AddictiveTips https://www.addictivetips.com Tech tips to make you smarter Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:37:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.addictivetips.com/app/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Social-Media-Logo-32x32-1.jpg AddictiveTips https://www.addictivetips.com 32 32 Office Excel 2010 Viewer https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/open-xlsx-spreadsheets-without-using-excel-2010/ https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/open-xlsx-spreadsheets-without-using-excel-2010/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:25:53 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=13864 Just like we talked about opening docx files without using Office 2010, this post will focus on how to open xlsx spreadsheets without needing a full copy of Microsoft Excel. The good news is that several free tools — both online and desktop-based — make it easy to open xlsx spreadsheets and even edit them. […]

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]]> https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/windown-schedule-system-shutdown/feed/ 212 How to disable or block automatic Windows Update https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/disable-block-automatic-windows-update/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:23:35 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=413580 Windows 10 automatically downloads updates and installs them without asking. If you need to disable automatic Windows Update, you’re not alone — this ‘feature’ isn’t popular with users. The installation normally restarts the system when users don’t expect it to, resulting in interrupted workflows or lost work. How to Disable Automatic Windows Update on Windows […]

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]]> What Version of Windows Do I Have? 3 Ways to Check https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/what-version-of-windows-do-i-have/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:23:29 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=526171 Ever wondered exactly which version of Windows is running on your computer? Knowing how to check your Windows version is crucial for troubleshooting, software compatibility, and ensuring you have the latest security updates. This article provides a simple guide on how to check what version of Windows you have, so you can stay informed and […]

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]]> Hard Drive Errors: How to Check and Fix Them in Windows https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-check-your-hard-drive-for-errors-and-fix-it/ https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-check-your-hard-drive-for-errors-and-fix-it/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:22:24 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=2326 If you are experiencing hard drive errors such as Read / Write errors and noisy sounds, it’s time to check your hard drive because these issues may affect the overall performance of your computer. Windows comes with built-in utilities to check hard drives, and scanning your drive using the Error Checking tool can help diagnose […]

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]]> Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games adult Convert XLS To CSV https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/convert-xls-to-csv/ https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/convert-xls-to-csv/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:43:53 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=9896 If you need to convert XLS to CSV, you have come to the right place. CSV is the most cross-platform spreadsheet format, and converting a spreadsheet into CSV format makes sense since most applications support CSV rather than XLS or any other proprietary format. CSV files are lightweight, easy to parse, and compatible with virtually […]

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]]> How to use commands in Minecraft https://www.addictivetips.com/gaming/commands-minecraft/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:25:04 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=391077 Minecraft as a game is simple to play if you’re not looking to build impressive structures. There’s plenty in it to explore and if you’re starting off, you may spend some time learning basic recipes but it’s not hard.  Outside the gameplay, there are a few tools and features in Minecraft that are worth learning […]

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]]> How to Remove Section Breaks in Word: Easy Steps to Follow https://www.addictivetips.com/microsoft-office/how-to-remove-section-breaks-in-word/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:24:56 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=431000 A section break is a very handy tool for separating blocks of text or unifying them under one type of formatting. However, some types of documents are better off without them, making all the text align under one section. Knowing how to remove section breaks in Word is a useful skill that can save you […]

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]]> How to Insert PDF into Word: 2 Simple Methods To Follow https://www.addictivetips.com/microsoft-office/how-to-insert-pdf-into-word/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:24:48 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=429362 Microsoft Word has always been the preferred productivity tool for most people, despite the availability of alternatives such as Google Docs. And that’s because of the plethora of options the app gives you to create, edit, and format texts. If you’ve ever wondered how to insert a PDF into Word, you’re not alone — it’s […]

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]]> How to Remove Comments in Word: Work Without Distractions https://www.addictivetips.com/microsoft-office/how-to-remove-comments-in-word/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:24:32 +0000 https://www.addictivetips.com/?p=430007 Knowing how to remove comments in Word is a useful skill for anyone collaborating on documents. Comments are one of the best collaborative add-ons in Microsoft Word — they can be used to pass messages such as a recommendation on changing the default font or making a checklist. In essence, using comments in Word aids seamless […]

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