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The Best Free Alternatives for Microsoft Office

Looking for Microsoft Office alternatives? Tired of paying the high fee for Microsoft Office? Check out our top free alternatives for Microsoft Office.

How to Create and Use Macros in Microsoft Word

When using Microsoft Word, you can make use of macros to automate repetitive actions. Learn how you can create and use macros in Microsoft Word.

How to Use the Built-in Microsoft Office Clipboard in Windows

Windows’ own clipboard is very basic, while the Microsoft Office clipboard is far more advanced. Learn how you can make use of the Microsoft office clipboard in Windows.

7 Apple Music Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know About

While there are plenty of features in Apple Music, some of them are out of plain view. Here are a few Apple Music tips and tricks that you probably are not aware of.

How to Stop Legitimate Emails from Being Flagged as Spam

It can be frustrating when legit emails get stuck in the Spam folder. Here are some steps you can follow to stop legitimate email from being flagged as spam.

How to Disable Protected View in Microsoft Word

For documents downloaded from the Web, Microsoft Office will show a Protected View status. Here is how you can disable Protected View in Microsoft Office.

Why You Should Download Opera Mini and Give It a Go

Everyone’s talking about Chrome and Firefox, without paying attention to the better Opera mini browser. Here’s everything you need to know about the quietly brilliant browser.

5 Useful Microsoft Excel Templates for Indie Film/TV Production

If your movie project is on a shoestring budget, here are 5 free Microsoft Excel templates to help you organize indie film, TV or webisode projects.

How to Properly Import Microsoft Word Documents into WordPress

Many people face formatting issues when pasting text from Microsoft Word to WordPress. Here are some ways to properly import Microsoft Word documents to WordPress.

6 of the Best LibreOffice Extensions You Should Use

LibreOffice is already packed with features, and if that is not enough for you, here are some of the best LibreOffice extensions you can use to extend its functionality.

5 Essential LibreOffice Writer Tips to Improve Your Productivity

If you are using LibreOffice as your primary office suite, make sure you are using these LibreOffice writer tips to improve your productivity and efficiency.

How to Install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux

Switching to Linux doesn’t mean you have to give up on your Windows applications. For Office users, here’s how to install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux.

5 of the Best Google Earth Mods and Hacks

Google Earth is free and extensible. You can apply mods to make Google Earth more entertaining. Here are some of the best Google Earth mods you should try.

Simple Tips You Can Use to Better Organize Files in Dropbox

Dropbox is a fantastic cloud storage tool, but it can get very disorganized if you are not very careful. Here we provide some tips to better organize files and folders in Dropbox and turn it into an organized resource.

How to Speed Up LibreOffice with 4 Simple Steps

LibreOffice may have seen huge improvements in recent releases, but its initial startup experience still leaves a lot to be desired. Here are some practical steps to speed up LibreOffice.

Open365: An Open Source Alternative to Office365 for the Web

Have you ever wanted to run Libre Office in a web browser? With Open365 you can; it’s the entire Libre Office suite in the browser.

How to Convert Pages Files to Microsoft Word Format

If you have some Pages files that you want to be able to open in Microsoft Word, here’s two methods of converting them from Pages to Word.

How to Speed Up Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a very popular software for Windows but can also be very slow. If you’re looking to speed it up, here are some tips.

How to Add Pictures as Bullets in Microsoft Word

Looking to customize your bulleted lists in Microsoft Word with custom pictures? This article will show you two methods to add pictures as bullets.

How to Add Green Screen Visual Effects with Blender

Blender is an open-source cross-platform 3D graphics program. This is an introduction to node-based compositing & how to do a green screen composite shot.

Add Tabs to the Microsoft Office Interface in Windows

Tabs make everything easier and allow you to open multiple items as once. If you want to add tabs to the Microsoft Office interface, this guide is for you.

Add Explicit and Clean Tags to Songs in iTunes

If you’ve ever wondered how to get those little ‘explicit’ and ‘clean’ tags next to your songs in iTunes, here’s how to do that.

Making Multi-Track Music with Audacity

In this article we will talk about how to use Audacity as a multitrack studio and making finished tracks using all the little tricks which make it easy.

How to Restore Ribbon UI to the Classic Layout for Microsoft Office

The Ribbon UI has been around since Microsoft Office 2007, and there are numerous workarounds to restore the classic menu layout. Here are some options.

Use SIP and VOIP to Add Another Landline to Your Home

In this article we will cover how SIP and VOIP hosting services can be used on your broadband connection to add another landline to your home for free.

Two Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

Tired of Microsoft Word or looking for a lighter, more feature-rich word processing program? Here are two alternatives to Microsoft Word worth checking out.

How to Send a Mail Merge in Mozilla Thunderbird

Want to send mass email messages in Mozilla Thunderbird but don’t want it to look like spam? Here’s how to set up Mail Merge so you won’t have that issue.

How to Get Microsoft Word to Check Your Document’s Readability

Microsoft Word comes with options for the Flesch-Kincaid scales to check your document’s readability and complexity. Here is how you can enable it.

Add Windows Calculator to Excel Quick Access Toolbar

If you are using the built-in Calculator and Microsoft Excel regularly, why not add the calculator to Excel for quick access? Here’s how you can do it.

5 Stellar Features of the New Microsoft Outlook App

Microsoft recently updated the Outlook app for iOS and Android. Can the major revamp entice you to switch from your stock email client? Let’s check it out.

Give the GIMP User Interface a Refresh with Flat GIMP

GIMP is a good program, but it isn’t exactly the most modern looking. Flat GIMP is an icon theme that makes GIMP more modern and relevant-looking.

How to Restrict Other Users from Modifying a Part of a Word File

Microsoft Word has an inbuilt feature that can restrict users from editing certain parts of the document. Here is how you can protect a part of the document in Microsoft Words.

How to Listen to TuneIn Radio in VLC

Are you looking for ways to listen to TuneIn Radio from the desktop? You can now listen to TuneIn Radio directly in VLC.

How to Add a Book Cover to Ebooks in Calibre

If you’re an avid reader and would like to update your e-books with beautiful book covers, here’s a step-by-step guide to add book cover in Calibre.

Disable/Enable ‘Time Editing’ Counter in Office 2007, 2010, and 2013

Microsoft office came with a time counter that can track your time spent on the documents. If you are not a fan of it, here’s how you can disable it.

Microsoft Office Mobile Review: Is It as Good as the Desktop Version?

Microsoft released Microsoft Office Mobile app for Android and iOS. Is it as good as the desktop version? Let’s check it out.

Import Email From Other Services to Outlook.com Using IMAP

With Outlook.com, it seems that Microsoft has hit the jackpot with an email service that competes with Gmail. Read on to find how to import IMAP messages.

Using the New Microsoft Office App in Chrome

Following up to its revamp of the office web apps, Microsoft released a Chrome extension that allows you to use Office in Chrome browser. Let’s check it out.

Everything You Want to Know About Vines

The following is everything you need to know about Vines, including where to dowload the app, how to record a vine, and how to share your vines.

How to Clear Spotify Cache

If you are running low on hard disk space, you can clear Spotify cache to free up some space. Here is how you can do so in Windows, Mac and Linux.

How to Send Encrypted Emails in Thunderbird

To protect your privacy and prevent others from viewing your emails, it is best to encrypt them so only the intended recipients can view them. Here is how you can send encrypted emails in Thunderbird.

Easily Transfer Files From PC to PC With Any Send

While you can transfer files from PC to PC using a USB drive, it can be a troublesome task to plug in and remove the thumb drive again and again. Any Send makes it easier by allowing you to send files over the WiFi network.

How to Run Multiple Skype Accounts in Various OS

If you have several Skype accounts and wish to connect to them all at the same time, you will be frustrated at the limitation of the Skype client. Here is the workaround for you to run multiple Skype accounts in various OS.

Batch Replace Words in Microsoft Word and Excel

It happens to all of us – we type a document up in Microsoft Word or Excel only to find that a word used multiple times was inaccurate or just plain wrong. It’s a “Ctrl-F” moment, but if there are many instances of said misspeak then you could be in for a tedious and time-consuming chore. There is a better way to replace words in Word and Excel.

Use JustBeamIt for Easy Single File Transfer

While there are tons of ways for you to transfer files on the Web, if you just want a single file transfer without having to go through the fuss of creating an account, JustBeamIt is one such choice.

Making Good Use of “Paste Special” in Office Suite

Have you ever tried copying and pasting some information from a webpage or email to a word document only to have the pasted content not appear in the same style as the rest of the document? The reason this occurs is that the original html formatting in the copied content is retained in the process. Thankfully, there is a way to paste content without retaining the original formatting; this feature is called “Paste Special.”

WPS Office: A Microsoft Office Clone For Linux

Do you love the Ribbon UI in Microsoft Office so much that you will try all means necessary to install MS Office in your Linux machine? If this is the case, WPS Office is the one for you.

How to Create A PDF With Fillable Forms in LibreOffice

You may also have seen PDF files that come with form that you can fill in. In case you are wondering how you can create a PDF file with fillable form, here is one easy way you can do so, and it is free of charge.

5 Tips to Improve Netflix Playback On Your PC

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services around. Depending on how you watch Netflix on your PC, you may have performance issues. This guide will give you some tips on how to optimize Netflix playback on your PC.

3 Ways to Protect Your Document in Microsoft Word 2013

While creating your Word document, some of you might want to secure it and prevent others from viewing or making changes to it. There are some security features in Microsoft Word 2013 that allow you to protect and secure your documents. Let’s check it out.