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How to convert a PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides
Not sure how to import your PowerPoint presentation into Google Slides? Don't worry, we've created a step-by-step guide.
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How to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation
Not sure how to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation? Don't worry, we'll guide you every step of the way.
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How to convert a PDF to a Word document
Need to edit a PDF document for free? Don't worry, we've put together a couple of easy-to-follow shortcuts.
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3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC
It really doesn't take much to set up a solid backup protocol for your PC. Here are the basics, with pointers to more details.
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How to use Google Docs or Google Sheets offline
Google’s apps are cloud-based, but you can keep working in them even when you lack internet. Here’s how to set up offline access.
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Don't fall into the free cloud storage trap with a new PC
Those free gigabytes you get from Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive cloud storage won't stick around forever unless you pay.
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How to use voice dictation in Google Docs
Give your hands a break and use Google's new formatting and editing commands for voice typing in Google Docs.
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How to close your Discord direct messages (and keep weirdos out)
Not every server has people you want messages from. Here’s how to change your settings so your DMs aren’t open by default.
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Accidentally closed Chrome or Firefox? Here’s how to get your tabs back
Killing the wrong browser window doesn’t mean a permanent loss of every tab you had open.
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Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software
The best free software to delete duplicate photos and clean up your photo folder.
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OneDrive Personal Vault: How to use it to stash your ultra-sensitive files
Skittish about storing sensitive documents on your PC? Microsoft's built-in OneDrive security feature might help.
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How to track changes in Google Docs
Keeping an ongoing record of edits in a Google Doc is simple. Here’s how to set it up.
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Out of Gmail storage? Reclaim space by moving emails to a new account
How to free up Gmail storage space by transferring old emails to a new account
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4K Blu-ray support is dying on the PC. MakeMKV can help
Official 4K playback just disappeared for Intel’s latest processors, but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story.
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13 must-know Slack keyboard shortcuts for powerful productivity
Give your Slack game an edge with these handy shortcuts to the most common functions.
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How to clear unwanted autofill entries in Google Chrome
Are you pestered by outdated autofill entries in Chrome? Here are some tips for getting rid of them.
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Why you should shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday using Microsoft Edge
How to find the best deals on Prime Day from Amazon and other retailers, using the Microsoft Edge browser.
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Don't sleep on email 'Snooze': Power tips for Gmail and Outlook
Don't take your email program's Snooze feature for granted. It's more powerful than you think, so here's how to get the most from it.
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Clippy is back to troll your friends in Microsoft Teams
If you want to make your coworkers' lives miserable, use a Clippy sticker on Microsoft Teams. Here's how to do it.
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