Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9 Laptop Review: A Passable Casual-Use Companion

Summary Laptops that double as tablets are nothing new, but companies are still looking for ways to make the hybrid concept work. Lenovo has been at the forefront of this, with itsYoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9laptop marking its latest attempt. Unfortunately, the device comes up short in the areas that count most. Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9 A laptop-tablet hybrid with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display and three viewing modes....

July 22, 2025 · 11 min · 2148 words · Brianna Potter

Microsoft 365 Copilot Will Add AI to Word, Outlook, and More

Microsoft is rushing to add AI features to its services, such as the newBing Chat AIanda new sidebar in Microsoft Edge. To no one’s surprise, AI functionality is now coming to Office apps. Microsoft held its “Reinventing Productivity with AI” live event today, where the company announced “Microsoft 365 Copilot,” an umbrella term for various features powered by large language models (LLMs). The first wave of new features is coming to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, which Microsoft says will help “you to unleash creativity, unlock productivity, and uplevel skills....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Gary Barrett

Microsoft Office Files Have a Secret That Could Help You

Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files can contain images, video, and other embedded files, but it can be annoying to save them. Thankfully, there’s a workaround for that, and it relies on a secret with the modern Office file format. Microsoft Office 2007 and later use theOffice Open XML formatfor documents, such as .docx for Word, the .pptx format for PowerPoint, and .xlsx for Excel. There are also other file endings for macro-enabled documents or templates, but they all use the same general file format....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Jacqueline Mason

Mozilla Thunderbird Will Support Microsoft Exchange

Mozilla has been hard at work on the Thunderbird email app over the past year, with new features and interface improvements slowly rolling out. One more significant feature is now in the works: connecting to Microsoft Exchange servers. Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail and calendar server developed by Microsoft, and often used to sync information for business or organization accounts, like work email accounts. Exchange has always worked with Microsoft’s own Outlook applications, as well as a few third-party applications like Apple Mail/Calendar, but there has never been full support in Mozilla Thunderbird....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Shannon Murillo

Nintendo Is Ending the Switch Game Voucher Service

Nintendo has announced that it will soon stop offering its popular Nintendo Switch Game Voucher service. This program allowed Nintendo Switch Online members to buy two digital game vouchers at a discounted price. The last day to purchase new vouchers will be June 05, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time. After this date, no new vouchers can be bought, but any vouchers purchased before the deadline will stay valid for one year from the date they were bought....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Michael Lewis

Samsung's New Galaxy Z Fold 5 Has an Improved Hinge, Brighter Screen

Years ago,foldable phonesseemed like a futuristic concept, but they’re slowly becoming more accessible. Samsung has been releasing foldable phones under its Z lineup for a few years now, and with them being a bleeding-edge technology, Samsung gets closer to nailing it every generation. The just-announced Galaxy Z Fold 5 is delivering on a few user requests for a change, making it Samsung’s most solid foldable to date. Samsung just took to stage to announce the new Galaxy Z Fold 5, alongside its newest flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Maria Preston

Satechi Releases Its First Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard

Today at CES 2025, accessory maker Satechi released a new mechanical Bluetooth keyboard with low-profile brown switches, more than a dozen backlight patterns, and other perks. Satechi has been making keyboards, mice, and other computer accessories for ages now, and I’ve used a ton of them over the years. That said, I’m surprised it took the company such a long time to bring out a full-size mechanical keyboard, but here it is!...

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Christopher Kennedy

Save 55% off a HyperX Alloy Origins Keyboard

HyperX Alloy Origins The HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical gaming keyboard is designed for precision and durability, featuring HyperX Red switches rated for 80 million keystrokes. The keyboard includes customizable RGB backlighting with per-key lighting control. The HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, a full-sized keyboard built for accuracy and long-lasting use, is now on sale for a huge 55% discount. Normally priced at $129.99, this keyboard can now be bought for just$58....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Leslie Williams

Should You Upgrade to the New Slim PS5?

Sony has announced a new,slimmer model of PlayStation 5set for release in the 2023 holiday season. The new modelimproves the current PS5design in several key areas. However, if you already own a PS5, should you upgrade? It’s Gotten Smaller One of the most frequent complaints about the old PS5 model from the day it launched was its size. Although both the PS5 and Xbox Series X have similar internal volumes, many people found it hard to fit Sony’s ivory tower console into their entertainment centers....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Michael Matthews

Should You Use Apple Family Sharing With Friends?

Summary You might be tempted to bring your buddy, your roommate, or your good work acquaintance into your Apple Family Sharing group, but should you? Just because you have six “seats” to fill, does that mean they should go to people who aren’t actually family? Apple Family Sharing Is Private, but Not That Private Apple Family Sharing still gives youcontrol over your content, so that family members who aren’t meant to see specific photos, calenders, or purchased content won’t be able to....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Joseph Combs

Supermoon, Supplies for the Stranded, and SpaceX Showoff: This Week in Space (Aug 19-25)

Quick Links Not every week do we see a rocket explosion rival a blue Supermoon to secure top spot as the most spectacular event! With the darker evenings drawing in and Earth’s neighbors waking up, the end of August is always a good time to take note of the things going on above our heads. Let’s look at what’s been in the news this week. Rocket Explodes During Testing in the UK SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, UK, witnesseda spectacular explosionof a German rocket engine....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Rachel Horn

The Best Budget Cars With Premium Tech That Rival Luxury Vehicles

If you’re in the market for a ride that’s got both value andpremium features, we’ve rounded up some budget-friendly picks. These cars pack in smart tech, solid performance, and great looks—all without the luxury price tag. These options show you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a comfortable,tech-filled driving experience. With upgraded infotainment, modern safety features, and a sleek feel, they hold their own against pricier models. Whether you’re commuting daily or heading out on a weekend adventure, these cars strike the perfect balance between practicality and style....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Kelly Robertson

The Best New LEGO Sets Releasing in 2023

Quick Links LEGO never wants its loyal customers to run out of builds to enjoy, so this iconic building brand routinely puts out new sets. Most people know that theholidaysare a big time for LEGO set releases, but January is another great time to shop for new favorites. To help you find your next set, we’ve checked out all the LEGO sets that are releasing to bring you the best of the best....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Emily Delgado