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Spreadsheet errors can have disastrous consequences – yet we keep making the same mistakes
Making mistakes with spreadsheets can not only cause us personal frustration but can also lead to some very serious consequences.
By Simon Thorne, The Conversation
Here's What Actually Happens if You Charge Your Phone Overnight
In the world of lithium-ion batteries, smartphones take center stage. Yet they've also sparked an ongoing debate: does prolonged (or overnight) charging wreak havoc on your battery?
By Ritesh Chugh, The Conversation - Science Alert
Strategic Alignment With AI and Smart KPIs
When organizations create forward-looking smart KPIs with AI, they see increased strategic alignment.
By D. Kiron, M. Schrage, F. Candelon, S. Khodabandeh, and M. Chu - MIT Sloan Management Review
Do Everything Faster With These Keyboard Tricks
Wanna see me cut and paste a large block of text without formatting? Wanna see me do it again?
By Whitson Gordon - Wired
OneNote vs. Evernote: A personal take on two great note-taking apps
Evernote and Microsoft OneNote have taken different approaches in their quest to be the best note-taking app. Here’s where each one shines.
By Preston Gralla - ComputerWorld
9 Apps That Can Automate Almost Everything on Your Mac
Automating your computer is the smarter way to run repetitive tasks.
By Pranay Parab - Life Hacker
Three Spreadsheet Tips to Make Beginners Feel Like Pros
Here are three basic spreadsheet tricks for beginners. Let’s cell-abrate!
By Sandra Gutierrez G. - Popular Science
LastPass Users: Your Info and Password Vault Data Are Now In Hackers’ Hands
Password manager says breach it disclosed in August was much worse than thought.
By Dan Goodin - Ars Technica
The Twisted Life of Clippy
In the ’90s, Microsoft created an annoying paperclip that it quickly retired. Its developers never imagined the virtual assistant would become a cultural icon.
By Benjamin Cassidy - Seattle Met
6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet
You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint.
By Matt Burgess - WIRED
The World Cup of Microsoft Excel
How can watching people fiddle with spreadsheets possibly be this fun?
By Jacob Stern - The Atlantic
Google Just Added a Killer Gmail Feature That Everyone Is Going to Love
Sometimes the smallest features can add the most value.
By Jason Aten - Inc.
There’s Finally a Hidden Setting to Stop Chrome From Killing Your Laptop’s Battery
Google Chrome doesn't need to be this power hungry.
By Jake Peterson - LifeHacker