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    October 2022

    12 October
    • How to structure an email: format, example

      Nowadays, we send emails almost every day. They have become one of the most convenient ways to communicate with colleagues, friends, and family living far away. If you'd like to explore how the email is structured, read this article and find out what the body of an email entails and how many headers it can have, among other details.

    11 October
    • What is Augmented Reality (AR): definition, lenses, AR vs VR

      Have you ever played Pokémon GO? Or tried to see how furniture from IKEA looks in your apartment by pointing the phone screen at a specific place in the house? Maybe you managed to walk into a museum and see what it looked like 200 years ago. This is augmented reality, innovative technology that superimposes virtual objects into "reality" with a smartphone, optical device, or tablet screen. This article will introduce you to augmented reality and explain how it works.

    • How to check fake reviews on Amazon

      Amazon has grown to become a giant online retailer where you can find almost anything. The site also allows its customers to post item reviews, which help you to rank an item and make a purchase decision. However, some of these reviews are fake. When considering a new product here are some tips to help you filter out suspicious or misleading reviews on Amazon.

    • Best fundraising sites: for individuals, for nonprofits

      Crowdfunding sites have risen in popularity in recent years and are becoming an important source of financing for personal projects and entrepreneurs. Once a crowdfunding campaign is posted, small donations collected online add up to a targeted amount. Check out the most popular crowdfunding sites in this article!

    10 October
    • How to recruit candidates using social media

      How can you find the ideal candidate with the help of social networking? What role does brand image play? Over time, the digitalization of the working world has also impacted the recruitment process. Currently, we are in the era of "social recruiting," where social networks have become an important channel when recruiting talent, as they represent a source of valuable information and more opportunities for both recruiters and candidates. Read on and recruit candidates through social media!

    • How to protect yourself from malware

      Malware is a common problem on all computers. Infecting a PC with malicious software can slow down and impair computer performance. Fortunately, there are simple ways to minimize the risk of getting infected and remove these programs once they have entered your computer. In this article, we explain what malware is and how to combat it.

    7 October
    • How to search for a word in a PDF: online, via Adobe Reader

      The search function in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to locate words or phrases while working with PDF documents, even if it has been converted to PDF using character recognition technology (OCR). Thanks to this function, you can perform a simple search in a single document or a more complex search in one or several PDF documents. Read on to find out how to do it.

    • How to conditionally format Excel data with dates?

      Excel is a very handy tool for working with data. It has many built-in features, like conditional formatting, which helps you to format and highlight data based on certain rules. The rules can be based on number values or ranges, text values, or even dates. This FAQ will get into how you can conditionally format your data based on dates.

    • How to generate email notifications for Excel updates

      When working on a shared network, it is very common for multiple employees to access and change common files throughout the day. This article will explain how to implement a macro in Microsoft Excel that will send an automated email each time a change is made to a common document.

    • How to add a background image in Open Office Writer

      Open Office Writer is a software that allows you to add a background image to your document. For example, it can be a creative background for a postcard or a logo for an official document. Read this article to find out how to add a background image to a document on the Open Office Writer program.

    • Popular video effects on Funimate

      Funimate has become one of the most popular apps on the web for editing and creating videos. It has original and creative effects and perfectly combines music and video imagery making it ideal to use with other applications eg TikTok. Want to learn how to use Funimate? In this article we'll provide all you need to know and show you the best video effects.

    6 October
    • Clear suggestions on Instagram: users, pages, searches

      Suggested user is a helpful feature of Instagram for people looking for similar content, pages, and users to follow. However, sometimes, you may see someone on the list that you'd rather not. We will show you how to delete certain suggested pages and delete your profile from other users' suggestions.

    • Create a Hotmail shortcut on your desktop

      By creating a shortcut for your Hotmail email account you can facilitate access to your mailbox and see your incoming and sent messages straight away. Read this article to learn how to create a Hotmail shortcut on your desktop in a few simple steps.

    • How to set up a Zoom meeting: online, free, on cell phone

      During the pandemic, the Zoom video conference tool became the essential tool to keep up to date with the remote work, hold meetings and stay optimistic by seeing your close ones, even via a computer screen. In this article, we will explain to you how to organize a Zoom meeting, schedule it or even set it up for someone else.

    • How to open Internet Explorer in Windows 10 via cmd?

      Windows 10 comes with a brand new web browser called Microsoft Edge, which is also the new operating system's default internet app. With its streamlined interface, improved ergonomics, and wide range of features, Microsoft Edge certainly provides more appeal than its predecessor, but for users who are still keen on using Internet Explorer, here's how to find and run the web browser.