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Are you good at Excel? Research indicates skills that everyone should already have

The current job market is so driven by the use of technology that there is no escape: there are tech skills considered so basic that are expected of all professionals in any industry.To better understand what these skills would be, the online support site and training focused on Information Technology (IT), Experts Exchange, asked its more than 500,000 registered technicians "what everyone should know".As a result of the research, the community pointed out 10 technological knowledges that anyone in the 21st century should master in order to achieve success in their personal lives and career. Check out what they are and how to develop them.

1. Back up data
We are all constantly creating and storing files digitally - from photos and phone numbers to sensitive records and files. The simple act of creating another copy (backup) can prevent permanent data loss, which can occur due to a technical or human failure.From the survey respondents' point of view, "knowing how to back up data can save time when it comes to recovering from accidents." In addition, "it also gives the user the peace of mind that the material can be restored easily."You can back up your computer to another folder for security. And also in other devices like external CDs, USB drives and HD. Finally, you have the option to save your files "in the cloud" with programs like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and iCloud (for Apple users).

2. Stir in Excel
Microsoft Excel is the standard tool for organizing all types of data, from family records and budgets to corporate profit and loss statements. Nowadays, being able to navigate through the spreadsheets - even used by users of other operating systems, such as Apple's macOS - is indispensable.To learn to use all the features - or at least part of them - is nothing better than practicing in the program itself. If focus is a specific learning experience, look for a dependable online tutorial to get your bearings.

3. How the internet works, in general
For IT professionals, it would be ideal for everyone to have basic knowledge that would allow them to at least reset the IP address and use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).Whether because there is conflict with another computer or because of new network settings, resetting the IP - which establishes how the computer communicates with others - may be necessary.Look for tutorials on how to do this on your machine or configure DHCP, which in turn automatically assigns IP addresses, so the user does not have to do this manually.

4. Ensure that the operating system and antivirus are up to date
"Security is a problem for all technology users," according to one of the technicians. "The world as we know it becomes increasingly digital and everyone has important information on their computers. Antivirus software and operating system updates are important to make sure your data is protected. "So always check to see if these software are up to date. And if not, download the new versions. Currently, most of them have clear indications and instructions for these processes.

5. Browse and use multiple platforms simultaneously
"Every day we use our computers to check e-mails, install and run programs and things like that," observes one of the IT professionals. "Although seemingly simple, these tasks are so frequent that small 'inefficiencies' add up. A basic understanding of how to perform everyday tasks across platforms makes you more versatile and less dependent on IT support. "To increase your ability to manage multiple jobs on your computer, master the touchpad and mouse keyboard shortcuts. In addition, look for the tools that the operating systems launch to make it easier to manage multiple tabs and programs at once, such as the task view and virtual desktop of Windows.

6. Google's domain
Google has become the first stop on the internet for most users. Knowing some simple search operations and the filters available can help you customize any search and save a lot of time.Some sites, such as Lifehacker and Time magazine, list the best tricks to optimize searches and utilize the full potential of the search engine.

7. Basic HTML
"Since much of our daily lives incorporates web browsing, understanding HTML helps you realize what you can do on the web," says one of the technicians. "This may also help you to have a little more patience when a page is not working properly."HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, "Hypertext Markup Language" ("hypertext" is the same as "text that contains links"). It basically consists of the language in which the network pages are "written". It has its own rules, like any language.

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