Author - Hiran de Silva

Have you ever stopped to consider the price of convenience? In our daily lives, we perform simple actions without giving them a second thought—walking, riding a bike...

By Hiran de Silva Some years ago, I stopped using the word automation when discussing improvements in processes—particularly in Excel. This may sound strange, but I have...

In a previous article, I discussed the remarkable capabilities of tools like ChatGPT, which can interpret complex inputs—whether it’s a prompt or, in my case, a 30...

Let’s talk about Power BI, one of the most popular tools in business intelligence today. It’s trending, in demand, and highly valuable. Power BI’s appeal is clear: its...

In my last blog, I touched upon the similarities between ChatGPT and the early days of spreadsheets, particularly how both have a remarkable quality: speed. Anyone who...

Over the past year, artificial intelligence—especially tools like ChatGPT—has been capturing the attention of anyone who’s explored its capabilities. If you’ve had...

How do we know if what we’re learning from social media is the right approach for what we need? How can we tell if the techniques shown are truly helpful or were created...

This article is not for the faint hearted! As Md Ismail Hosen pointed out in a bit of a rant on LinkedIn just now, there are hundreds of new videos and posts on social...

Some may argue that I’m being overly critical of people who are just starting to learn Excel, diving into VLOOKUPs and discovering the excitement of keyboard...

In today’s hyper-connected world, social media platforms have an outsized influence on education and skill development, including Excel training. YouTube channels...