To make your data more visually appealing.2. To make your spreadsheets easier to understand at a glance.3. To identify certain types of numbers for help in problem solving.4. To assist you in drawing conclusions from your data.5. To visually display to the user what is “good” or “bad” by using green and red.Now, you can use conditional formatting to format every cell in a range based on your own criteria (and there are a lot of formatting options to choose from)....

So why would you ever want to hide text in a Word document? Well, one reason would be if you wanted to print out two different versions of the same document, but didn’t want to create two separate files. In this case, you could hide some text, print the file and then print the document again, but choose to print hidden text in the printing options dialog.In this article I will show you how to hide text in Word, how to view hidden text, and how to hide text and how to make it so that someone else can’t edit the hidden text....

Plenty of other task management apps out there, such as Google Tasks and Todoist, integrate seamlessly with Google Calendar. Unfortunately, Microsoft has so far refused to add such an integration.You aren’t completely out of luck. There is one cloud service that integrates perfectly fine with both Google Calendar and Microsoft To Do. That service is Zapier. What’s Zapier? Zapier is a cloud automation service that lets you automate activities between nearly all of your online accounts....

As a general rule for creating engaging PowerPoint presentations, always tailor your presentation around the content and not the other way around.Let’s learn how to add music to your PowerPoint slides and then customize the music file with the playback controls in the PowerPoint Ribbon. Here are a few things you should know before you upload the first music file: You can add one or several audio files to your slides....

Here’s how to change your Netflix password on any device. How to Change Your Netflix Password on a Web Browser The easiest way to change your password is by loading the Netflix website on a web browser. This method will work regardless of whether you use Windows, Mac, or mobile devices. Note: If you’ve forgotten your password, click Forgot Password? or Forgot your Password? then follow the prompts to reset it via email or text....

One such unique feature is the addition of an extra hardware button on recent models of Samsung Galaxy S phones. Nestled under the volume rocker, it’s not immediately apparent what this button is meant to do. If you press it, a digital assistant named Bixby will pop up and ask you if you need anything. Bixby is Samsung’s attempt to compete with the likes of Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant....

Not everyone has high-speed mobile internet access capable of streaming Netflix on-the-go, however. Netflix solves this problem by giving its subscribers the opportunity to download Netflix content for as long as a Netflix subscription is active. If you want to know how to download from Netflix, here’s what you’ll need to do. How To Download From Netflix On Windows If you want to download Netflix shows and movies on a Windows 10 PC, you’ll need to first download and install the Netflix app from the Microsoft Store....

If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Procrastination results in a lot of wasted time that could be better spent finishing a task. If you struggle to focus, try out some of these apps and tips to fix procrastination. They will help you bust a bad habit and get started working. 1-3-5 List Procrastination happens when you’re overwhelmed. When you have a busy schedule and it doesn’t seem like there’s enough time for it all, the best strategy is to make a list and organize your approach to your tasks....

One common reason you can’t use YouTube’s search functionality is your app has a minor glitch. Other causes include an inactive internet connection, YouTube not having full data access, and more. Relaunch YouTube on Your Phone One quick way to fix most issues with YouTube is to quit and relaunch the YouTube application on your phone. This fixes various minor issues with the app, enabling you to use the search function....

Making your very own Wikipedia-like website can seem like a large undertaking, and to be honest, it is. It will take a lot of time, foresight, and research to get yourself on the right track.Once you understand what it takes to make a wiki successful, you will need to know where to begin once the site is created. This will include how to create pages and add text, images, and videos to them, the differences between page editors, and how to enable collaboration on the site....

Minecraft isn’t like your typical video game. There aren’t any obvious objectives or any real tutorials to help you get started. So this beginner’s guide will help you get prepared for your very first adventures in Minecraft.The fun thing about Minecraft is that it’s an open, endless world and you’re free to do whatever you please. But to do that, it’ll help to understand the basics. The Objective & Basic Controls In Minecraft Before we get into how to play Minecraft, visit Minecraft....

Receiving Money via Email Address Any PayPal user can send money to an email address. PayPal will credit the account associated with that email address with the amount sent. Interestingly, the person doesn’t have to have a PayPal account yet. If they don’t have one, they’ll receive an email saying that they’ve been sent money. Now, the recipient needs to open a PayPal account and set it up. The balance will then be available....

On Steam, you have the ability to submit a refund request if you feel like you don’t want to keep a game you bought. There are some things you need to know, however, if you want a refund through Steam. If you don’t know how to get a refund on Steam, here’s everything you need to know. When You Can Request a Refund on Steam There are some qualifications you need to meet before you can expect a refund from Steam....

In this article, I’ll show you how to setup multiple home pages to open in Chrome, IE, Firefox and Safari. The process is slightly different depending on the browser, so that’s why I’m covering the all the major browsers. Google Chrome Let’s start with Chrome since that is my favorite browser at the moment. The first thing you want to do to make things easy is to simply open the different websites you want to load on startup into separate tabs....

Here, we’ll show you how to share a Spotify playlist in the desktop, web, and mobile apps. Share a Spotify Playlist in the Desktop or Web App The Spotify desktop app on Windows and Mac is almost identical to the web player on the Spotify website. This means you can use the steps below to share playlists using either version. Share With a Link or Embed Code Share With a Spotify Code Another option for sharing your playlist is to create a Spotify Code....

In this article, I’ll show you a couple of ways you can sort text, lists and tables in Word. Note that if you already have data in Excel, you can easily insert an Excel spreadsheet into your Word document. Sorting Lists in Word There are three types of lists you can sort in Word. The first kind is simply a list of words or phrases that each occupies a separate line....

In Firefox lingo, add-ons can consist of a number of things: extensions, themes, plugins, services, search providers, language packs, etc. Add-ons allow you to change how Firefox works, extend its functionality or customize the appearance of the browser.In the latest version of Firefox, add-ons are updated automatically, though this can be changed in the settings. Also, add-ons that you install from the Add-ons page in the Firefox browser have all been approved by Mozilla and should be safe to use....

For someone like me, this is just really an annoyance. Yes, there are advantages to the way Apple does it, which I will explain below, but it is still frustrating that I can’t enjoy a full widescreen shot on my iPhone.Luckily, there are a couple of ways you can take and view your already taken photos in widescreen format on the iPhone. In this post, I’ll show you how to edit photos so that they can be widescreen and how to take a photo in widescreen, though the latter option comes with some caveats....

Some of its most powerful assets are the plugins developed by independent programmers. Plugins are small pieces of software that improve GIMP’s functionality and add new features to it.Installing GIMP plugins starts with copying the plugin to the appropriate directory and then restarting GIMP. Where Is Your GIMP Profile? GIMP keeps the following user’s information in the GIMP profile (directory or folder): Settings and presets for tools.Keyboard shortcuts.Brushes, palettes, gradients, scripts, plugins, brush dynamics, patterns, and fonts....

For most of their history the answer has been “no” for most users, but the latest generation of smartwatches have changed that. Let’s explore whether modern smartwatches have done enough to justify their price. Are Smartwatches Mature Enough? Early smartwatches were full of compromises. Third-party app support has also been lacklustre, thanks to weak hardware and a small install base. One of the biggest problems was the lack of always-on displays....