How to change Encoding in Excel or Word

Ever opened a file and seen strange symbols or jumbled text? This post shows how to change the character encoding in Excel or ...

Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...
InfoQ

Are You Missing a Data Frame? The Power of Data Frames in Java

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...
ZDNet

I let Anthropic's Claude Cowork loose on my files, and it was both brilliant and scary

Agentic file management shows real productivity promise. Security, scale, and trust remain major open questions. At $100 per month, Cowork is for early adopters only. "With great power comes great ...

LibreOffice 26.2 brings JSON import and other long-awaited features

The Document Foundation released LibreOffice 26.2 today with several long-awaited features and performance improvements for Writer, Calc, and Base.
InfoWorld

JDK 26: The new features in Java 26

Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached the initial release candidate (RC) stage. The RC is open for critical bug fixes, with the feature set ...
TechSpot

Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $35 for a limited time, an incredible deal. This offer ...