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8 Quick Access Toolbar Must-Haves in Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint offers many tools for perfecting your presentation, from animations and transitions to shapes and text boxes. However, finding the right one among such a broad choice can significantly slow your workflow, so using the program's Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is the way to go.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 8 (#516)
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
YouTube Premium Is Getting More Expensive for Long-Time Subscribers
YouTube Premiums early adopter pricing is set to increase. This is the original subscription paid by those who joined when the service was in beta/early adopter status.
US Cellular Sells Some of Itself to AT&T
US Cellular will sell select spectrum licenses to AT&T in a $1.02 billion cash deal, continuing to monetize the spectrum not part of the proposed sale to T-Mobile.
I'd Rather Play These Games on a Foldable Phone
Believe it or not, my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is my favorite way to play games, but that doesn't make it a perfect gaming device. Some games feel awkward on a foldable phone, while others feel like a perfect match. Here are the genres that I find are the best fit for book-style folding phones.
Google Slides Is Adding New Templates
Google has announced a bunch of new templates for Slides that could give your next presentation that professional polish without too much work.
This 3D Print Turns Your Mac Mini Into a Tiny Mac Pro
Jerrod H., a Tennessee-based engineer with a history of designing 3D printable models, has released a new 3D printable case for the M4 Mac mini. It makes the Mini look like a shrunk down Mac Pro.
How to Design Business Cards Using Microsoft Word
If you need to make some business cards, but you lack experience with sophisticated design software such as InDesign and Photoshop, you can use Word's business card template. And if none of the templates tickle your fancy, you can make your business cards from scratch.
Apple Has Finally Fixed Reactions in RCS Messages
Apple wasn't too excited to do so, but it finally added RCS messages on iOS 18, paving the way for SMS to finally be a thing of the past. Now, one of the remaining compatibility issues is being ironed out.
Apple Now Has Extended Returns for the Holiday Season
Apple is launching its extended returns service ahead of the holiday season, enabling you to return an Apple product you purchased online as late as January 8.
Lucid Motors Gravity SUV Has 440+ Mile Range and 7 Seats
Lucid Motors has opened pre-orders for its Gravity SUV, an electric vehicle (EV) with a stated range of more than 440 miles (about 708 kilometers) on a full battery.
The Best VPNs for Android in 2024
A virtual private network (VPN) on your Android phone masks your IP address and encrypts your browsing activity. Whether you frequently use public Wi-Fi networks or you just want extra privacy from your ISP, investing in a VPN for your Android device is a smart choice.
They Hate Me on Facebook Marketplace, But I Never Get Scammed
I constantly have old gear and knicknacks to get rid of, and Facebook Marketplace is ideal to get some cash back fast. However, it can be a scammer's haven, espcially if you're desperate to sell or don't stop to think. So far, touch wood, I've avoided being scammed, but only by being steadfast on some fundamental rules.
8BitDo's NES-Inspired Keyboard Now Comes in a Full-Sized Layout
Nostalgic nerds can now pre-order the Retro 108 Mechanical Keyboard, a full-sized version of the 80s-inspired keyboard that 8BitDo introduced last year. It's functionally identical to the old TKL model, but it has an integrated numpad.
Blink's Snc Module XR Pushes Camera Range Beyond Wi-Fi
Blink has announced the launch of its new Sync Module XR. This is the third generation of its system hub, with the ability to extend the range of cameras beyond the walls of a typical house.
T-Mobile Made A New LTE Tracker
Trackers like the Apple AirTag are great, but they rely on Bluetooth connectivity and a mesh network of devices to be found. T-Mobile already made a tracker that uses LTE, and now the second-generation model has arrived.
Matter 1.4 Could Finally Make Smart Home Systems Interoperable
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has published specifications for the updated Matter 1.4 open standard. It could simplify managing homes based on multiple software platforms like Apples HomeKit, Amazons Alexa, and Googles Home.
Spotify Now Works Better With Instagram and TikTok
Spotify has announced new integrations with TikTok and Instagram. This is to make it easier for users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks from Spotify.
The Best iPhone 15 Cases of 2024
Nobody plans on dropping their phone, but it happens. If you want to protect your iPhone 15, the easiest way to do so is with a case.
Govee Recalls Its Smart Space Heaters Due to Fire Risk
Govee just issued a voluntary recall for six models of smart space heater, citing a fire and burn risk. Customers with a recalled space heater may receive a full refund for their purchase.