To make it easier to pull a .csv or .txt file directly into Excel without having to deal with Power Query, Microsoft is introducing two new import functions. Microsoft is making two new Import ...

This guide shows how to use hospital pricing transparency data to find the negotiated costs of procedures.

The Providence Journal used that pricing data to analyze 19 billing codes at 10 of the state’s acute-care hospitals.

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a web-friendly file format used to display 2D graphics, vector illustrations, charts, etc. While it renders like an image, underneath it is actually XML code that ...

Tired of endless clicking and navigating through Windows File Explorer? Did you know that the Command Prompt, a seemingly simple black window, can be your secret weapon for lightning-fast file access ...

In the world of Linux, mastering the terminal can significantly enhance your file management skills. Whether you’re a novice or someone looking to sharpen your command-line abilities, understanding ...

If you’ve downloaded a file that ends in .rar, you might be wondering how to open it on your Windows 11 computer. RAR files are compressed folders, similar to ZIP files. People use them to bundle ...

Hamza is a certified Technical Support Engineer. When opening files, you might encounter the warning “Open File – Security Warning” asking you to confirm your action. This warning means that the ...

In a previous article, I looked at Grafana, a free, open-source data visualization tool. In the past, I tried (and failed) to use it to create a simple graph using CSV files, which is a bit of an ...

CSV stands for Comma Separated Values, a file format that allows you to easily import data from one application into another. It’s easy to export and import data with a CSV file as long as you know ...