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Guides for getting things done on your PC
Everyday jobs on Windows, explained in plain words, one step at a time, with pictures and short clips of each step. No sign-ups, no uploads.
PDF Editor
How to fill in and sign a PDF without printing it
Someone sent you a form to “print, sign and scan”. Here is how to fill it in, sign it and send it back from your PC in a few minutes.
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Spreadsheets
How to make a monthly budget spreadsheet
Income, expenses and what is left over, planned against actual, with totals that add up by themselves. Step by step, from a ready-made template.
Files
How to password protect a folder in Windows 10 and 11
Windows has no “password” button for folders. Your options compared, and how to lock a folder so only your password opens it.
Productivity
The Pomodoro technique: how to use it on your PC
Work in 25-minute periods with short breaks. What the method is, how to run it on Windows, and how to make it stick.
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