Sandy Writtenhouse, Author at Make Tech Easier

12+ OneNote Templates for Productivity

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

How to Set Up Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets

Make your data jump off the screen, easy to spot. With conditional formatting in Google Sheets, you can save time and manual work.

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10 Free Résumé Templates for Students

Creating a resume as a student can be challenging. To get a jump start, check out these high school and college student resume templates.

Top 10 Google Docs Templates for Quick Lesson Plans

With a Google Docs lesson plan template, you can spend more time assembling the plan than designing the narrative for your students.

10 Free Timeline Templates for Microsoft PowerPoint

Present an informative and attractive timeline to your stakeholders or team with these free timeline templates for Microsoft PowerPoint.

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How to Add Dates Automatically in Google Sheets

Want to add dates automatically in Google Sheets? Whether adding the current date or a list of dates, put your calendar away and save some time.

7 Ways to Extract Text From an Image

Need to copy the text you see in a photo or picture? This guide shows how to extract text from an image on your desktop or mobile device.

How to Sort by Date in Google Sheets

Sorting by date lets you see bills due first or orders that were last delivered. This guide shows how to sort by date in Google Sheets.

What Is RICE Prioritization and How to Use It

When you can’t decide which product or feature to tackle first, turn to the RICE method of prioritization for help.

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14 Great Ways to Use the Digital Crown on Your Apple Watch

You can do more with the digital crown on Apple Watch than you probably think. Learn how to perform various actions with that handy dial.

7 Free Inventory Templates for Microsoft Excel

Keep track of products, software, equipment, assets, or the contents of your home. These free inventory templates for Excel make it easy.

How to Scale a Document in Microsoft Word in Windows and macOS

Need your document to fit a certain paper size? This guide shows you how to scale a Word doxcument on both Windows and Mac.

13 Free Google Slides Templates for Teachers

Present a lesson, diagram, or flashcards to your class, and save time doing it. Check out these free Google Slides templates for teachers.

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How to Search a PDF

Whether you want to find a word in a PDF online or on your computer, we have you covered. Learn various ways to search a PDF document.

How to Search for a Word in Google Docs

Need to find and replace a word in Google Docs? Search for a word in the Google Docs mobile app or on the Web and fix typos in a snap.

How to Create a Fillable Form in Microsoft Word

You don’t have to deal with the limitations of online form makers. Learn how to easily create a fillable form in Microsoft Word.

3 Ways to Schedule Tweets for Free

Not everything has to come with a price tag these days! Schedule tweets on Twitter for free with the right tools.

How to Search Microsoft Word Documents

Need to find text in your Microsoft Word document? This tutorial shows how to search in Word on your desktop, mobile device, and the Web.

A Quick Guide to Apple Watch Icons

What does this icon mean? Why is that symbol on the screen in Control Center? Learn all about Apple Watch icons with this helpful guide.

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6 Great Outlook Alternatives for All Platforms

There many great Outlook alternatives for all types of users, ranging from casuals to professionals. This list showcases our favorites.

10 Free Notion Habit-Tracking Templates

Looking for a solid way to track your habits? Using a free template and Notion, you’ll get off to a great start with your habit tracking.

10 Time-Saving Tips for Microsoft Word Documents

Do you spend too much time putting your documents together? These tips can speed up your document creation process in Microsoft Word.

15 Microsoft Excel Tips and Tricks to Save You Time

Looking for faster ways to get things done? Check out this list of tips and tricks to save time in Microsoft Excel.

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How to Add and Format Columns in Microsoft Word

Would you like to create a newspaper-style layout for your document? Learn how to add and customize columns in Microsoft Word.

How to Delete or Archive a Teamspace in Notion

Are you finished working on a project with your team? Learn how to delete or archive a Notion teamspace and recover it later if you need to.

12 Features to Effectively Use Google Calendar for Business

Which business features have you been overlooking in Google Calendar? There may be a feature on this list that that could help you.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.