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For those of you who are well-versed in Excel, you are most likely very familiar with the VLOOKUP function. The VLOOKUP function is used to find a value in a different cell based on some matching text within the same row. As powerful as it is, VLOOKUP has a limitation on how the matching reference table needs to be structured in order for the formula to work. This article will show you the limitation where VLOOKUP cannot be used and introduce another function in Excel called INDEX-MATCH that can solve the issue....

As many vegans know, finding restaurants that provide options for you can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you live in an area where this type of food isn’t readily available. If you’re traveling or have recently moved, you may not know nearby options. Thankfully, the internet can make this a bit easier. Plenty of websites either cater to finding vegan food or can be used to filter through restaurants to find what you’re looking for....

Most people think of the Internet and the Web as a sort of formless thing “out there”, but the internet is very much a physical system. It’s the largest and most complex machine humanity has ever built and once you understand its size and complexity it seems like a miracle it works at all. No single entity “owns” the internet, but every single part of the internet belongs to someone! Confused?...

Creating a budget is one of the first things people learn to do when they start “adulting”. That is, if they want to stay on top of their growing list of bills, and still save money over time. Most people think that creating a budget should be simple. You take your income, subtract your expenses, and whatever you have left you can spend however you like, right? It really isn’t that simple....

Whether you’re 40 or 14 you’re going to love playing these games from the golden age of PC gaming . Back when your PC operating system was either DOS or MS-DOS, the foundations of gaming were laid. If you’re in the older group, why not take your kids, nieces or nephews down memory lane with you by introducing them to the following list of the best DOS games. One way or another, they’ll be amazed,...

Get ready to sharpen your mind, hone your skills, and embark on epic journeys as we unveil the top strategy games that Xbox has to offer. From commanding space fleets to leading historical empires, these games will challenge and captivate you in equal measure. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist looking for your next conquest or a newcomer eager to embark on your first strategic adventure, there’s something for everyone on this curated list....

While many people think of the internet as “WiFi” it’s actually just a final bridge between your device and the actual internet connection you’re using, whether that’s copper-based DSL, fiber, satellite or smoke signals. This means it’s entirely possible for the connection between your computer and the WiFi router to be successful while the internet connection itself is down. There can be more than a few reasons why this happens and we’re going to run through some common troubleshooting tips to use if your internet is connected but not working....

Is Disney Plus not working again? Don’t worry, all streaming services have problems occasionally and they throw error codes. Since you’re here, you’re probably dealing with error code 39. There are different reasons behind it, and in this article, we will explore all of them and show you how to fix the issue. Also, make sure to check out our guide on how to fix Disney Plus error code 83 if your device fails to connect to the servers....

If you’re experiencing intermittent or recurrent sound problems on your iPad, there are a few fixes you can try to patch things up. We’ll walk you through each of them. IPad speaker issues are commonly software-related and mainly occur due to incorrectly configured sound settings, glitchy audio controls, and buggy system software. If there is no sound on your iPad, you will begin by troubleshooting isolated instances of the issue and then move on toward fixes that address system-wide audio problems....

Team management apps are all the rage these days. You can find dozens of such applications, making it difficult to choose the best. Here is a guide to help you. We will not distinguish between free and paid team management solutions, as most free options tend to have premium versions anyway. 1:ClickUp ClickUp is the most comprehensive team management app in the market. It has the features you may expect in an application like this, from to-do lists and goal-tracking to integrated chat and notifications....

While virtually all laptops ship with Wi-Fi built-in these days, they don’t always come with the best wireless hardware. If you’re a desktop PC user, you’ll probably get an Ethernet network adapter included with your computer, but not Wi-Fi. Either way, you’ll want to choose the best USB Wi-Fi adapter for your needs and budget, which means you’re in luck since we’ve listed twelve of the very best Wi-Fi adapters, each in their unique way....

Looks can be deceiving, and Apple Notes is the perfect example. Despite appearing overly simplistic, the stock note-taking app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is filled with all sorts of features that make it exceptionally versatile. If you’re relatively new to the Notes app, here are 21 tips to start using Apple Notes effectively on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. 1. Pin Notes If you have a note in a folder that you want to get to quickly, try pinning it to the top of the list....

There has been a rise of support for switching to a wireless mouse for gaming . After thousands of hours of gameplay on a wired mouse myself, I thought I’d try to make the switch too, from a Steelseries Rival 700 to a Logitech G305. Here are the results from my experience. Why should you listen to my opinion? I’ve been playing PC games, primarily First Person Shooter (FPS) titles, for as long as I can remember....

There’s an old saying: “It takes money to make money.” You’ll often find that this is true at even the most earliest stages, such as job searching. When you’re on the hunt, your resume is one of the biggest things to consider. Many people end up paying professionals to build their resume for them, just to be sure they’re getting the most out of their job applications. However, we recently taught readers a cost-free way of creating resumes using Google Docs ’ resume templates....

Most people who enjoy podcasts these days do so using a mobile device running Android or iOS, but there’s no reason for Windows users to be left out of the fun. We’re going to pick out the best options for Windows listeners. What To Look For in Windows Podcast Apps There are a number of things we’d like to see in a good podcast app for Windows, including the following features....

If you’ve upgraded your computer, you have probably replaced your old RAM modules with faster ones. Buying faster RAM is often the cheapest performance-boosting option. On top of that, when you upgrade your RAM, you should be replacing the modules in pairs, or you might end up with an unstable system. This leads to a lot of old RAM chips lying around and gathering dust. So what to do with old RAM sticks?...

Zoom is a popular video conferencing and meeting app. If you’re in a Zoom meeting, it can be helpful to mute yourself so that you don’t accidentally interrupt the speaker, especially if the meeting is large, like a webinar. While you can only mute other participants if you’re the meeting host or co-host, Zoom always allows you to mute yourself. In this article, we’ll cover how you can mute yourself or disable your microphone in Zoom on your PC, Mac, iPad, or mobile device....

When you browse, research, or look for something on the internet, you can enhance your experience by customizing your web browser. As a Mozilla Firefox user, you can apply a theme, modify the toolbar, adjust the fonts, colors, sizes, and much more. If you’re ready to make Firefox look or function better for you, here are several ways to customize Mozilla Firefox. 1. Use a Firefox Theme Like themes in Google Chrome , you can select a theme for Firefox to match your style or mood....

Reddit is the “front page of the internet” for many users. It might even be the first page you check when you go online. That’s why it’s so frustrating when that page isn’t very user-friendly, or when it’s lacking basic customization options. If you love Reddit but don’t enjoy using the official Reddit apps, you can try one of the third-party Reddit alternatives. They’re free to use and offer a better user experience for redditors....

Subtitles aren’t just for the hearing impaired—they help you to understand new languages, as well as decipher difficult-to-follow dialogue. If you’re watching a movie on DVD or Blu-ray, you might have a subtitle track included, but usually only in one or two languages (if at all). Thankfully, there are several websites available online, where you can download subtitle tracks for movies , both popular and obscure. This lets you experience movies in an entirely different language to your own....