5 New Microsoft Excel Features to Try in August 2025

Quick Links Over the last few weeks, Microsoft has focused on improving automation, compatibility, and productivity in Excel for Windows, Mac, and the web. Here are five new features to look out for this month. All details in this article are correct as of 05 June 2025. Accessibility to some of the latest Excel features depends on yourMicrosoft 365 subscription leveland whether you are enrolled in theMicrosoft Insider program. 1Automatically Refresh Your PivotTables Prerequisites PivotTables are available in Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel for the web, Excel for Windows (2016 or later), Excel for Mac (2021 or later), and one-off versions of Excel (2016 or later)....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1465 words · Brandon Kane

6 Microsoft Edge Quick Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

Quick Links Microsoft Edge, the Windows 11 default browser, has many tools and features that can easily go unnoticed as you surf the net. In this guide, I’ll share six Microsoft Edge tips that improve my browsing experience and make my life easier. 1Use the Sidebar for Quick Access to Tools and Apps Microsoft Edge’s sidebar is endlessly useful if you’re a multitasker, as it lets you access the tools and apps you use the most without breaking your workflow....

June 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1836 words · Sarah Pratt

6 Things to Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply for Besides Your PC

Quick Links When most people think of anUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), they probably think about a cautious friend who has one to provide backup power to a desktop PC. But a UPS is useful for many more things than just protecting your computer. What’s a UPS? If you’re already familiar with UPS units, feel free to jump to the next section. But if you’re curious about UPS units andwhy we’re such big UPS advocates, let’s crash course the topic....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Joseph Beasley

6 YouTube Hacks Every Beginner Should Know

Quick Links YouTube is my favorite place to spend free time, whether learning new skills or watching videos I enjoy. But most of us miss out on features that can make YouTube even better to use. If you’re new to YouTube or looking to use the platform efficiently, here are some tips you must know. 6Watch Videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode Sometimes, I need to follow a tutorial while taking notes, have some entertainment playing in the corner, or watch a podcast-style video while working on light tasks....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Derrick Conrad

7 Self-Hosted Apps I Run 24/7

I self-host a lot of apps in my homelab. Some are just for fun and I spin up and down as needed, and others are crucial parts of my homelab’s infrastructure that I can’t live without. Here are the seven services I make sure are always running. 7Plex My homelab serves several functions, with one of the primary uses being my media server. I’ve been aPlexuser for well over a decade, and have no plans on leaving Plex anytime soon....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Timothy Hudson

8 Lesser-Known Evernote Features You Should Be Using

Summary Evernote has many useful features that many users aren’t aware of. you may use it to scan documents, get AI assistance, set reminders for deadlines, and record voice notes, among other things. If you use Evernote for note-taking, utilizing these features can help you unlock the app’s full potential. Digitally Scan and Organize Your Handwritten Notes If you frequently need toscan handwritten notesand rely on other apps for this task, consider using Evernote’s built-in document scanning feature....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Christina Bush

Adobe Launches the MX Creative Console for Adobe Apps

Even the most proficient Adobe Creative Cloud users may find themselves fumbling over keyboard shortcuts or digging through menus. Now, Logitech hopes to deliver a more intuitive, more customizable Creative Cloud experience through the MX Control Console, an input device that’s specially designed for experts and novices alike. MX Creative Consoledelivers instant access to Adobe Creative Cloud controls through an eight-button keypad and a free-spinning control dial. The keypad, which looks similar to aStream Deck, can launch apps and provide app-specific shortcuts within Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, and Audition....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · James Fernandez

Amazon Prime Video Now Testing AI-Powered Story Recaps

Amazon Prime Video is rolling out a new feature called X-Ray Recaps. These use generative AI to give viewers personalized summaries of their favorite TV shows. The X-Ray Recap feature was made to help viewers who forgot plot details or missed crucial moments while watching a series. X-Ray Recaps can give brief summaries of full seasons, individual episodes, or even specific segments tailored to the exact point in the viewing experience....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Christopher Roberts

AMD Punches Back, and Google Goes Ultra: Weekly Roundup

Between Computex, Google I/O, and everything else, this was an incredibly busy week in the tech world. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT Is Finally Here Not too long ago, we heard that AMD wanted to step back from the flagship graphics card market, and that decision has been strongly reflected in its Radeon RX 9000 lineup. Both of the cards we’ve seen in this range are mid-range cards, and now, we’re going even cheaper with the addition of the Radeon RX 9060 XT....

June 28, 2025 · 17 min · 3419 words · Kelsey Byrd

Beelink’s New S13 Mini PC Is an Affordable Home Server Solution

Another day, another great mini PC. Beelink is now shipping the Intel N150-equipped S13, an excellent low-price mini PC for general computing or home server applications. Beelink’s S13features Intel’s new N150 processor, plus a pair of M.2 slots with 500GB of preinstalled storage, four USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a headphone jack, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. The PC comes preloaded with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, which is the maximum amount of memory supported by this platform, and sells for $219 MSRP....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jean Vasquez

Blink's Smart Floodlight Camera Looks Like a Steal for the Price

The Amazon-owned Blink smart security company just launched its first floodlight. It offers some impressive specs, including a maximum brightness of 2,600. But more notably, theBlink Wired Floodlight Cameracosts just $100—it’s half the price of competing products from Ring, Arlo, Nest and other brands. Okay, technically speaking, this isn’t the first Blink smart floodlight. The company previously launched afloodlight add-onfor the wireless Blink Outdoor camera. At just 700 lumens, the old floodlight add-on really isn’t all that bright, and it actually costs more than the new Wired Floodlight....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Carrie Warner

Buying a Laptop for School This Semester? Get a 2-In-1 Model

Picking the right laptop for school is an important decision, but with so many models on the market, it can be overwhelming. If you ask me, the best place to start is by focusing your search exclusively on 2-in-1 models that also double as tablets. Here’s why. One Device That Can Do It All Before I go over all the reasons why you should get a 2-in-1 laptop, let’s first explain what the term actually stands for....

June 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1318 words · Brandon Romero

Buying a Mini PC for Linux? Keep These 5 Factors in Mind

Quick Links When shopping for a Linux mini PC, it’s important to consider several key factors, including hardware specifications, compatibility with Linux, and manufacturer support. Let’s break down those factors to help you make an informed decision. Linux Compatibility Linux is an open-source operating system (OS), meaning it’s free to use, modify, and distribute. It’s highly customizable, making it a great choice for a mini PC. However, not all mini PCs are pre-configured to run Linux smoothly, requiring you to install Linux yourself....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Victoria Larson