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 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

14 advanced Android 16 tips

Whether you've just gotten Android 16 or you've had it in front of you for months, you're bound to find something new and useful in this collection of off-the-beaten-path pointers.

By JR Raphael

Oct 16, 2025 15 mins

Android Mobile Operating Systems

9 fast fixes for common Google Docs problems

Knock down distressing Docs issues in no time with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions.

By JR Raphael

Oct 2, 2025 15 mins

Google Google Workspace Office Suites

Microsoft Planner cheat sheet: How to get started

Planner gives Microsoft 365 users a built-in task-management tool that small teams can use to track plans, tasks, and progress. Here’s our guide to using Planner on the web and within Microsoft Teams.

By Jonathan Hassell

Oct 1, 2025 21 mins

Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business

A beginner’s guide to Google Gemini Gems

Gems are highly customized genAI chatbots with specific expertise that you can use in Google Workspace apps. Here’s why they’re so useful and how to customize them for your workflow.

By Howard Wen

Sep 25, 2025 14 mins

Generative AI Google Google Workspace

Google Slides cheat sheet: How to get started

How to use Google Slides to create, collaborate on, and lead business presentations— and how Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, can help you on the way.

By Howard Wen

Sep 4, 2025 34 mins

Collaboration Software Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

5 quick tips for Google Slides

Ready to step up your Slides use? Try these intermediate tips for creating and presenting slideshows.

By Howard Wen

Sep 4, 2025 10 mins

Collaboration Software Google Google Workspace

8 fast fixes for common Google Drive problems

Eliminate annoyances and say sayonara to storage struggles with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions.

By JR Raphael

Aug 29, 2025 18 mins

Google Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

Windows 11 cheat sheet

New to Windows 11? Get up to speed with its interface and features — including Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant.

By Preston Gralla

Aug 19, 2025 38 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows Windows 11

Google Sheets cheat sheet: How to get started

How to use Google Sheets to create, work with, and collaborate on spreadsheets — and how Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, can give you a head start.

By Howard Wen

Aug 14, 2025 31 mins

Collaboration Software Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

6 quick tips for Google Sheets

Google Sheets packs a lot of powerful features under its simple interface. Try these intermediate tips to take your spreadsheet use to the next level.

By Howard Wen

Aug 14, 2025 8 mins

Collaboration Software Google Google Workspace

PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 cheat sheet

Are you getting the most from PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 in Windows? Learn about the key new features in Microsoft’s powerful presentation app.

By Preston Gralla

Aug 12, 2025 29 mins

Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Office Suites

33 time-saving tips for the Chrome Android browser

Become a mobile browsing pro with these advanced tips for Google's Chrome Android browser.

By JR Raphael

Aug 8, 2025 30 mins

Android Browsers Chrome

First look: Windows 11 Quick Machine Recovery

QMR is Microsoft’s emerging tool to resurrect Windows after updates break bad. Here’s what it does and how to take it for a test drive.

By Ed Tittel

Aug 7, 2025 12 mins

Backup and Recovery Microsoft Windows 11

9 ways Copilot can turbocharge OneNote

OneNote users, take note: Microsoft’s AI assistant can speed up your workflow and perform tasks you never expected in a note-taking app. Here are nine things to try with Copilot in OneNote.

By Howard Wen

Jul 31, 2025 16 mins

Generative AI Microsoft 365 Office Suites

iOS 26 Public Beta with new security tools is about to ship

Among other things you can kill robocalls and spam messages with Apple's iOS 26.

By Jonny Evans

Jul 22, 2025 4 mins

Apple Mobile Security iOS

How to use Microsoft Teams securely

With a few settings, employees can effectively protect information in Microsoft Teams. We tell you how to collaborate securely, even when working from home.

By Martin Kuppinger

Jul 18, 2025 9 mins

Collaboration Software Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office

Hands on: An early look at Comet — and how AI browsers could change the internet

A bit over 30 years ago, the Netscape browser took the online world by storm with a graphical interface that provided a lens to enjoy the internet in color. Now it’s Comet’s turn to shake things up.

By Agam Shah

Jul 17, 2025 6 mins

Artificial Intelligence Browsers Generative AI

Getting unstuck sometimes requires a little key combination magic.

By Ed Tittel

Jul 11, 2025 4 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows Windows 10

Microsoft OneDrive cheat sheet: Using OneDrive for Web

OneDrive for Web lets you save, access, share, and manage your files in the cloud using your favorite browser. Learn how to use the web interface — and Copilot AI with it — for a big productivity boost.

By Howard Wen

Jul 10, 2025 26 mins

Cloud Storage Collaboration Software Microsoft 365

Passkeys: How they work, how to use them

Passkeys may be the future, but they sure can be bewildering — especially in a business context. Here are straightforward answers to all your pressing passkey questions.

By JR Raphael

Jul 7, 2025 13 mins

Identity and Access Management Internet Network Security

How to make the most of Google’s Find Hub (Find My Device) network

Google's freshly upgraded Find Hub (formerly Find My Device) system makes it easy to track down a missing Android device — and beyond — but it's up to you to figure out how to use it.

By JR Raphael

Jul 2, 2025 7 mins

Android Small and Medium Business Smartphones

Google Docs cheat sheet: How to get started

How to use Google Docs to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online — with or without help from Gemini, Google's AI assistant.

By Howard Wen

Jun 26, 2025 32 mins

Collaboration Software Google Workspace Small and Medium Business

10 ways to boost Windows security

Windows has all sorts of buried security options that most users never notice.

By Chris Hoffman

Jun 25, 2025 11 mins

Endpoint Protection Windows 10 Windows 11

How to fix a Windows black screen

Getting the dreaded Windows black screen, with or without a cursor? Here are some simple (and not so simple) ways to banish it and get your desktop back.

By Ed Tittel

Jun 19, 2025 10 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows Windows 10

Android security checkup: 18 steps to a safer phone

Android security doesn't have to be a source of stress. These level-headed steps are all you need to keep the boogeyman at bay.

By JR Raphael

Jun 13, 2025 31 mins

Android Mobile Security Small and Medium Business

Excel for Microsoft 365 cheat sheet

Learn to use the best new features in Excel for Microsoft 365 in Windows.

By Preston Gralla

May 26, 2025 41 mins

Microsoft Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office

19 ways to speed up Windows 10

If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues.

By Preston Gralla

May 16, 2025 32 mins

Microsoft Small and Medium Business Windows 10

Microsoft OneNote cheat sheet

OneNote is a robust note-taking app that integrates with Microsoft 365 but can also be used on its own for free. Here’s how to get up and running with it quickly.

By Howard Wen

May 7, 2025 30 mins

Microsoft 365 Microsoft Office Small and Medium Business

The ultimate guide to using multiple monitors with Windows

It’s easier than you might think.

By Chris Hoffman

Apr 30, 2025 10 mins

Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 11

14 ways Google Lens can save you time on Android

Google Lens can turn you into a mobile-tech magician, but it's up to you to learn its tricks.

By JR Raphael

Apr 25, 2025 16 mins

Android Google Small and Medium Business

6 steps to recover missing data in Windows

Missing folders? Unreadable files? Corrupted hard drive? Sooner or later, most PC users lose data of some kind. Here’s a series of steps you can take in Windows 11 (or 10) to bring things back.

By Ed Tittel

Apr 24, 2025 18 mins

Backup and Recovery Windows 10 Windows 11

10 bad Windows habits you need to break (and what to do instead)

Your PC experience can be so much more efficient.

By Chris Hoffman

Apr 23, 2025 11 mins

Windows Windows 10 Windows 11

Google NotebookLM cheat sheet: Get fast insights into your docs

Feed your documents and other research resources into NotebookLM, and its genAI will analyze them, create new materials from them — even turn them into a spoken podcast with human-sounding AI hosts.

By Howard Wen

Apr 7, 2025 18 mins

Generative AI Google Google Workspace

How to troubleshoot and reset Windows Update

When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get things back on track.

By Ed Tittel

Apr 4, 2025 9 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows 10 Windows 11

15 ways to speed up Windows 11

Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 2, 2025 23 mins

Small and Medium Business Windows Windows 11

14 handy hidden tricks for Google Maps on Android

Take advantage of all Maps has to offer by tapping into these easily overlooked features and options.

By JR Raphael

Apr 2, 2025 17 mins

Android Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business

How to use Apple’s Mail categorization AI in macOS 15.4

A starting point for messaging automation has finally reached your Mac. Here's how to get everything sorted.

By Jonny Evans

Apr 1, 2025 5 mins

Apple Email Clients Generative AI

20 advanced Android 15 tips

Google's latest and greatest Android version is bursting with productivity-boosting goodness. It's just up to you to know where to look.

By JR Raphael

Mar 25, 2025 19 mins

Android Mobile Productivity Software

Microsoft Power Automate: How to get started

With Power Automate, you can create automated workflows for a wide range of business tasks across multiple apps and services — no coding required. Here’s how to get up and running, along with tips for creating reliable automations.

By Jonathan Hassell

Mar 19, 2025 23 mins

Microsoft Microsoft 365 Office Suites

Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, and other Workspace apps have a handy side panel where you can use Google’s Gemini AI assistant. Here’s how to work with it and 7 example uses that’ll boost your productivity.

By Howard Wen

Mar 17, 2025 15 mins

File Sharing Gmail Google Workspace