How to skip the Black Friday crowds and still find great deals online

Sometimes the biggest pain with a new PC is simply buying it, especially if you’re eyeing one of those Black Friday deals set to go live later this week. Thanksgiving weekend can be a great time for deals, but it’s also notorious for massive crowds and long waits. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

9 Simple Tweaks to Customize Excel to Your Needs

Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet tool, and while you can customize it with awesome add-ins, some of the best options are inside Excel itself. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

16 Excel Formulas that Will Help You Solve Real Life Problems

A lot of people view Excel as a tool that’s only good for business applications, but when you see the simple and useful formulas below, you’ll see that Excel can also help you solve real life problems at home. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

WhatsApp update brings rich link previews, starred messages, and other goodies

When it comes to a powerful, cross-platform messaging client you can’t go wrong with WhatsApp.  Check out this article from PCWorld.com

9 ways to keep your Windows computer safe

For today’s criminals, the Internet’s where the action is. Compared to traditional muggers and burglars, cybercrooks make more money with less risk. Check this article from PCWorld.com

12 travel-friendly tech gifts you’ll want to take with you

Technology that’s easy at home can become a burden on the road—whether it’s too big, too heavy, or helpless when you’re away from a speedy Internet connection. The travel-friendly tech in this gift guide can save your favorite frequent flier some stress on their next trip. Whether it’s a clip-on camera accessory or a great organizer, it’s all worth taking with you. Check this helpful article from PCWorld.com

Why Microsoft Is Killing the Windows Control Panel

It is a cruel world, and the demise of the Control Panel leaves me wondering “is nothing sacred to Microsoft?” So while users new to the Windows experience may rejoice in the new Settings panel, what of us older generations brought up with the Control Panel? More of this news from MakeUseOf.com