PowerPoint and Presenting Stuff

PowerPoint and Presenting News: December 16, 2025

PowerPoint’s renewed relevance reminds us that tools matter—but only when paired with strong ideas. In this issue, we explore why PowerPoint is suddenly cool again, not because of trends alone, but because it continues to support clear thinking and purposeful communication. That naturally leads to the art of storytelling, where structure, emotion, and intent turn slides into messages people remember. And behind every polished presentation is something more practical: ensuring the technology simply works, from file associations to smooth workflows. Together, these perspectives highlight a simple truth—great presentations succeed when creativity, narrative, and reliability come together seamlessly.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.

Filed Under: Ezine
Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint

Repair File Associations in Windows 10

So, you’re absolutely sure PowerPoint is sitting nicely on your computer… but then you double-click a PowerPoint file and — ta-da! Instead of opening in PowerPoint like a well-trained puppy, it either refuses to open or jumps into some other random program you didn’t invite to the party. No need to scream “What is happening?!” This simply means your computer has gotten confused about who should open that file. Think of it like your mail carrier delivering your favorite pizza to your neighbor’s house — the pizza exists, but it’s not reaching you.

Learn how to repair PowerPoint file associations in Windows 10.

Filed Under: PowerPoint All Versions
Tagged as: Associations, Microsoft Windows, Troubleshooting, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: December 9, 2025

In this issue, we look at what it truly takes to present with clarity—without letting your cup overflow. From the practical reminder to keep content, ideas, and expectations in balance, we move to inspiration from Boris Hristov and the Present to Succeed platform, where focused messaging becomes an art form. Then we turn to understanding online tools—PowerPoint for the Web and Google Slides. Finally, we round things off with time-saving PowerPoint shortcuts that help you stay calm, confident, and efficient. Together, these ideas highlight that success comes from simplicity, intentionality, and good preparation.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.

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Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint

Present to Succeed 2026: Conversation with Boris Hristov

    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 companies like Deutsche Telekom, KPMG, Renault, Societe Generale, Roche, Publicis, Experian, Bosch, Adidas and many, many more 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.

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Tagged as: Boris Hristov, Events, Interviews, Present to Succeed

Don’t Let Your Cup “Runneth Over”

By Jerry Weissman

In the previous blog, you read about how presentations that go on too long bore audiences; but presentations that go too deep have an even worse effect: audiences forget the content.

Image: AI generated

In a book called Zen in the Martial Arts, author Joe Hyams tells the story of a university professor who visited a Japanese Zen Master to learn about Zen:

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Filed Under: Guest Posts
Tagged as: Death by PowerPoint, Guest Post, Jerry Weissman