Windows 11 feels at home on Microsoft’s budget tablet, as long as you have a charger handy.
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How to increase PC performance and get the most out of your GPU
Default configuration settings in Microsoft Windows 10 sacrifice GPU performance for power savings. You can change that with a simple tweak of the Graphics settings.
How to quickly add drawings and real connectors using the drawing canvas in Word
Microsoft Word’s drawing layer helps you keep pieces of a complex drawing together on a single canvas.
Dive Into Halloween with a Dianoga-It-Yourself Pumpkin
Creativity // OCTOBER 4, 2021 What an incredible craft you’ve discovered! Turn a pumpkin into trash — a trash compactor, that is! Grab your recyclables and old cardboard boxes and broken plastic toys. (New plastic toys from the dollar store also make great greeblies once you take them apart.) You’ll need it all to make […]
The 17 Best Mac Apps to Make Everyday Life Easier
Using Apple’s MacOS is as easy as pie—but it can be a little half-baked. Sweeten your setup with a few of these third-party programs.
Apple’s New iPad Is More Than Good Enough for Most
The entry-level tablet isn’t as flashy as its siblings, but it’s proof that boring can be a good thing.
How sparklines deal with non-numeric values in Excel
Sparklines are small charts that fit into a single Microsoft Excel cell. But if you’re tracking non-numeric data, they can exhibit weird behavior. Learn how to avoid problems when using sparklines.
Visions Revisited: 5 Highlights from “THE TWINS”
Visions // SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 The best moments from Trigger’s tale of a Force-sensitive brother and sister — on the dark side. Star Wars: Visions is here! The anthology series is now streaming on Disney+, featuring original shorts from some of the world’s best anime studios. In Visions Revisited, StarWars.com picks the greatest moments from […]
Vizio’s M-Series TV Is Affordable and Mantle-Worthy
This flatscreen delivers reliable picture quality, satisfactory blacks, and a pleasant interface—all at a respectable price.
The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Phones, Face Masks, and Keyboards
A new season is a perfect excuse to upgrade old MacBooks, earbuds, and streaming sticks.