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.
How to Merge and Split Cells in Microsoft Excel
There's a reason why the smallest unit in an Excel spreadsheet is called a cell: you cannot divide it any further. Yet, here's how to merge and split cells as you will.
Take Virtual Walks in Google Maps Using Street View Player
Google's Street View is great for getting a sense for a location, but you can get an even better sense by using Street View Player.
How to Turn Any VEVO Music Video Into a GIF Instantly
VEVO has implemented a new GIF-making tool that makes it easy to turn any VEVO music video into a GIF!
Instapaper Premium Is Free: 6 Features You Can Try Now
Instapaper Premium is now free. Here are the six read-it-later features that could make you both a better and more productive reader.
Find the Missing Key to Your Personal Development in These 5 Lessons
The key to personal development is in self-mastery. These popular Udemy classes will help you master a few skills and move towards better emotional health.
Peek Into the World of "Fantastic Beasts" With Google Magic
With "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" coming out soon, Google has rolled out a number of magical features that you'll enjoy using.
LinkedIn's Salary Comparison Tool Is Vital for Your Job Search
LinkedIn now provides salary data that you can use to negotiate a better rate at your next job -- and best of all, everything is anonymous and encrypted.
Turn Your Saved Articles Into Instant Podcasts Automatically
Have a lot of articles to read but not enough time to read them? Turn them into podcasts so you can listen to them while doing something else!
Is Your House or Neighborhood Haunted? Find Out With This Website
Before you buy your next piece of real estate, you may want to double-check to see if it's haunted -- and this website can help you with that.
Search Classic-Era GIFs Using This Nostalgic Search Engine
Do you pine for the golden years of the internet? Back when everything was new and Geocities reigned the web? Well you can get a taste of the past using this amazing search engine.
This Is the Fastest Way to Open a Command Prompt in Windows
The Command Prompt can be opened in many different ways, but you really only need to know the simplest and fastest way.
Rotate Images in a Single Click With File Explorer on Windows 10
Rotating images is such a simple task that it doesn't seem worth it to launch a heavy image-editing app just to do it. Fortunately, you can do it right within File Explorer!
How to Get Your Money Back for a Kindle Ebook
Regardless of why you want to return it, you CAN return any Kindle ebook to Amazon -- no questions asked. Here's how to do it.
How to Share Unlimited Photos With Your Family on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has a new feature called the Family Vault that lets you share unlimited photos with your family! Here's how to take advantage of it now.
5 Internet Skills You Need for Any Creative Home Business
An online home business can be started with a simple website. But to take it forward, you need a few digital skills. Let's look at five business technology skills you can learn with Udemy.
How You Can Help Prevent Suicide on Instagram
Social media is often an early warning system for negative behavior and troubling mental issues. If you spot a post on Instagram that hints at self-harm, here's what you can do.
Use the Ctrl Key to Master Paragraph Formatting in Word
Formatting your paragraphs in Word using your mouse is fine but painstakingly slow. Using the Ctrl key, you can speed up the process and boost your productivity.
This Tip Gives You Precise Ruler Measurements in Microsoft Word
When you want to set ruler-based settings, such as tab indent size, mouse-dragging sometimes lacks precision -- unless you use this quick tip.
This Online AI Coach Will Rate and Give Feedback on Your Photos
Want to know how your photography skills truly stack up? Your friends and family may not tell you the truth, but Keegan the photo coach will.
Perfect Your English Speaking Skills With These 5 Udemy Courses
Learning English can be tricky. Grammar is one of the stumbling blocks. These five Udemy classes will help you speak and write English with better fluency.