Quick Links Animations do have their benefits in entertaining PowerPoint presentations. But maybe you haven’t seen the one you want, aren’t sure how to use different triggers, or didn’t realize you can add sound. We’re here to help with little-knownanimation options. Get More Animation Options When you head to the Animations tab in PowerPoint, you’ll see a nice collection of effects in the ribbon. Maybe you’ve browsed through and even previewed a few, but none made an impression on you....

Summary I’ve been a Microsoft Excel user for decades, but I’ve recently found myself using Apple Numbers more. These two spreadsheet apps are suited for different tasks, so if you’re considering switching sides yourself, here’s what to expect. Easy to Understand vs. Plenty to Understand I’ve used Excel a lot and have written about it extensively over the years, so I’d say that I have a good understanding of it. However, if I were anExcel beginneragain, I think I would feel overwhelmed....

Summary When was the last time you heard or read about “supercomputers”? These days it’s all about data centers and their number-crunching abilities, so what’s happening to the hypercars of the computer world? Defining a Supercomputer Before we can even talk about whether the supercomputer as a concept is on life support, I have to clarify what I mean when I say “supercomputer”. These are computers that, obviously, have much higher performance than regular computers that typical individuals or businesses would buy....

ASUS has recently announced two more models to its TUF Gaming A18 series, the FA808UM-IS74 and the FA808UP-NS74. Both laptops are great, but the main difference between the two comes from the display and graphics cards, where one really stands out. Both models run on the same AMD Ryzen 7 260 Processor, with a base speed of 3.8GHz and a large 24MB cache. This processor can speed up to 5.1GHz when needed and includes an AMD XDNA NPU that can handle up to 16 TOPS for AI tasks....

Microsoft started rolling out generative AI-powered search results in Bing earlier this year. The company is now updating the behavior to provide more in-depth answers. The updated system now handles more complex search queries, like “How to effectively run a one on one” or “How can I remove background noise from my podcast recordings?” To do this, Bing uses AI to manage search results and improve the presentation of those results....

Quick Links The latest CPUs and GPUs have become quite power-hungry, so you might be thinking of buying a huge new 1000W+ PSU. But what if you could add another power supply to the one you have? Would this even work? Why Use Two Power Supplies? To be clear, we’re not referring to computers that use redundant power supplies. These computers have two PSUs in them at the same time, but only one of them is actually supplying power....

Summary You know you have a real friend if they’ve checked that you’ve backed up recently. It shows true care, as losing your photos and documents could really ruin your day (or year). Here’s how to create an encrypted backup drive that will work on any PC. Why Do You Need to Encrypt Your Backups? Pretty much all of our important memories, important government and financial documents, and work, are now stored digitally on your PC....

Many of the most popular electric vehicles on the roadsupport bi-direction charging. This allows owners to power other devices from an EV battery, including V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle), V2H (home), and V2G (grid), using it as a backup power source. However, Tesla’s yet to adopt such a feature. Technically, the original Roadster supported vehicle-to-grid charging, but after the automaker said no one used it, Tesla ditched it for all its vehicles currently on the road....

Summary High refresh rate (HRR) screens of 120Hz or more are becoming commonplace on devices like laptops and smartphones, while HRR computer monitors abound. However, do youreallyneed one? If you’re wonderingwhether to have 120Hz(or240Hz, or more!) on your next display, we have a few key considerations you should know about. Though this guide is aimed toward external monitors, most of the tips are valid for laptop screens as well. Pricing: Are You Willing to Pay For More Hertz?...

Summary Starting a Python project? As a developer, you’ll often find yourself working on multiple projects. If that’s the case for you, then virtual environments are your friend. They’ll help you overcome package conflicts and dependency hell when working on multiple Python projects. What’s a Virtual Environment? A virtual environment in the context ofPython programmingmeans a self-contained location that allows you to maintain separate and isolated environments for yourPython projects. When activated, it adjusts your terminal’s environment to use that isolated Python setup....

Quick Links Between the Galaxy S25+ and the iPhone 16 Plus, there are several factors to consider while making a purchase. Let’s break down all of them to determine which phone suits you better. Price and Availability TheGalaxy S25+ (256GB)is available for $999.99 on the company’s official website. Pre-orders are live, and the phone will be available in stores on August 13, 2025. Apple released theiPhone 16 Plus (128GB)in September 2024 for $899....

Summary Lately, it seems like Google Messages has improved every few weeks, and now we’re getting two more features everyone should love. If you ever wanted to unsend a message or have more customization controls, especially in group chats, you’ll be happy about these upcoming changes. My biggest complaint with Google Messages is the lack of customization options compared to competing apps like Textra or ChompSMS. Late last year, rumors suggested the search giant was working on giving users more control, and now they’re finally here....

Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection against phishing and other common threats, but it may be less convenient than SMS verification, depending on Google’s implementation. Most major websites use two-factor authentication (2FA) to prevent hackers from hijacking compromised accounts. The idea is pretty simple: a hacker who steals your username and password will rarely, if ever, have direct access to your smartphone or email inbox....