Did Chris Pratt’s 51,000 emails really delete?
Chris Pratt released a video showing 51,000 emails being deleted from his computer. Are they really completely lost? We doubt Read More
Outlook's 'Permanent' delete but doesn't - how we tested it.
When Outlook displays a ‘This will be permanently deleted’ it’s not really deleted. For anyone interested in the gory details Read More
Add Outlook appointment in another time zone
Outlook for Windows and Mac can easily add appointments or events using times from another time zone. They’ll show up Read More
Social Distancing signs in Microsoft Word
Now we’re allowed out again, social distancing signs are popping up all over the place. They are simple to make Read More
Make lines and arrows straight – a Word bug fix
Ever since Word 2013 there’s been a line alignment bug in Word. Line and Arrow shapes aren’t straight, horizontal or Read More
A very cheap alternative to webcams, available today
Anyone who has tried to buy a webcam knows they are now expensive or there’s a long wait for delivery. Read More
Getting started with Google Meet
Meet is Google’s answer to Skype and Zoom. Once known as either Hangouts or Chat, Google Meet is normally for Read More
Action Pen, a renamed feature in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The Ink Editor button in Word 365 has gone, replaced with the ‘Action Pen’ on the Draw tab in Word Read More
Combined Drawing Tools in Word 365 and other Office programs
The Drawing Tools in Word 365 is now larger with separate tools like Lasso and Eraser now in a single Read More
Changing your display name in Zoom, Meet, Skype and Teams calls
It’s sometimes helpful to change your displayed name for an online call, here’s how to do it in Zoom and Read More
Look better in an online call – simple, easy and low-tech
There’s a really simple way to look better and more professional in a video call. No apps or extras to Read More
Pan across a still image in PowerPoint – Ken Burns effect part 2
Give a still image some interest and movement by adding a simple ‘pan’ animation across the photo. This continuing our Read More
Great OPEN signs in Word for any business
Businesses are reopening, which is great. Here’s some suggestions for big signs to let customers know you’re open, with some Read More
Avoiding Comic Sans with these alternatives
Free alternatives to the overused Comic Sans font. The Wall Street Journal has a history of Comic Sans, the font Read More
BBC TV backgrounds old and new for PowerPoint and backgrounds
The BBC has released some high-quality images from their famous TV shows to be used as virtual backgrounds or in Read More
Ken Burns Effect in PowerPoint
The ‘moving picture’ or Ken Burns effect can be done in PowerPoint for Windows or Mac. It converts a still Read More
PowerPoint Background Animation or Ken Burns Effect in Mac only!
PowerPoint 365 for Mac has a background animation or ‘Ken Burns effect’ feature that’s not available in other PowerPoint’s. We Read More
Get in line for Money in Excel
Microsoft is testing a new feature or template, Money in Excel. You can apply to be one of the first Read More
Reply All Storm Protection comes to Office 365 hosted
Office 365 hosted organizations will soon get protection from Reply All email storms. Reply All storms happen with large distributions Read More
Gradient Effects and Text in Word - in depth
Adding color gradient effects to your text, shapes and borders is a good way to give it a bit more Read More
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