Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Copy and Paste Formulas in Microsoft Excel
Dec 18th, 2023 by Sandy Writtenhouse
We'll show you a variety of ways
How to Count Characters in Microsoft Excel Cells
Dec 17th, 2023 by Sandy Writtenhouse
Much better than doing it manually
How to Add Minutes to Time in Microsoft Excel
Dec 15th, 2023 by Ben Stockton
Useful for timesheets and project management tools
What Is “Windows Input Experience” in Windows?
We give you the lowdown on this important function
The Windows Input Experience is a little-known Windows service that often runs in the background. But why is it there, and what can you do about it? While the process […]
How to Disable Efficiency Mode for Google Chrome in Windows
Both advantages and drawbacks in this mode
If you’ve used the Google Chrome browser before, then you’ve probably already encountered one of its biggest problems—memory usage. Chrome has always been a browser that consumes a lot of […]
How to Copy Cell Formatting in Microsoft Excel
Find the method that works for you
Formatting your Excel worksheet is an important step in making your work presentable. Microsoft Excel offers you several ways to copy a cell’s format. For example, Format Painter is a […]
How to Alternate Row and Column Colors in Microsoft Excel
Enhances visual appeal and aids readability
Alternating the colors of rows and columns in Excel, also known as banding, is one way to make the document easier to read. This practice is helpful when you have […]
Calendar App Crashing on Windows? Here’s How to Fix It
Get your schedule together again stat
Can’t check your work or personal schedule as the Calendar app keeps crashing? There are many reasons for the Calendar app to crash. It may have received a faulty update, […]
How to Change Your Profile Picture in Microsoft Outlook
Put up a picture of your cat
A profile photo in Outlook adds a personal identity to your account and emails. You can add a profile photo to your account through the Outlook web app, desktop client, […]
How to Fix an “Error retrieving information from server. [DF-DFERH-01]” Error
Download or update your apps again
Have you encountered an “Error retrieving information from server. [DF-DFERH-01]” error while downloading or updating your Android apps? Your Play Store app may be experiencing issues, or Google’s Play Store […]
How to Mail Merge from Excel to Microsoft Word
Great for Christmas cards or chain letters
If you want to create a mail merge from Excel to Word, there’s more involved than simply connecting a worksheet. Whether you set up the Excel sheet from scratch or […]
Discord Stuck Checking for Updates in Windows? 11 Fixes to Try
Before pulling out all your hair
Each time Discord launches on Windows, it automatically checks for and installs new updates. This ensures you can access the latest features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. However, this also […]
Microsoft Surface Stuck on Windows Logo Screen? Try These 5 Fixes Now
One of these is sure to help you
It’s frustrating when Surface won’t turn on or boot into Windows, but the issue can be quickly resolved. This article highlights troubleshooting solutions for Surface devices stuck on the Windows […]
How to Find External Links in Microsoft Excel Workbooks
Clean up broken links quickly and easily
Finding links and external references in a Microsoft Excel workbook isn’t as easy as you’d expect. To find all workbook links, you’ll need to search in the formulas, defined names, […]
How to Print Microsoft Word Documents in Black and White
Save your color cartridges and money
Printing in black and white is a great way to save colored ink, especially when the document you’re printing doesn’t require color printing. Luckily, it’s easy to print in monochrome […]
How to Fix “Hard Drive Not Installed” Error on Windows 11
A frustrating problem with an easy fix
If your Windows PC won’t boot and displays a “Hard drive not installed” error message, you have either a hardware failure or an incorrect boot priority order. This error occurs […]
How to Remove the Footer From PowerPoint Slides
You can always re-enable it later
The footer text at the bottom of your PowerPoint slides has several potential uses. It can be used as a place to number your slides or as a way to […]
What Is “Service Host: Network Service” in Windows
Plus 5 ways to reduce its usage
Service Host: Network Service is an essential system process that helps your computer maintain a secure, stable connection to the internet. The problem is that the process often uses a […]
How to Convert Dates to Numbers in Microsoft Excel
You can also create serial numbers
When you use dates in your Microsoft Excel workbooks, there may be a time when you want the serial numbers for those dates instead. You might use them in formulas […]
How to Fix “Something Didn’t Go as Planned” Error in Windows 11
If only we could do it in real life
Windows displays the “Something didn’t go as planned. No need to worry—undoing changes.” message when it hits a roadblock updating your computer’s operating system. System file corruption and interference from […]