Google Chrome now offersautomatic picture-in-picture(PiP) mode for streaming platforms, video conferencing sites, and other web apps. This functionality is extremely simple and straightforward—videos and remote meetings will automatically enter PiP view when you navigate to a new tab. It’s a great multitasking feature and a serious time saver. Automatic PiP mode is included in the Chrome 120 desktop release (which is set to roll out on November 29th). The feature is enabled by default, but it can be toggled from the site information pane on the left-hand side of your address bar (seen below)....

iTunes for Windows has always fallen behind the Mac version in features and reliability, and you might assume it can’t stream music to an AirPlay speaker. However, it can do that, and it has had the feature for over a decade. AirPlay is Apple’s wireless video and audio technology, allowing you to stream music to wireless speaker or video content to a compatible TV or display – much likeGoogle Chromecast. It’s mostly used to stream music from iPhone or iPad apps to speakers and TVs, but it also has other uses....

Summary Batch-creating new folders in File Explorer can be time-consuming and tedious. However, using Excel’s FlashFill, you may generate hundreds of folders in just a few quick steps. Open a new Excel workbook and either type or copy and paste the list that you want to convert into folder names in column A under an appropriate column header (in our case, we’re using singers' names). In column B, typeFolder nameas the column header, and type the first folder name using the following format:...

Quick Links Early spring sales are cropping up all over the place, and we’ve got the details on what you need to know. This week, you can claim all-time-low discounts on gadgets like the affordableApple Watch SE (2nd Gen), a lightweightGlorious gaming mouse, Samsungstorage solutions, and plenty more. Let’s get to it! Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) For $219 ($30 Off) – Best Price You don’t have to completely drain your wallet to enjoy the benefits of a modern smartwatch; check out theApple Watch SE (2nd Gen)instead....

Quick Links Summary Is Microsoft Excel opening blank documents for you? Problems like a corrupted Excel workbook, a hidden sheet, interference from add-ins, and other factors can lead to this issue. Try these fixes to identify the leading cause and resolve the problem. Ensure the Workbook or the Landing Sheet Itself Isn’t Blank ensure you’ve opened the correct Excel file before attempting any troubleshooting steps. Also, confirm that you’re not working in a different Excel window while the main file is open in another window....

Forza Horizon 5isn’t exactly new, but it’s been impressively well-supported by Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games, with consistent updates continuing to this day. This recent update may very well be the most significant yet—not only because of the sheer number of additions, but also because it marks the debut of the longtimeXboxexclusive on a new platform. Let’s break down the finer details, and if you stick around, we’ll also take a look at how updates like this one are part of a bigger trend sweeping thevideo game industry....

PlayStation 5 Console - ASTRO BOT Bundle The same PlayStation 5 Slim console you know and love, with a 1TB SSD and bundled with Sony’s recently-launched Astro Bot game, based on its beloved Astro Bot character/mascot. The PlayStation 5 is closer to the end of its lifespan than it is from the time of its launch in 2020, but it has received a few upgrades and it has a healthy ecosystem of games....

Quick Links Summary An 80+ Platinum certification means a PSU is more efficient than a PSU with 80+ Gold certification. The Platinum certification is also given out to some of the most reliable power supplies you may currently find on the market. It’s better to overspend on your PSU than underspend. When you’re buying a power supply, there are a few specs that you should take into account rather than just lookingat its power output....

Google just made passkeys even more convenient with an update to the Google Password Manager on Chrome. Passkeys can now be saved and synced across every platform, except iOS. Passkeys let you sign in to websites and apps without the usual username and password combination. Once you’ve saved a passkey on a device, you may effortlessly and instantly sign in with just your fingerprint or screen lock. But until recently, you could only save passkeys and sync them across Android devices....

Google Docs is one of the best online document editors you’re able to use right now. Now, it just got even better with the addition of new “building blocks” for your documents. Google Docs has unveiled a suite of new features designed to transform how users manage their workflow directly within their documents. These “building blocks” offer ready-made templates for common business needs, eliminating the need to start from scratch or switch between applications....

Summary We’re used to seeing the occasional ad on Google Search, but it’s a new era, and now AI is helping you with your search queries as well. The bad news is that Google is, too, making efforts to embed ads in those AI search results as well. Now, they’re being greatly expanded. Google has announced expansions to its ad initiative throughout both AI Overviews as well as Google’s new AI-only search mode, AI Mode....

Quick Links Summary You’ve probably seen the adverts for Grammarly, a writing and grammar assistant tool, all over YouTube, and you might already use the free version. We decided to cough up forGrammarly Premiumto see if the added expense is really worth it. What Is Grammarly? Grammarly is a spelling and grammar checker that bills itself as a complete writing tool. You can use it on the web, in Grammarly’s online writing environment by downloading an app forWindowsandmacOS,iPhone and iPad, orAndroid, or via abrowser extensionthat allows you to get suggestions anywhere on the web you happen to write....

Quick Links Summary Most video games use the same simplistic difficulty settings of easy, medium, and hard. But some games offer expanded difficulty settings, allowing players to fine-tune difficulty to their tastes, and I’d love to see more games implement this. What Are Expanded Difficulty Settings Anyway? In a nutshell, expanded difficulty settings allow you to tweak a game’s difficulty beyond the usual difficulty slider. For example, combat difficulty settings can include the level of damage enemies inflict upon you, but also the amount of health you and your enemies have, the number of enemies in combat encounters, and the amount of damage you inflict upon enemies....