Do you have Allow Fast Saves checked on one of the computers?
Posted By: sm on 2008-11-13
In Reply to: both are mine but the 1 w/lower count is the one company set up, i really baffled. - moving on
Look at the save tab in the options on both computers. You need to uncheck fast saves, then both computers should give you the same count.
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Prob is then you may get all fast fast fast talkers...not a fair way nm
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Did you check and see what's checked or not checked in Preferences. Maybe something got messed up
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Outsourcing saves less than claimed
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060413/tc_nm/outsourcing_dc_1
Is this really a surprise to any of us?...
Thu Apr 13, 4:32 AM ET
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Outsourcing of information technology and business services delivers average cost savings of 15 percent, a survey found on Thursday, disproving market claims that outsourcing can reduce costs by over 60 percent.
After professional fees, severance pay and governance costs, savings range between 10 percent and 39 percent, with the average level at 15 percent when contracts are first let, according to outsourcing advisory firm TPI.
"This research proves that the promise of massive operational savings is unrealistic when you take into account the costs of procurement and ongoing contract management," Duncan Aitchison, TPI's managing director, said in a statement.
"In our experience, outsourcing arrangements which focus solely on delivering huge savings often fail to meet client expectations," he added.
Cost reduction remains the primary motivation behind current outsourcing contracts, but an increasing number of companies are outsourcing primarily to improve quality, at 21 percent now versus 11 percent in 2004.
The first three months of 2006 had the largest number of outsourcing contracts ever signed in the first quarter of a year. TPI found that 83 contracts were signed, valued globally at over 18 billion euros ($21.9 billion), compared with 76 deals worth just over 13 billion euros over the same period last year.
IBM, EDS and T-Systems were the main beneficiaries of contracts let in the first quarter of 2006, winning total contract values of 3.7 billion euros, 3.6 billion euros and 1.1 billion euros, respectively.
The pipeline of deals on which TPI is currently advising is led by EDS, IBM and CSC, which are competing for deals totaling 6.4 billion euros, 6 billion and 4 billion, respectively, it added.
AutoCorrect only saves the font if . . .
you check formatted text when making an entry. Otherwise the font is whatever you are using at the time you use the entry. You shouldn't have to have multiple entries just for different fonts.
Now, if an entry needs to be bolded or italicized, then you need to check formatted text for that to come up when you use that particular entry. It's the same for multiple-line addresses - check formatted text or you will get one long line with ** instead of a line break.
Truth be told, AutoCorrect is actually a fine Expander until you get to about 5000 entries. Then it may get a bit boggy.
I'm a vegetarian so not buying meat saves,
but also, the more *fixed* food is, the more expensive it is - for example, if I want soup, I buy the ingredients and make it myself, plus it tastes better and isn't loaded with garbage I don't need like salt and fat.
I don't buy extras - candles have been out for a long time - I have a few in case of power failure, but nothing fancy. I don't have a cell phone, or anything other than basic TV. I buy clothes at thrift stores (which is actually a lot of fun), and I never hang out at malls - impulse buying is out.
Get an extra plastic bottle and pour half your shampoo into it, then fill with water. Most people use way too much shampoo, conditioner, etc - dilute w/water - does the same job and lasts way longer.
If you will search around the web with Google, you can come up with hundreds of ways to save money - most of us buy stuff we don't need simply because we are lazy or we think our every desire needs to be gratified.
It's mostly just excess baggage; it is amazing how good it feels to not need *stuff* to feel good.
the potpourri idea is fabulous!!, plus don't forget the wonderful scent of herbs you can grow yourself to mix with the cinnamon, etc.
Good luck and have fun!
Thank you! That's pretty handy and saves time! nt
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The silver lining about the snippy ads is it saves us
or even worse, working for them. Although they're shooting themselves in the foot, those kind of ads are doing US a favor. ;)
Also got rid of our house phone because we all had cell phones and that saves me about 75.00 a month
or so.
A KVM switch will let you use 2 different hard drives on the same monitor. Saves much space
Check out KVM switch. I used my hospital computer provided to me when I first started with MQ. I used the KVM switch and that way I didn't have to invest in a monitor right off the bat. All I needed was a hard drive to dump the MQ program into. Then I could switch back and forth from one hard drive to the other. I don't know if this is what you are looking for but just thought I'd add this here as it has saved me much money and space.
depends how fast the MT is......No one would want to pay me by the hour because I'm fast.
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how fast you can type, has little to do with how fast you can transcribe
Let's face it, we can only type as fast as the doctors dictate... worse, we can only type as fast as we can *understand* the doctors. Given someone who slurs or has a heavy accent, someone who clears his throat constantly or shuffles through the paper, given an unfamiliar account or work type, or an area we don't have much experience in and have to look up words, etc., any and all of these things combine to make typing speed not really relative at all. I personally type 110, but not when I'm transcribing. I tell most folks who ask, if you type 65-75 wpm, you're solidly in the ballpark for doing medical transcription.
computers
You can get 56K modems for 5.00 now. We build our own and each piece of hardware we put in, including the case, are warrantied separately so if something breaks, you aren't fighting companies and having to send back the whole thing. It's much cheaper to do it yourself and really very easy.
computers
I use Dell laptop with DSL, VPN and Lanier. No problems. Had problems with VPN and Hewlet/P.
I only buy 1 and put it on 2 of my computers- nm
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I really think in the age of computers
I think this is why EMR has become popular. My daughter has been typing on the computer since she was 4-years-old. My son is a pretty quick typist at 12 years of age.
My PCP uses his computer, but a lot of times PCPs do not use transcriptionists at least in my state/experience. It is mostly specialists. I have noticed the bigger the practice/facility, the larger the transcription company.
Part of an ortho practice I transcribed for went with C-Bay because they wanted to go digital and have 24-hour TAT; however, three out of seven physicians were older and still used tapes. It all depends on the circumstance and preference.
We have 3 computers
using the wireless router and we would sometimes get this problem. We are allowed up to 5 computers to be used on the router. However, sometimes when my kids were downloading or IM-ing, the router was treating those tasks as another computer on the network. So when I went to get online, the router would think there were already 5 computers on and not allow me to connect to the internet. I used to have to unplug router to reset it and then I could get online. Kids are more careful now about logging off and/or shutting off computers, and we haven't had a problem since.
It may be different on different computers.
You can find it easily by going to search and typing in *.acl.
computers
Hello: Try Tigerdirect.com and see if they have any computers with Windows XP, do not believe they have Dells, but they have other brand name computers that are just as good. Also, that site you can build your own and it is not really expensive either.
HP is the best. All 3 of our computers are HPs.
My desktop that I work on is an HP, and I have never had a single problem with it. It's about 2 years old. I also just got a brand new HP laptop for X-mas. My husband's desktop is also an HP that is a little less than a year old. We have always gone with HP and have never been let down! My parent's even just bought a new HP. You can get some really good deals on them.
I just use two computers...
I have a switch box and it works great.
XP computers.........
Tiger Direct has desktop and laptops with XP. Lenovo and Acer are also very good computers with a lot of bang for the buck. Tiger Direct usually has some of the best prices around on lots of stuff.....
2 computers
I do use 2 computers, but that only because I have both programs loaded on my desktop and on my laptop (for when I want to be away from the house). I have not had a problem with both programs loaded on the either computer, however.
Some computers are noisier than others
Other poster on the mark with the vacuum. Disconnect all the wires (a drag I know) remove cover and vacuum the inside - failing that, get a can of air and blow the dust off (through the vents). Sometimes fans are sort of banging into things and can be adjusted, sometimes not.
Dell Computers
What helped me most was buying a Dell flat panel monitor AND the stereo sound bar - 14 watts, great sound and plugs for headphones.
I'm a big fan of refurbished computers too
I would never buy a new computer again. The only downside that I can see is that they don't give you the operating system CDs so if you run into trouble and have to insert the original OS CD, you are out of luck.
How many of you started out the old way - pre computers?
Just curious. I was sitting here doing my spell check and using my Expanders and remembering when I used to type the notes on sticky paper on a typewriter , using white out for errors, and then cutting out the individual notes and peeling and sticking them in the charts. UGH!
Of course the doc I worked for back then had a computer, but only for billing, and was too cheap to buy another one. So I sat in a little corner with an old IBM selectric and a dozen bottles of white out.
At the risk of really making me look old, I'll mention I took typing in high school and in college on a MANUAL typewriter.
For all you younguns' out there, that means it had no electricity. 
doxies computers
i think that is an unwritten doxie law - am trying to get mine to learn to type but she just doesn't want to do it - would rather I throw a ball or something, haha
Free computers
Medquist supplies computers and everything that goes with it at no charge. They are HP XP Professional. I got one from them.
I run 2 computers at a time. nm
how to connect two computers
I am starting with a new company next week and have received their computer. How do I connect this to my internet (DSL)? My DH suggested that I would need a router which would plug into the modem and then something would go into the new computer, or something like that?? I am not too knowledgable about this type of thing. Know how to use a computer but not sure about all that wireless stuff!! If I need a router does anyone know what kind to get? Or what I need to know to determine what kind to get? If anyone can advise...Thanks!!
Company computers
This is something I have never seen posted anywhere and I'm thinking it is not even possible but thought I'd ask just to see. I know a lot of companies supply your computer and transcription equipment. There are other companies that are set up where you can just load their program onto your personal computer. Has anyone ever heard of a company that has a type of program that has computers available for purchase? I know some places take a deposit on the one you use for them and then when you quit your deposit is returned. How about if you want to buy it? For instance, the company I work for has a program in place that allows you to purachase books from the company at a discounted price and then you can have it payroll deducted over several pay periods. I was just thinking it would be awesome if I could do this with a computer purchase. Okay, I'm pretty sure I'm dreaming with my head in the clouds but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. TIA. 
I hate computers nm
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Getting e-mail on both computers...
In your e-mail program click on tools/accounts/whatever account you need to change/properties/advanced. You will see a button under delivery that says "leave a copy of message on server." Check that off.
All messages will stay on the server when downloaded from that computer, and the other will be able to receive all messages. If you want both of them to get ALL of incoming messages, set them both up that way. If your e-mail server is your personal e-mail account, you should go into webmail and delete them all now and then, or you will run out of space. If you are on a company server for the address they usually clean up the mailboxes automatically weekly or monthly, and you shouldn't have to worry about it.
Your replies will only be stored on the computer you respond from, but you will have receive all the incoming e-mail this way.
Cheers.
two computers, one keyboard
I think this subject has come up before but I couldn't find it in archives. Can I use one keyboard and one mouse for two computers if both my computers are behind a wireless router? If so, where do I find what I need to connect them? 
Two computers, only 1 with ExText
I have 2 separate computers connected by a router. My primary computer has ExText. The other one doesn't. Both receive the Internet. I do my work on the one with the ExText and Internet searches on the one without even though I can still get Internet on both computers at the same time.
The modem for the Internet connects to the router. A separate cable goes from each computer into the router. Works great.
I have 4 computers networked.
Only one of my computers has EXText and it works fine with the other four. You need to be sure that your wireless router is set to handle that many computers. There is a setting you can change but I can't tell you where it's at. My stepson fixed mine.
We can all sit here at our home computers and (sm)
"act professional" (i.e., management's euphemism for "shut up and type faster!"
Yes you can switch computers...
Short of plugging and unplugging the USB ports you can get a KVM-Switch. This is a little control panel and you change with just the push of a button. I fill in a an office where they have one screen set up with one keyboard and mouse yet there are two drives, one mains system drive and the second is actually a dictation system. I switch between them just by pushing a button both are running at same time so you could switch accounts.
Here is a sample. Some cost more but you might find it cheaper. This one is $50.
http://www.ezwatchstore.com/shop/Use-2-computers-with-one-mouse-keyboard-and-monitor.-pr-16264.html
About the word 2003 do you have your Discs that came with computer, you could load like that, but you might have problems loading with the license agreement.
Can Ii install the CD on both of my computers? nm
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Does anyone know of computers with service in US?
I had a dell once and after they agreed to take it back I thought I would never get a dell again. Every time I called I got a foreign speaking person and it drove me nuts. I can believe the other post about people actually having fits with them. I do not want to have to struggle to have a computer run properly for my job. TIA!
Dell computers
Are the Dell computers advertized in Sunday circulars pretty cheap any good? I'm happy with what I have and have always had an HP, but hubby says it's old and he's afraid it's going to give up the ghost any day and wants to get me one of the cheap Dells? Any advice?
Question about using two computers...sm
I need to figure out a way to hook up two computers to one monitor and one DSL connection where I can just easily switch back and forth between the two computers. I know this has been discussed before, but I can't remember how you all do this. If someone could explain what I need to get and what I need to do, I would be very appreciative. Thanks for any and all info you can give me.
What can companies see on our computers?
I have my own computer with company software loaded on it. While I am connected to the company's VPN, can they tell what sites I am surfing to and other things I do on my computer?
company computers
The hospital I work for is forcing everyone to use company computers because of privacy issues. The thing is, I use ShortHand extensively on my own computer and can't work w/o it. They have a paper I'm supposed to sign that I won't "tamper with the hardware or software" of the computer. Is installing a decent word-expander tampering? I'm afraid to ask, they can be real jerks sometimes. Has anyone faced this issue before?
2 computers one screen
How would I run 2 computers on one screen? TIA.
buying computers
Do we have the option of buying the computers from Medquist and does anyone know how much they would want? I would just as soon use this one which is customized to my favorite websites instead of buying a new one- don't want to get in trouble for checking my email, doing banking, etc. Do they offer the option to buy the towers from them versus returning them if you quit? I have only been with them for 3 months so my station is a newer build.
Wal-Mart and computers
I did not need a laptop for my entire university career, though I did need a computer. Laptops generally don't have a lot of memory. If you really like the idea of carrying it around with you to make notes in class, that is a personal preference. I don't know anything about Acer notebooks, but I know a lot about Wal-Mart. I don't think they are the best place to buy computers. I would recommend getting an actual desktop computer from a store that specializes in electronics if you are considering working from home as an MT. You will have to anyway. Or if you really need a laptop get a better one from another store.
Suggestion - Computers
One of the things that everyone with a computer can do as part of our ownership responsibilities is to have an inventory of just what components our computers have been built with (or added afterward). Having this information can be a big help when upgrading, maintaining and repairing your system.
Unfortunately, some manufacturers seem to treat this information like a state secret. In other cases we might never have had or have lost our original documentation.
There's a free product called "Belarc Advisor" (see the link below) that in my experience does an excellent job of doing an inventory on your system and reporting a ton of information about not only your hardware, but also your operating system and certain software installations. I recommend that when you have a bit of spare time you download and run this application, and print out the report it produces so you have it handy. Then, run it again whenever you make changes to your hardware or operating system - again, keeping the report. And, yup - it works just fine with Vista, XP, 2000, etc.
It will make any tech support person scream for joy (and amazement) if you have this information in hand when you need to resolve technical issues.
I should also address another issue that always seems to come up whenever a free utility of any kind gets mentioned. There's a load of excellent free software of different kinds available but some always seem to be suspicious of anything that is free. Belarc makes their money by selling the "corporate" version of this software to large companies that need a server-based way to inventory the hundreds or thousands of computers that they own. They've decided as a service to the individual computer owner to make this single-system version available for free. It's that simple.
It was $89 the last I checked, but...
you can pick them up at a much better price on eBay. :)
I checked this but....sm
I couldn't find the medication any cheaper than the one local pharmacy that I'll be getting it from. Buying in 1-3 month supply didn't cut the cost more than 75 cents for the entire 3 month period, so basically not worth the hassle of multi-month purchasing.
Have you checked into
your local telephone company? I have my DSL service through my phone company and I only pay $20.00 a month for mine.
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