How-To

10 quick productivity tips for Microsoft 365 mobile apps

Think you can’t get any real work done on your phone? Think again. The mobile versions of Word, Excel, OneNote, and other Office apps are full of clever features to help you do more on the go.

By Howard Wen

May 4, 202615 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeMobile Apps

5 ways Gemini can help you make Google Slides presentations

You can use Google’s generative AI tool to create slides, generate or edit images, refine text, and even create whole presentations. Here’s how.

By Howard Wen

Feb 19, 2026 13 mins

Collaboration Software Generative AI Google Workspace

Google Workspace tips and tutorials

Learn how to use and get the most from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Keep, Forms, Gmail, and other apps in Google’s Workspace productivity suite.

By Valerie Potter

Feb 17, 2026 8 mins

Collaboration Software Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.

By Valerie Potter

Feb 17, 2026 14 mins

Business Microsoft 365 Small and Medium Business

11 steps to smarter Google account security

Give yourself some added peace of mind by giving your Google account a thorough set of security reinforcements.

By JR Raphael

Feb 12, 2026 20 mins

Google Productivity Software Security

How to print and scan with Android

Handle paper documents like a pro with this simple guide to Android printing and scanning.

By JR Raphael

Jan 30, 2026 9 mins

Android Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business

How to reduce Windows driver bloat

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with outdated device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and simple techniques to remove obsolete or unused items in the Windows driver store.

By Ed Tittel

Jan 29, 2026 13 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11

11 cool things Copilot can do in Excel

As Microsoft ramps up Copilot’s capabilities in Excel, the AI tool is becoming genuinely useful for spreadsheet work.

By Howard Wen

Jan 28, 2026 15 mins

Microsoft 365 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office

How to use timeline view in Google Sheets

Adding a timeline to a project tracking spreadsheet gives you a visual overview of your project’s major stages, including how they overlap. Here’s how to use this handy Google Workspace feature.

By Howard Wen

Jan 6, 2026 12 mins

Collaboration Software Google Sheets Google Workspace

How to manually update Microsoft Defender

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.

By Ed Tittel

Dec 31, 2025 7 mins

Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 11

Using DISM to install Windows updates

If Windows Update can’t install a particular update (or isn’t working at all), Microsoft’s DISM command provides a simple way to get Windows 10 updates installed. It’s not so great for Windows 11 updates, however.

By Ed Tittel

Dec 29, 2025 11 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11

How to migrate to a new Windows PC

All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS.

By Preston Gralla and Galen Gruman

Dec 25, 2025 24 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11

5 eye-opening Google Android app tricks from 2025

These extraordinary pointers will inject fresh energy into your Android experience — just in time for the new year.

By JR Raphael

Dec 25, 2025 3 mins

Android Google Mobile Apps

10 Android tips you shouldn’t miss from 2025

Make the most of the upcoming holiday break with these standout tips for your favorite Android phone or tablet.

By JR Raphael

Dec 23, 2025 4 mins

Android Google Mobile

Microsoft Copilot can boost your writing in Word, Outlook, and OneNote — here’s how

Copilot integration in Microsoft 365 apps makes it a snap to generate first drafts, revise text, and get instant summaries for long docs or email threads. Here’s how to use Copilot for writing assistance in Word, Outlook, and OneNote.

By Howard Wen

Dec 16, 2025 26 mins

Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook

How to collaborate in Google Drive (and Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

Sharing Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files from Drive or the individual apps makes it easy to collaborate with colleagues on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Here’s how.

By Howard Wen

Dec 4, 2025 25 mins

Collaboration Software Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

22 pro Android security settings you shouldn’t overlook

Some of the most important Android security settings are also the most buried — and they're well worth your while to uncover.

By JR Raphael

Dec 3, 2025 30 mins

Android Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

How to create documents (and more) with Gemini Canvas

You don’t need a Google Workspace subscription to get AI-generated documents. Try this highly useful tool built into Google’s free Gemini app.

By Howard Wen

Nov 13, 2025 12 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Google

How to protect your privacy in Windows 11

Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are steps you can take to keep that information private.

By Preston Gralla

Nov 3, 2025 19 mins

Privacy Windows Windows 11

Microsoft Forms cheat sheet: How to get started

Online forms are an excellent way to conduct research, collect feedback, test knowledge, and more. Here’s how to use Microsoft Forms to create surveys, feedback forms, quizzes, and other interactive forms.

By Shimon Brathwaite

Oct 30, 2025 23 mins

Business Microsoft 365 Small and Medium Business

How to curb hallucinations in Copilot (and other genAI tools)

Generative AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot make stuff up all the time. Here’s how to rein in those lying tendencies and make better use of the tools.

By Preston Gralla

Oct 23, 2025 16 mins

Generative AI Microsoft Microsoft 365