About Saikat Basu
After removing the grime of an MBA and a ten-year long marketing career, Saikat dabbled in web development, networking, and SAP. He has been a former editor of several MakeUseOf sections since 2008. He is a legacy contributor now with a special interest in productivity methods and iOS. You will also find his contributions in web publications like GuidingTech, GoSkills, OnlineTechTips, and Lifewire.
Latest Articles
Learn These 5 Leadership Skills and Take Control of Any Situation
Leadership is a vital soft skill for the 21st century. Good leaders not only learn to help themselves, but also those around them. Learn the five qualities every good leader needs today.
Buying a Camera Lens? Use These Lens Simulators First to Test Them Out
Canon and Nikon both have online lens simulators that can help you find the exact lens you need.
Have You Seen Apple's Excellent Mobile Photography Guides Yet?
There are many places on the web where you can go and hunt for tips and lessons, but don't forget to check out the home of where it all began: Apple.
Google's New Tool Turns Data Into Professional Animated GIFs
Google's latest data analysis tool makes it easy to visualize raw data in a professional, animated way -- and it's even easy to share with others.
How to Find Photos to Study by Lens, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and Genre
This photography search engine helps you find and study images that you can recreate right now using the gear available to you.
How to Change the Size of System Fonts After Windows 10 Creator’s Update
After the Creator's Update, Windows 10 no longer allows customization of system font sizes. Fortunately, there's an app you can use to do it anyway.
How to Customize Any Color in Windows 10 With One Free Tool
Despite cries to the contrary, Windows 10 does offer a healthy amount of personalization. But what if you want to do more? You can either dig through the Registry... or use this free tool.
How to Search for Text in Any Mobile Browser
While text search on a web page is easy on desktop, it's a bit more "invisible" on mobile.
Make a Fillable Form in Word 2016 & Collect Data the Easy Way
Forms don't have to be ugly. We'll show you how to create an engaging fillable form with Microsoft Word 2016. You'll be done and ready to collect data in no time.
This Interactive Map Shows When to Travel for Ideal Weather
This interactive map, created by data wizard Ryan Whitaker, will help you find the best times to visit anywhere in the world.
10+ Places to Get Cool Media Clips for PowerPoint Presentations
To create an impact, PowerPoint presentations need the right kind of media. Here are 30 sites and resources where you can find free sound effects, videos, animations, clipart, and funny cartoons for all your presentation needs.
PowerPoint QuickStarter Instantly Outlines Any New Presentation and Starts You Off Right
Blank pages can be scary. Blank slides too when it comes to creating PowerPoint presentations.
How to Fill Out PDF Forms Using Google Drive
While there are many ways to fill PDF forms, one of the simplest and most convenient ways is to fill PDF forms using nothing more than Google Drive.
How to Make Awesome Photo Slideshows With Dropbox Paper
If you store your photos on Dropbox, did you know that you can create easy photo slideshows using a simple feature in Dropbox Paper?
You Can Now Comprehend Any Scientific Paper Using This Site
How can you even begin to understand all of the scientific papers available on the web without the requisite education and training? For starters, you could look to the help of artificial intelligence.
Google Maps Is All You Need for Real-Time Weather Data
Did you know that Google Maps includes real-time weather data? Here's how to make the most of it.
A Google Maps Trick Every Cyclist Needs to Know
Cycling isn't so pleasant when you're sweating your way up a hill, which is why you should take advantage of this nifty Google Maps feature for cyclists.
The Easy Way to Insert Special Symbols in Microsoft Word
If you use a certain special symbol repeatedly in Microsoft Word documents, then it makes sense to create a permanent button for said symbols. Use this method to do just that.
How to Create Empty Lines in Forms With Microsoft Word
You would expect empty lines in a Microsoft Word document would be easy to create. And to be honest, they are! But the method to do so may not be so obvious.
Use This Trick for Better Table Positioning in Microsoft Word
Organizing tables in Microsoft Word can be a huge pain, but there's one lesser-known trick that can make your life much easier.