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Welcome to Spreadsheet Hacker, the blog dedicated to helping you find workarounds to data problems in everyone's favorite tool - the trusty spreadsheet. From Excel and Google Sheets hacks, and delving into newcomers like Smartsheet and Airtable, we're here to help. Let's dive in and share our top spreadsheet tips and tricks.
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Is Excel the Unsung Hero of Business Intelligence? Debunking the Myths and Uncovering the Truth
Excel is often at the center of a passionate discussion: Is it a legitimate Business Intelligence (BI) tool, or just a more advanced...
Feb 244 min read
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Understanding and Analyzing Zombie Rates in MRF Files: A Spreadsheet Approach
Discover how to detect and analyze zombie rates in healthcare transparency MRFs using spreadsheets
Feb 135 min read
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How to Create Pivot Tables in Databricks and Alternative Solutions for Excel Users
Your guide to pivot tables in Databricks, and alternatives for spreadsheet users.
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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How to Open Machine-Readable Files (MRFs) in Excel
Learn how to open and analyze JSON-based Machine-Readable Files (MRFs) in Excel using Power Query. Simplify healthcare data analysis with st
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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Tackling Large-Scale Pivot Tables in Spreadsheets: Workarounds for Big Data Analysis
Big Data Pivot Tables & Workarounds For Spreadsheet Users
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Spreadsheets: The Ultimate Self-Service Analytics
Self-service analytics is the new hotness, but spreadsheets are still the ultimate tool to help yourself.
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Data Products and Spreadsheets: The Perfect Pair for Self-Service Analytics
Unlocking valuable insights from raw data is essential for businesses looking to stay competitive in a data-driven world. But how can...
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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Mastering Time Series Analysis in Excel: Techniques and Best Practices
Time series analysis is an essential skill for anyone dealing with data that changes over time, such as sales trends, stock prices, or...
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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How to Connect Excel to Snowflake: A Step-by-Step Guide
A quick guide to connecting Excel to Snowflake
Oct 7, 20247 min read
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Why Ad-Hoc Data Analysis Beats Traditional BI Dashboards
BI dashboards may look pretty, but they're limiting your ability to uncover breakthrough insights.
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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Spreadsheet BI: Sigma Computing (and Competitors) for Business Analytics
Curious about the new hotness with spreadsheet style BI tools? We've got you covered with an overview of the options.
Jul 17, 20246 min read
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Connecting Spreadsheets to Databricks Delta Lake
Learn how to connect Excel, Google Sheets, and Gigasheet Enterprise to Databricks Delta Lake. This guide offers step-by-step instructions...
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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Automating Data Cleaning in Excel Using Power Query
Data cleaning is a crucial task for business data analysts, often consuming a significant portion of their time. Power Query in Excel...
May 28, 20243 min read
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Top 5 Excel Formulas For Data Analysts
Excel has 450+ formulas for data analysis. It’s hard to remember them all. It’s even harder to think of the most suitable formula that...
May 21, 20243 min read
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Salesforce Report Exports and How To Exceed The Limits
Salesforce is the powerful CRM tool that enables businesses to manage their relationships with customers and clients effectively. One of...
May 15, 20243 min read
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Mastering Data Deduplication in Excel
Data deduplication is a critical process for managing and analyzing large datasets effectively. It helps in cleaning up repeated entries,...
May 9, 20243 min read
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5 Excel Hacks To Supercharge Your Data Analysis
5 Excel hacks that are invaluable for data analysis
May 7, 20243 min read
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Top 10 Google Sheets Formulas to Transform Your Data (and 3 things you can't do in Excel)
Here’s a rundown of the top 10 Google Sheets formulas, complete with examples to help you leverage these tools in your data tasks. We'll als
May 4, 20244 min read
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From Excel Chaos to Database Clarity: Your Guide to Making the Switch
Transitioning from Excel to a database not only streamlines operations but also enhances data integrity and scalability. Here's how to make
May 3, 20242 min read
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Too Much for Sheets? Here's what to do when Google Sheets starts crashing.
Google Sheets is a powerhouse in the world of online spreadsheets, offering versatility and real-time collaboration that millions depend...
May 3, 20242 min read
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