Quick Links 2024 has been quite the developmental year for Microsoft 365. From the growth of AI to the death of familiar apps, the productivity suite has undergone many changes over the past twelve months. Let’s review some of the most significant shifts that Microsoft 365’s 400 million paid users have seen. 1Microsoft 365 Copilot Gains Ground Unsurprisingly, the story of 2024 for Microsoft 365 has been dominated by Copilot, the AI tool whichMicrosoft claims"provides real-time intelligence that enables users to complete tasks more efficiently, enhance their productivity and skills, and improve their overall work experience....

Quick Links I really thought that, over the years, smart TVs would get more fluid and responsive interfaces. While the UI has been updated, sadly, the interface is still just as laggy as it was in 2018. That’s why I’m ditching my 2024’s Fire TV OS for my eight-year-old Apple TV 4K. TVs With Built-in Smarts Just Aren’t That Responsive I’ve had a TCL smart TV for years now. My first one was a Roku TV, and my brand-new 2024 model is a Fire TV....

Summary If you have trouble finding your emails in Microsoft Outlook, your Windows PC’s search index may exlude Outlook, or your email client may a problem. We’ll show you how to resolve these problems so you can start finding your emails again. Ensure Outlook Is on the Search Index The first item to check is if Outlook is onyour PC’s search index. If it isn’t, you can’t use the search function to find your emails....

Samsungreleased the Smart Monitor M8 last yearas a computer display with the software of a smart TV. At CES 2023, the company has revealed a new 5K display intended for creative work, plus a new variant of the Smart Monitor M8. First, theViewFinity S9(model number S90PC) is a new display with a 5K 27-inch screen. It has a resolution of 5120 x 2880 and a color gamut of 99% DCI-P3, and Samsung is positioning it as a great option for graphic design and photography work....

The first days of autumn are almost upon us, bringing some great deals on tech, electronics, and tech accessories along with them. This week, you’ll be able to take advantage of a discount on lifetime access to the Plex Pass, grab a Samsung Galaxy A54 while it’s once again at its lowest price, invest in a new Amazon Fire TV, and much more. Say Goodbye to Media Chaos: Get 20% Off a Lifetime Plex Pass Today Drowning in a sea of endless streaming options and looking to take your personal media library to the next level?...

Snipping Tool and Paint have already received several updates in Windows 11, but Microsoft isn’t stopping there. More changes are on the way, including new tools and emoji in Snipping Tool. Microsoft is rolling out Snipping Tool version 11.2025-06-01 and Paint version 11.2025-08-13 to the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. The Snipping Tool update adds the ability to add emoji on top of screenshots, similar to the markup tools available on iPhone, iPad, many Android devices, and the Preview application on macOS....

Valve has announced that all Steam players can screen record gameplay without using additional software, as this feature is now officially out of beta. Steam Game Recording entered beta testingthis summer but is now available to everyone in the updated Steam client for Windows PCs and Macs (which no longer runs on Windows 7, Windows 8, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and macOS Mojave 10.14). Open the Steam client and navigate to Settings > Game Recording to use the feature....

Summary After the typical cycle of leaks and rumors, the Google Pixel 9a is finally official. This phone is packed with more features than you’d expect, and it comes at a price that won’t break the bank. The Pixel 9a has a brand new design for the Pixel lineup, high-end camera features, and, of course, a healthy serving of Gemini AI features. There’s a lot to like about the Pixel 9a, but here are a few of the most important things to know....

Quick Links Who wouldn’t want a carrier that genuinely offers unlimited data plans without hidden limitations or caps? Maybe it’s about time you consider all your options and find out which companies offer the best plans. No More Data Caps Without a doubt, it’s absolutely essential these days to have a reliable internet connection, not just for personal use but professionally as well. Ichoose to have unlimited databecause, let’s face it....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

New Year, new you, right? If you’re looking to start off 2025 by making the smart decision to get some new tech at a big discount, we have you covered. Grab a new Apple Watch Series 10, headphones, smart home gear, and more while it’s on sale. This week we found a sweet65-inch 4K TV for under $300, soundbars on sale, charging stations, and HP’s powerful Victus 16-inch gaming laptop at a huge discount....

With only about a week and a half left of summer, it won’t be long before autumn is fully upon us. So why not close out summer 2023 by treating yourself to one of the many deals available on various electronics and tech accessories? This week, you can save several hundred dollars on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, treat yourself to a new Garmin Forerunner 745 smartwatch, get the best price on the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and much more....

VirtualBox is a stalwart of virtualization. It provides a relatively user-friendly and free way to create and manage virtual machines on Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, with the move to Apple silicon, VirtualBox stopped supporting stopped for modern macOS devices. Until now. VirtualBox Lets You Run Any OS on a Virtual Machine Virtual Machinesare isolated virtual computers. Essentially, it’s an entirely separate PC running within your current device’s hardware, rather than its own....