Imagine coming in on a typical Monday morning, when suddenly you find out your town's website is down. You get calls from board and committee members, and members of the public, saying they can't access agendas and other town services online. The Council and a few boards all have meetings tonight. The town solicitor suggests [...]
updated February 2025 We've all been there. You hit send on an email in Outlook, only to realize moments later you forgot that attachment, misspelled the recipient's name, or worse, sent something you deeply regret. Don't panic! Depending on your setup, there are actually ways to unsend that email in Outlook and potentially [...]
We often receive notice from a client that they're transitioning their website from .com or .org to .gov. What are the benefits and drawbacks of transitioning to a .gov domain, and is it the right choice for your municipality? The Allure of a .gov Domain A .gov domain is a powerful tool for building trust [...]
Municipal clerks strive for efficiency and clear communication with residents. Enter AI-generated content, a rapidly growing field that can be a double-edged sword for local government offices. Let's delve into the hazards and benefits of this new technology: The Power of AI Enhanced Communication: Imagine AI whipping up personalized permit applications or crafting clear, concise public [...]
We all know the frustration of hunting through menus with a mouse. But what if there was a faster, more efficient way to navigate your computer? Enter the wonderful world of keyboard shortcuts! These handy key combinations let you perform actions with a few taps, saving you clicks and precious time. Whether you're a PC [...]
Technology is constantly evolving, and so are the words we use to talk about it. But even though we’re familiar with many of these terms from seeing them on-screen, we don’t always pronounce them correctly. Fortunately, Simple Ghar has jumped in to help with a list of The Most Mispronounced Consumer Tech Terms and Brands. [...]
AI is using your local government’s website, and this could be a problem if the information on the website is inaccurate or outdated. A recent article in GovExec reports that government websites often contain inaccuracies. This isn’t deliberate. Usually it’s because site information is outdated, or came from a third party and wasn’t thoroughly checked, [...]
There has been a lot of conversation - including a federal ban - on TikTok in the government sphere. National League of Cities published an article on the Federal and state bans and what they mean for local government. Below, we explore the pros and cons of TikTok. TikTok has several potential pros and cons [...]
Today we're sharing a post from CNet on how to get - and keep - your keyboard clean. Spring cleaning time is here, and if you hadn't heard, your keyboard may be the germiest thing you touch, other than your phone. Getting it clean not only will improve the keyboard's life and function, it can help [...]