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A love button for the Internet
This is fun! Someone has figured out a way for people to send each other micropayments online using (fractions of) bitcoins. Useful when a “like” somehow isn’t enough. Continue reading
The Eisenhower Matrix
The X-Files? The Matrix? Is there a new movie coming up? Sorry, no. The Eisenhower Matrix is a simple tool to figure out where to focus your attention. It’s based on the quote: “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” Continue reading
Do the batteries last long enough?
When you replace the batteries in home electronics, write the date on the battery. Next time you replace that battery, this date helps you determine whether the batteries lasted as long as you expected. Continue reading
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Excel tip: Alt+Enter works in formulas, too!
Did you know that you can use Alt+Enter in formulas, too? I didn’t, and I’ve been using Excel for exactly thirty years now. This blew my mind. Continue reading
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