Everyday Tools
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Small utilities solve small problems quickly: working out an exact age for a job application, making a QR code for a shop, counting words against a limit or checking your typing speed. These short guides explain how each tool works, what to watch out for and how to get an accurate result in seconds.
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Everyday Tools
How to Test Your Screen for Dead Pixels (and Fix Them)
Check a monitor, laptop or phone screen for dead and stuck pixels using solid colours, learn the difference, and know your options and warranty rights.
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How to Find the Week Number of Any Date (ISO Weeks)
Find the ISO week number, day of the year and quarter of any date, and learn why week 1 and week 53 behave differently in different countries.
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How to Check If a Year Is a Leap Year (Rules, Examples)
Learn the three leap year rules, see examples such as 2000 and 2100, and find the next leap years, with the astronomy behind the extra day.
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How to Calculate Your Home Electricity Bill by Appliance
Estimate your monthly electricity use and bill from watts, hours and quantity for each appliance, find the biggest users and cut the cost.
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How to Find Your Zodiac Sign: Dates for All 12 Signs
Find your zodiac sign from your date of birth with the full list of date ranges for all twelve signs, plus what the sign is and is not.
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How to Count Working Days Between Two Dates (and Add Days)
Count business days between dates or add working days to a start date, skipping weekends and holidays, including the Friday-Saturday weekend.
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How to Test and Improve Your Typing Speed (WPM and Accuracy)
Measure your typing speed in words per minute, check your accuracy and follow simple practice habits to get faster over a few weeks.
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How to Make a Free QR Code With Logo and Colours
Create QR codes for a link, WiFi, WhatsApp or contact card, add your logo and colours, and download PNG, JPG or print-ready SVG.