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April 24, 2026
Mike Power started Neuxpower 29 years ago, which means a big anniversary is coming up next year! Neuxpower is the company behind the popular file compressor, NXPowerLite, the cool PowerPoint add-in, Slidewise, and the soon-to-arrive Word add-in, Wordwise. Mike loves designing useful software, and right now he’s focused on making Slidewise even more powerful and easy to use. In this conversation, Mike talks about the new NXPowerLite 11.
You get 8 shape types plus lines as part of this Organic Shapes collection. Each of these 8 shape types have 10 variants. So you end up with 80 hand-drawn shape options! Again each of these 80 shapes have 12 brush stroke styles! Plus you get the lines and arrows in 12 brush stroke styles too. Combine all variations to end up with more than 3000 possibilities.
December 5, 2025
Boris Hristov is the Founder of presentation agency 356labs and a PowerPoint MVP. He has presented in 25+ countries and has been rated as the top speaker numerous times. Boris has years of experience as a trainer, mentor and consultant and works with many companies to help them craft and deliver truly effective presentations. In this conversation, Boris discusses the upcoming Present to Succeed 2026 online conference, being held in-person and online in London on May 21st, 2026, and in Sofia on June 12th, 2026.
Inserting a New Slide with Copilot in PowerPoint 365 for Windows
April 21, 2026
In this issue, we explore how what you show, and what you choose not to show—shapes every presentation. From the practical skill of hiding and unhiding slides, we learn how to keep content focused while still keeping valuable backup material within reach. Hidden slides act as a “backstage area,” letting presenters stay flexible without overwhelming their audience. Alongside this, we draw inspiration from Isabel Allende’s thoughts on creativity, reminding us that expression thrives on both discipline and imagination. Finally, we revisit the importance of visual awareness through color perception, showing that even small design choices influence how messages are received. Together, these ideas highlight the balance between control, creativity, and clarity.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
April 17, 2026
Ever created a slide that you just couldn’t delete? It’s like a “just-in-case” drawer in your presentation. You may not use it often, but you know it could come in handy. Now imagine you’re presenting and moving through your slides, and suddenly that drawer opens in front of everyone. Notes, extra data, maybe even unfinished thoughts show up on the screen. Not a great moment. So, in this tutorial, we will explore the entire gamut of hiding and unhiding slides, learn about pro tips, and look at some caveats.
Learn how to hide and unhide slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
April 16, 2026
Isabel Allende, the famous Chilean author whose more than 20 books have sold more than 67 million copies in 35 languages, is an excellent role model for the creative process. I had the rare opportunity to meet and chat with Allende at a book-signing event for her latest novel, Violeta. In an effort to learn from a master writer, I asked her whether she followed Stephen Covey’s advice about beginning with the end in mind. Does she know how her novels will end when she begins to write?
Read more with Jerry Weissman.
April 14, 2026
In this issue, we explore how efficiency, automation, and visual consistency come together to elevate everyday presentation workflows. We begin with simple yet powerful techniques like duplicating slides—small actions that can significantly speed up creation and experimentation within your deck. From there, we look at innovations such as ToolsToo 12.1, where automation reduces repetitive tasks and allows you to focus on thinking rather than clicking. Finally, we turn to creating color-coordinated, branded slides using PresenterMedia, ensuring that every presentation not only works efficiently but also looks cohesive and professional. Together, these ideas show that great presentations emerge when smart processes meet consistent design.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
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