Research words, concepts, and even companies right inside of Word

You know that Microsoft Word contains a dictionary, because you've no doubt used it to spellcheck your documents. But did you know you can access full definitions, a thesaurus, online research, and even company profiles - often without leaving Word?This works both in Word 2007 and Word 2010. Just go to the Review tab and click the Research button: Now look at the Research pane that appears. You can choose from a variety of services, from simple definitions to translations: Looking for a different word for productivity? Select the thesaurus: Need more than just a definition, use Bing or one of the other built-in research services...

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Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity

Google is supporting extensions in its latest beta version of Chrome. Here is a list of top 10 Google Chrome extensions for productivity. 1. AdThwartAdThwart is one of the most popular Google Chrome extensions. It helps you to avoid a lot of annoying and invasive ads. Maybe this is the best way to make your browsing experience less taxing. AdThwart offers a lot of filters that includes continuously updated Easy List.2. StockTwitsThose who use Google Chrome would love to use Twitter as well. The add-on displays the updated tweets posted by people followed as an animated ticker format. The Google Chrome extension retrieves...

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Create Search Folders in Outlook 2010

If you find yourself scouring your Inbox and various Outlook folders for specific types of mails, there is an easier way. You can create Search Folders for all sorts of common tasks, and then they'll just be a click away! Consider these ideas for useful Search Folders: All mails flagged for follow up All mails from your boss All mails over 1000 KB (which are filling up your mail server) All mails with attachments To get started, just go to the Folder tab and click the New Search Folder button: This opens a dialog box with a number of popular choices ready to configure and create: To create a folder that keeps tabs on all...

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Filter or remove duplicates from your Excel data

If you're wading through your Excel data and find a lot of redundant entries, you have two options to narrow your focus. You can filter and hide any duplicate rows, or just delete any repeated entries completely. Best of all, these work in both Excel 2007 and Excel 2010. First, let's look at the less destructive path. In most cases, you want your data intact - you just want to home in on the unique values in your worksheet. Select the columns you want to filter, go to the Data tab, and click the Advanced button in the Sort & Filter section: Now check Unique records only and, if you like, select a destination to copy your results: Whether...

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