How to Add Page Numbers in Word (Including Starting Later)
Add page numbers to a Word document, skip an unnumbered title page, and start numbering at 1 after a table of contents using a Section Break.
How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides for the software and systems people actually use at work.
How to Double Space in Word (Whole Document or Part)
Double space a Word document using the Ctrl+2 shortcut or the Line and Paragraph Spacing button, and fix the common paragraph-spacing mix-up that follows.
How to Print Double Sided (Automatic and Manual)
Print double-sided documents using automatic duplex or manual page-flipping, and choose the correct binding edge so pages don’t come out upside down.
How to Resize an Image (Without Stretching It)
Resize an image on Mac or Windows without stretching it, using the aspect ratio lock, and see why enlarging past the original size always loses some quality.
How to Burn a CD (Audio vs Data Disc Explained)
Burn a CD on Windows — choose Audio CD format for a disc that needs to play in a car stereo, or a data disc for files, and avoid the most common mix-up.
How to Zip a File (Windows and Mac, No Extra Software)
Zip files on Windows or Mac using built-in tools, combine several files into one archive, and understand when zipping actually reduces file size at all.
How to Convert JPG to PDF (Mac and Windows, Free)
Convert JPG images to PDF on Mac or Windows using built-in tools, and combine several images into one multi-page PDF document instead of separate files.
How to Scan a Document (No Scanner Needed)
Scan a document with just your phone using the built-in Notes or Google Drive scanner, and get a clean, usable result without needing a dedicated scanner.
How to Recover Deleted Files (Windows and Mac)
Recover deleted files on Windows or Mac by checking the Recycle Bin, Trash, cloud sync trash, and File History or Time Machine before trying recovery software.
How to Unzip a File (Windows and Mac, No Extra Software)
Unzip a compressed file on Windows or Mac using built-in tools, and know what to do when it’s actually a .rar or .7z file instead of a standard zip.