JD Sartaintech journalist, PCWorld
JD Sartain is a technology journalist from Boston. She writes for PCWorld, Network World, CIO, & several other tech magazines.
GIMP basics: Best tips and tricks for beginners
GIMP has matured into a truly incredible photo-editing program. If you’re coming by way of Photoshop, however, use these tips to ease the transition.
Photo editing basics: 6 tips for polishing and perfecting finished images
Make your digital images even better by using photo editing software to polish and perfect the finished images. We cover basic tips for getting started.
Excel: Top 10 tips for beginners
If you're just getting started using Microsoft Excel, these tips will help you create a spreadsheet and write a formula.
Alternatives for Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and more
Adobe's move to subscriptions has left some users looking for options. Here are some good alternative programs, and more information on why subscriptions are here to stay.
5 ancient software programs we refuse to give up
We know you're out there: Users who cling to an ancient software program because it just works. We name six programs that many people just won't give up, and why.
How to create a PowerPoint presentation for a kiosk or trade show booth
You can compile your PowerPoint presentation to run automatically in a show booth or kiosk, without human intervention, and it's much easier than you’d imagine. Here's how.
How to protect yourself from online scams including ransomware and more
Protect yourself from online scams with these tips, including a detailed account of attempts to remove ransomware.
How to avoid Internet fraud, scams, phishing and other cybercrime
Internet fraud takes many forms, but they share a common goal: Extracting money or personal data from an unsuspecting user. Here's how to avoid their traps.
Who owns that shady website? These tools provide the details
Is this site legit? Here's how to use ICANN and other databases to find out. But some honest sites may hide their identities for justifiable reasons.
How to use audio and video files in PowerPoint
PowerPoint supports a number of common audio and video formats. We'll go through the details and show you how to incorporate audio and video files into your presentation slides.
How to create, edit, and format images in Excel
Excel provides over 16 dozen geometric shapes that you can size and manipulate to your specific needs, plus hundreds of special effects.
PowerPoint animation tips & advice
Almost any PowerPoint presentation would benefit from clever animation, and the Internet has an endless supply of animated templates
Create Excel Alerts, then write a macro to email them
Excel can send alerts based on spreadsheet data, but you'll need to write a macro to do it. We'll show you how.
Excel creates most commonly used barcodes, either from free installed fonts, or add-ins for a price. Here's how.
How to create, filter, and format tables in Excel
Excel tables have many benefits that regular spreadsheets lack. The biggest is the option to use data from multiple tables to create queries and reports.
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