You Can Easily Repair Your Corrupted Excel File

Quick Links Summary Are you having trouble opening your important Excel file? Is Microsoft Excel asking you to verify that the file isn’t corrupted? Excel files can get corrupted for various reasons, which can prevent them from opening. But don’t lose hope; you can easily repair your corrupted Excel file. Change Excel Trust Center Settings MicrosoftExcelhas a built-in security feature that opens potentially risky files in a restricted mode to help minimize harm to your device....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Samantha Morgan

10 Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie

Quick Links Have you recently switched to macOS? Me too! I’ve been using macOS for about three months now, and during that time, I’ve built a collection of tips for macOS newbies that should make your first few weeks on macOS easier and less confusing. 1Embrace the “Command” and “Option” Keys One of the first things I’ve noticed is that macOS loves its keyboard shortcuts. While I’m used to the basic shortcuts everyone uses on Windows (copy, paste, cut, undo, and so on), along with a few shortcuts I use in Total Commander, macOS is chock-full of them, and most of them include the “Option” and “Control” keys....

August 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2289 words · Robert Coleman

10 Xbox Games You Probably Haven't Played (But Definitely Should)

With Microsoft finally putting its first-party catalog on Nintendo and Sony’s platforms, it’s harder than ever to recommend a solid list of Xbox exclusives. So while not all of these games are only found on Xbox, they’re all relatively easy to access on the platform. All the games on the list below can be found on Game Pass, which is perhaps the most compelling reason to play them on Xbox. You’ll need aGame Pass Standard or Ultimate subscriptionto enjoy....

August 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1731 words · Caitlin Huffman

12 New Features Coming to Your Apple TV This Fall

This fall, yourApple TVis getting more personal and connected with a sleek new design, stunning aerials, iPhone call alerts, upgraded FaceTime features, and a brand-new Games app. Follow along as we explore everything coming to your screen with the tvOS 26 update. 12A Glassy Design Overhaul tvOS 26 brings a refreshed design via a new material Apple calls Liquid Glass. Don’t worry, Liquid Glass just updates the looks without changing functionality, so there’s nothing new to learn about navigating your Apple TV....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1527 words · Katie Edwards

5 Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Optical Disc Drives and Players

Your physical disc collection will be nothing more than a stack of plastic paperweights if you have no way of playing them. With players becoming more rare, it’s a good idea to ensure yours last as long as possible. 1Keep It Clean on the Outside I don’t know about you, but my Blu-ray player is a real dust magnet. Every few weeks I have to wipe it down with a dust cloth....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · William Fisher

8 Things You Can Store in Your iPhone's Wallet

Quick Links Your iPhone’s Wallet app is a convenient way to store multiple cards, passes, and IDs digitally, skipping the hassle of carrying physical items with you while worrying about safety. You can store more than just a payment card and a few event tickets in your iPhone Wallet. Here’s a full list of items you can add to your wallet, though keep in mind not all features are available in all regions....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Danielle Rodriguez

8 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone's Files App Can Do

Quick Links The iPhone comes with a built-in file manager called Files. While you may be using it to access, organize, and manage files stored locally or in iCloud, there are many more things it’s capable of doing that aren’t immediately apparent. From allowing you to access files stored on external devices and other cloud storage services to simplifying everyday file operations, Files handles a range of tasks surprisingly well. Let’s dive in to explore them....

August 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1834 words · Karen Evans

8 Times Changing Genres Made a Game Series Better

Chances are that your favorite gaming franchise gets its identity from a single, repeatable gameplay loop. Though this kind of consistency is always good to have when a series is thriving, sometimes departing from it can bring more success. Variety is indeed the spice of life, and the entries on this list took a chance by changing what fundamentally made them great, making them even better. 8Super Mario 64 Originally a 2D side-scrolling platformer, theMariofranchise took its first leap into 3D withSuper Mario 64....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1450 words · Stephen Lee

Apple's Snoopy TV Screensaver Is Brilliant, So Why Not Give Us More?

Summary I like a pleasant surprise, and seeing one of my childhood favorites—Snoopy—pop up as a screensaver option on my Apple TV 4K definitely counts as extremely pleasant. However, this got me thinking of the wasted potential of how Apple handles native screensavers on Apple TV devices. Apple’s Snoopy Screensaver Is Amazing If you haven’t checked it out, thePeanuts screensaverdropped along with tvOS 18.2 in the first half of December 2024....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Stacy Juarez

Best Hulu Original Shows to Stream Right Now

Hulusurprised me this year and dropped some pretty cool original shows, and they all hooked me like the content shark I am. However, this year’s additions aren’t the only originals you should be watching. From true crime adaptations and gritty crime dramas to dystopian worlds, thrillers, and historical comedies, the platform is full of must-watch shows. Here are 10 select bingeable Hulu Original shows to stream right now before the next round of originals drop and consume you entirely....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1592 words · Ian Robinson

Blink’s New 2nd Gen Video Doorbell Has Head-to-Toe Views

Summary Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security solutions, just announced its new next-generation Video Doorbell. It is packed with upgrades and a new Sync Module Core and will be available starting today. It’s been nearly four years since Blink’s first video doorbell arrived, so this upgrade was long overdue. With the new second-generation release, our favorite budget video doorbell is getting upgraded, but it also comes with a slightly higher price point....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Jose Chavez

Corsair M75 Wireless Mouse Review: Great for Lefties

Summary When Corsair announced an Apple-exclusive version of theM75 Wireless Mouse, I knew that I had to give it a try. And while this mouse is far from perfect, it’s one of the best and only options for left-handed gamers who crave an ambidextrous design. Corsair M75 Wireless Despite its faults, the M75 Wireless Mouse is a compelling option for gamers who crave an ambidextrous design and modern features. Price and Availability Corsair’s M75 Wireless Mouse is available at most major retailers with sale prices regularly dipping down to just $80....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Stacy Wright

Did You Know You Could Stream Plex or Jellyfin in Your Terminal?

Quick Links Typically, you stream Plex in the standard places: on a TV, a smartphone, tablet, or computer. What if I told you that you could stream Plex (or Jellyfin) through your terminal? That’s exactly what the newmov-cli-jellyplex plugindoes. Here’s how it works. What Is mov-cli? If you haven’t heard of mov-cli, then you’re not alone. I hadn’t either until very recently, and it’s a pretty cool piece of software. To put it simply, mov-cli is a plugin for your computer that lets you stream various media types through your terminal....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Donna Middleton