Sandy Writtenhouse, Author at Make Tech Easier

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.

How to Create a Chart in Microsoft PowerPoint

Add a helpful visual to your slideshow that attractively displays your company’s data. This guide shows how to create a chart in PowerPoint.

How to Create and Use Email Templates in Microsoft Outlook

Save time by creating email templates in Outlook. You can reuse your templates by making slight changes, then send the messages on their way.

How to Use Microsoft Outlook Categories to Organize Email

Do you want a better way to organize your inbox and spot emails at a glance? Learn how to use color-coded categories in Microsoft Outlook.

How to Insert Sparklines (Mini Charts) in Microsoft Excel

Want a visual display of your data but don’t have room for a large chart? Take advantage of sparklines (tiny charts) in Excel.

How to Make a Zero-Based Budget in Microsoft Excel

Are you having trouble budgeting your personal or business finances? Learn how to do zero-based budgeting in Microsoft Excel.

How to Track Stocks in Google Sheets

If you have an interest in securities or invest in particular stocks, this guide shows you two easy ways to keep track in Google Sheets.

How to Add a Background in Microsoft Word

Spruce up your brochure or flyer with a Microsoft Word background. Use a color, gradient, or picture to make an eye-catching document.

How to Insert, Format, and Link Text Boxes in Microsoft Word

Place text anywhere in your document: put it inside a shape or rotate it. All of this is possible with text boxes in Word.

How to Use the Eisenhower Matrix to Manage Your Tasks

Having trouble prioritizing your tasks? This tutorial explains how to use the Eisenhower Matrix method of task management.

How to Transpose Data in Microsoft Excel

Turn columns into rows or rows into columns in just minutes. This guide shows two methods to transpose data in Microsoft Excel.

4 Ways to Turn Emails Into Tasks in Microsoft Outlook

Creating tasks manually takes time, but you can turn email into tasks in Microsoft Outlook. This guide show four options.

How to Add and Format Page Numbers in Microsoft Word

Whether you have a lengthy document or are required to format it a certain way, this guide shows how to add page numbers in Microsoft Word.

4 Ways to Combine Text in Microsoft Excel

Whether you want to join first and last names or cities and states, we show you a few easy ways to combine text in Excel.

How to Collaborate on Projects in Messages on iPhone and Mac

You don’t need a special app or utility to work on a file with others. You can collaborate in the Messages app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to Use a Slicer to Filter a Table in Microsoft Excel

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to filter data in your table or pivot table? Take a look at how to use a Slicer in Microsoft Excel.

How to Use Hyperlinks in Google Docs

Make life just a bit easier for your readers or even for yourself. Use hyperlinks in Google Docs for websites, files, and more.

How to Create and Customize Tables in Microsoft Word

When you want to structure information in a Word document, a table is the way to go. This guide show how to create and customize tables in Word

7 Features of Apple Photos on Mac You Should Be Using

Which useful features of the Apple Photos app on Mac have you missed? Here are several handy features to help organize and edit your photos.

How to Create a Wiki Using Google Sites

If you want an easy-to-use, free tool for setting up your wiki, take a look at Google Sites. This guide helps you create a wiki in no time.

How to Insert a PDF Into a Microsoft Word Document

Making a reference to a PDF in Word? This tutorial shows various ways to insert a PDF into a Microsoft Word document.

5 Useful Advanced Excel Formulas You Should Know

If you’re ready to take a deeper dive into Microsoft Excel, we have some useful advanced functions with their formulas you’ll appreciate.

How to Use the Apple Freeform App on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Learn in this guide how to brainstorm with others or on your own using the Apple Freeform whiteboard app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to Set Up and Use Apple Focus Mode on Mac

When you need to put your head down and work, turn on Apple Focus mode on your Mac to reduce or eliminate distractions.

How to Create Finder Quick Actions in the Mac Shortcuts App

We show you in this guide how you can create Finder Quick Actions using the Shortcuts app on Mac to get things done with a simple click.

How to Use Live Text with Photos and Videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Interact with the text on any image and gather information using Apple’s Live Text feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.