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Ryan Dube

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About Ryan Dube

Ryan has a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering. He's worked 13 years in automation engineering, 5 years in IT, and now is an Apps Engineer. A former Managing Editor of MakeUseOf, he's spoken at national conferences on Data Visualization and has been featured on national TV and radio.

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5 Microsoft Excel Autofill Tricks to Build Spreadsheets Faster

Use these spreadsheet autofill tricks to complete tasks faster (and smarter) and spend less time in Microsoft Excel.

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The Best PayPal Alternatives for Teenagers Under 18

Financial responsibility should be taught early. You can use these PayPal alternatives to teach your kids about money.

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The Top 8 Christmas Charity Organizations That Help Low Income Families

Here are eight of the best Christmas charity organizations that help low-income families make the holidays magical for their kids.

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The 6 Best Sites to Rate and Review Teachers and Professors

These six academic websites rate and review teachers and professors, so you can be better prepared for the school or college year ahead.

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Understanding Excel Cells vs. Range Functions in VBA

Using the Range and Cells functions in Excel can get very confusing. Here's how you can make use of them in ways you probably never imagined, with the help of VBA

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5 IF Statements to Use for Smarter Windows Batch Scripts

There are several types of IF statements you can use in a Windows batch file to save time and effort. Check these examples to find out more.

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8 Types of Excel Charts and Graphs and When to Use Them

Graphics are easier to grasp than text and numbers. Charts are a great way to visualize numbers. We show you how to create charts in Microsoft Excel and when to best use what kind.

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6 Changes Windows Users Need to Accept When Switching to Linux

Thinking about switching from Windows to Linux? It's not as tough as you've heard, but there are some changes to get used to.

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How to Fit Your Excel Spreadsheet to Your Screen

Are you tired of resizing Excel spreadsheets to fit your screen? Here are three quick solutions that can make your spreadsheet much easier to view.

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Microsoft Outlook Web vs. Desktop: Which One Is Best for You?

Outlook.com is a powerful online email client that comes free with Office Online. But can Outlook on the web compete with its desktop counterpart? Our Outlook comparison will help you decide for yourself.

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Best Table of Contents Template Examples for Microsoft Word

A good-looking table of contents template will give your documents a professional look. We have the best examples around.

5 Microsoft Word & Excel Skills You Must Have to Succeed at the Office

"Get that report to me, ASAP!" A core set of Microsoft Excel and Word tricks can make this task less stressful and help you whiz up a stylish report in no time.

3 Crazy Microsoft Excel Formulas That Are Extremely Useful

These Microsoft Excel formulas can boost your spreadsheet productivity and make things a bit more fun.

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The 7 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Apps for a Healthier Life

These vegetarian and vegan apps let you find recipes and restaurants, and chat with others who share your plant-based diet.

Learn How to Hack From the Best Websites and Tutorials

The six hacker websites in this article can help you learn how to hack. Our article explains which sites are the best and why.

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How to Sell Stuff on Facebook: The Best Tips for Success

Here are all the different ways you can sell items on Facebook, plus some crucial tips for successful selling on Facebook.

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8 Tasker Tricks to Better Automate Your Android Phone

Tasker is an extremely powerful app that lets you automate anything. Here are some procedures to make your phone smarter.

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How to Fix the Firefox Proxy Server When It's Refusing Connections

Firefox can stop working when the proxy server refuses connections. Let's see why the error occurs and how you can fix it.

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Capacitive vs. Resistive Touchscreens: What Are the Differences?

Capacitive and resistive touchscreen devices are everywhere these days, but what's the difference and how do they work?

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7 Ways the Vivaldi Browser Helps Students Get Better Grades

Can your browser make you a better student? The Vivaldi browser may just make you think so with its features.

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