Ever opened a file and seen strange symbols or jumbled text? This post shows how to change the character encoding in Excel or Word.

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Converting spreadsheets to PDFs is possible in just a few easy steps By doing this, you can ensure your data looks the same on every device You can also protect your work from unwanted edits or ...

This project provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI models to search and read Excel files from your local PC. It allows AI clients supporting MCP (such as Claude Desktop, ...

This tip was tested on an iPhone 16 running iOS 26. Your iPhone needs to be updated to iOS 26 to run this feature. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS ...

PDFs remain a common way to share documents because they preserve formatting across devices and platforms. Sometimes, however, you end up with several separate PDFs that would be easier to handle as a ...

Excel workbooks containing massive datasets and complex formulas can become incredibly slow, even on powerful computers. Lagging scrolling, slow formula recalculation, and lengthy save times are ...

Copilot on Windows can now retrieve files from your PC’s hard drive. I've tested the AI-driven search feature and show you how to benefit. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

Few digital disruptions are as frustrating as Microsoft Excel crashing or freezing, especially when it happens right at startup or upon opening a critical spreadsheet. This common yet debilitating ...

Your iPhone uses the HEIC file format by default, but it isn't universally supported, making it a hassle to convert these images to JPG. That's where Apple's Shortcuts app comes in. I've written for ...