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13 of the Best Free Notion Templates

For a convenient way to stay on track and keep up with activities or to-dos, get a jumpstart with free Notion templates.

DeskIn Remote Desktop Review

DeskIn Remote Desktop is just one of many options for remote desktop access. But does this app “fill the gap” where other environments fail?

8 Tips on How to Make Google Slides Look Good

Have an upcoming presentation? Captivate your audience by learning how to make Google Slides look good with the tips in this article.

How to Use Notion for Project Management

Wondering if you can use Notion to manage your next project? Take a look at how to tackle that project in Notion and keep it in track.

Mylio Photos: Photo Organization for the 21st Century

There’s one solution if you’re looking to both search and catalog all your photos: Mylio Photos, which is better than a cloud solution.

How to Use VLC as a Video Editor

Other than being a media player, VLC can also be used to edit videos. Here are some of the features that turn VLC into a capable video editor.

How to Create a Custom Style in Microsoft Word and Excel

Create a custom style for text in Word or a cell in Excel. Then, apply that style throughout your document with a click.

The Best Trello Automations to Boost Your Productivity

If you use Trello to manage projects and teams, why not set up a few automations to eliminate tedious tasks?

eM Client Review: Change How You Manage Your Email

eM Client is a robust email client offering intuitive access to advanced enterprise tools for all. Read more in this review.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

Automatically format data in your spreadsheet to make it easy to spot. Set up conditional formatting in Excel in just minutes.

File Lines Manipulator Review: Stress-Free Text Modification

A file manipulator program handles tasks that can be repetitive or time-consuming. See how File Lines Manipulator works in this review.

8 Photo Editors that Use AI to Enhance Your Images

There are several photo editors that make use of AI to enhance your images. Check out these apps where AI creates works of art from photos.

How to Create an Email Template in Gmail

Save time by creating a Gmail email template to use again and again, such as a basic or marketing email template.

How to Use the What-If Analysis Tools in Microsoft Excel

Trying to choose between two or more financial or numerical situations? Use What-If Analysis tools in Excel to help you compare and decide.

How to Use the COUNT Functions in Microsoft Excel

When you need to count cells with numbers that meet certain criteria, or those that are blank, use the COUNT functions in Microsoft Excel.

11 Lesser-Known Google Sheets Functions You Can Use Every Day

Are you making full use of spreadsheets? Take a look at these functions that can help with your daily Google Sheets tasks.

How to Create a Wiki in Notion

You can share information, files, forms, and more by setting up a template-based wiki for your team or group in Notion.

7 Automations to Increase Your Daily Productivity

Which tedious tasks do you perform each day? Check out this list of tasks you can automate to save time and move onto more important things.

How to Use Headers and Footers in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Headers and footers are handy spots for extra details in Word documents. Learn how to use these areas in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

12 Free Notion Templates for Students

Taking notes in college can be tough. But if you want to stayed organized, these free Notion templates for students can improve study habits.

8 Ways to Clean Up Data in Microsoft Excel

Dirty data? Clean it up! Here are several ways to clean up your Microsoft Excel data, including removing spaces, blank rows, and duplicates.

10 Useful Public Trello Boards to Copy to Your Account

Trello doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This list shows you public Trello boards that you can copy to your account like templates.

12 Free Project Management Templates for Microsoft and Google

Managing a project means a lot of moving parts. Save time and use these project management templates for Microsoft and Google apps.

How to Rotate, Flip, Mirror, and Blur Images in Microsoft PowerPoint

Create a picture-perfect slideshow in PowerPoint by enhancing your images. You can rotate, flip, or mirror an image for a unique effect.

Movavi Screen Recorder Review

Among the best and most flexible of third-party apps that capture your screen is Movavi Screen Recorder. Find out more in this review.

Moving From Evernote to Notion? How to Do It Right

Ready to make the move to Notion after using Evernote? Learn how to move from Evernote to Notion the right way.

How to Convert Audio Files to Text

Text-to-speech software helps narrate stories, dictate content, and more. This tutorial shows how to convert audio files to text.

How to Create a Mind Map in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Create a visual display of your ideas, concepts, or other brainstorming topics by making a mind map in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

Asana vs. Trello: Should You Migrate From One to the Other?

When considering Asana vs. Trello, which one really is the best? Is the grass greener on the other side? Find out whether you should migrate.

Looking for a Notion Alternative? Try These 15 Options

Notion is great, but there also plenty of other great choices. Here are some of the best Notion alternatives for you.

How to Extract Images From a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation

Received a presentation that has some great visuals? Learn how to extract images from PowerPoint without compromising the quality.

What Is Kanban and How Can You Use It?

If your method of project management isn’t working as well as you’d like, maybe it’s time to try the Kanban technique.

How to Add a Watermark in Microsoft Excel

Searching for the Watermark button in Excel with no luck? There may not be a button, but you can still insert a watermark in Excel.

How to Use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Outlook

To quickly and easily spot certain emails in your inbox, you can set up conditional formatting in Microsoft Outlook.

How to Use Filters in Microsoft Excel

Finding the data you need can be difficult on large spreadsheets. In Excel, you can use filters to locate that data quickly.

Looking for Microsoft Project Alternatives? Try These 8 Options

Tired of the the high costs of Microsoft Project and using multiple tools for project management? Try these Microsoft Project alternatives.

How to Create, Customize, and Edit Lists in Google Docs

You can do more with lists in Google Docs than you may think. You can create, customize, and edit five different list types.

How to Create a Calendar in Google Sheets From Scratch

Make your calendar your own way. Create a daily or weekly schedule or a dynamic monthly calendar from scratch in Google Sheets.

10 Free Notion Budget Templates to Manage Your Money

If you use Notion to manage tasks, travels, and notes, why not your budget? These free Notion budget templates will get you started.

11+ OneNote Templates for Productivity

Need a schedule, planner, or notebook for work? Check out this collection of Microsoft OneNote templates for productivity.

How to Create a Venn Diagram in Microsoft PowerPoint

To visually display relationships between items that include similarities and differences, learn how to create a Venn diagram in PowerPoint.

Set Up a Block Schedule in Outlook Calendar for Increased Productivity

Manage both your tasks and your time with block scheduling. Learn how to set up this feature in the Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

How to Use the Chrome Task Manager on Windows and macOS

The Chrome Task Manager is so useful that it’s surprising more people don’t know it exists. Learn how to open it and what to use it for.

How to Use Microsoft Outlook Rules to Manage Your Inbox

Instead of manually moving, flagging, or marking emails, find out how to use Microsoft Outlook rules to manage your inbox automatically.

How to Create a Chart in Microsoft PowerPoint

Add a helpful visual to your slideshow that attractively displays your company’s data. This guide shows how to create a chart in PowerPoint.

12 Obsidian Tricks to Make Your Notes More Interesting!

Take better notes with these Obsidian tricks that are sure to make anything you jot down much more pleasing to the eye!

How to Create and Use Email Templates in Microsoft Outlook

Save time by creating email templates in Outlook. You can reuse your templates by making slight changes, then send the messages on their way.

How to Use Stable Diffusion to Create AI-Generated Images

Want the power of AI image generation for free and with no restrictions? This tutorial on Stable Diffusion will show you how.

How to Use Microsoft Outlook Categories to Organize Email

Do you want a better way to organize your inbox and spot emails at a glance? Learn how to use color-coded categories in Microsoft Outlook.

How to Insert Sparklines (Mini Charts) in Microsoft Excel

Want a visual display of your data but don’t have room for a large chart? Take advantage of sparklines (tiny charts) in Excel.