Statistic Basics: Bar Graphs in Excel Bar graphs are probably the most common graphs used; they are easy to execute and to read. The basic bar-graph has either a horizontal or vertical orientation and[…]
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Statistic Basics: Choosing a Graph Style
Statistic Basics: Choosing a Graph Style When using data, the way you represent the data graphically and the choice of graph style is important and often depends on what you are trying to show[…]
Things You Should Know About Using Images From the Web
Things You Should Know About Using Images From the Web The general rule about copyright is that if you made it then you own it. Copyright – as soon as an original work[…]
Online Image Use: Fair Use vs. Creative Commons
Online Image Use: Fair Use vs. Creative Commons Fair use essentially means that you can use someone’s copyrighted material without permission and they can’t do anything about it BUT there are four things that[…]
Image Copyright Infringement Scam
Image Copyright Infringement Scam When blogging or making a website we like to use images to give interest to our website or for illustration purposes. Frequently those images are found online. This is the[…]
Reduce Your Credit Interest Rate Scam
Reduce Your Credit Interest Rate Scam Retiring has opened my eyes to just how many scams are floating out in the world. When I worked I was out of the house most of the[…]
Still Have Dial-up? Some Things You Should Think About
Still Have Dial-up? Some Things You should Think About It recently came to my attention that there are still a significant percent of the population that use dial-up internet and don’t really understand the difference[…]
To Lock or Not to Lock: A Case for Locking Your Computer
To Lock or Not To Lock: A Case for Locking Your Computer Every employer should consider whether or not it is important for employees to lock their computers when they leave them unattended. As a[…]
What Is the Cloud?
What is the cloud? The Cloud is the term used for a group of servers that perform different functions for network users like storing data and information as well as maintaining programs and applications for[…]
Pitching and Networking Events
Networking events are a great way to meet other professionals and potentially get some business. They are great because everyone is there to network, mingle, and meet other professionals. You skip the “no soliciting” signs,[…]