JD Sartaintech journalist, PCWorld
JD Sartain is a technology journalist from Boston. She writes for PCWorld, Network World, CIO, & several other tech magazines.
10 pro tips for creating Excel macros
Excel macros save you time and headaches by automating repetitive tasks, and you don’t have to be a programmer to write one. Use these tips to make macro recording a cinch.
Photoshop tips to boost your skills: Scratch Disk, Image Fill, Masks, Brushes, Vignettes
These Photoshop tips start with managing your Scratch Disk, then dive right into Content-Aware Fill, Clipping Mask, Brushes, and Vignettes.
Excel formulas: The most popular functions and tools, with examples
Excel has over 475 formulas in its Functions Library, but we've selected the most popular, from date and time functions to mathematics and simple data manipulation.
Word macros: Four examples to automate your documents
Use these step-by-instructions on Word macros to turn complex procedures into one-click wonders.
How to create and customize tables in Microsoft Word
Wrangle unruly text into easy-to-read formats using Word 2013's improved tables features.
Excel percentage formulas: Percentage of total, percent increase or decrease, sales tax and more
Excel percentage formulas can get you through problems large and small every day. We'll walk through several examples, including turning fractions to percentages, and calculating percentage of total, increase, or decrease.
How to get special characters using Alt key codes or the Word Symbols library
Alt key codes give you access to hundreds of special ASCII characters, from accent marks to tiny icons. We show you how to use the Alt codes and also Word's Symbol library.
How to create Excel macros and automate your spreadsheets
Excel macros are like mini-programs that perform repetitive tasks, saving you a lot of time and typing. Here's everything you need to know to start programming macros yourself.
How to use, modify, and create templates in Word
Word templates provide the design consistency that any organization (or individual) needs to look professional. Here's how to use pre-made templates or create your own.
GIMP vs. Photoshop: We compare the leading free and subscription image editors
Which is the better image and photo editor, GIMP or Photoshop? We compare essential features and declare a winner for each.
Your Excel formulas cheat sheet: 22 tips for calculations and common tasks
Save this for the spreadsheet jocks in your office—we'd bet even the experts don't know all of these formula tips.
How to work with Microsoft Word's cursive, script or handwriting fonts
Microsoft Word offers a variety of cursive and handwriting fonts. For this story, we'll discuss the ones available in Windows 10.
7 free GIMP scripts and plug-ins for filters, brushes, textures and more
Some of GIMP’s greatest assets are the plug-ins and scripts created by numerous independent programmers. We'll find some good ones for you.
Microsoft ends support for Office 2010: What you can do
Microsoft Office 2010 support ends October 13, 2020. This means no more technical support, no more patches, and no more security updates. Here are your options, some of which are free.
8 tips to help you get started with Paint.net
DotPDN's Paint.net is a free photo-editing software program with a lot to offer. It has the basic skill set to edit your photographs, it’s intuitive, and it’s easy to use.
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