Windows 10 has added a really cool feature called virtual desktops. If you use your computer to run very different task at the same time then virtual desktop offers a convenient way to stay organized. Also if you have a program that you want to look will not allow you to open two instances of the program virtual desktop may be of use to you.

With virtual desktops it lets you create multiple, separate desktops that each can display different open windows and apps. An example is putting all the items related to one specific tax on one desktop. Another is if you have a program that has to run for a long period of time run it on a virtual desktop to it doesn't distract you from your current task.

Check out this link to learn how to open and navigate between virtual desktop.

Annual Evaluation of withholding is a personal finance best practice that has become even more essential after tax reform's changes to individual tax rates and brackets. During the 2018 tax year, many individuals realized the need to adjust their withholding to realign with their new income tax liability. The IRS recommends performing a "payroll checkup" and adjusting W-4s as needed to ensure adequate tax is withheld. When updating withholding, make sure to use the most recent version of the W-4.

Visit irs.gov/withholding for a free calculator and more information on withholding.

With the current increase in cybercriminal activities, it is no secret that we all want to protect all our sensitive data, whether on phone or laptop. Unfortunately, this is not what you are doing when you connect to public Wi-Fi networks like those found in hotels, restaurants, and airports. Hackers are out there waiting to prey on unsuspecting consumers who make the mistake of using unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Once connected, these cybercriminals will steal your usernames, passwords, and bank account information, which they will use to harm you. 

That’s why it is important to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect your devices from all the malicious eyes found online. ExpressVPN is a trusted VPN with excellent speeds and security features that will help you stay anonymous and secure while on the internet.  

The Partnership 

The giant VPN provider ExpressVPN has recently announced its partnership with the tech mogul HP. This partnership is aimed at providing built-in security to selected HP devices to help users remain secure and private. For the moment, the only device that will benefit from this relationship is the new and exciting Spectre x350 13 laptop model that will come pre-installed with the ExpressVPN hardware.  

Apart from the incredible performance and the unbelievable battery life of 22 hours, customers who purchase this laptop model will receive a 30-day free VPN trial that will allow them access to the numerous apps offered by ExpressVPN including apps for Android, macOS, iOS, Windows, and Amazon Fire TV Stick among others. Those who have no plans of buying the new Spectre x350 13 need not fret as the VPN will soon be integrated with more HP devices. Furthermore, ExpressVPN pledges that its partnerships with giant tech brands will continue, promising that there will be more to come in a short while. 

Once the trial period is over, users will decide whether they want to purchase a longer-term plan or they prefer to opt-out of the subscription. ExpressVPN gives you various pricing plans; from a one-month subscription at $12.95 to a one-year plan at $6.67 per month that comes with three additional months for free.  

About ExpressVPN

Founded in 2009, ExpressVPN provides users with more than 3000 VPN servers situated in 94 countries worldwide and 160 cities worldwide. This VPN service masks your location and IP address and encrypts your internet traffic using “shatterproof” cipher AES-256. You will be able to browse without stressing about your ISP spying on you. If you are wondering what happens if the VPN connection drops, ExpressVPN comes with a kill switch that blocks all your internet traffic until the VPN connection is back.  

Why HP is Teaming Up with ExpressVPN 

HP’s need to partner with ExpressVPN stems from the realization that their customers connect to different unsecured public Wi-Fi networks without comprehending the privacy and security risks they are putting themselves into. They have, therefore, decided to add ExpressVPN to the array of security offerings that come with the HP Spectre x360 13 laptop.

 A VPN is an indispensable tool in today’s world full of cybercriminals, waiting to prey on users’ sensitive information. The business relationship between HP and ExpressVPN will surely bring more awareness to the necessity of VPN protection. When customers buy the new Spectre x360 13 and connect to an unsafe public Wi-Fi, they won’t have to worry about their personal data being at risk. While this service is currently available on the HP Spectre x360 13 alone, HP and ExpressVPN plan to roll out the integration to more HP devices in the next couple of months. 

On our résumé we usually have basic information name, address, contact number, and email. When putting your résumé together keep in mind these key points for your basic information. You must grab the hiring manager or person reviewing applications attention quickly. Based on conversations with hiring managers and human resource professionals a résumé is usually only looked over for less than two minutes on the initial review.
 

• Leave out your nickname – Use your real name on your resume and include at least your first and last name. People pay call you “Daddy O” but putting on your nickname will most likely have someone judge your professionalism and toss your résumé to the No Pile.

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• Including your address on your résumé – this one is up for debate, but I have seen employers judge quickly where a person lives to decide if they will look further at the résumé and possibly call for an interview. I am not referring to if a person lives in a poor versus rich area but rather the distance to the office. If you live an hour away the hiring manager may prejudge the person and consider the distance to far. That is being extreme, but I have seen it before. The more common time I am referring to whether you include your address is if you are relocating. I dealt with this a few years ago when I was looking to move from Virginia to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. When you apply for a job a long distance from where you currently live an employer may not take you seriously. To help with this I recommend you state clearly in your cover letter and résumé in the objection section that you are looking to relocate. Over the year’s this may have become more of an issue because it is so easy to apply to jobs online and an employer may think a person doesn’t know where they are applying.

• Using a cell phone as a contact number – Almost everyone has a cell phone and it is always on us. When you are applying to jobs make sure you have a professional voicemail set-up. Also, answer the phone for these calls when it is the appropriate time. Just because you have the number on your résumé as your cell you don’t have to answer right then. People understand leaving a message for you to call them back. This is key if you are in the middle of an important task or driving and won’t be able to give the person on the other your full attention. You may even get a call after you finished work and decided to go out to a bar and have a drink and you get a call. Letting it go to voicemail and calling them back the next morning is better than being tipsy and having a call with the hiring manager. First impressions matter.

• Email address – you most likely will include your email on your résumé so make sure it is professional and not going to have you prejudged. You don’t have to set up a separate email for this but keep it clean. Don’t include foul language in your email name. Another note on email is to check your email settings for pictures included. Gmail includes an image you can add and when you message the other person can see the image if they are also using Gmail. This may be the case with other email providers. Keep the image clean.