Quick Links If you want to merge multiple PDF files into one, there are multiple ways to do that on Windows 11. You can use a free desktop app, a website, or run a command from Command Prompt to combine the files. Windows 11 doesn’t have a built-in option to merge PDF files. You need to use a third-party solution to accomplish the task. Using a Free Desktop App The easiest graphical way to merge PDF files on Windows 11 is by using a third-party app....

Quick Links Working with data in Microsoft Excel can be time-consuming, especially if you’re manually copying data into your spreadsheet from another source. This is where the program’s ability to import data from a screenshot comes in handy. Here’s how to use this invaluable tool. Step 1: Take and Copy a Screenshot Let’s say you have been sent the PDF below—a scan of a table containing various characters' names and addresses—and you want to import and edit the data in Microsoft Excel....

Quick Links Trying to turn off the new game overlay that Discord automatically turned on in its latest update? Here’s how. Discord has pushed outa brand-new update—if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t worry, you will soon. To say it’s not well-received is an understatement, as a bunch of visual updates make the chat application look much worse to most people. Of course, reactions to aesthetic changes like this will vary from person to person....

Quick Links I love ChatGPT. I turn to it many times a day and find it one of the most useful tools I’ve used. For the most part, ChatGPT does what I want and is incredibly helpful. However, there are some major problems that can make it extremely frustrating to use. 7ChatGPT Won’t Always Follow Instructions One of the most frustrating things I find with ChatGPT is that sometimes it simply decides to stop following instructions....

Summary I’ve been a collector ofMagic: The Gatheringcards for over a decade and have aPokémon TCGcard binder. I’ve recently started collecting forOne Piece TCG. Despite so many card games moving to the digital realm, I much prefer luxury cardboard rectangles. Here’s why. There’s a Tangible Joy in Physical Collections Every time I give someone myMagic: The Gatheringbinder to go through, they marvel at how much I’ve collected about the game’s history....

Summary Plex is a great way to make your personal media library available to all devices on your local network, but for a laptop user like me it’s hard to have a Plex server that’s always plugged in. Until I ended up with a MacBook that’s just broken enough for the job. A Mac Too Expensive to Fix, but Too Valuable to Throw Away My daily driver is anM1 MacBook Airwhich I dock to a desk setup most of the time, and grab to take with me when needed....

The KDE Plasma desktop environment has released another update, Plasma 6.2. The update does a lot to improve Plasma, but a good chunk of the update is for digital artists. Plasma 6.2 introduces a suite of drawing tablet features, including a calibration wizard, test mode, and the ability to define the screen area covered by the tablet. There’s no need to worry about having the correct software from device manufacturers, because this functionality is integrated directly into Plasma....

Quick Links Summary TheKobo Libra 2has a plain and simple design, and yet, it has proven to be an ideal eReader. With a clear, easy-to-read screen, waterproof enclosure, and page-turn buttons, Kobo gives readers everything they want and almost nothing they don’t. For people who just want to read a digital book, this is the product you should choose. Kobo Libra 2 Kobo Libra 2 features 32GB of storage, a fast E-Ink screen, and Bluetooth to listen to Kobo Audiobooks wirelessly—plus it’s waterproof....

Summary A while back, I tried learning Python through online courses. Although it was fun, it ultimately didn’t end well. But along the way, my experience taught me a few things that might help you to succeed where I failed. My Online Coding Experience When I decided I wanted to start learning coding, I opted to learn Python, which is commonly regarded as being one of the most beginner-friendly languages. I focused on free online courses, primarilyJetBrains, along with a few challenge-based tools that I discovered as I progressed....

Summary The command line can be a daunting place to hang out in, even if you’re familiar with a few commands. However, almost every Linux command can tell you how to use it—if you know how to ask. What Does the Command Usage Tell Me? Some Linux commands do something useful all on their own. For example, pwd prints the working directory: Other commands need more information. Takermdir, the command to delete a directory; it needs to know which directory to delete....

Summary Whether people are clamoring for a keyboard, touchpad, and laptop stand combo that packs away in a folio case is debatable. Still, theLogitech Casa Pop-Up Deskis a slick solution for anyone with that exact need who wants to move around the house. Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk This all-in-one, ergonomic workspace includes a minimalist keyboard, intuitive wireless touchpad and convenient storage compartment nestled in a book-like case that transforms into a sturdy, foldaway laptop stand....

Summary There are tons of great multi-platform game controllers, but remembering button combinations that switch between different modes and features can be a chore. TheManba Onesolves that problem with an interactive color screen, along with excellent build quality, to rise above the pack. Manba One The Manba One series multiplatform wireless gaming controller features an interactive screen, Hall effect sticks and triggers, RGB lighting, and remappable buttons. Price and Availability The Manba One is available in white or black fromAmazonorManbafor $70....

Quick Links NVIDIA’s new premium cloud gaming tier,GeForce NOW Ultimate, kicks performance up a notch, ditching its already-acclaimed RTX 3080 supercomputers for RTX 4080. With GeForce NOW Ultimate’s speedy frame rates, stunning graphics, and top-tier performance—the price feels like a steal. NVIDIA’s GeForce NOWlaunched as a beta program in late 2015 and became publically available in early 2020. From there, NVIDIA launched its premium tier,GeForce NOW RTX 3080, for $20 per month in October 2021....