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Provides short articles and tutorials to Windows OS users on how to better leverage their personal technology such as email, PDAs, cell phones, browsers and so on
2024-01-11 20:54
Discover the ease of managing your emails with Gmail's forwarding feature. This guide teaches you how to set up automatic forwarding to another email address, using filters to specify which… Read More
2024-01-07 21:35
Discover the Omnivore App, a specialized tool for reading newsletters. Unlike traditional email apps, it's designed to enhance your reading experience with a focus on content organization an… Read More
2023-11-01 19:46
Ever struggled with importing CSV files into Excel? This article unveils Excel's Text Import Wizard, a simple yet powerful tool Microsoft tucked away. Discover how it effortlessly handles CS… Read More
2023-10-29 21:16
Want to learn about ChatGPT's potential in data creation? This article details how, despite a few hiccups, you can create CSV files ready to be imported into Excel or Google Sheets. Unleash… Read More
2023-09-19 19:52
Tired of struggling with dense research papers? Discover how to use Anthropic Claude and AI prompts to extract key information. This beginner's guide offers some practical prompts with illus… Read More
2023-08-20 21:54
SnagIt's automatic image classification can be a game-changer. It sorts images by date, type, application, and more. But sometimes, it misses the mark. That's where manual tags come in, offe… Read More
2023-08-12 19:29
Have you ever been confused by some of the online security warnings you see? Sometimes you see so many you want to skip over them before your eyes glaze. This tutorial will show how I used A… Read More
2023-08-07 23:39
Have you installed a browser extension only to later regret it? Many plugins can access your personal data before you even realize. Learn how to research add-ons to avoid malicious ones. Fol… Read More
2023-05-21 22:17
Learn how to convert JSON files to Excel effortlessly using Microsoft Excel and Power Query. JSON files are lightweight and easy to parse, making them a popular format for data exchange. Rev… Read More
2023-05-14 15:22
Prepare for unexpected network disruptions with USB tethering, a reliable method for sharing your Android phone's internet with a Windows PC. This tutorial provides a thorough explanation of… Read More
2023-05-01 01:10
Discover how to use wildcard search in Microsoft Word's Advanced Find feature to locate and fix troublesome replacement characters caused by translation issues. Learn about UNICODES, create… Read More
2023-04-14 20:14
Discover the power of TextExpander. Boost your productivity by automating repetitive tasks like typing long phrases or URLs. This fantastic tool turns short abbreviations into full-length te… Read More
2023-03-01 21:29
See how to add Quick Parts and building blocks to your workflow to speed up document creation. This is a great solution if you reuse lots of assets such as text paragraphs, signatures, water… Read More
2023-01-08 20:52
While reading a Slack message group, I saw a member post a code snippet. It wasn't something I was familiar with, but I was curious. Using some online tools I was able to gleen more informat… Read More
2022-11-17 00:19
Are you one of these people that gets frustrated with tech support? You explain your problem but the support rep still doesn't understand your problem. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to… Read More
2022-10-25 18:56
Regardless of the time of year, we have shopping needs whether it's grocery items or that special gift. Now, some people prefer to just shop during special sales events such as Amazon Prime… Read More
2022-06-06 18:30
Are you the type of Microsoft Excel user that loves to add a background cell color? The benefit of color cells is that it makes important information stand out. Another useful feature is tha… Read More
2022-05-09 20:02
Not long ago, a friend challenged a comment I made. It had to do with word choices and if people use one verb more than others. In this article, I'll show you how to tell if an Excel cell co… Read More
2022-04-28 22:49
Many times when troubleshooting browser issues you need to find out all the extensions. This can be a time-consuming process. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to find all your browser ext… Read More
2022-04-11 16:54
Sometimes the data we get isn't in the correct format. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use the MONTH function in Excel to convert names to numbers Read More
2022-03-17 20:32
Learn how to easily manipulate cell entries with Excel Flash Fill. The feature doesn't rely on formulas or coding. You simply have to find a pattern and Excel's machine learning does the res… Read More
2022-02-01 22:52
This short video shows how to find devices that are logged in to your Google account. Includes section on how to remove.
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2022-01-30 18:22
This tutorial shows how to see which devices have access to your Google account. Also includes details on checking for suspicious activity and removing items.
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2021-12-05 17:56
This video shows how to use the Excel macro recorder to create a macro based on your screen actions.
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2021-11-29 19:20
This short video shows how you can swap columns to rows in Microsoft Excel. Also references the full tutorial and practice worksheet.
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2021-11-28 17:47
This short video with captions and transcript shows you how to make a distribution list in Gmail. This works with either the free or paid plans with Google.
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2021-11-27 19:07
This how to video shows two ways to delete Gmail in bulk by one or more senders.
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2021-11-26 19:41
See how to make a letterhead in Microsoft Word using the Header and Footer areas.
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2021-11-06 19:05
Short video showing Goal Seek example in Microsoft Excel.
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2021-08-05 20:01
There are a number of Microsoft Office versions available to you. Learn some of the key differences and factors you should consider.
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2021-07-10 20:40
Google Contacts is designed to help any Google account holder with an easy way to manage their contact list, similar to other contact management tools. However, you may see some strange addr… Read More
2021-05-04 22:25
Sometimes the best way to learn something is from our mistakes. There have been countless times where simple Excel formula errors have caused much frustration. This short guide shows some co… Read More
2021-03-23 20:05
One way to make your Excel spreadsheets smarter is to use the IF function. The program will evaluate one field to see if it's true and enter a new value based on whether the condition was me… Read More
2021-01-27 01:04
Microsoft Excel presents another way to filter data besides autofilters. It's called Slicers and they work with your Excel Tables or Excel Pivot Tables.
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2020-09-14 21:18
Have you ever listened to a podcast, webinar, or class lecture and wished you had a written transcript? Microsoft released a new feature for Word for the web that simplifies transcripti… Read More
2020-08-30 23:33
This May I was contacted by a product developer for a new device called Airdoro. After corresponding via email, he offered to send me an early prototype. This small device combines a Pomodor… Read More
2020-02-03 19:59
Excel is a very powerful program, but sometimes it doesn’t act the way we wish. A case in point is importing a CSV file with zip codes. If you’re not careful how you open your fi… Read More
2019-09-13 22:44
Microsoft has several email products. One of the most popular ones is the free version called Outlook.com. However, the feature set is different than the paid counterpart like Office 365. On… Read More
2019-09-11 18:19
Some time back, I wrote an article about a useful function in Microsoft Excel called Goal Seek. It quickly allows you to solve easy “what-if” scenarios. Although helpful, it come… Read More
2019-09-07 03:34
One of the more exciting software features to be released in Excel is the XLOOKUP function. Just looking at the name, you might think I did a typo and meant vlookup. No, this is an entirely… Read More
2019-08-27 20:18
How do Comparison Tables Look Code examples to see what works. This is an example of Excel books table listing. This is a single book This is a template list entry with ISBN -10
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2019-08-17 22:52
Email signatures can be a great marketing tool. However, I often run into people and business owners who struggle with trying to get their HTML versions into Microsoft Outlook. The process t… Read More
2019-04-14 23:29
I was updating a Google article and decided I need to start fresh because the interface changed. I thought it would be faster if I imported a CSV file to Google Contacts. Not really. It to… Read More
2018-11-11 23:48
Are you looking for gift ideas? If so, I've assembled some items by price category that I've bought and used. I've tried to keep the ideas practical and have intentionally omitted things lik… Read More
2018-06-17 18:27
I'm a creature of habit and each Wednesday I go to my local supermarket's website to see the specials. Certain of these specials are unique to me so I need to log in to see them. This week I… Read More
2018-06-05 23:07
The web is a wonderful place, but sometimes the pages don't work for me. It's not the content, but how they display. I'll find a site where the text is very wide or even full screen. On some… Read More
2018-05-31 21:13
One issue I run into with this site is software updates. I'll be updating an article and low and behold, something is missing or changed. Usually, this is a result of software changes. The a… Read More
2018-05-17 21:53
Image my surprise this morning when I looked at my To Do list and saw, "do a review on grimm kermit call marilee". I stared at the screen for a good 20 seconds hoping something would pop to… Read More
2018-04-23 02:09
Sooner or later it’s going to happen. You’ll need to send a large file to someone via email, but you'll get an error because your attachment exceeds the limit set by your email p… Read More
2018-04-17 23:01
We're introducing a new Privacy Policy section that allows you to control various site cookies. In addition, the tool will better explain the cookie's purpose so you can make a better decisi… Read More
2018-04-05 19:52
Somedays, I just want to scream when things that did work, no longer work. This happened this week when I was I needed to contact a vendor by email. This is usually a simple task where you c… Read More
2018-03-04 19:53
Like many readers, I own an Amazon Kindle. What you may not know is that when it comes to learning and studying books, product manuals or PDFs, I often use the free version - “Kindle f… Read More
2018-02-08 00:07
Recently, I was trying to track down some system specs for my computers and ran into a snag. It had to do with this Meltdown and Spectre chipset nonsense. It seemed that some articles refere… Read More
2018-01-17 21:45
One of the biggest security problems to hit this year has to do with some design flaws with various computer processor chips from notable vendors. The breadth of the problem is pretty wide… Read More
2017-11-27 17:21
The complement to Excel's macro recorder is the macro editor. This high-level article introduces you to its layout, options, and benefits. The example builds upon the earlier tutorial.
The… Read More
2017-11-06 20:18
It shouldn't be any surprise that I'm an Amazon Alexa fan. Naturally, I was intrigued when Alexa added a new feature called "Routines". As the name suggests, it allows you to standardize cer… Read More
2017-10-29 22:39
If you've ever wanted to dabble with Excel macros, this tutorial and video on the macro recorder will get you started. Includes a sample workbook link so you can follow along.
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2017-09-29 17:21
Like many people, I have a love-hate relationship with software. It's great when it works, but it's so frustrating when you get a cryptic error message. And these messages seem to appear whe… Read More
2017-09-26 16:26
I’m sure this experience has happened to many of us. You see an email come in from a friend, but something just doesn’t look right based on the preview. Parts look normal, but so… Read More
2017-09-04 20:19
Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to enhance your productivity. The benefits are compounded the more you use a program like Gmail. The problem is learning them and committing them to memory… Read More
2017-08-02 23:35
People often think Google Docs isn't full-featured. However, it can handle many of the tasks of commercial programs. But sometimes, you just have to know how to work around the system. In th… Read More
2017-07-25 19:08
Before you get mad at me for the lazy reference, just know I've been called lazy too. Lazy people try to find systems so they don't have to do mundane stuff. This article is a remake of one… Read More
2017-07-14 22:05
These days, it's tough staying current with information particularly at the rate at which it's produced. I'm sure we've all felt like we're falling behind. To gain a competitive advantage, o… Read More
2017-06-23 19:00
I know we're sick of security warnings, myself included. But have you ever thought of your printer as a security threat? A recent article by Tenable, a network security firm, referenced some… Read More
2017-06-06 20:17
VLOOKUP is one of the most popular spreadsheet functions with spreadsheet wizards. It allows you to lookup needed values and use them elsewhere in your spreadsheet. This tutorial will show y… Read More
2017-05-16 21:38
Many of us have been conditioned to block pop-ups in our web browsers. I do this because most of them are intrusive and hinder me from reading. The problem is sometimes you need pop-ups as t… Read More
2017-05-04 19:27
We’re living in an interconnected world which offers a lot of conveniences. We can use Google, Facebook, OAuth to connect us to online services and apps. The downside is that there are… Read More
2017-04-15 19:24
This is a time when people like to hunt for Easter eggs. Either the traditional ones or the clever ones that are hidden by software vendors. Both of these are fun. However, this one is more… Read More
2017-02-03 18:38
Ever had one of those great photos that you wanted to share or upload only to find out there was a file size restriction? Your grand photo was too big. Professional photographers and designe… Read More
2017-01-02 19:15
This Excel tutorial shows you how to build a worksheet using dependent lists. In other words, the selection you make from one list defines the options on the next list. For example, if you s… Read More
2016-12-12 18:36
As the holidays approach, I'm getting requests from readers for gift ideas. Instead of doing one-off replies, I thought I would publicly answer. Most people probably expect me to answer with… Read More
2016-11-28 17:25
Calm is a mindfulness app that introduces you to meditation through a wide variety of audio programs and guides. The service is available through the web or a dedicated app for Android and i… Read More
2016-08-21 23:39
Recently, I met a friend who looked stressed. He returned home from work only to find out that someone had broken into his online accounts. Naturally, he was concerned about the data, but al… Read More
2016-07-17 20:20
SSD got my interest several years ago when my web host started switching from traditional hard disk drives (HDD) to the newer solid state drives. Despite the expense, they realized the advan… Read More
2016-07-17 19:54
SSD got my interest several years ago when my web host started switching from traditional hard disk drives (HDD) to the newer solid state drives. Despite the expense, they realized the advan… Read More
2016-03-24 14:44
Fake virus alerts that appear in your web browser appear to be on the rise. The objective of these alerts is to have you buy a service you don't need. There are ways you can spot these anno… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Recently I was watching an Excel product review and noticed the author copied the derived values from a formula into another column. This was fine, but then he deleted the column with the fo… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Sometimes Gmail’s simplicity makes people think it is missing features. A case in point is distribution lists or group lists. The truth is that you can create personal Gmail distributi… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Cell phones are a fantastic convenience, but they come with unexpected surprises like unwanted phone calls. Maybe your cell phone number was recycled and belonged to someone else. Or, your n… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Are you or your customers using devices other than your PC to get things done online? The advantage is that you can use many services from any internet connected device. The downside is when… Read More
2016-03-13 15:18
Recently, a friend asked about fixing an Excel spreadsheet where the subscriber name was in 1 column. He wanted the name separated so he could send a personalized mailing. This is not the fi… Read More
2016-02-14 21:37
One of my favorite quotes comes from Yogi Berra who said "You can observe a lot by just watching". In this case, I was watching someone work with Excel and doing various tips to make the spr… Read More
2016-01-10 16:30
Sometimes it's too easy to rely on built-in proofing tools to catch mistakes. Spellcheckers are great for misspelling, but what if your typo resulted in a word that is spelled correctly? Th… Read More
2015-12-21 18:58
Excel allows you to sort you sheet by lots of ways. One less obvious way is to sort items by color. This is handy if you apply a background color to a cell or different font color. This tuto… Read More
2015-12-17 00:13
Do you find you're seeing more browser push notifications? Some of these are quite useful, but others are a result of me clicking to allow something in my haste. This week, I hit the tipping… Read More
2015-12-09 22:58
Have you ever had one of those days where you couldn't remember what you just read? Or, you find yourself working longer, but your productivity is declining. There are many reasons why we're… Read More
2015-10-17 16:34
Ever had the situation where you need to go back to a web page you visited but can’t recall the URL or site? This happened to me this week. I knew the site name, but not the specific p… Read More
2015-08-12 03:52
If you can't close Skype from the Windows 10 taskbar, you're not alone. And there is an easy solution.
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2015-08-09 18:58
In my desire to get the new Windows 10, I failed to check some default settings before heading out. I learned an important lesson and paid the price.
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