Microsoft Word vs Google Docs vs LibreOffice

Microsoft Word vs Google Docs vs LibreOffice

Microsoft Word (Microsoft365.com), Google Workspace (Docs.Google.com), and LibreOffice (LibreOffice.org) are three of the most popular word-processing software programs available. Each program has its strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to choose the right one for your needs.

Which Computer Should I Buy?

Which Computer Should I Buy?

For the past several weeks we have been looking at questions I get most often. First it was browsers, then free email accounts, and last week alternatives for Microsoft Office. Today is one that I really dislike answering but often get quizzed on regarding my opinion. What computer should I get to replace my old…

Online Docs May Be the Answer

Last week we looked at the confusion regarding the many choices with Microsoft Office.  I said I would have another solution for Lindsey and you this week.    Here are two more good options.  Office Live or OneDrive (formerly known as SkyDrive) depending on where you read about it or Google Drive (drive.google.com or just get…

Where Can I Get Office Training?

Several weeks ago I concluded a series of articles with regard to the new Microsoft Office 2013.  Since then I have had several people mention they would like to get Microsoft Office but had never used it before.  They wanted to know how difficult it is to learn.  Office is not hard to use for…

Office 2013-Final Thoughts

Today is the wrap-up of Office 2013.  Thanks for all of the positive emails you sent about this series of articles.  Also, thanks for the ideas for future columns…keep reading, there is a good chance you will see them here eventually. First, two tips I received from readers need mentioning.  Jennifer reminded me I should…

Google Calendar Sync

After last week’s column about Google’s calendar I could not believe the number of emails I received.  The great majority of them were asking about tying that calendar to others, mainly Outlook for people who use Microsoft products in the office.  I wrote about this several years ago but the response deserves it again, along…

Search Tips for Google

After that past few weeks of touting many of Google’s features I received an email from Iris asking about some tricks in using standard old Google search.  Since that is what started it all for Google I figured sure, so today I am going to share some Google search tricks which may be very useful…

2011 Sites in Review, Part 1

Thanks to all of you readers who support the "Double Click" column by reading and writing.  It is very much appreciated.  Please keep it up.  I always enjoy hearing from you. So it is that time of year again when we review all of the sites I have mentioned over the previous year.  As always,…

Security in the Cloud

I was talking to my friend and realtor, Chris Rooker of Kline May Realty, about security of documents in the "Cloud".  I presented him with a thought that I voice often and that is, at this point in time, I do not put anything confidential online; including in my emails and online storage.  Never do…