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A drop-down list in a Microsoft Word document lets readers select from a predefined list, handy if you're building a form, quiz, or similar. Adding a drop-down list is fairly easy—here's how.

Android 15 has been out for a while for phones such as the Google Pixel, and yet, there's a notable absence throughout the update rollout news cycle: Samsung. Now, the One UI 7 beta is finally arriving for Samsung phones, and it's packed with a lot of changes.

Using Chrome with its default settings can hinder your experience, compromise your privacy and security, and use up significant system resources. If you want to optimize your Chrome experience, improve your workflow, and protect your privacy, I recommend turning off the following features.

One of the first things you should consider when designing a PowerPoint presentation is ensuring everyone can access your content. In this guide, I'll give you some ways to make this happen.

You have many different ways of installing apps and programs on a Windows PC, but the Microsoft Store is still there to provide a one-stop shop for many of your app needs. Now, the Microsoft Store is becoming much more useful for app updates.

We're fast approaching the end of the year. It's December, the very last month of 2024, which means that many apps and services are creating year-end summaries of all your recent activity. This also includes your Xbox, of course.

Promps and queries with generative AI is processed through data centers that also process thousands, if not millions, of queries at the same time. A lot of companies seem to think nuclear power is a solution to potential power limitations in the long term, including Meta.

Microsoft is doubling down on Windows 11's requirement for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip in PCs. The company says it's “non-negotiable” and “a necessity for a secure and future-proof Windows 11.”

Max will begin its password-sharing crackdown "in about a week," according to WBD executive JB Perrette. However, policy enforcement won't begin until 2025, and customers who wish to share their account may continue to do so with a paid add-on.

It's December, which means the holidays are nearing and everyone is putting up decorations. Have you ever felt like putting up decorations on your desktop, though? An app called Festivitas is here for just that.

Google's Chrome browser has become much faster on Android devices. These speed improvements come from better software builds, V8 JavaScript and Blink rendering engine upgrades, and more teamwork with Android device makers.

Disney+ has added ESPN+ content to its platform, making it easier for subscribers of the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle in the U.S. to access everything in one place. Now, there is a new ESPN section within the Disney+ app that released today.

General Motors and its EV charging partner, EVgo, have doubled the number of public stations in their U.S. charging network to 2,000 in total, in just over a year and with hundreds potentially more on the way by the end of 2024.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Microsoft is adding a Compatibility Version system to Excel. This system should prevent new features and bugfixes from breaking old spreadsheets, though it may prove to be an annoyance for Office 2024 buyers.

Playing games on a smartwatch might seem impractical with its tiny display. But after trying it, I find it's an excellent way to kill some time while waiting at the dentist's office.

Perplexity AI, developers of the popular "answer engine" of the same name, recently debuted a shopping agent designed to purchase items through the chatbot interface. However, tests conducted by TechCrunch show just how far the agent has to go before it becomes a reliable online shopper.

Microsoft is rolling out updates to the Microsoft Store on Windows. These updates are aimed at making the store run better, changing the look, and helping manage your downloads and purchases.

You can now access your data-driven Apple Music Replay report in the built-in Music app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac instead of a browser, like before.