'LeBron James of spreadsheets' wins world Microsoft Excel title

Dubbed the "LeBron James of Excel spreadsheets", Galway born and Waterford raised Diarmuid is now the world's best worksheet ...
BBC

'It's the golden age of spreadsheet geekery'

"Who doesn't want to be the spreadsheet champion?" That is what the co-founders of the UK Microsoft Excel chapter said when explaining how the everyday computer program Microsoft Excel became a ...
The Escapist

Gamifying everyday life – existence is just one big pivot table now

From competitive spreadsheeting to office-skill tournaments, everyday tasks are being gamified. Is this playful innovation, cultural burnout — or both? Maths, math or mathematics, depending on where ...
Mint

Inside the World Excel Championships (Yes, You Read That Right)

LAS VEGAS—In a flashy hotel on the famous Strip on Saturday night, Andrew “the Annihilator" Ngai ran down an arena walkway with hands in the air, and burst onstage to screaming fans. His two-time ...
Hindustan Times

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Work your way up to excel in competitive exams

Preparing for competitive exams can not just be taxing but also very stressful when the candidates begin to worry about scoring better to excel. Preparing for competitive exams can not just be taxing ...
Yahoo News Canada

'LeBron James of spreadsheets' wins world Microsoft Excel title

Diarmuid took the Excel World Championship belt from 3x winner Andrew Ngai [MEWC] Irishman Diarmuid Early emerged onto the HyperX arena in Las Vegas under the bright lights, dramatic music, and ...