How to Sideload Apps on Windows 8 & 10

Windows 8 saw the introduction of apps to Microsoft’s operating system, but they were a bit tricky to install if you weren’t getting them from the official store. Happily, that process has been made much easier with Windows 10. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

4 add-ons that make Google Docs a more powerful word processor

While there’s plenty to love about Google’s lightweight word processor, there are times it leaves you scratching your head wondering how they could’ve left out this or that obvious feature. Fortunately, the power of add-ons lets you put many of your favorite functions back in. Here are four you should install today. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to Beat Twitter’s 140 Character Limit

Twitter lifted the 140-character limit from its Direct Messages in August 2015, and it’s reportedly planning to do the same for tweets. Instead of waiting for that change to get here, beat the limit right away with one of the third-party apps listed below. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for Windows

As a Windows user, you have three possible paths when it comes to system security: use the built-in Windows Defender, install third-party security software, or ignore security altogether (the last option isn’t possible on Home versions of Windows 10). The path you take is crucial. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

9 New Office Online Features to Manage Documents & Collaboration

Office Online has received some pretty interesting updates in the past few months, but they’ve been overshadowed by the release of its bigger brother, Office 2016. The Office web version of the ever-present productivity suite includes copies of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Sway, as well as Skype integration and tools new to Office 2016, such as Smart Lookup. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

10 Tips for Managing Shared Files on Google Drive

Google Drive was at work with three authors from three corners of the US. The three authors had one hour to write and collaborate over a short story. They succeeded. That’s real time partnership at its finest. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to View & Send the New iOS 9.1 Emojis on Android

Apple released iOS 9.1 to the public back in the end of October, and one of the biggest visual changes for many users was the addition of new emojis like the middle finger, taco, burrito, and unicorn head (you know, all the important ones for transcending language boundaries). Check this article from MakeUseOf.com