Quick Links If you’re the owner of a shared Google Sheets spreadsheet, you might routinely open the file to see whether any changes have been made. However, this process can be time-consuming, especially if the worksheet contains lots of data. This is where the conditional notifications tool comes in handy. For example, maybe you want to track changes to a particular column in a table or be notified when a certain value is entered into a cell....

Summary PCIe Gen 5 SSDs are still a luxury more than an actual necessity, but it’s good to see that they’re becoming more commonplace and, therefore, have started to go down in price compared to the first batch. Crucial just launched some of the best ones we’ve seen yet, in case you’re hunting down options for your next gaming PC. Micron Technology, the parent company of Crucial, took to Computex 2025 to unveil its latest offerings in the SSD space: the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and the Crucial X10 Portable SSD....

Tired of the boring black or white box under your TV? Here’s how to make it stand out without buying a new pricey limited edition console. Set Yourself Apart With Microsoft Official Xbox Wraps Looking for a way to make your Xbox Series X look a little less dull? Take a look atMicrosoft’s official console wraps. At the time of writing, there are only three to choose from, but they’re pretty special considering they’re solid wrap-around enclosures that completely transform the look of your console....

Quick Links NVIDIA has released its 50-series cards, and AMD has released its 9000-series cards, and everyone is very excited to buy into this new generation of graphics hardware, but what do their specs actually mean? Decoding the Specs of NVIDIA’s 50-Series Cards If you open up the page for any of NVIDIA’s latest cards, you’ll encounter a few common terms, and may be wondering what exactly the words and numbers mean....

Summary Recording gameplay from consoles seems like it should be simpler than it actually is. That’s why I was excited to put theElgato Game Capture Neoexternal capture card to the test. Does the Game Capture Neo succeed in making this as easy as plugging it in and hitting record? Not quite, but it makes a good attempt at it. Elgato Game Capture Neo The Game Capture Neo is a powerful device that turns you into a creator....

Quick Links Summary Many developers now make early builds of their games available as a paid “early access” or “game preview” offering. If you’re truly excited or intrigued by a game, you may be tempted to pay for it before it’s actually done, but should you? Let’s look at the factors for and against buying an early access game. Is There a Vertical Slice? A “vertical slice” in the context of game development is basically the proof of concept for a game used to convince investors to put their money towards development....

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Fan Edition) is a more budget-friendly version of the company’s flagship smartphones. You lose the higher-resolution display and Snapdragon CPU, but you retain the primary rear camera. Samsung’s current budget flagship, the Galaxy S24 FE, is now on sale for $500 at Amazon and the company’s online store. That’s a discount of $150 from the original MSRP, and a great price for the hardware and long-term software support....

Summary It’s easy to get overwhelmed by information online, especially for those of us who are prone to distraction or fatigue (hello, me!). I’ve found success in using alternative web browsers to help me focus and cut the noise, and you might too. What Are Alternative Web Browsers? Most of us are familiar with Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox, but there are a growing number of other browsers trying to break the mold and change our online habits....

Quick Links Summary Alongside a lengthy list of iconic PlayStation characters that you can set as your default profile picture, you can also represent your PSN account with a custom image. Here’s how. What to Know Before Choosing a Custom Profile Picture Your PSN account—not to be confused with localuser accounts—has both an “avatar” and a “profile picture.” While these may seem like interchangeable terms, there’s an important difference between them....

Quick Links Summary Removing the background from an image can be a cumbersome task with traditional photo editing tools. But if you use an iPhone or Mac, there’s a quick and easy way to remove backgrounds from images. Let’s take a look. Remove the Background From an Image on an iPhone or iPad As ofiOS 16andiPadOS 16, you’re able to use the Remove Background Quick Action in the Files app to simplify removing the background from images on the iPhone and iPad....

Summary Any decent person should be concerned about whether they’re bothering their neighbors. Unfortunately, subwoofers can be a major culprit when it comes to excessive noise. Here’s how to keep it to a minimum. Ask Your Neighbors if They Can, in Fact, Hear It The first step to avoiding bothering your neighbors is checking in with them to see if you have been bothering them in the first place. If you’ve been using yoursubwooferwith no added insulation and things they may have been hearing, knock on their door or give them a call to see if they can hear it, if it’s annoying, and if so, how much....

Summary Have websites you constantly visit on your Mac, like Gmail or Netflix? Turn Safari websites into macOS apps so that you can access them outside of a web browser. Here’s how the new feature works and why you might want to use it. Dock Web Apps Using Safari Safari web apps are effectively containerized web pages with simplified navigation controls. There is no address bar within a web app, so you cannot navigate away from the service....

We use Word when we’re brainstorming or want to ensure that our ideas don’t get lost. Here are some best practices for converting random information into a more easily manageable document. Removing Redundant or Duplicated Notes You’re tasked with taking notes at a meeting, and you decide to use Word to capture your notes and thoughts about the meeting; the only problem is that the document you’re left with is a little bit messy and in need of organization....