Setting up and Remembering “Complex” Passwords

How to create a perfect password that you will not forget? We are required to create and remember passwords on multiple sites, devices, computers, applications, etc. You would want to maintain certain complexity which is sometimes also mandated. And we know we cannot have the same password everywhere. Here, is a take on creating the “perfect” password.

Securing files from prying eyes and IT admins

Do you often worry about the system administrator (your IT guy) having unrestrained access to your files? Or, what about the time you sent your laptop for repairs and they required the Windows administrator password? Corporate scenario – You are senior executive working on critical information (e.g. Annual Report). You have a company given login.

Viewing text on a smartphone without your reading glasses

If you have recently discovered the need for reading glasses, like me, then you may not yet have developed the habit of carrying spectacles on you at all the times. Also, while commuting or otherwise, it is painful to get those glasses out of a bag or case to read something quickly on your mobile

Delegating work and tracking it

Microsoft Outlook Tip: A typical office scenario… you receive an email communication from a customer and based on the content you need to action some activity. Mostly, you want a person to perform some task. Say, ask Sam to prepare a quotation and send it to the customer. This is how most do it… forward

MS Excel feature “Format as Table” a mandatory option!

Microsoft Excel Tip: When you have rows/columns in Excel, you can convert a range to a “table”. This feature is “Format as Table” in the styles group of the Home ribbon menu. Select the cells which form the table and click on “Format as Table” button. Select the style (colors) for your table. IMPORTANT: Check