Now, more than ever before, technology is cropping up left and right that promises to make our lives more convenient. From the widely recognizable Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, to more niche offerings like smart sprinklers and garage door openers,…
There’s a common misconception that BitTorrent technology is illegal. It’s been associated with media piracy for such a long time that many people who have never used it can’t separate what people do with BitTorrent and the technology itself. In…
Excel spreadsheets often include cell dropdowns to simplify and/or standardize data entry. These dropdowns are created using the data validation feature to specify a list of allowable entries. To set up a simple dropdown list, select the cell where data…
One of the most important things a person needs in order to do high-level creative work is a lack of interruption. Whether you are creating a masterpiece in PhotoShop, studying for a test or coding the latest app, you need…
Do you need to rename several files at once inWindows? It can be quite the task to do it manually, but Windows supportsscripts that you can run to automate the renaming process, saving you loads oftime. As an example, consider…
Long-time Windows users know the importance of the Start button. So what if that beloved icon suddenly stops responding? What do you do when the Windows 10 Start menu vanishes from your desktop? There’s no needto worry. We’ve compiled a…
For those of you who are well-versed in Excel, you are most likely very familiar with the VLOOKUP function. The VLOOKUP function is used to find a value in a different cell based on some matching text within the same…
Named ranges are a useful, but often underutilized, feature of Microsoft Excel. Named ranges can make formulas easier to understand (and debug), simplify the creation of complicated spreadsheets, and simplify your macros. A named range is just a range (either…
Often, when you talk to any computer-savvy technician (orfamily member) about how to protect your computer from viruses or malware,they’ll tell you that you should install a collection of apps to keep your PCsafe. These apps usually include antivirus software,…
When running an Ethernet cable from your router to your PC isn’t an option, you’re left picking between the lesser of two evils – WiFi extenders or powerline adapters. But which of these is the best? Both technologies have their…