The early days of modern computing were downright weird, and the HP 9830B is a strange one indeed: it’s a gigantic calculator, running BASIC, on a CPU implemented over a dozen cards using discrete ...

For novices, functions are one of the most intimidating features of OpenOffice.org's Calc. Newcomers quickly learn that functions are a main feature of spreadsheets, but there are almost four hundred, ...

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The lowly Calculator sits there in your Applications folder. It’s so unassuming you barely notice that it has menus and little interface details that make it not quite so lowly after all. These tips ...

Believe it or not, Apple still does not support the iPad with its basic Calculator app. And as much as nerds love their calculator watches, there’s no support for Apple Watch, either. If you want ...

If the built-in Windows Calculator doesn't quite meet your needs, one of these alternatives might. One of the built-in Windows apps I find myself using the most frequently is Calculator. As handy as ...

So let's say I have a spreadsheet, and I put in a BASIC function to do something fancy or to consolidate my code in one place under a meaningful name, or whatever. Here's the thing: If my function ...