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Thursday Tip (Mac) – Dictation Mode; Spelling Mode

Posted September 20, 2012 at 8:30 am, by

Here’s a quick Thursday Tip for folks using Dragon Dictate for Mac 3: Spelling mode enables a slightly different set of punctuation marks from Dictation mode, which can be useful. Spelling mode is also good for typing words that Dictation mode will misinterpret (such as “cap” or “uh”). It is help­ful, too, when you want… read more

Jason Womack: “Work Smarter, Think Bigger, and Make More”

Posted September 17, 2012 at 8:30 am, by

As the days get shorter (yes, the months are ticking by), it’s important that you work effectively AND efficiently, getting the most important things done while your at work…so there is a little less homework to do after dinner! Jason Womack, author of the book Your Best Just Got Better, has three tips you can… read more

Think It, Envision It….WIN It! What’s Your Ideal Day?

Posted September 14, 2012 at 1:24 pm, by

Jason Womack – productivity expert and author of Your Best Just Got Better – is asking, “Would you know a great day if you saw one?” For years, Jason’s ideal days have become a reality, so now he’s looking to spread the word about how you can do this, and how it can enhance your… read more

Dragon Dictate 3 (NEW!) Live Chat w/ Peter “The Dictator” Mahoney

Posted September 12, 2012 at 9:39 am, by

Interested in learning more about the brand-new Dragon Dictate for Mac 3? Well Peter “The Dictator” Mahoney is back at it again, and – along with his panel of Dragon experts – he will be hosting a live chat this tomorrow, September 13th, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST. He’ll be talking all about Dragon… read more

Dragon Tuesday Tip (PC) – Voice “Click” Command

Posted September 11, 2012 at 8:30 am, by

Here’s a quick Tuesday Tip for folks using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for the PC: In order to avoid unintended actions, Dragon now–by default–requires saying “Click” before the name of a menu, button, check box, or other interface control. (This is consistent with the default option for hyperlinks: you must say click before the name of the… read more

Dragon Tuesday Tip (PC) – “Open top site for X”

Posted September 4, 2012 at 9:05 am, by

Here’s a quick Tuesday Tip for folks using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for the PC: Getting to your favorite websites is a cinch with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. The command “open top site for <xyz>” helps you get the results you’re looking for faster.  For example, to go to Facebook.com just say, “open top site for Facebook.” Let us… read more

Dragon Tuesday Tip (PC) – Using the Dictation Box in Google Docs

Posted August 21, 2012 at 9:25 am, by

Here’s a quick Tuesday Tip for folks using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 for the PC: In applications for which Dragon does not have Full Text Control (represented by the check mark indicator on the DragonBar), Dragon 12 will automatically open the Dictation Box.  For example, when using Google Docs it is suggested that you use the… read more

Dragon Tuesday Tip (PC) – Results Indicator

Posted August 14, 2012 at 8:30 am, by

Here’s a quick Tuesday Tip for folks using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for the PC: If you say what you think is a command but Dragon takes no action or just transcribes the words on the screen, look for the Results indicator (see the View tab of the Options dialog). If it does not show your command… read more