About Saikat Basu
Saikat Basu is the Deputy Editor for Internet, Windows, Productivity, and Work & Career. After removing the grime of an MBA and a ten year long marketing career, he dabbled in web development, networking, and SAP. After joining MakeUseOf in 2008, he rose from the ranks and now manages four high-growth sections while stealing time to write. You will also find his contributions in web publications like GuidingTech, GoSkills, OnlineTechTips, and Lifewire.
4 Nifty Ways to Zoom in Photoshop
As a beginner, you may need to do all kinds of zooming in and out, in which case you can increase your Photoshop productivity using these nifty zoom tips and tricks.
How to Smooth Edges in Photoshop
Here's how Photoshop CC 2018 can help you make quick selections and smooth edges in double time.
4 Essential Tips When Using Videos in Google Slides
It isn't enough to just dump videos in a slide and call it a day. The best presenters know these nifty video tricks when using Google Slides.
Combine Your Mobile Screenshots Into a Seamless Single Photo
This app for Android and iOS helps you take multiple screenshots and combine them into a single image.
How to Apply a Smart Filter to Multiple Layers in Photoshop
A regular filter alters the pixels in a layer permanently. A smart filter applies a filter effect to layers non-destructively.
Use Google Calendar to Tell Everyone You'll Be Late for a Meeting
Google Calendar can help you let your team members know if you will be late for a meeting.
These 30-Day Learning Challenges Can Completely Change Your Year
Learning a new skill is a challenge. Turn it into a 30-day experimental challenge and see if you have the grit and the interest.
How to Learn a New Language by Reading the Daily News
How about practicing with real-world sentences in the vocabulary of everyday conversation?
How to Use the Photoshop Notes Tool to Your Advantage
In the overwhelming tool chest of Adobe Photoshop CC 2018, you probably missed one of the simpler features: the Notes Tool.
How to Use the Kindle App to Read Articles Offline
One of the lesser-used ways to take advantage of the Kindle app is to use it as a read-it-later service for articles you want to catch up on later.
Google's Online Tutor Turns You Into a Master of Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and More
You probably think you know everything there is to know about Google. What if you're wrong?
10 Interactive Games to Teach Your Kids Letters and Numbers
Turn screen time into educational time with these 10 great games to teach your children letters and numbers. They'll have them mastered in no time -- and have fun while learning!
How to Simultaneously Preview Multiple Lightroom Presets
In Lightroom, what if you want to see how the same photo looks after different presets are applied -- at the same time?
5 Life Skills That Need Just a Spare Hour in Your Day
It doesn't take long to learn the basics of a new life skill. These five short Udemy courses will help you spark self-improvement in just one hour.
How to Curve Text in Photoshop Around Any Shape
Curving text around a simple shape in Adobe Photoshop is a handy skill to know. For instance, you might want to create a circular logo with some text that surrounds it.
The 8 Best Ways to Manage Your Tasks in Chrome
Can you use your Chrome browser to manage your tasks? Try these task management extensions to manage your (team's) to-do lists and track your productivity.
How to Set "Out of Office" Messages in Outlook
If you're going on vacation, you should absolutely set an "out of office" message so your contacts don't think you're ignoring them!
How to Only Print an Area in Microsoft Excel
Why include unnecessary rows and columns and make the printout more unwieldy than it already is?
How to Make Images Transparent in PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint has a little feature that can remove the background from an image and turn it transparent.