Bad Mouse: Edit Cells in Excel

Stop double-clicking those cells in MS Excel. Press F2 instead. And while we are at it: The silly formula bar that is covering your work? Disable it (View>Formula...

Multi-Lang Versions

More and more publishers release their games in multi-langual versions, something we localizers appreciate. In recent weeks, both Spore and FIFA Manager 09 found their way onto my PC and I was delighted that I could play them in the language of my choice (in these cases...

Do I really need Trados? It’s so expensive!

This is my standard response to anyone who asks me about Computer-Assisted Translation tools: No, you do not need a CAT tool. Yes, it will make everything faster. Way faster. No, it does not translate for you. Yes, I believe Trados (SDL Trados) is the best out there. No, you don’t need to spend so much money right now. Why don’t you try one of the free CAT tools out there,...