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Feeling stuck in your tech? Have a question you’re dying to ask a tech expert? Ask Techie!! Techie is our resident tech expert and loves supporting our LBI community! Here you’ll find videos and articles to help you manage your tech and answer all your website and technology questions!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Tips for Utilizing Your Wireless Mouse

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Tips for Utilizing Your Wireless Mouse

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Did you know that you can connect your wireless mouse to your iPad? It’s true! And it’s actually pretty easy to do. In this edition of tech tips for women in business, our resident tech genius tells you your options!

Techie also talks about how you can use your ipad as a “light” computer instead of purchasing an expensive laptop or desktop.

Do you have a tech question that you’d like to have Techie answer? Ask it in the comments below and we’ll get him to record his answer!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Malware

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Malware

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Malware: It’s a term we’ve all heard at this point… especially if you’ve had a computer in the last 15+ years. As women in business, tech can be overwhelming – especially the scarier things like malware. In this edition of tech tips for women in business, Techie is going over the who, how and what to do!

Malware is a type of software that’s specifically designed to disrupt, damage or gain access to your computer system. It can be a virus, worm, Trojan horse, spyware or ransomware – but all of them have the potential to cause some serious harm.

NOT GOOD!

But Techie is to the rescue to empower you with the information you need to know how to (hopefully) avoid getting it, the signs of if you do have it, and what to do next!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Snow

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Snow

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Snow. Yes… literal snow. It’s time for some more tech tips for women in business!

In this episode of tech tips with Techie, he’s sharing his favorite weather apps and why he prefers them.

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As women in business, the weather can certainly play a factor in how our business operates. From storms that cause internet outages to making your meetings on time, it’s something we need to consider and factor in when planning our day.

Having a reliable app can make a big difference!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Maps and Navigation Apps

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Maps and Navigation Apps

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Trying to get to a networking event, important business meeting or can’t-miss coffee date and you’re stuck in traffic? AND your map can’t offer a realistic solution?

Our resident tech genius, Techie, has some tips for this common problem!

Depending on where you live, navigating your way can be vital! There are all kinds of navigation and map options out there, but which ones work well? Which map apps have the best features?

Techie talks about his favorites, experience in different terrain and how advancement in navigation technology can make like a little easier!

Do you have a tech struggle you could use some wisdom with? A burning question about a platform? Require help with something that feels technically complicated? Drop it in the comments below and we’ll have Techie record an answer for you!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Updates vs Upgrades

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Updates vs Upgrades

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This week on tech tips for women in business, with our resident tech expert Techie, we’re looking at the differences between updates and upgrades.

Most people don’t realize that there is a difference between updates and upgrades when it comes to the tech side of their business.

Techie and his wife talk through the main differences and how they can impact your business and the tech that you use.

Have a tech question you’d like Techie to answer for you? Leave it in the comments and we’ll have him record a video with his answer for one of our Tech Tips for Women in Business articles!

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Identifying Sketchy Tech Support

Tech Tips for Women in Business: Identifying Sketchy Tech Support

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Our resident tech guy, Techie, is here with his weekly Techie tip! This one is all about how to identifying sketchy tech support!

Stumped a little at first Techie points out that it’s important to look beyond stereotypes. Then gets into in how to trust your gut when it comes to your website and technology.

In fact its all about trust!

It all comes down to your intuition and doing your due diligence. Ask for referrals, look at the work they’ve done, have a conversation with them and then follow your intuition.

And when in doubt… ask Techie!

Do you have a tip for avoiding sketchy tech support as w women in business? We’d love to hear it!

Meet Techie: Our Resident Tech Genius

Meet Techie: Our Resident Tech Genius

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Ready to get better at using your technology? Techie is the go-to guy!

In this short video interview you’ll meet Techie, and his wife & family, and get a peek into what he does and how he can help you create tech solutions in your business that can save you time and money!

Meet Techie.

As women in business, it can be hard to handle all the moving parts and technology that it takes to keep things up-to-date and user friendly. Techie will be offering regular tips, hacks and ideas as our resident tech genius!

Do you have a tech question you’d like Techie and his wife to answer for you? Leave a comment below and we’ll be sure to have them answer it!