Having data become corrupt in an Excel spreadsheet can be devastating. Some sheets can involve hundreds of hours of work. Losing it would be catastrophic. Sometimes, there is nothing that can be done, and the data is lost forever. However, there are few methods available to extract the data and save it. Each one requires [...]
Despite all the tools in the market, Excel is still the most heavily used tool for managing and analyzing data. And tools like ExcelMashup make it even better by adding a visual component. ExcelMashup lets you create visual mashups of your Excel data by using Microsoft’s Javascript API. The process is not completely hassle-free as [...]
Are you bored at work? Would you like to check your Facebook account without looking unprofessional? If yes, then a tool called HardlyworkIn will help you. HardlyworkIn is a free to use web application that lets you check your Facebook account by masking it as a spreadsheet. All you have to do is visit the [...]
Nobody wants their boss catching them using Facebook at work but nevertheless, no Facebook addict wants to stop using Facebook. A solution is presented by an app called Excellbook – a desktop app that disguises Facebook as a spreadsheet. Excellbook is an Adobe AIR-based desktop app that comes in different versions for Windows and Mac. [...]
Tools that let you cleanse, extract or analyze data are usually very expensive and almost always tied to your desktop. If you happen to need something quick and dirty that can clean and transform data, Data Wrangler is worth a try. Created by a team from Stanford, this tool can let you perform various data [...]
While there is certainly a major push towards cloud office computing led by Google and their Docs suite, many still feel right at home with native desktop apps. What desktop apps lack in connectivity, they compensate with responsiveness and feel of getting work done in a private environment. However, for those who need an alternative to Microsoft [...]
Creating a map of statistics with the data you have is not a very difficult task. However the job becomes increasingly complicated when the size of the data increases. Fortunately since the data is often stored as CSV or Excel files, you can use IssueMap to quickly create the maps. IssueMap is a simple to [...]
At the workplace, calling your IT department every time you need to create a comprehensive spreadsheet report from your data is an inconvenience as it slows things down. To rid yourself of this inconvenience, you should pay a visit to Zoho Reports ““ an online tool that lets you easily create spreadsheet reports with a [...]
As online workers, we always find the quickest way to get our timesheets or work reports done. If you use Google Docs or Google Calendar, you can use GTimeReport for quick timesheet generation. This tool lets you create time reports from your Google Calendar for free, basically allowing you to use your GCal to log [...]
No one wants to get stuck while working on spreadsheets. A simple problem can take you hours finding the right solution which leads to even more frustration. For quick answers and reference on Excel how-tos, check out Excel-Formulas, a web service that connects boggled Excel users with experts to get quick, confidential and comprehensive help. [...]