Quick Links Recently, I saw a reader comment that they’re not going to bother learning a new Excel function because Copilot can do the work for them. This made me wonder, “Do we still need Excel skills in today’s AI world?” After some thought, the answer was a resounding “YES!” Here’s why. Many Jobs Still Require Excel Skills Whether you want to secure a role as an administrative assistant, HR administrator, market researcher, accountant, financial analyst, or statistician, it’s likely that the job still requires at least abasic understanding of Excel....

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 KB5060818 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel, and it brings back the clock in the notification center calendar that was previously found in Windows 10. The clock appears above the date and calendar, with hours, minutes, and seconds. The clock in the taskbar itself is not changing, since there has been an option for seconds in the taskbarfor a while now. Microsoft said in a blog post, “We’re excited to announce that we’re starting to roll out a highly requested feature from Windows 10, the option to show a bigger clock with seconds above the date and calendar in notification center....

Quick Links A truly one-of-a-kind use for generative AI models is to scan a long document and give it prompts based on that. In a way, you’re chatting with the PDF. I want to show you how you can do just that right within Google Drive. Why Chat with PDFs? You can ask a chatbot just about anything, and it’ll give you specific and accurate information pulled from thePDFyou supplied....

The weekend is finally here! It’s time to load upNetflixand enjoy a good binge-watch. But don’t doomscroll through the menus trying to find something perfect—I’ve rounded up three shows that I enjoyed, all of which make for excellent weekend viewing. Whether you’re seeking something dark and mysterious or more light-hearted and funny, I’ve got you covered with these Netflix suggestions that you’re able to realistically start and finish in a day or two....

Whether you’re a confirmed command line-dweller, or just terminal-curious, you’ve maybe wondered how easy it is to search the web with a simple text command. Well, Linux being Linux, there are several options at your disposal. The Most Familiar Way: Google in a Browser Let’s face it, Google has been so dominant for the past 25 years that the search engine’s name has become a verb meaning “to search the internet....

Considering Arch Linux, but feeling intimidated by its reputation? While testing the waters is usually the best way to figure out if you’re ready, with Arch there’s a risk of drowning in technical complexity. That said, if you show these five signs, you’ll probably thrive with Arch Linux. There’s a running meme in the Linux community where people claim that they “use Arch, by the way” to suggest superiority over others....

Summary Trying to access Steam only to be greeted with a “Steam Service Error” message? Your Steam client may be experiencing issues, or your Windows 11 or 10 PC may have a problem. We’ll show you various ways to fix this issue on your computer. Let’s get started. What Is the Steam Service Error, and Why Am I Seeing It? The reason you’re seeing a “Steam Service Error” is that Steam’s service client is facing an issue....

Quick Links Some games we hear about as soon as they launch. Others we see as recommended games underneath other recommended games on Steam. Here are eight games I first played on my phone before experiencing them on a console or PC. 8Timelie Timelieis currently in the running for one of my favorite games. I’m not going to argue that this is one title you absolutely cannot sleep on—that’s a hard case to make for an environmental puzzle game....

Quick Links Family Sharing lets up to six people share Apple subscriptions and services. It’s not always suitable for everyone, or it may run its course as members of your group get older. Here are some tell-tale signs that it might be time to break up the band. 1Your Kids Are Old Enough to Pay For Themselves When your kids are younger, setting up Family Sharing makes a lot of sense....

Summary For its price point and convenience, it’s hard to beat theAmazon Kindle 2024 (Gen 11). While it’s a budget-friendly, intro-level eReader without many bells and whistles, it does its job (almost) flawlessly while keeping the interface uncluttered, simple, and speedy. Amazon Kindle (2024) Even in the budget department, the Amazon Kindle is a stellar value, from its light and compact design, to its adjustable front light and 6-inch display....

Android 15 was recently released for Pixel phones, and it’s about to make its way to other smartphones sooner than later. Yet, initial impressions from Android users is that it doesn’t really feel like a hugely different operating system from Android 14, and for some, it doesn’t feel different at all. Yes, it’s boring—but that’s probably my favorite kind of update. Yes, Some Things Did Change One thing that I can’t stress enough here is that just because we don’t have any visual changes doesn’t mean Google just rebadged Android 14 and re-released it for another year....

Quick Links Summary Are you thinking about a new MacBook but confused between the M4, M4 Pro, and the M4 Max chipsets? Here’s how to work out which M4 chip to buy based on the differences in performance, availability, and price. All M4 Chips Are Better Than Previous Silicon The fourth-generationApple silicon processors include the M4, M4 Pro, and the M4 Max. All of them are based on TSMC’s second-generation 3-nanometer (nm) fabrication technology, which makes them even more powerful and efficient than last year’s M3 family of chipsets....

Quick Links Apple has officially taken the wraps off a redesigned10th-generation iPad, along with a new and improved iPad Propowered by the M2 chip. Apple’s affordable tablet got redesigned to match newer models with USB-C and even has a landscape selfie camera. All the rumors were true, and we’re once again seeing minor updates across the board to two of Apple’s most important tablets. The high-end Pro didn’t change much but will offer improved performance, while the budget tablet now has the same design as the rest of the crowd....