Quick Links There are many reasons why your PowerPoint file is running slowly, and all of them lead to frustration and wasted time. Before you throw your computer out the window, take a look at these tips that will hopefully get you back up and running more smoothly. Reduce Your PowerPoint File Size It’s likely that the main cause of your sluggish PowerPoint file is its size. Since PowerPoint is a presentation designer, you might have lots of images, audio clips, and videos, each increasing the memory the program consumes on your computer....

Quick Links I’ve never had to wait more than a day to sell my old Mac, as they’re always in demand, but over time I’ve realized that the remaining use of that Mac is almost always worth more than the money I’d get reselling it. So if you’re looking to sell your Mac when you next upgrade, and you don’tneedthe money, there are several ways you can get much more value from your old computer....

Quick Links For the longest time, my headphones would often break within a year. First, I blamed the manufacturers, but I took a hard look at my habits and realized the problem—me! So I changed my ways and replaced my bad habits with good ones, which have significantly elongated the life of my audio devices. 1Routine Cleanings Dirt, moisture, and sweat will reduce the lifespan of your headphones or earbuds. To avoid these damaging effects, it’s necessary to clean them regularly....

Quick Links Even in the comfort of your own home, you might get shoddy cell service from time to time. Maybe your text messages aren’t going through, or calls keep dropping right in the middle of a conversation. This is understandably frustrating if you don’t know how to fix the problem. 8Refresh the Cell Signal Turning things off and back on again is a tried and true method of fixing problems....

Quick Links Safari is my preferred browser on macOS. However, from my experience, some of its default settings, despite being helpful, can slow down browsing, drain system resources, and even create security risks. To improve both security and performance, I make sure to keep these Safari features turned off. 1AutoFill for Passwords and Credit Cards Safari, by default, asks if you want tosave your credit card informationand passwords when you use them....

Anker sub-brand Nebula just debuted the X1 outdoor smart projector. Packed with unique technology and sold alongside a wireless speaker system, it’s honestly the most exciting projector I’ve seen this year, but it costs $2,999. TheNebula X1is kind of beefy, clocking in at 13.7 pounds and measuring just under a foot long. While a chunky build isn’t unusual for triple-laser projectors, it seems that some of Anker’s unique technology is contributing to the weight of this beast....

Getting refurbished machines is a really good way to save money on what would otherwise be an expensive computer. Now, Apple has begun selling its excellent lineup of M4 Macs in its refurbished section, so you may give the company’s most powerful hardware a second chance. Apple has expanded itsCertified Refurbished offerings, and the company is now including the latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini models equipped with M4 series chips....

Well, this certainly wasn’t on our bingo card. Apple is now urging California State Legislature to passSB 244, a Right to Repair bill. The company claims that SB 244 “protects individual users' safety and security, as well as product manufacturers' intellectual property.” It’s a total heel turn for Apple, which previously lobbied against Right to Repair legislation and claimed that self-repair woulddecrease user security. The company’s new stance has received praise fromiFixit, the biggest advocate of Right to Repair, andSenator Susan Talamantes Eggman, the champion of SB 244....

The UK Parliament is currently seeking feedback for itsOnline Safety Bill, a proposal that’s intended to regulate online interactions and fight child abuse. But several companies, including Apple, are threatening to pull services from the UK if this bill goes into law. It’s an odd situation, but it’s something we’ve anticipated for some time. The UK government began working on its Online Safety Bill a few years ago, and it’s regularly received criticism from onlooking security experts....

Quick Links Summary Google has long been the de facto standard for web browsing. It has been so successful that we use it as a verb several times a day. At the same time, Microsoft has been cooking up something special in the background in the form of Bing. So, is it finally time to ditch Google for Bing, or does it still need more time in the oven? Search Results Quality: Similar but Not the Same There’s a lot of overlap between search results between Google and Bing....

Microsoft is rolling out a big update to its Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders that lets the AI tool see everything on your screen. This is a pretty significant change, as it could only look at two apps at a time before. Copilot will see your desktop, or a specific browser or app window. This new “Desktop Share” feature gives you the option of sharing your desktop with Copilot whenever you need....

Apple has confirmed for the first time that iPhone owners living in the European Union (EU) will get Apple Intelligence, only a bit later than their US counterparts. Apple Intelligence debuted in the United States todaywith the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, andmacOS Sequoia 15.1software updates. Apple has also revealed that EU iPhone owners will get Apple Intelligence via an update to iOS 18 coming around next spring. “In April, Apple Intelligence features will begin rolling out to iPhone and iPad users in the EU,” the company said....

Summary After spending a few weeks with theDreame H12 Pro FlexReachwet-dry vacuum, I can genuinely say that it’s a worthwhile tool that I’d like to keep in my cleaning arsenal. It’s not a replacement for a real upright vacuum or a real mop, but it’s excellent for spot cleaning, and it makes my weekly chores much more tolerable. I’m going to refer to the Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach as a “vacuum” throughout this review because that’s what the manufacturer calls it....