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How to use the Geography data type to quickly add a map chart in Excel

Displaying values on a map chart is more meaningful than handing someone a sheet of data. Thanks to Microsoft Excel’s Geography data type, creating a map chart is easier than you might think.
How to tell if your PC can run Windows 11

Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for supported Windows 10 computers. Here’s how to see if your PC is capable of running the upcoming version.
What the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Reveals About Humankind


The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise.
The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI

Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don’t work as advertised?
Windows evolves: Windows 11, and the future of Windows 10

Microsoft’s announcement of Windows 11 makes sense of much of its evolution of the last few years, adding polish to features and improving the whole user experience.
The Most Important Things Microsoft Announced Today

After leaks and rumors, we got our first look today at Windows 11 and the future of Windows as a platform. Here’s what you have to look forward to this fall.
13 Best Coffee Maker Deals for Amazon Prime Day (2021)

Need a new French press, burr grinder, or scale? We’ve found discounts on WIRED-tested gadgets.
How to take control and create a custom power plan in Windows 10

Getting the best performance out your Windows 10 PC often requires tweaking power settings. Users can create a custom power plan that applies their performance tweaks automatically.
A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk


Plus: Airbnb’s safety squad, a fake pharmacy crackdown, and more of the week’s top security news.