IT for everyone

In this category, I answer computer questions in a way everyone can understand. No technical jargon, no complicated steps. Just clear explanations, practical solutions and examples from everyday life. Whether you’re stuck, want to learn something new or simply want to be sure you’re doing it right, here you’ll find reliable help.

Curious about the background of this project? Read more on the page Your IT Professional.

IT for everyone #33 | Open YouTube next to your work

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Microsoft Edge with a YouTube video next to a work window using the Split Screen feature.
Microsoft Edge with a YouTube video next to a work window using the Split Screen feature.

You probably know the situation: you’re working on a project, document or study assignment and suddenly get stuck. After a quick Google search, you often end up with a helpful YouTube video that explains exactly what you need. But then a new problem appears: constantly switching between your work and the video is inconvenient and breaks your concentration.

Fortunately, Microsoft Edge has useful features that let you open YouTube right next to your work. With Picture-in-Picture and Split Screen, you can continue working and watch a video at the same time, without constantly switching between windows or tabs. It’s not only more pleasant, but also helps you work more efficiently and with better focus.

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IT for everyone #32 | Microsoft Office 2021 End of Life: what now?

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Laptop on a desk with icons for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on the screen.
Laptop on a desk with icons for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on the screen.

As a user of Microsoft Office 2021, I recently received a news update stating that this Office product will reach its “End of Life” in October 2026. I can imagine that such an announcement might cause panic for many people. Does this mean we will no longer be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Will it suddenly stop working on that date? One reassurance upfront: that will not be the case.

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IT for everyone #31 | Windows 11 Libraries

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Colorful Windows 11 Library icons on a desk.

Anyone who works daily with documents, photos, or projects quickly notices how easily files become scattered across different folders and devices. I often draft the beginning of a new article on my phone. Because the Microsoft Word app is connected to my Microsoft Outlook account, the document is automatically saved to my OneDrive storage. Later, when I continue working on my computer, I first have to search through several locations before I finally find the file again.

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