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Map test

Here is a test of map code. There is a LOT of code here, not sure if we can extract some out into separate files?  The test includes several files that I've uploaded JUST AS A TEST to my own server. We'd need to upload them as...

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Google Docs power tips: How to add charts, citations, and more

In Google Docs, you can easily enhance your documents with professional elements like a table of contents, a watermark, charts, and citations. We show you how.

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Microsoft Forms cheat sheet: How to get started

Online forms are an excellent way to conduct research, collect feedback, test knowledge, and more. Here’s how to use Microsoft Forms to create surveys, feedback forms, quizzes, and other interactive forms.

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5 wild new ways to make Android widgets more useful

Android widgets can do way more than you realize — if you know how to unleash their hidden potential.

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Why you should use Apple’s Rapid Security Response

A new Apple feature called Rapid Security Response is aimed at bolstering security for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. Here's what it does and why you should use it.

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Quick fixes for common Windows remote desktop problems

Built into Windows, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection apps make it easy to connect to and control a remote PC — when they’re working properly. Here are some common problems you might encounter and what to do...

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13 hidden tricks for making the most of Android gestures

Get around your phone faster than ever with these easy-to-miss advanced shortcuts for Android's gesture navigation system.

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Why Apple will likely stay on the AI sidelines | Ep. 20

Apple has stayed on the sidelines for a lot of the ChatGPT/AI tool gold rush of late, but could that change with an AI-boosted Siri? Keith chats with Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and Macworld’s Michael Simon about a bunch of...

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12 ways to speed up Windows 11

Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC.

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Google Sheets power tips: How to use pivot tables

Pivot tables let you parse raw spreadsheet data to display specific information in a concise, easy-to-digest format. Here’s how to use them in Google Sheets.

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How to use Apple’s advanced iCloud security tools

Apple recently introduced three iCloud security features that could help protect mobile professionals on the go. This is what they do.

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REFRESH TEST STORY: The best privacy and security apps for Android

Forget malware scanners or over-the-top security suites: These are the apps that'll actually improve your security and protect your privacy on Android.

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REFRESH TEST STORY: The best Android password managers

Not all Android password managers are created equal — so which one makes the most sense for you?

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Google Sheets power tips: Create an automatically updating spreadsheet

Tired of finding, copying, and pasting data into spreadsheets? With just a few lines of code, you can set up a self-updating spreadsheet in Google Sheets that fetches and stores data for you.

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REFRESH TEST STORY: Google Sheets power tips: How to create an automatically updating spreadsheet

Tired of finding, copying, and pasting data into spreadsheets? With just a few lines of code, you can set up a self-updating spreadsheet in Google Sheets that fetches and stores data for you.

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6 less-well-known Mac productivity tips

Anyone who makes intensive use of their Mac probably uses Command-space to get things done. Here are six more tips that can help you be more productive.

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How to protect your privacy in Windows 11

Windows 11 gathers more information than some people would like. Here are several steps you can take to keep that information private.

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Google Forms cheat sheet: How to get started

You can use Google Forms to create online surveys, quizzes, and feedback pages. Here’s how.

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