News
In the Age of Microcommunities, Spreadsheets Are Back in Vogue
A personal spreadsheet offers flexibility, privacy, and control. You know, what we used to find with social media.
Brian Dantonio
March 7, 2025
Brian Dantonio
Brian Dantonio (he/him) is a news reporter covering tech, accounting, and finance. His work has appeared on hackr.io, Spreadsheet Point, and elsewhere.
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News
Few People Outside Tech Bother Learning Programming, and That’s a Mistake
Understanding how to code, even at a basic level, allows professionals to work more efficiently, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions, regardless of their job title.
Brian Dantonio
March 6, 2025
News
Who Really Needs an M4 MacBook Air?
The MacBook Air, once a category-defining product, has become another example of tech excess. Updated not because it needed to be, but because Apple’s upgrade cycle demands it.
Brian Dantonio
March 6, 2025
Excel
How to Calculate Duration Between Two Dates in Excel with the DATEDIF Function
Calculate duration between dates in Excel with the DATEDIF function. This works for days, months, or years.
Brian Dantonio
February 25, 2025
Data Analysis
Can You Automate Your Job? How Learning Python Could Change Everything
Whether you’re in finance, marketing, customer service, or any field that involves data entry and routine processes, Python is the often-overlooked key to working smarter.
Brian Dantonio
March 3, 2025
Excel
Zoom’s Biggest Competitor Just Disappeared
With Skype gone, Zoom faces even less direct competition, further cementing its dominance in virtual meetings. Microsoft hopes to funnel users toward Teams, while Google continues to push Meet as an alternative.
Brian Dantonio
March 3, 2025
Excel
What’s to Stop Microsoft From Shutting Down Excel?
If Microsoft can discard Skype after years of brand recognition and global adoption, what’s to stop it from eventually doing the same to Excel?
Brian Dantonio
March 3, 2025
Excel
Split Text into Columns in Google Sheets or Excel
Split text into columns with the “text-to-column” tool in Excel or Google Sheets. This guide shows exactly how to do it.
Brian Dantonio
February 25, 2025
Google Sheets Tips
How to Count Days in Google Sheets
This guide discusses how to count days in Google Sheets. After all, efficient date tracking is essential for so many reasons. It’s used for managing projects, meeting deadlines, and common
Brian Dantonio
February 14, 2025