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Photoshop Tips: Textures, Patterns, and Gradients
Some of the greatest features in Photoshop are the text, object, and image effects such as Textures, Patterns, Gradients, and Styles. We'll show you how they work. → Read More
How to upgrade from Office 2010 to Office 365
As Microsoft prepares to end support for Office 2010 on October 13, upgrading to Office 365 is one of your primary options. Here’s how it works. → Read More
Photoshop Artistic filters: Colored Pencils, Cutout, Dry Brush, Fine Grain, Fresco
Photoshop Artistic filters alter images to simulate colored pencils, watercolors, chalk pastels, charcoal, pen and inks, crayons, and many other artistic methods. → Read More
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. → Read More
How to use Photoshop Blur Gallery for Bokeh effects and more
Photoshop Blur Gallery tools, plus three Effects tabs for Bokeh, Motion, and Noise, offer many options to fine-tune or transform your images. → Read More
Photoshop Shapes: What they are and how to use them
How to access, use, edit, create, convert, and download Photoshop Shapes. → Read More
Photoshop Styles: What they are and how to use them
Photoshop styles are works of art that can be applied to text, objects, vector shapes, illustrations, or photos. Here's how to access and use them. → Read More
Microsoft Word reads to you: How to use the Speak and Read Aloud commands
Can Microsoft Word read to you? Yes, it can. The Speak feature was incorporated into Microsoft Office back in version 2003. Here's how it works. → Read More
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. → Read More
Outlook organization tips: 5 ways to tame the email pile
These helpful tips can help you cut through inbox clutter and organize Outlook. → Read More
How to edit PDFs in Microsoft Word
For light PDF users, everything you need is in a tool you use every day. → Read More
Microsoft Excel: Why your spreadsheet is so slow
When Microsoft Excel complains it "cannot complete this task with available resources," or it's "Out of memory," here's what to do. → Read More
Excel: How to create simple and dependent drop-down lists
Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
Word macros: Four examples to automate your documents
Use these step-by-instructions on Word macros to turn complex procedures into one-click wonders. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More