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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.

How to Encrypt Emails in Microsoft Outlook

If you want to send sensitive emails, you can add GPG encryption to it so only the intended recipient can view it. Here’s how to encrypt emails in Outlook.

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.

Zoho Notebook: A Beautiful Alternative to Evernote Note-Taking App

Looking for an Evernote alternative thanks to their not-so-user-friendly policy update? Zoho Notebook for iOS is a great contender and has better features.

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.

Letterspace – A Beautiful Note-Taking and Organizing App with Markdown Support

Letterspace is a light note-taking and organizing app for Mac and iOS. It supports Markdown and can export to multiple formats. Here’s how it works.

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.

MailBird: The Great Alternative to Microsoft Outlook

If you’re on Windows 10 and are not satisfied with the new Mail app, Mailbird is a great alternative to Microsoft Outlook and worth checking out.

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.

Confide: A Snapchat-style Text Messaging App for Enterprises

For those who seek ways to communicate without leaving a trace, Confide is a Snapchat-style text messaging app that deletes your message after read.

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.

Review: Fotor Photo Editor for Enhanced Creative Shots

If you’re looking for a photo-editing app, Fotor is cross-platform compatible and is packed with filters, basic and advanced tools, collages and more. Let’s check it out.

Get started with Dropbox’s new photo-organization app, Carousel

Carousel is a photo management app from Dropbox, which touts it as a gallery for all the photos and videos from your life.

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.

Make Use of “+” Aliasing in Outlook.com

In Gmail, you can append a “+” to the username and you will be able to create an email alias quickly and easily. The good news is that Outlook.com has also allowed the use of “+” in your email address. Check it out!

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.

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.

How to Add Tabs to Microsoft Office

Microsoft rolled out its Office 2013 product, bringing numerous updates and new features, but they forgot to include a basic, yet useful function: tabs. For those who want to add tabs to Microsoft Office, Office Tabs is one great solution that you should try out.

Adding Dropbox and Google Drive to Microsoft Office 2013

By default, Office gives you the option to store your data on SkyDrive. But what if you have an account on Dropbox that you use a lot? This article will explain how to add the third-party cloud storage services Dropbox and Google Drive to Office.

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.