MakeUseOf - Productivity

How to Duplicate a Page in Word

Mahnoor Faisal — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:19 GMT

You might find yourself needing identical pages within the same Word document or wanting to create a new Word document with duplicate content. While you won't find a duplicate feature in Microsoft Word's settings, there's a simple workaround you can use instead.

The 10 Best Desktop Publishing Software for Document Layout Design

Ruby Helyer — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:00:17 GMT

Desktop publishing software is an important component of graphic design and print design. However, with so many options available, it can be hard to know which desktop publishing software is best for your needs. Thankfully, we're here to guide you through the top choices.

Chrome's Side Panel Is the Best Browser Hack You're Not Using

Joe Brown — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:20 GMT

Google Chrome's side panel is the best browser hack you're not using, and it's time for you to get up to speed. Chrome's side panel offers faster access to the browser's essential features—the ones you use every day—so you can waste less time online and enjoy a smoother browsing experience.

How to Change the Page Orientation to Landscape in Word

Shan Abdul — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:00:21 GMT

Switching between portrait and landscape in a Word document can make all the difference for wide tables or images. Here's a straightforward solution to changing the orientation of an entire document or just a specific page in Microsoft Word. Thus, ensuring your content fits neatly and looks great.

How to Create Deep Links to Specific Apple Notes on iOS

Tom Twardzik — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:00:19 GMT

You might want to link back to notes in the Notes app on iOS from other contexts, such as events in the Calendar app, tasks in Reminders, and even tools like Obsidian. Here's how to use Shortcuts to find the secret deep link to a specific note so that you can link back to that note from anywhere that supports URLs.

The 5 Best Planner Apps to Keep You Organized

Sandra Dawes-Chatha — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:19 GMT

Using a digital planner can help you stay organized and on task without carrying a notebook. Regardless of how detailed or simple you want your planner to be, there’s a planning app that can meet your needs.

How to Test Your Webcam and Microphone Before a Meeting (Windows)

Shan Abdul — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT

Testing your microphone and webcam before an online meeting can help you identify potential issues before they become a waste of time or embarrassing. Here's how to check whether your microphone and webcam are configured and functioning correctly in Windows 11.

What Is Microsoft Copilot? How to Use Copilot in Windows

Simon Batt — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:30:19 GMT

A lot of big tech companies have their own AI model, and Microsoft is no different. Its AI model is called "Copilot," and you might have already seen it on Windows 11 or in Microsoft Office. But what is Copilot, and what can you do with it?

You Can Now Voice Dictate Emails in Microsoft Outlook, but Should You?

Simon Batt — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:21 GMT

If you find it hard to use your hands, or you just want to give your fingers a rest, then dictation tools are a lifesaver. Microsoft has added a new dictation tool for Outlook that lets you draft your emails with just a microphone. But is it worth your time and effort to use?

10 Ways ChatGPT Could Help You Land a Job on LinkedIn

Electra Nanou — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:45:18 GMT

Use ChatGPT to improve your chances of landing jobs on LinkedIn. Here are several ways in which OpenAI’s platform can make your profile more impressive and boost your candidacy for career opportunities.