How to Use Excel's AGGREGATE Function to Refine Calculations

Quick Links Excel’s AGGREGATE function lets you perform calculations whilst ignoring hidden rows, errors, or other functions that appear in the data. It’s similar to the SUBTOTAL function but provides more calculation options and gives you more control over what you want to exclude from the calculation. The AGGREGATE Syntax Before we look at some examples of the AGGREGATE function in use, let’s see how it works. The AGGREGATE function has two syntaxes—one for references and one for arrays—though you don’t need to get yourself tied up in knots over which one you’re using, as Excel selects the relevant one depending on the arguments you input....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Joshua Sweeney

How to Use the Google Online Calculator

Quick Links Summary Type equations into Google to use it like a calculator. Use operators like * to multiply or / to divide. you may also search Google for “calculator” to view a more traditional calculator interface. Google isn’t just forfinding resourceson the internet. The search engine also offers a free calculator built right in that you can use to perform both basic and complex calculations. We’ll show you how to use the Google online calculator right here....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Lauren Giles

I'd Do Anything for LEGO Ultimate Collectors Series Kits of These Star Wars Vehicles

Quick Links LEGO and Star Wars are best friends. For decades, they’ve been printing money by putting out amazing kits representing iconic Star Wars vehicles, with the pinnacle of the craft being their incredible Ultimate Collectors Series kits, but we still don’t have UCS kits of these cool Star Wars vehicles. The Galactic Republic Turbo Tank Officially known as the HAVw A6 Juggernaut, the turbo tank is an incredibly cool vehicle that doesn’t play a huge role in the series despite its awesome design....

August 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1636 words · Shari Ruiz

If You Only Upgrade One Thing in Your Car Audio Setup, Make It This

Summary If you’ve ever thought about upgrading your car audio but felt overwhelmed by all the options (or worried about the cost), the good news is that you don’t have to replace everything to get a seriously noticeable upgrade. In fact, if you’re looking for the biggest bang for your buck, there’s one upgrade that stands above the rest. A Line Output Converter Is That Upgrade If you’re serious about making your car audio sound better, the first thing you should grab isn’t a new head unit or even new speakers....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1092 words · James Marks

iOS 26: What’s New, Compatibility and Release Date

Quick Links Your iPhone is getting a big update come the fall with the release of iOS 26, the yearly refresh of Apple’s mobile operating system. Free for all iPhone owners with a supported device, iOS 26 signals a change to Apple’s naming convention and brings a fresh new look to your iPhone. Here’s everything you need to know. What Happened to iOS 19? You’d be forgiven for thinking that iOS 18 would naturally become iOS 19, but the next release will in fact be iOS 26....

August 14, 2025 · 13 min · 2575 words · Kathryn Collins

iPhones Are Getting More Default App Settings

Apple has announced tweaks to the browser choice screen for iPhone owners in the European Union (EU) to further comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Apple first brought the browser choice screen to EU iPhone owners with the iOS 17.4 update. However, regulators in Brussels were unimpressed. “By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU,” the company announced on August 22....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Robert Richardson

Is the Galaxy Watch Waterproof? What You Need to Know About Water Resistance

Summary Since Samsung first debuted the Galaxy Watch series, these watches have been advertised as ready for all workouts, including water-based ones. Is this just another marketing ploy, or are Samsung’s Galaxy Watches as water-resistant as they claim? Water-Resistant Vs. Waterproof Before deciding whether it’s safe to use your Galaxy Watch to track your swim times, it’s important to distinguish the differences between “waterproof” and “water-resistant.” Waterproof items are water-tight, meaning that no water can seep in under any circumstances....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Melissa Mullen DVM

Learn Python Basics: Let's Build A Simple Expense Tracker

If you’ve ever tried building a budget, you know how difficult it can be to get an expense tracker that does what you want it to do. But how about building one yourself? Let’s learn Python basics by creating a simple expense tracker that you may actually use. Defining Requirements of our Expense Tracking App When I came up with this idea, I wanted to create an app that’s more than just another command-line terminal app....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Christopher Reynolds

Live Photo Lock Screens Are the Best iPhone Feature You’re Not Using

Summary You spend a lot of time glancing at your iPhone Lock Screen every day, so you might as well make it appealing. Here’s how Live Photos can add motion and bring your Lock Screen to life. How Live Photos Work on Lock Screens Live Photos combine still images with a short video that lasts a few seconds. They capture more context than a still photo alone and let you do things likecreate looping animations and long exposures, and they can beturned into animated stickers....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Elizabeth Thomas

Meta Quest 3 Is Like the Apple Vision Pro, but 1/7th the Price

With pre-orders starting at $500, theMeta Quest 3 headsetboasts full-color video passthrough, a 2064 x 2208 per-eye video resolution, and a second-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset for increased graphical capabilities. It’s a clear and compelling upgrade from the Quest 2, especially for those who want to see their real-world surroundings while inhabiting a virtual world. This release may also put a damper on Apple’s upcomingVision Pro headset, which will cost $3,500 and boasts video passthrough as a flagship feature....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Darren Rasmussen

Own a Meta Quest 3? One of the Best Routers For Wireless VR Is 47% Off

The Meta Quest 3 is still the most approachable, budget-friendly VR headset out there, but it requires you purchase a few things to get the most out of it. If you want to use it wirelessly with a PC, one of the best things you can do is buy a dedicated wireless router. The Meta Quest 3 Is Better Wireless The Meta Quest 3 is capable of wirelessly connecting to your Windows PC using Meta’s own software, Air Link....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Courtney Austin

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Now Act Like a Live Language Interpreter

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now support live translation and visual currency conversion. These features, which leverage Meta AI, could be useful to international travelers or expats. Live translate was first announced at the Meta Connect conference in October 2024. The feature, which is more like a live interpreter than a translator, is pretty straightforward—start a conversation with someone, and a spoken interpretation of their language will be pumped through your Meta Ray-Ban glasses' speakers....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Lindsay Richardson

Satechi’s FindAll Collection Makes Finding Keys and Wallets Easy

TheSatechi FindAll Collection(Card,Keychain,Luggage Tag, andGlasses Case) is a family of tracking devices that are easy to set up and feature seamless integration with Apple’s Find My network. I thought all four trackers worked incredibly well, and outside of a few complaints, I was quite impressed by Satechi’s lineup. Satechi FindAll Wallet Card Keep your essentials secure and within reach with the FindAll™ Card, the sleek and durable accessory designed for modern life....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1338 words · Susan Williams