Quick Links Summary To open or extract a tar.gz file on Windows, you’re able to install the free 7-Zip File Manager utility, or you can use the tar -xvf command from the Bash prompt included in the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Windows, by default, has no idea what a TAR.GZ file could possibly be, despite the format being quite common. Thankfully it isn’t hard to get Windows to open a tar....
Quick Links Summary Select the “Chart Design” tab on the ribbon, click the “Add Chart Element” button, point to “Data Table,” and select the type of table you want to add. Select the “More Data Table Options” menu item to further customize your data table. When youmake a graph in Excel, you may want to include the source data with it. By adding a data table, which takes just a few steps, you can provide extra details or further explain your visual....
Quick Links You may be well-accustomed to using cell references in Excel, but did you know you could go one step further and create your own cell references? This is where the INDIRECT function comes in handy. What Does the INDIRECT Function Do? Excel’s INDIRECT function turns a text string into a reference. This function has several practical benefits: The INDIRECT Syntax By default, references in Excel usethe A1 reference style, which means that it refers to the column first, and then the row number....
Quick Links Summary Intel NUCs (this stands for “Next Unit of Computing,” by the way) can do almost anything. These tiny computers take almost no space, don’t use much electricity, and can have plenty of computing power. The Intel NUC 13 Pro isn’t as powerful as the Extreme, but it’s also much quieter. Most NUC devices come as a kit of sorts, giving you the case with a motherboard and processor, but letting you add your own memory, storage, and operating system....
Lenovo has a lot to show off at Mobile World Congress this week, but the most interesting reveal might be a laptop with a transparent display. It’s still just a concept product for now, but it’s definitely an impressive feat of engineering. The Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept, also nicknamed “Lenovo Crystal,” is a proof of concept device for a laptop with a 17.3-inch Micro LED transparent display. Lenovo thinks a transparent screen might be useful for overlaying information for real-world objects, like the augmented reality capabilities of theMeta Quest 3orApple Vision Pro....
Collabora Online, the online office suite based on LibreOffice, just released its big update for the year. Collabora Online now has faster document editing, security upgrades, and plenty of interface improvements, and you can still self-host it on your own server. You might not have heard of Collabora, but it’s the company that maintains the official enterprise-ready edition of LibreOffice. Collabora Online is a modified version designed to run in a web browser, competing with services like Google Docs/Sheets/Slides and Microsoft 365....
Nanoleaf’s Expo Smart LED Display Cases showcase your sneakers, rare figurines, or any prized collection for that matter with animated lighting that syncs across hundreds of cases. Nanoleaf has introduced the new EXPO Smart LED Display Cases. Individually, they cost $80 a pop, but you can get them in packs to save some money. The cases are designed strictly for indoor use but think twice about creating an impressively illuminated wall showcase, as these things can add up quickly....
Summary AI-adjacent technologies are nothing new in video games. Enemies dubbed “artificial intelligence” have existed in games as old asSpace InvadersandPac-Man, but because of generative AI, it’s now a matter of contention for game developers. Nintendo, for one, won’t be jumping on the AI bandwagon just yet. Generative AI Raises Serious Ethical Concerns Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained in ashareholder Q&Athat the company won’t use generative AI because of potential copyright issues: “Generative AI, which is becoming a big topic recently, can be used in creative ways, but we recognize that it may also raise issues with intellectual property rights....
Summary You may have heard that leaving your TV plugged in to the wall might put it at risk, orincrease your power bill. While there may be some truth to this, does that mean that you should unplug your TV? When Should You Leave Your TV Plugged In? Before we get to the situations where it’s a good idea to (gently and responsibly) yank your plug from the wall when you’re not using your TV, there are a few clear situations where you probably want to leave it plugged in....
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Summary After months of speculation and leaks, Sony has confirmed a mid-cycle Pro refresh of the PlayStation 5. While not a generational improvement, the Pro promises a significant performance boost over the outgoing model. The hefty $700 price tag has raised eyebrows across the community, so is it justified? It’s Not the Most Expensive PlayStation Ever I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that the PlayStation 5 Pro was the most expensive PlayStation of all time....
Whether you want wired or wireless, premium or affordable, there’s a Nintendo Switch headset for everyone. Quality audio is a must, but comfort and battery life are essential for dominating those marathon gaming sessions. Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed What to Look for When Buying a Switch Headset in 2024 The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that offers both portable and home gaming. When you buy a Switch, it comes with many accessories, such as the essential controller, AC adapter, and HDMI cable....
Quick Links Robot vacuums have become incredibly common and, as a result, somewhat boring. However, every once in a while, a new idea comes along to shake things up. The Eufy E20 3-in-1 might very well do just that. As good as robot vacuums have gotten, I’m still betting it would be hard to find someone who never needs to manually vacuum from time to time. That’s what Eufy is leaning into with the E20 3-in-1....
