As I described here, Power BI can send SQL queries in parallel in DirectQuery mode and you can see from the Timeline column there is some parallelism happening here – the last two SQL queries ...

Stop using fragile direct links—Power Query creates faster, automated, and more robust workbook connections.

Excel isn't hard, just learn the right tricks early enough.

Microsoft has restarted its monthly feature round-up, detailing how Excel changed during January 2026 across Windows, Mac, and the web. The headline upgrade is Agent ...

Query groups uses AI to cluster similar search queries. The new card shows total clicks per group and highlights groups trending up or down. Query groups will roll out over the coming weeks to high ...

They’re easy to learn, and they’ll make you a lot more productive. by Adam Lacey and Deborah Ashby The past 10 years have seen a wave of innovative big data software designed to analyze, manipulate, ...

A scroll bar is an important element in Microsoft Excel. Excel sheets have two types of scrolling, vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling. For vertical scrolling, you can use either your mouse ...

Have you ever found yourself endlessly clicking through repetitive steps in Excel, wishing there was a way to make the process smarter and faster? While Power Query is a fantastic option for ...

Excel is more than just a spreadsheet tool; it is a comprehensive platform for data analysis and business intelligence. By using its advanced tools—Power Query, Power Pivot, and DAX—you can elevate ...