These 6 Things Are Killing Your Productivity and You Don’t Even Notice

LessProductiveFeat-644x373Productivity is one of those nebulous things. You feel it, and you know when you’re being productive, and you most definitely notice when you’re not. Often, it can be hard to realize why the productivity juices are flowing and why they aren’t. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

12 Neglected Windows 10 Apps & Why You Must Try Them

neglected-windows-apps-644x250These brilliant (but neglected) Windows 10 apps can transform the way you work.

Windows 10 comes with many useful default apps that are easy to overlook – either because you’re unaware of their existence, or because you use a third-party program for the same tasks. Check out this apps from MakeUseOf.com

Microsoft has given its Sunrise Calendar app a sunset date

The Sunrise Calendar app will be sunsetting on August 31, the team behind it announced in a blog post Wednesday. In the next few days, the app will no longer be available from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Excel pro tips: How to create, define, and use Named Ranges

Working with ranges in Excel is a fast and simple way to identify, define, or refer to a single cell, a range (or group) of cells, a specific or constant value, or a formula. Then you can use those range names in your formulas or macros to replace values or cell references, or to quickly and more easily navigate through your spreadsheets and workbooks. It’s also a more efficient way to manage the various processes that you’ve created in your worksheets. For example, ranges are often named after the field (or column) names that define their contents. Check out this tips from PCWorld.com

How to Use Google Forms to Create an Interactive Workflow

google-forms-workflow-644x373Google Forms is the office workflow interface you didn’t know you needed.

Google Forms isn’t just another simple survey tool. In its most simple form, it’s a free data collection tool. With a little know-how, you can unleash the combined power within Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Add-ons to create some powerful workflows to help you get more done in the office. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Make a Slideshow with Windows Movie Maker

create-slideshow-movie-maker-644x373A slideshow is a great way to share your best photos and videos with friends and family. Rather than locking them in a dark room with you, create a digital slideshow that you can email or share on social media. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to assign a nickname to your Android contacts

android-contacts-100657724-largeA relationship status isn’t just for your social network. If you train Google who your wife, daughter, boyfriend, or boss is then a call or text is just one casual voice command away.

You’ll be able to say, “Ok Google, text my sister,” “call my grandmother,” or “email my boss” to perform that action. A Google help article has a list of the nicknames you can use. More of this article from PCWorld.com