Office Watch has been ‘banging on’ about privacy and security for many years so we’ve been asked about the new or upcoming COVID-19 contact tracing apps. Singapore and now Australia have these apps and its likely other countries will release their own apps. We’ll use the Aussie app as an example but our remarks apply […]
There’s big gap between the response of the Windows and Office parts of Microsoft to the coronavirus troubles. One team has understood the changed needs of customers and adapted; the other part of the same company is carrying on as normal and even taking advantage. Most people think that Windows and Office come from the […]
We’ve made a new version of our COVID-19 statistics workbook that’s compatible with Excel 365 for Mac. Keep track of COVID-19 statistics using this Excel spreadsheet that shows the latest cases and deaths for countries you choose and populations also added for you. Excel 365 for Windows has a separate download available here. Excel for […]
Modern Microsoft Word (Office) has some picture tools which can convert an image into an outline that kids can use for coloring in. We’ll be the first to admit, the image to outline options aren’t great but they are serviceable, quick and easily done with tools you have in Microsoft Word. Print the outline version […]
It is possible to send and receive faxes without a fax machine. At least you can send a fax from your computer without a fax machine because there are online services to do that for you. We’ve noticed some press reports were overwhelmed offices have reverted to faxes because their web systems have broken down. […]
