Articles by Roland Freist
How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu
Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.
Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
With Copilot, Microsoft has built artificial intelligence directly into its Office programs. But this is not the only way to utilize the benefits of AI in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft Excel: How to switch off automatic formatting
Excel is known for automatically formatting certain entries, which is often useful but sometimes annoying. This automatic function can now be deactivated on an individual level. We'll show you how.
Maximize your cloud storage with these 5 tools and tricks
Because storage space on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive is limited, you should use convenient tools to clear out superfluous files.
How to send and share large files for free
Some files are simply too big for an e-mail, but with specialized online services like Gmail and Dropbox sharing still works.
Which web browsers excel in security, privacy, and features?
Google Chrome has overtaken other browsers in terms of market share. But which browser is ahead when it comes to practical use and protection against hackers and privacy?
Google Chrome's hidden link preview feature is actually pretty useful
You can now preview the destination page of a link before you actually visit it — but only if you manually enable the feature first.
Is your PC slowing down? Here's how to find the problem
If your Windows PC is slowing down or even crashing, we recommend getting to the root of the problem with these diagnostic tools.
How to use Google contacts in Excel
Looking to use Google contacts in Excel? You'll need do some exporting and importing then. Don't worry, the process is easier than you think.
How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive
When you connect a USB stick to your computer, the "AutoPlay" notification appears by default. This is annoying, but there is a simple solution.
How to set the default font for headings and text in Word
Since the last update, Microsoft Word uses Aptos instead of Calibri as the default font. If you don't like this font, you can easily switch to Calibri or another font.
How to check Microsoft Word documents for plagiarism
Microsoft Word can check how closely a document resembles publications on the web, available in both online and desktop versions.
Beware of these 7 new hacker tricks — and how to protect yourself
Hackers are utilizing AI and video conferencing vulnerabilities to deceive and defraud. You need to watch out for these patterns.
How to transcribe audio files in Microsoft Word
Word can automatically transcribe spoken texts. This saves time and effort when typing interviews or spoken files.
How to change the color of the Windows taskbar
Looking to customize the look of the Windows taskbar? We'll guide you every step of the way.
How to compare current and older file versions in Microsoft Word
If you repeatedly revise a Word document and save it as a separate file, it is difficult to keep track of the changes. We will show you how to display the changed passages.
How to redact parts of a PDF to remove sensitive information
When you share a PDF document, you might not want all the information it contains to be visible. Here's how to simply redact parts of a PDF.
Windows is full of mysterious processes and files. What's behind them?
Windows is full of files whose purpose is baffling to you. Some of these files take up an enormous amount of space. But only a few can be deleted safely. We can help.