CiTalk January 2010

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IT news and updates to put your business ahead of the rest.January 2010. www.citoc.com

13 Ways to Work Quicker on your Computer 2010 has just begun and you may be wondering how you'll be able to meet all your New Year's resolutions. So in the spirit of helping you reach your goals, we'd like to share some of our favorite creative ways to help you save time and money. Check out these clever keyboard shortcuts. Windows of opportunity If you work with several windows open simultaneously, you'll save valuable minutes using these quick key options. 1. To minimize a window to your toolbar, press ALT, SPACEBAR and N. 2. To maximize a window to your full screen, hit ALT, SPACEBAR and X. 3. To reduce the size of a window without hiding it, press ALT, SPACEBAR and R.
4. To close a window, hit ALT and F4. 5. To go to the last window you had open, simultaneously click ALT and TAB. 6. To select one window when you have several open, hold down ALT, and maneuver by clicking TAB to the window you want. Working with words If you are using Microsoft Word, check out these handy shortcuts: 7. To create a new document, click CTRL and N. 8. To close a document, click CTRL and W. 9. To preview what you are about to print, hit ALT, CTRL and I.10. To print a document, press CTRL and P.

11. Having trouble finding something on your desktop? Select any file, folder or desktop icon, then type the first letter of the item that you are looking for. The item will be highlighted. If there are several items starting with the same letter, keep clicking the letter until the one you are looking for is highlighted.12. To rename a file or folder, simply click on it and press F2. You can now type in a new name.
13. To bring up the START menu, press CTRL and ESC. With these tips, you can spend less time at your keyboard and have more time for yourself. It's time to take your business to the next level -- to efficiency and beyond.Used with permission from the HP Small & Medium Business Center

To Rewards and Beyond. Take advantage of the CITOC Referral Program! When it comes to cutting down unnecessary expenses and optimizing business's productivity, there's no doubt many of you have not only come to depend on CITOC, but you've also referred us to your friends and colleagues. To show our appreciation, we have established the CITOC Referral Program.* Simply submit your friends and colleagues' contact information to us, and we'll follow up with them. If they sign a 12-month contract with us, you'll receive a $250 gift card! Don't miss out on the opportunity for a great reward. Refer CITOC today, and let us take your friends and colleagues to the next level -- to efficiency and beyond. For more information, call 713.490.5000 or e-mail referral@citoc.com.
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In the News - CITOC Chosen for Microsoft VAR Champions Club CITOC proudly announces its new membership in the Microsoft VAR Champions Club. The invite-only program is designed to recognize and reward Microsoft partners for their impact in the marketplace as well as deliver value in terms of incentives and engagement to help their business. Congrats, team!

Case Study:YES Prep Schools Houston--based YES Prep Public Schools exists to increase the number of low-income Houstonians who graduate from a four-year college prepared to compete in the global marketplace and is committed to improving disadvantaged communities. With a goal to grow enrollment from 3,000 to 10,000 in the next 10 years, YES needed to quadruple its IT capabilities. In keeping with this goal, YES identified two areas for improvement: system monitoring and management. Using System Center Operations Manager and System Center Configuration Manager, CITOC enabled YES to reduce manual involvement in operating system deployments, monitor the status of its entire infrastructure and improve network performance.'CITOC matched the right person and skill set with our environment and from day one, they were able to break down what we wanted to do and how to get there. We are really impressed with them and the process we have defined as a group.'- Troy Neal, YES Prep Schools Network Manager

Get to know Steve Malo
Years at CITOC: 3 1/2 years
Education: BA in Business Administration from Arizona State
Family: Black lab named Josie
Favorite movies: Caddyshack
Hidden talent: I can fly
Hobby: golf, fishing, snow skiing
Just for Fun:
The first American alarm clock was invented in 1787 by Levi Hutchins of Concord, New Hampshire. By all accounts, Levi's alarm clock was an impressive timepiece, but the alarm could only go off at four a.m.
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