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If you can navigate a nested IF function, manage thousands of rows of data, or troubleshoot the dreaded #REF! error in Microsoft Excel, congratulations—you've been programming for years without even knowing it.

Driving used to be something more than just a way to get from one place to another. Just taking a drive down to the store could be an exciting experience in the right car. The so-called "driver's car", which emphasizes feedback and responsiveness to your inputs was a great way to forget about your dull 9-5 life. For those who cared about such things, there were plenty of choices at every budget level. These days? I'm starting to doubt that a true driver's car even exists anymore in any form.

Google Drive is a storage solution, but most of us treat it like a digital junk drawer. Files end up in random folders, duplicates stack up, and finding anything becomes a pain. The good news? With a bit of cleanup, you can sort out the clutter and tidy up your storage in just one afternoon.

This is it, the last month of 2025, and you know what that means—Prime Video's new Originals lineup for December is heavy on the holiday-themed stuff, with a dusting of other intriguing titles to take the chill off the colder weather.

As a language, JavaScript receives more than its fair share of criticism. Its default global variables, prototypical inheritance, and dynamic typing are often considered flaws that can lead to sloppy code. But I’m here to defend JavaScript, not as the ideal language, but as a great choice for beginners.

Christmas shouldn’t be stressful, but here we are, only a few weeks out and already wondering where the rest of the year went. This year, why not give yourself the gift of a smarter home?

Python's interactive usage modes are easy to take for granted, but to me, interactive use is one reason it's my favorite programming language. Here are the reasons why interactive Python is my favorite programming tool.

The XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser Projector is slick and portable with built-in Google TV functionality and plenty of connectivity options. Although you can take this projector almost anywhere, its limited brightness and battery life dull some of its potential.

Choosing the right Wi-Fi 7 router can be tough. There are so many models out there, and which ecosystem is the right one to buy into? Earlier this year, I switched my entire network over to UniFi and I haven’t regretted it for a moment.

Samsung has finally revealed its tri-fold smartphone, following months of rumors and leaks. It's a phone that unfolds to reveal a 10-inch screen, and you'll be able to buy one starting in 2026.

The Tor Project is fundamentally changing its release schedule for the Alpha channel, switching it from the Firefox Extended Support Release base to the much faster Rapid Release cadence. This will come with real consequences for both testers and stable users.

It's the beginning of the month, and that means there's a fresh new batch of primo movies settling into Paramount+, making it an easy pick for movie night this week.

I love using Excel for things outside boring accounting. Building a fully functional, reusable, and shareable Wordle clone is one of these things. What's more, it's a fun, unique way to master fundamental Excel tools.

Let's face it: This wasn't the best year to buy a GPU. It's not been quite as bad as 2021, but it was still bad.

A light is the best upgrade you can make for your webcam, and the Logitech Litra Glow is a great option for all computer and desk setups. Now you can get one for $49 at Amazon as a Cyber Monday deal, which is an all-time low price for the light.

NVIDIA has released a critical hotfix driver, version 581.94, that fixes the severe performance drops when you run Windows 11 after the mandatory October 2025 cumulative update. Even though Microsoft hasn’t actually acknowledged the problem yet, we have a real solution.

It's the final month of the year, and one that is perfect for watching movies. No matter how you choose to watch—perhaps on your phone while commuting or on your TV in the evening—Netflix is a good streaming service thanks to its wide selection of old and new hits.

If you have an older iPhone lying around your house collecting dust, you may be sitting on a (digital) gold mine. Even if you moved on to the latest iPhone model, a spare phone can come in handy in unexpected ways.Any old, functioning device can be used in many different ways, so before you give up on your spare iPhone, here are a few ways in which you can repurpose it that don't involve passing it along to somebody else.

We’ve never had more recipes at our fingertips, but when it’s time actually to cook something, it can still feel overwhelming. There is a better way to organize every recipe you love, and for a few days, the best app for the job is on sale. It’s time to buy Paprika.

Raspberry Pi computers have remained relatively affordable over the years, even if that meant stock was limited at times. Unfortunately, most modern Pi boards are now going up in price due to AI-driven memory manufacturing costs.