The number of ways that Windows shortcut (.LNK) files can be abused just keeps growing: A cybersecurity researcher has documented four new techniques to trick Windows users into running malicious ...

Several Outlook users, on different forums, have reported encountering the error “OST file cannot be opened,” when trying to open the application or sending ...

If you cannot open the Excel file from its location, simply open any Excel file and click the File tab. Then, go to Open > Browse and select the file giving error ...

Microsoft has announced that it will start disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default between October 2025 and July 2026. After the rollout ...

Have you ever faced the frustration of trying to combine multiple Excel files, only to realize their sheet names don’t match? It’s a common headache for anyone working with data from varied sources.

Beware these dangerous Windows LNK files. Update, June 9, 2025: This story, originally published on June 8, has been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the latest ongoing cyberattacks ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government ...

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. CSV, or Comma Separated Values, are files used for all kinds of things, from managing large datasets to exporting data ...

Some Mac users have noticed that Microsoft Office files and documents, whether that’s Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations, or otherwise, are not opening in the intended apps, or ...

Anyone who uses a PC for school or work will eventually need to use a spreadsheet. While there are plenty of spreadsheet programs out there, few can rival Microsoft’s Excel in terms of popularity and ...

IBM SPSS is used for predictive analysis. Results are typically used to predict customer behavior such as fraudulent insurance claims and loyalty program responses. Both researchers and businesses use ...