | by

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At first glance, e-mail seems to be an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional letters: You don’t need paper and the letter doesn’t have to travel halfway around the world to the recipient by car, ship or plane. However, e-mails also cause greenhouse gas emissions in a completely different way – probably more than you think.

In today’s article, we explain why e-mails are also harmful to the environment to a certain extent. With our tips, we are sure you will be able to adopt a more ecological approach to digital communication and make a joint contribution to climate protection.

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#ITbites – Part 3

October 5th, 2022 | by
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In the third quarter, we once again provided you with all kinds of shortcuts, tutorials, tips and tricks from the IT sector on our social media channels Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #ITbites.

To make sure you don’t miss anything if you don’t have either social media account, we’ll summarize the #ITbites from Q3 2022 for you here on the blog.

Missed the lifehacks from the first two quarters? No problem, then feel free to check out our latest posts.

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Making Video Conferences more efficent- Tips for Presenters 4/4

September 12th, 2022 | by
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Presenter speaks in online meeting
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In our previous blogposts in the series “Efficient video conferencing” we have already reported on which tools you can use for a successful online meeting, how to plan and structure an online meeting correctly and which roles you should assign in a meeting with several participants.

Face-to-face meetings are becoming online meetings, physical training is becoming virtual training, and professional meetings are becoming digital. For many, the workday has changed, and even after the pandemic, some employees will take advantage of the opportunity to work from a home office.

We will give you a few tips on how you, as a facilitator, can guide participants through such online events. Read the rest of this entry »

Making Video Conferences More Efficient – Roles in Online Meetings 3/4

August 10th, 2022 | by
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In our blog series “Making video conferences more efficient” we have already reported on useful tools and shared first tips for better online meetings with you.

In this blog post, we will inform you about the different meeting roles of the participants, which also contribute to making a meeting more efficient.

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Keeping Cool in the (Home)Office – Our 5 Tips for Hot Days.

July 18th, 2022 | by
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Summer Office
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Many people love the summer temperatures. But hot days in the (home) office can also be very exhausting.

When the air stands still and the thermometer rises to 25 degrees+, it’s not easy to stay productive. We feel listless, tired and our ability to concentrate decreases.

We have collected five simple tips for you that will help you to keep cool. Read the rest of this entry »