How to Quickly Create a Custom Excel Template to Save Time

Excel templates are universally useful — they can help you keep your finances in order, manage a project, and organize your life.

If you want to get the most out of Excel, you’ll need learn to create your own template. We’ll show you how to add fields and formulas that perfectly suit what you need Excel to do with your data. Check this article for some tips on MakeUseOf.com

Facebook Messenger platform push continues with Spotify integration

Facebook Messenger is hoping to help people talk about music by integrating with Spotify.

A new feature in the standalone messaging app lets users post any Spotify song, album, or playlist within a conversation thread. Users must have Spotify installed on their phones, as selecting Spotify under Facebook Messenger’s “More” tab will temporarily open the music app. From there, users select what they want to share and automatically jump back into Messenger. More of this latest news from PCWorld.com

5 things you need to know about ransomware, the scary malware that locks away data

Over the past few years millions of PCs from around the world have been locked or had their files encrypted by malicious programs designed to extort money from users. Collectively known as ransomware, these malicious applications have become a real scourge for consumers, businesses and even government institutions. Unfortunately, there’s no end in sight, so here’s what you should know. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

How to add widgets to your Android home screen

The ability to add widgets to your home screen is one of those standout Android features that’s been around since the early days. Widgets are an excellent way to truly customize your home screen to your needs, by presenting live, continually updating information or gateways to specific tasks. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How 6 Simple Evernote Templates Boost My Daily Productivity

One of Evernote’s many hidden gems is the ability to create templates. Rather than repeatedly type up the same information over and over again, with Evernote’s templates, you can stay organized and keep the focus where it needs to be — on your projects. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Google Is About to Make Mobile Browsing Up to 85% Faster

Sometimes, browsing the Web on a smartphone can be slower than a snail riding a particularly lazy turtle. Not long ago, on February 24th, Google took its first step towards speeding up the Web browsing experience on mobile devices, and this new initiative is called Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

Word master class: How to make custom interactive forms

Custom interactive forms are one of Word’s most sophisticated tricks. More than a simple design tool, the form tools let you collect specific information and export to Excel, Access, or XML. Check out this article from PCWorld.com