If not now, then when? My new organization scheme

I wrote previously about my attachment to OmniFocus. However, with all the work on my upcoming book, classes, administration, and a big family, I was still having trouble keeping organized. I was having a few problems. I had well over

I’m back!

I’ve been busy working on an important project – my new book, Managerial Accounting for Dummies. We’re making final edits, so I hope to get back to regular posting now.

Install Windows 8 Today

At the risk of sounding like a commercial for Microsoft products, I’m having a really hard time restraining myself in my enthusiasm for Windows 8. I’ve written previously about the schizophrenic interface, and many other features. On its release date,

How to clean out your office in one hour

If you’re a collector like me, your office is full of stuff. Papers, books, old gadgets and drawers full of unnecessary supplies. After accumulating about 20 years worth of junk, I thought it was time to clean out. With only about

Is Windows 8 Ready for Prime Time?

I apologize for my lack of posting lately. I have been working on my next book, Managerial Accounting for Dummies. I continue to struggle with Windows 8. I read that it’s coming out next week, and having used preview versions

Windows 8 Slate 3

Now that I’ve taken my Windows 8 Slate to a convention and camping, I’d like to share some more observations about the 8-slate. As I wrote before, I really like having Microsoft Office on a nifty tablet that I can

Windows 8 Slate 3

Now that I’ve taken my Windows 8 Slate to a convention and camping, I’d like to share some more observations about the 8-slate. As I wrote before, I really like having Microsoft Office on a nifty tablet that I can

/ August 24, 2012 / 4 comments

Windows 8 Slate Update

After two weeks with my new Slate , I thought you might like to hear about some of its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, I would dare say that I find Windows 8 Slate to be a powerful tool with great potential. It seems

Windows 8 Slate Update

After two weeks with my new Slate , I thought you might like to hear about some of its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, I would dare say that I find Windows 8 Slate to be a powerful tool with great potential. It seems

/ August 3, 2012 / 3 comments

Fooling around with a Windows 8 Slate

Hi, there was some kind of administrative error and my boss issued me a Windows 8 RT Slate. I got the thing last week. Look out iPad. First of all, here’s where I come from. I have been using a

Fooling around with a Windows 8 Slate

Hi, there was some kind of administrative error and my boss issued me a Windows 8 RT Slate. I got the thing last week. Look out iPad. First of all, here’s where I come from. I have been using a

/ July 23, 2012 / 2 comments

Stephen R. Covey, 79

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Stephen Covey. I believe that Covey’s most significant contribution to our culture is his commitment to the ethical and moral dimension of effectiveness. At some point in his writings (I can’t find

Originally posted on Freaking Accountant:
About six years ago, some colleagues and I at Seton Hall got to schmoozing about the first accounting course. It’s a bear to teach, and, we figured, students don’t get much out of it. For…