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December 1, 2016

Microsoft Excel: How to turn off Excel’s AutoFormat feature

A few options exist for controlling some of Excel’s AutoFormat behavior.

December 1, 2016

Drones: Is drone delivery simply pie in the sky?

Our company is interested in drone delivery technology. When might this technology become available?

December 1, 2016

Internet: A shifty way to scroll up

Pressing the space bar while holding down the Shift key scrolls you up a full page.

December 1, 2016

The 2016 CPA technology gift guide

In what has become a Journal of Accountancy annual tradition, we take a look at the high-tech gifts most likely to make your favorite CPA smile this holiday season. This year’s list of high-tech holiday goodies is heavy on the delivery of HD video and high-quality sound.

December 1, 2016

Internet: CAPTCHA chaos

Is there a way to get around those websites that require you to decipher text images that are barely readable?

November 28, 2016

How to get the help you need from IT

This article offers tips on maintaining a good working relationship with your organization’s IT professionals.

November 21, 2016

How to move past technology roadblocks

This article offers ways to help you and your organization overcome common pitfalls to capitalize on IT innovation.

November 14, 2016

How to choose a cloud vendor

This column offers basic information to help you determine your needs, as well as a set of questions you can use to assess potential cloud vendors.

November 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

This month: CamFind offers early look at object recognition … For fun, try My Garden Answers or Vivino

November 1, 2016

New path for CPAs in cyber risk management

AICPA proposals would guide design and evaluation of cyber risk management.

November 1, 2016

Internet privacy: Account killer

Is it possible to delete all personal profile information from the internet?

November 1, 2016

Microsoft Windows: ‘Gigantic’ tip for freeing hard disk space

Tips to free up space on a computer hard drive.

November 1, 2016

Microsoft Word: Control your pasting with this alternate approach

A handy formatting tip for pasting from the internet into a Word document.

November 1, 2016

Microsoft Word: Check this out

How to add a checkmark to your Microsoft Word document.

November 1, 2016

Microsoft Excel: Printing all sheets

Tips for printing all of the worksheets in an Excel workbook at one time.

October 31, 2016

How to be street smart when budgeting for security

These 5 tips will help organizations fit security spending into their budgets in a balanced way.

October 24, 2016

Don’t fall victim to the newest phishing scam

Scam perpetrators can mine crucial information from executives’ public profiles on social media.

October 1, 2016

Expanding your app-titude

This month: A Fantastical approach to a one-stop calendar app … Bringing a touch of CloudMagic to email

October 1, 2016

Keeping clients’ tax data secure

Here’s how preparers can help thwart identity thieves.

October 1, 2016

Mobile apps: Ultra-cheap to Uber-expensive

Ideas to help minimize your Uber fees.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.