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8 Reasons Why I Prefer Google Docs Over Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word used to be my go-to word processor, but I switched to Google Docs a few years ago, and I haven’t looked back since. With free access and seamless collaboration, it offers everything a great word processor should. Here’s why I prefer Google Docs over Microsoft Word—and why you might want to consider it too.
9 Google Drive Tips and Tricks Everyone Needs to Know
Google Drive is packed with features that make organizing, sharing, and accessing your files easier than ever. Yet, some of its best tools often go unnoticed. From bookmarking important files to accessing them offline, here are 9 essential Google Drive tips that will enhance your workflow.
Create Custom Forms in Word That Actually Work: Here's How
While Microsoft Word is hardly the first tool you think of for creating surveys and forms, the Office productivity application is bundled with a rich suite of features for making electronic fillable forms. These forms are quite easy to create, customize, and share with others.
Google's New AI Tool Turns Boring Documents Into Flashy Videos at Work
Google Workspace is already chock-full of helpful productivity resources. However, with the world becoming more and more visual, paired with shorter and shorter attention spans, Google is using Gemini to add an AI-powered video generator to its collaboration suite.
7 Essential Google Workspace Features to Speed Up Your Day
Google Workspace apps are packed with features and tools that can make your daily life more streamlined and efficient. Whether you’re writing a report, drafting an email, or creating a presentation, these built-in Google Workspace features will help you supercharge your productivity.
10 File Explorer Features I Can't Live Without
Like most Windows users, I spend a lot of time in File Explorer. However, there are specific features I rely on to streamline my workflow and boost efficiency. From renaming files in bulk to using search filters, here are 10 File Explorer features I consider indispensable.
11 Advanced Microsoft Word Features That'll Make Your Life Easier
Microsoft Word is more than just a basic word processor; it's packed with powerful features designed to make your writing and document management smoother and more efficient. Yet, many users only scratch the surface of what Word can truly do. There are plenty of lesser-known Microsoft Word features that you should know about if you want to be truly proficient with the software.
Why I Stopped Using Google Sheets and Came Back to Excel
For a while, Google Sheets managed to lure me away from Excel. But I had to go back after noticing Google Sheets has a long way to go to beat Excel.
How I Multitask Like a Pro on My Samsung Phone
It's annoying to have to constantly switch between different apps even for seemingly trivial tasks. Samsung’s multitasking tools let you do more in less time.
9 Free Open-Source Alternatives That Can Replace Your Paid Productivity Apps
While mainstream productivity apps have their advantages, breaking free from subscriptions doesn’t mean compromising on features. Open-source options provide flexibility, control, and all the essential features—without the price tag
I Use These 5 Apps Daily as a Student
While technology was once strictly banned from classrooms, that's no longer the case. These are the five apps I use daily as a student—and you should, too.
8 Overrated Productivity Methods That Never Worked for Me
We’ve all fallen for the hype around trendy productivity hacks. But after testing these methods myself, I found that some productivity methods seem better suited to selling books than improving daily life.
11 Tools That’ll Help You Track Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re tired of constantly saying "new year, new me" and then falling short of your goals, using tools to keep track of your resolutions is an excellent idea. Besides accountability, seeing tangible progress will become a lot easier.
How Your Company Knows You're Working Abroad
Ever worked from home and wondered if your company can see where you're working from? I recently took a trip around Mexico, but before heading south, I wanted to figure out just what my company could see—and if they could tell I was working from a beach instead of my office.
I Switched to This Google Maps Alternative and I Won't Be Switching Back
After getting tired of Google Maps, I switched to Waze, and I’m not looking back. With real-time, user-powered updates, Waze transforms daily drives into smoother, more informed journeys that make navigating traffic feel refreshingly efficient.