The longer you use computers and specific applications, the more familiar you become with useful keyboard shortcuts. Many keyboard shortcuts are familiar, used daily, yet others can be less common and you may have to document them to use later. This post discusses a different type of shortcut that can

Almost nobody complains that they do not get enough emails. Instead, most people share that they receive more emails than they want or feel like they can manage well. Unfortunately, when email issues happen, they can have a huge impact on your ability to communicate and be aware of issues.

Cloud applications and services have become the norm for many of the things we do on our computers every day. There are many benefits to using cloud applications, including lower up-front fees, more frequent updates, and always having the latest version of the software. However, like anything, there are things

Two of the most important tools for every computer, even those with touch screens, are the keyboard and mouse. Using an on-screen keyboard for typing is typically slower than using a physical keyboard for most users. Additionally, scrolling with your finger is easy, but other items like design work or

If you use Outlook for email account(s), you may eventually notice missing emails that you did not delete, move, or archive. This is a common complaint with newer versions and especially subscription versions (O365/Microsoft 365) of Office. Luckily, there is an easy way to regain access to these

Different monitors support different screen resolutions which are what allows users to customize how items are displayed on the screen. Screen resolution affects how sharp the colors are as well as the sizing of items. Using a lower resolution provides bigger icons and text while a higher resolution provides a

If you have an iPhone and updated the operating system to iOS 16, you probably noticed some changes right away. While some changes are obvious, others are more subtle. Additionally, newer features can be dependent upon the hardware. For example, some features may not be available on older devices as

While you may wonder why you would want to log into the same website at the same time with different credentials, there are several reasons this could be helpful. For instance, you might want to log into more than one Gmail account without the hassle of logging out of another

In the first post showing how to quickly add a chart in Excel, we demonstrated how easy it is to create a chart that visually represents data for easy comparison. This post included creating a bar chart, modifying the data included, changing the labels on an axis and moving the

In previous posts we have covered some of the many ways Excel can be used to help track data. These have included how to identify patterns like date-based patterns, separating text to columns, creating controlled drop-down menus in cells, filtering data, and much more! Excel is a powerful tool that

There are times when the autocorrect feature in Microsoft Word is helpful, but there are also times when it feels like it is working against you and it can actually slow down your writing. When writing creatively, autocorrect changing things in the background is distracting and definitely messes with the

There are lots of ways to use Excel to track data patterns. Using conditional formatting is a way to automate pattern identification and can be especially helpful when working with larger sets of data. In our previous post on conditional formatting, we discussed items like how to color code top,

One of the biggest challenges of collecting and organizing data starts before you even have any data. This of course is deciding how to best organize the information you plan to track. Excel is a powerful spreadsheet tool that tracks all kinds of data. The reason Excel is so incredibly

Often times it is more efficient to share a calendar with coworkers, friends or family, instead of going back and forth hoping to find a common time to schedule an event. This is especially true when several people are involved which requires a decent amount of coordinating. Luckily, many calendars

Shopping for a new computer, whether it is a laptop or traditional desktop, can be overwhelming. Is the one on special really a good deal? What's the difference between it and a more expensive model? Is the extra cost worth it? These are some of the most common questions people

While many people and businesses have done their best to go paperless, and save documentation digitally rather than printing them on paper, there are times when this is not possible. Email also falls in this category as often times information in an email is the backup to why a certain

Saving time by being more efficient can be a challenge. When it comes to technology, there are some common ways to be more efficient. This includes knowing multiple ways to accomplish the same thing, which helps when you get stuck or something is not working right. Another thing that helps

Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program that can help track, find trends, make calculations, and process entered data hundreds of different ways. Once you know how to use Excel and become more familiar with it, you will find more and more reasons for using it. Beyond the tools you regularly

Every file on a Windows device has a default program associated with opening that file extension type. Some files can only be opened by one specific application, while others can often be opened by several apps. For example, a .pdf file can be opened in Adobe, or in one of

Google apps are an affordable suite of apps utilized by many because they are cloud-based, reasonably priced and do not require a local download. One of the most beneficial uses of Google apps is the ability for multiple users to make changes to the same files in real time. Some

Excel spreadsheets can be a great way to collect information. However, how valuable that data is depends greatly upon the conformity of the data inputted. One way to keep the data uniform is to control the data that is entered by inserting drop-down lists with preset selections that users can

When using Word to create a document that is long, has steps, or covers many areas of content, it is a good idea to create titles or headings that can be linked to sections in the document. The benefit of using links is it allows users to jump right to

The process of moving to a new computer often discourages people from replacing a device that is not as efficient as it could be. Older devices are often slower for many reasons, meaning users waste time waiting on requests. Devices naturally get slower over time due to the number of