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Numbered steps for one job each. Where an app saves time we say so, but the steps work without it wherever that is possible.
Casement
CasementHow to add a Dock icon for each Chrome profile on a MacGive every Google Chrome profile its own Dock icon that returns to its existing window. Setup steps, how clicking behaves, and what to do if an icon is missing.CasementHow to stop the Dock moving between monitors on a MacPin the Dock to the display you choose so it stops following the pointer to another screen. Steps with Casement, and the built-in alternative with its trade-offs.CasementHow to install and set up Casement on a MacInstall Casement, grant the Accessibility permission it needs, and choose which features to switch on. A step-by-step setup that takes about five minutes.CasementHow to snap windows into layouts on a MacUse Casement to drag a window to the top of the screen and drop it into halves, thirds or a grid, or do the same with keyboard shortcuts. Steps for one monitor or several.CasementHow to switch between every open window on a MacUse Option-Tab with Casement to list every open window across all apps, step through them and jump to one, including minimised windows. With built-in alternatives.CasementHow to turn off the MacBook screen when dockedSwitch off the built-in display while it stays connected, move windows to the monitor, and bring it back safely. Steps with Casement, plus the safeguards that stop you being locked out.
Dealer Garage
Dealer GarageHow to add a vehicle to your inventory and decode its VINAdd a used car in Dealer Garage, decode the VIN from the NHTSA database and check the result. Includes what to do when a VIN will not decode.Dealer GarageHow to back up and restore Dealer GarageSave the database, photos and documents to one zip file, store it safely and restore it on the same or a new computer. A routine that protects a lot that runs on one machine.Dealer GarageHow to build a deal and print the bill of saleCreate a deal in Dealer Garage, add price, trade-in, fees and taxes, then generate the bill of sale PDF for signing. Steps, checks and what the total includes.Dealer GarageHow to connect a second computer to Dealer Garage with ProShare one inventory across the office: install on the main computer, activate Pro, create seat keys and connect each staff machine over your network.Dealer GarageHow to record vehicle costs and see your real profitAdd purchase, repair, detail and inspection costs to each car in Dealer Garage, attach vendors and read total cost and gross. A simple routine that keeps margins honest.Dealer GarageHow to turn listing-site emails into leads automaticallySet up a dedicated mailbox, enter its IMAP details in Dealer Garage and test it, so lead emails, including ADF/XML, become leads with the customer and vehicle attached.
Clockgauge
ClockgaugeHow to back up Clockgauge and move it to a new computerCreate an encrypted backup of the database and screenshots, restore it on a new computer and let staff reconnect without new codes.ClockgaugeHow to let staff work from home with ClockgaugeTurn on remote access in the Host, choose a company name, give each person a code and connect without opening your office network to the internet.ClockgaugeHow to organise clients, projects and tasks in ClockgaugeSet up clients, projects under them and tasks under projects, assign people and add a budget, so reports show where time and money go.ClockgaugeHow to pay freelancers from tracked time in ClockgaugeSet a pay rate, track hours, see earned, paid and unpaid, mark payments and put one on hold. A clear record for both sides.ClockgaugeHow to run a time report for client invoicingChoose a date range, group by client or project, check activity and export the result, so your invoice matches the time actually tracked.ClockgaugeHow to set up Clockgauge and track your first employeeInstall the Host on an office computer, create your owner account, add a person, have them consent and start a timer. A first-week plan for a small team.