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Let’s be honest: tech can feel like a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. But don’t worry—I’m here to help you fit them together, so you can spend less time wrestling with software and more time doing what you love.

New on YouTube: PowerPoint Magic

Ever needed to make part of an image transparent but didn’t want to spend hours in fancy editing software? I’ve got you covered! In my latest video, I show you two quick PowerPoint tricks to remove backgrounds and add transparency—no design degree required.

👉 Watch here: Remove Background and Add Transparency in PowerPoint

In Case You Missed It: Watermarks in Word

Do you ever send out documents and wonder if they’re being shared without credit?

A watermark can save the day—whether it’s marking a draft, adding your logo, or just making it clear who the genius behind the content is.

📌 Watch it here

🗓️ Last Chance: AI Workshop TODAY!

My “Plan First, AI Second” workshop is happening on March 25th, and registration closes today! We’ll cover how to use AI to speed up tasks without letting it take over (because nobody wants their business to sound like a robot wrote it).

💡 Coming Soon:

• Alternatives to Microsoft Office (free to fancy!)
• Free & Low-Cost Software for Your Business (from invoicing to project management)
• Basics of AI (how not to use it like Google)

Reply to this email if you’d like a heads-up when these workshops go live—I’d love to hear which topics interest you most!

🔐 Quick Pro Tip: Passwords Without the Panic

Fun fact: The average person has 100+ passwords. No wonder “forgot password?” is a frequent occurrence!

Here’s the good news: Password managers can save you time and stress.

They:

✅ Auto-fill logins without showing the password (so you don’t have to remember “P@ssw0rd123!”)

✅ Generate strong passwords (no more “letmein123”)

✅ Work across devices (phone, tablet, laptop—no more scribbling on sticky notes!)

A few picks:

• Bitwarden (United States)
• 1Password (Canada) – Sleek but no password sharing
• NordPass (Lithuania)
• Keeper Security (United States)
• LastPass (United States)

Would you like a deep dive on how these work? Let me know—I’m happy to host a webinar!

Thanks for being here!

Katherine

Business IT Training

P.P.S. If tech ever makes you want to scream, just remember: Even Steve Jobs had to start somewhere. 😉