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On-screen keyboards are pretty great these days thanks to gesture typing and all sorts of autocorrect and next-word suggestion features. Things can always improve, which is why Google Keyboard, also known as Gboard, just got a nifty feature that'll help you type faster.

If you’ve spent any time with open-source software, you know the terrible feeling that comes when a project you depend on suddenly goes dark. One week it’s humming along with new updates, fixes, and community activity, and the next, it’s a ghost town.

Microsoft has announced that Formula by Example, an intuitive tool that generates formulas based on patterns in your Excel spreadsheet, has arrived in Excel for Microsoft 365 on Windows. Before now, this feature was only available in Excel for the web, so it's a welcome extension if you prefer using the desktop version of the spreadsheet software.

Disney and Fubo have officially completed a new deal that combines Fubo and Hulu + Live TV into one powerhouse. This should help the company better compete with YouTube TV and other rivals.

Has your Chromebook been freezing more and more lately? The good news is, it's likely not broken. There are several reasons why it might freeze up, so here are a few things to check before you consider a new machine.

Anker makes some of the best phone accessories available out there. But some of its stuff can be in the pricier side compared to the hardware by other companies. This Anker 200W charging station is pretty good, and right now, it's just $50—the price of most other high-end regular charging bricks.

It’s 10:30am and I’m at 77%. It’s been a busy morning—kids up early, streaming the new Tame Impala album to my Sonos speakers, watching a few of my friend Stephen’s terrible Sora videos—but nothing out of the ordinary. Still, my iPhone 17 Pro wouldn’t be this low this early. Am I worried? Yes and no. It’s a solvable problem, but it’s still a problem.

Windows 10 has reached end of life, which means Microsoft has backed off support for the operating system unless you opt in to get extended service updates. If you've recently switched to Windows 11 and find some of the changes annoying, here are a some ways to quickly fix a few of them.

Checkboxes in Microsoft Excel are a great tool for tracking progress, improving data organization, and adding an extra layer of automation to your spreadsheet. What's more, you can format a whole row in your worksheet when a corresponding checkbox is checked.

Find Hub trackers are getting better... As long as you have one of just a handful of phones. See, as long as your phone supports UWB, you should be able to track a tag way more easily and with pointers in the right direction. Even if you do have UWB, though, it might not work. And this is what Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro users are now encountering.

As we progress ever closer to the final days of 2025, fear not, there's still a boatload of great movies and TV shows hitting streaming services, chief among them is one of the world's biggest, Amazon Prime Video.

One of the biggest benefits Android has always offered is the freedom to own your device truly. Now, with a new developer decree, that freedom is in jeopardy—but Google claims that isn’t the case. Not everyone agrees.

So, Halloween just isn't your thing—that's cool. If the idea of dressing up, covering your lawn in styrofoam tombstones, and doling out handfuls of candy to strangers' kids makes you want to retreat to your basement with a good movie, this is the list for you.

Just in case you're confused at all by the merging of Disney+ and Hulu—you can still watch Hulu in the Disney+ app or in its standalone app, for the time being—we thought it might be easier on your sanity to compile all the great movies and TV shows coming to both streaming services for November, because trying to find something good to watch is hard enough.

Toyota leads the U.S. hybrid market thanks to a wide lineup and the strong trust buyers have in its hybrid system. A big range also means some models get all the attention while others fly under the radar, especially when prices are close but capabilities differ.

A used three-row SUV that genuinely excites behind the wheel and handles family duties well might sound like a contradiction, but one standout model proves that you don’t have to choose between fun and function. With its athletic suspension, responsive steering, and ample power, this SUV stands out among typical family haulers. Every drive feels more engaging than comfortable.

Siri, Apple's voice assistant, isn't for everyone. If you don't find Siri useful, or you accidentally keep invoking Siri using the Side button or the "Siri" wake word, here's how you can disable Siri for good on your iPhone or iPad.

Windows on ARM laptops are yet to realize their full potential. But if you want to go ahead with one now, one of Samsung's best ones, powered by the high-end Snapdragon X Elite chip, is currently at a heavy discount.

Most of the web is now encrypted in transit with HTTPS, which has been a substantial improvement for privacy and security over regular HTTP websites. Now, Google Chrome is gearing up to take the next step: warning people when they try to visit non-secure websites.

Looking to deck out your home? Nanoleaf is offering great discounts on indoor and outdoor lighting, allowing you to create the perfect setup.