--- title: Blog | Julie L. description: Mindware Connections offers full product support to their Dragon Naturally Speaking customers in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany, NY --- [![mw_logo_tag-1](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MW_LOGOS/mw_logo_tag-1.jpg?width=322&height=92&name=mw_logo_tag-1.jpg)](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/) # The Mindware Connection Making Your Office More Productive and Efficient JUST USING YOUR VOICE! ## Julie L. ### Recent Posts ## [Lawyers Working From Home Effectively](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/lawyers-working-from-home-effectively) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Mon, Jun 01, 2020 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hubfs/WEB%20PAGE_BLOG/2020/Lawyer%20working%20from%20home%202.png) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/lawyers-working-from-home-effectively) Working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic may be a new experience for some in the legal profession. Most lawyers are used to meeting face-to-face with clients and making their arguments in a court room. With the looming reality that COVID-19 may be back again in the fall, here are some tips to make sure your working from home experience is as effective as possible:  1. CREATE YOUR WORKSPACE Creating your own workspace is very important when you work from your home because there are so many distractions. The kids, the laundry, the home gym, are not present in an office environment and you may need some will power to stay away from the temptation to take care of other things. Set up your workspace where you will be free from distractions and make sure it is a quiet place, so you can make professional phone calls and do video conferencing without interruption. This will also give you a feeling of going to an office to work. [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/lawyers-working-from-home-effectively) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/lawyers-working-from-home-effectively#comments-listing) Tags: [Dragon Speech Recognition Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-speech-recognition-software), [remote tools](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/remote-tools), [be effective working from home](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/be-effective-working-from-home), [dragon legal](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-legal) ## [Healthcare must be Productive and Efficient to be Profitable](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/productive-efficient-profitability) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Fri, Jan 31, 2020 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hubfs/EMAIL%20IMAGES/2020.01/doctor-and-patient.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/productive-efficient-profitability) Productivity and efficiency go hand in hand... if you have one but not the other, your business could be suffering. More importantly, the people you service may be suffering even more. [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/productive-efficient-profitability) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/productive-efficient-profitability#comments-listing) Tags: [Healthcare Efficiency](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/healthcare-efficiency), [Best practices](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Technology and your patients](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/technology-and-your-patients), [Dragon Medical One](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-medical-one), [Productivity in Healthcare](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/productivity-in-healthcare), [Efficiency in Healthcare](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/efficiency-in-healthcare) ## [6 Tips for Speaking Using Dragon Speech Recognition Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/79425/6-Tips-for-Speaking-Using-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Mon, Mar 05, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-17216936-jpg/images/newscaster_cropped_70p-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/79425/6-Tips-for-Speaking-Using-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) If our type looked the way some of us speak, our notes might look pretty pathetic.  Just imagine:  I would liiiiiiiiiiiike toooooo um take     a     vacation to aaaaaaaaaaaa beautiful       beach           sometime.  [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/79425/6-Tips-for-Speaking-Using-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/79425/6-Tips-for-Speaking-Using-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software#comments-listing) Tags: [headsets](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/headsets), [talk instead of type](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/talk-instead-of-type), [speak](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speak), [speech recognition](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition), [speech recognition solutions](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition-solutions), [Accuracy](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/accuracy) ## [Dragon Software Support: Shut Down Computer = Changing Your Oil!](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76765/Dragon-Software-Support-Shut-Down-Computer-Changing-Your-Oil) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-16035577-jpg/images/car_being_towed-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76765/Dragon-Software-Support-Shut-Down-Computer-Changing-Your-Oil) After I bought my first car, my dad would always say,                                           “Make sure you get your oil changed!”  I used to think, how important can that really be?  Come to find out, it’s pretty important.  Yep… did you know your car can end up in junkyard heaven if you don’t check your oil!  Unfortunately, I do now!   There are a few things like that in life we ought to keep in mind;  regular dental hygiene, annual physicals, and doing a complete shutdown on the computer once in a while. [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76765/Dragon-Software-Support-Shut-Down-Computer-Changing-Your-Oil) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76765/Dragon-Software-Support-Shut-Down-Computer-Changing-Your-Oil#comments-listing) Tags: [Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/software), [Accuracy](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/accuracy), [Accuracy Center](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/accuracy-center), [Recalibrate](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/recalibrate), [Shutdown](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/shutdown), [Defragment](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/defragment), [Computer Crashes](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/computer-crashes), [Computer Locks Up](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/computer-locks-up) ## [Want to Change your Dragon Audio Input Device?](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78867/Want-to-Change-your-Dragon-Audio-Input-Device) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-17245563-jpg/images/usb_input-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78867/Want-to-Change-your-Dragon-Audio-Input-Device) Tired of using a headset and having your hair all messed up?  Want to move from an old style desktop microphone to a newer version?  Or maybe you want to be hands-free instead of using a hand-held microphone? [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78867/Want-to-Change-your-Dragon-Audio-Input-Device) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78867/Want-to-Change-your-Dragon-Audio-Input-Device#comments-listing) Tags: [new microphone](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/new-microphone), [new profile](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/new-profile), [new dragon audio device](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/new-dragon-audio-device), [microphone for dragon](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/microphone-for-dragon) ## [Advances in Dragon Speech Recognition Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78554/Advances-in-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-16038718-jpg/images/first_cell_phone-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78554/Advances-in-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) Comparing [Dragon Medical Practice Edition](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-medical-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany-0/) to older versions of Dragon is like comparing an iPhone 4S to the cell phones of yesteryear. [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78554/Advances-in-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/78554/Advances-in-Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Software#comments-listing) Tags: [Dragon Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-software), [talk instead of type](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/talk-instead-of-type), [speech recognition](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition), [Dragon](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon), [speech recognition solutions](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition-solutions), [training](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/training), [Accuracy](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/accuracy), [Medical](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/medical) ## [Dictate Text Anytime & Anywhere with Dragon Recorder](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/77965/Dictate-Text-Anytime-Anywhere-with-Dragon-Recorder) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-17202740-gif/images/gomez1-resized-600.gif) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/77965/Dictate-Text-Anytime-Anywhere-with-Dragon-Recorder) Dr. Joseph Gomez is definately NOT your average doctor!  He is audacious, resourceful and passionate about everything he does.  As a cardiologist for [Geneva General Cardiology Associates](http://www.flhealth.org/CardiologyAssociates), he is what makes things "tick"!  So when Dr. Gomez called us to see if he could use the [Dragon Recorder Application](http://www.nuance.com/dragon/recorder-app/index.htm) with his Dragon Software, we knew we were about to embark on an meaningful adventure! When I arrived at his [Finger Lakes Health office](http://www.flhealth.org/body.cfm?id=7&action=detail&ref=251), Dr. Gomez already had the [Dragon Recorder](http://www.nuance.com/dragon/recorder-app/index.htm) application loaded on his iPhone.  He did a few short dictations, plugged the phone into his laptop and watched as the .wav files automatically appeared in iTunes.  I then instructed him how utilize the Transcribe option within [Dragon Medical](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-medical-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany-0/) and his voice profile.  Simple.  Speaking instead of typing is so easy! [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/77965/Dictate-Text-Anytime-Anywhere-with-Dragon-Recorder) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/77965/Dictate-Text-Anytime-Anywhere-with-Dragon-Recorder#comments-listing) Tags: [Transfer text](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/transfer-text), [Dragon Recorder](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-recorder), [iPhone](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/iphone), [Dragon App](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-app), [transcribe](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/transcribe), [talk instead of type](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/talk-instead-of-type), [speak](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speak), [speech recognition](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition) ## [Are You Left Holding Extra Nuts & Bolts With Dragon?](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76863/Are-You-Left-Holding-Extra-Nuts-Bolts-With-Dragon) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-17215412-jpg/images/mp900386650.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76863/Are-You-Left-Holding-Extra-Nuts-Bolts-With-Dragon) Trying to use [Dragon Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-software-packages-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany/) without investing in [one-on-one training ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/speech-recognition-software-training-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany/)is like putting a grill together without the instructions, you will feel like you have extra nuts and bolts, not knowing where they go and how to use them!  Many customers have tried to master using Dragon on their own, what they find is they can use the basics, maybe 5% of the capabilities.  Leaving them very limited and unproductive. [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76863/Are-You-Left-Holding-Extra-Nuts-Bolts-With-Dragon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76863/Are-You-Left-Holding-Extra-Nuts-Bolts-With-Dragon#comments-listing) Tags: [Dragon Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-software), [Dragon](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon), [Practice Edition](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/practice-edition), [training](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/training), [talk to computer](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/talk-to-computer) ## [UGHHH... WHY AM I GETTING THIS MESSAGE WITH DRAGON?](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76497/UGHHH-WHY-AM-I-GETTING-THIS-MESSAGE-WITH-DRAGON) Posted by [Julie L.](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/author/julie-l) on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-26666470-jpg/images/s--website_-_hubspot-heathers_blog-julies_ideas-images-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76497/UGHHH-WHY-AM-I-GETTING-THIS-MESSAGE-WITH-DRAGON) **Dragon Software Support for HOOKERR_NONOTIFYWINDOW Error Message** [Read More](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76497/UGHHH-WHY-AM-I-GETTING-THIS-MESSAGE-WITH-DRAGON) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/bid/76497/UGHHH-WHY-AM-I-GETTING-THIS-MESSAGE-WITH-DRAGON#comments-listing) Tags: [Dragon Software](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-software), [speech recognition solutions](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/speech-recognition-solutions), [Dragon Error Message](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/dragon-error-message), [Adobe](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/topic/adobe) [All posts](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/blog/all) ### Book A Demo  [![](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Z_BUTTONS/Book%20A%20Demo/2016.07-DEMO-Button.gif?width=200&name=2016.07-DEMO-Button.gif)](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/book-a-demo)  ### Our Top Accessory Recommendations [![Microphones for Dragon](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/hs-fs/file-17229544-jpg/images/s--marketing-stock_photos_for_marketing-istock_000002764021xsmall-resized-600.jpg?width=194&height=126&name=s--marketing-stock_photos_for_marketing-istock_000002764021xsmall-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/products/speech-to-text-accessories/microphones) ### Subscribe via E-mail ### Contact Us #### MINDWARE CONNECTIONS **585-388-3166** [info@mindwareconnections.com](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Contact-Us-0) ### Follow Us - [Home](https://www.mindwareconnections.com) | - [Products](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-software-packages-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany/) | - [Services](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-Software-Training-Support-Expertise-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany/) | - [Who We Serve](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-Speech-Recognition-Sales-Training-Support-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse/) | - [About Us](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/Dragon-Software-Sales-Training-Expertise-Rochester-Buffalo-Syracuse-Albany/) | - [Blog](https://mindwareconnections.hs-sites.com/blog) | - [Events](https://www.mindwareconnections.com/events2023) © 2023 Mindware Connections (2007-2023) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1007189981/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=489355381194916&ev=NoScript)