Quick Links If you’re creating an Excel workbook that you plan to share, the last thing you want to do is confuse those who receive it. In this guide, I’ll run through various ways to make sure others know what the spreadsheet contains, where to look for certain information, and what they need to do. 8Add a Homepage Worksheet One of the most effective ways to help collaborators navigate your Excel workbook is to add a homepage worksheet....

In a rare move, Adobe has made its Fresco drawing and painting software completely free as the app celebrates its fifth anniversary. “Today, we’re embracing creativity for all by making Fresco completely free for all users, so anyone and everyone can discover—or rediscover—the joy of drawing and painting with the support of Adobe Fresco,” the company wrote in the announcement. Adobe had a rather limited free edition ofFrescowith no advanced features, but now everything the app offers is available at no charge whatsoever....

Summary TheAmazon Fire HD 8 (2024)is a modest update to the company’s affordable eight-inch tablet. In its 12th iteration, the tablet has gained some upgrades and better performance, but it will still be underpowered for some. The Amazon Fire series is an attractive alternative for cost-conscious consumers who want a small, light, portable entertainment device. It provides entertainment on the go—and at a much lower price than many other tablets....

Even though Google Photos doesn’t have unlimited storage anymore, it still lets you backup and save your photos, videos, and memories, so you don’t have to keep them on your smartphone’s local storage. Since the photos are uploaded to the cloud, though, you usually can’t see them on your phone unless you actually open the Google Photos application. That’s about to change. Now, Google has added the ability for the photo picker to actually see images that are stored on cloud apps such asGoogle Photos....

Summary In the wireless charger space, even the most inconspicuous feature can make a device stand out. This comes in the form of an extra USB-C port for theBelkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Charging Pad with Qi2. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 A portable 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad made by Belkin with Qi2 technology and a USB-C port to charge an additional device. Price and Availability The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Charging Pad with Qi2 retails for $79....

Blink has announced the launch of its new Sync Module XR. This is the third generation of its system hub, with the ability to extend the range of cameras beyond the walls of a typical house. The XR is designed to extend the range of its battery-powered Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, which lets them to connect up to 400 feet away from the home. This is a huge increase from the previous generation, the Sync Module 2, which gave a range of up to 100 feet....

Summary Bose has remained a leader in noise-canceling headphones, but its earbuds haven’t achieved the same level of popularity. That could change with the release of the2024 QuietComfort Earbuds,a standout product that not only competes with but surpasses Apple’s AirPods Pro in several key areas. For reference, the 2024 QuietComfort Earbuds are a follow-up to the 2022 QuietComfort Earbuds 2. I’m unsure why Bose went backward with the product name, but I figured I’d clear the air before jumping into the review....

Summary More than half of all U.S. households are in range of an ATSC 3.0 “NextGen TV” transmission. On paper, this means that we should have access to a wide range of 4K OTA TV broadcasts. But 4K antenna TV channels are nowhere to be found—a conundrum that has frustrated both viewers and broadcasters. Where Can You Watch 4K OTA TV in the U.S.? The ATSC 3.0 television broadcasting standard, nicknamed “NextGen TV,” came with the promise of somefantastic functionality; 4K HDR video, Dolby Atmos audio, interactive channels, and location-optimized emergency alerts, and more....

Summary Unless this is your first time shopping for a mechanical keyboard, you’ve heard of Cherry. That’s because the company makes the key switches that appear in millions of keyboards from various brands. But it also offers its own keyboards, including the new fantasticCherry XTRFY K5V2. Cherry Xtrfy K5V2 The K5V2 lets you customize your keyboard. The switches, stabilizers and keycaps to the cable, frame and even the little plate for the logo is swappable....

Summary All three major GPU makers now offer their own form of upscaling technology, and you’ll see all three in more games as time goes by. So the questions are which one should you choose, and how do they actually differ? What is an Upscaler? This is a whole discussion all by itself, but to get you up to speed, let’s break down upscaling technology into the key points you’ll need to understand the rest of the article:...

Summary The arrival of ESPN’s standalone streaming service, dubbed ESPN Unlimited, is only weeks away. A new era of watching sports through ESPN and Disney will launch on Thursday, August 21st, but it won’t come cheap. Earlier this year, welearned a bit moreabout ESPN’s upcoming streaming service. This all-in-one platform is designed to deliver endless sports content across every ESPN channel, original programming, and more, all for one monthly fee. Just in time for college football and the NFL season, ESPN’s new service launches on August 21st for $29....

ESR has released a low-cost alternative to Apple Pencil, priced at a fraction of Apple’s entry-level stylus even though it features Find My tracking and other perks. The new ESR Geo Digital Pencilis made from aluminum and has palm rejection. The device pairs wirelessly with your iPad and works in all apps that support stylus input. you’re able to use it to write, sketch, draw, annotate, and more with precision, thanks to a fine 1....

While you could buy an off-the-shelf NAS, sometimes it’s better (and more fun) to build your own. From case to storage, here’s everything you need to build your very own network attached storage system. The Case You Pick Sets the Tone for Your Build When building a NAS, there are a lot of things to consider. The main one is what footprint you want the system to take up. If you’re after a slim and slender build, that will determine what storage you may go with....