There are a lot of great gaming mice on the market, but there are also a ton of cheap gaming mice as well. So no matter your budget, there's always going to be something out there for you. Of course, with the latter category, there's a lot of junk to sift through, but we think this one from EVGA is going to be a good option, especially at its current discount price that brings it down to just $10.

Microsoft Excel is an undisputed king when it comes to working with numbers and data. Whether you're a student or a working professional, you may be using Excel in your daily life to make calculations, segregate data, or create dashboards with live data. These use cases generally give you a rough idea of Excel's capabilities and the various formulae you can use inside a spreadsheet. However, did you know there are several lesser-known things you can do inside Excel? While playing games and tracking workouts are aimed at everyone, there are a few Excel formulae aimed at making the lives of students a lot easier.

The best part about 3D printing is that you can manufacture pretty much any object that you don't have with you. For instance, I've printed several kitchen tools or key hangers that I use every single day. It's also useful for replacing broken parts like door stoppers, cloth hangers, and nuts or bolts used in simple everyday objects. I recently set up a home office and needed a bunch of things to populate my setup and make it tidier. That's when I decided to 3D print as many of them as possible instead of buying.

Sometimes, all the buttons you have at your disposal to control a computer fall short of the convenience a twirly little knob can offer. They're often relegated to media volume control on a DAC or an audio amplifier for adjusting levels, but current-day firmware for custom mechanical keyboards also provisions for rotary encoders you might find on macropads.

You'd be forgiven if you don't remember the golden age of Telltale Games. At one point, it felt like a narrative juggernaut that nobody could challenge when it came to creating story-based games. Alas, those days have since passed, but the amazing games that Telltale created are still available to purchase.

After just over two decades of operation, 14 of which were under Microsoft's ownership, Skype is finally shutting down. At its height, it was the multimedia messenger app to be on, but years of Microsoft not quite knowing what to do with it had it lagging behind every other communications app. When it disappears in May, you'll never have to sit through advertising inside your messaging app. Just kidding, we're pretty sure those are getting added to Microsoft Teams soon, but until then you've got time to test out some alternative messaging apps that all do what Skype used to, only better.

3D printing brings innovation to just about everyone interested, allowing enthusiasts to create physical objects from creative ideas without complex design skills. These platforms offer ready-to-print files for various projects, even for beginners. They foster vibrant communities where users exchange best practices, refine techniques, and gain guidance on printer settings and finishing methods. Exploring these resources saves money, introduces new approaches, and expands 3D printing capabilities, empowering makers of all backgrounds to transform ideas into tangible achievements.

3D printing can be time-consuming, particularly with larger models or intricate designs, but minor adjustments and strategic planning can significantly reduce print times without compromising the final appearance. This allows for shorter waiting times and consistent results, benefiting those who enjoy experimenting with new materials and designs by enhancing creativity and productivity. Adjusting variables in slicing software or printer settings allows you to achieve a more efficient workflow without sacrificing details.

Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model repositories like Thingiverse. While this is an excellent and well-known method of getting the designs for 3D printing, they are not the only ones. Another approach is using a 3D scanner to capture real-world objects and turn them into ready-to-print files.

We often marvel at the user-friendliness and advanced features of the latest tech products, and don't consider how we got to this stage. Things were different just a few years ago, and it's taken years of evolution to get gaming monitors, wireless keyboards, and other hardware we now take for granted.

Chrome has been my default browser for as long as I remember, but this doesn't mean that I think it has all the features of a perfect browser. In fact, I think that because of its dominance in the browser market, the app is actually lagging behind in some ways.

As a previous graphic designer, Adobe software has always been my go-to. Adobe is considered the industry standard for graphic design and digital illustration. There are loads of great open-source alternatives to Adobe creative software, but there are still issues with using open-source tools. However, there are many big issues with Adobe that push me more toward using open-source alternatives as standard, and these aren't the same issues found in open-source creative software. Open-source might be slower or require multiple tools for a suite, but it doesn't have these major problems like Adobe software does.