It's very common to hear complaints about how Microsoft handles Windows 11 nowadays. The company loads up its operating system with a lot of apps and services that not everyone needs, and some find that upsetting, as these things can have a noticeable impact on both performance and privacy.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert Excel user, navigating complex formulas, endless data cleaning, and time-consuming formatting can feel like a daunting task. Here is where Microsofts AI-powered Copilot assistant comes into play. From generating formulas and showing insights in charts, to highlighting interesting data, Copilot empowers you to work smarter, not harder. Continue reading to discover the most cutting-edge methods to leverage Copilots features and elevate your Excel experience to the next level.

Beats’ new iPhone 16 cases feature a microfiber-lined interior and will come in four colors. | Image: Beats Beats, Apple’s other headphone brand, just announced its first collection of smartphone cases designed for the Apple 16 lineup, with full compatibility with the new Camera Control button.The $49 hardshell polycarbonate cases feature “flexible sidewalls” to help absorb some of the impact when dropped and a microfiber lining to protect an iPhone’s finish. According to Beats, the outer surface of each case has been treated with a “glossy scratch-resistant coating,” a feature that potentially comes in response to Apple’s problematic — and now discontinued — microtwill FineWoven cases, which were prone to scratches. Available to order today through Apple’s website in midnight black, summit stone, riptide blue, and sunset purple colorways,... Continue reading…

A group of people on a film set staring towards the camera. | HBO HBO’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, is no stranger to building doomed cinematic universes, but the network seems game to poke fun at the messy business of it all with Armando Iannucci, Sam Mendes, and Jon Brown’s new series, The Franchise.Set in a world where the fictional superhero movie Tecto: Eye of the Storm is deep into production, The Franchise follows as the film’s crew tries to survive the experience of working on a project that seems destined to fail. Between dealing with temperamental actors and fire scares, things are difficult enough for production workers Daniel (Himesh Patel) and Dag (Lolly Adefope). But as studio executives drop in to give notes with clash with the director’s vision, the vibe on set becomes... Continue reading…

Apple updated its lineup to include new colors and features, including sleep apnea alerts. | Image: Apple The iPhone 16 took center stage during Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday, but it wasn’t the only new gadget to make its debut. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 10 and a black version of the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2. Both are available for preorder starting today and launch on September 20th, with the Series 10 starting at $399 and the latest Ultra 2 starting at $799.The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple’s thinnest wearable and comes with a new wide-angle OLED screen, which is the largest display Apple has used in a smartwatch to date. The new wearable runs on Apple’s S10 SiP (System in Package) and features a number of new capabilities, including alerts for sleep apnea, a condition in which people stop breathing... Continue reading…

Photo by Jemal Countess / Getty Images James Earl Jones, the distinguished actor behind the voice of Darth Vader, has died at age 93, according to Deadline.Jones was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, in 1931. After managing to overcome a speech impediment, Jones went on to have a massive acting career, with credits spanning dozens of plays, TV shows, and films over several decades. He got his start on Broadway, starring in Sunrise At Campobello at the Cort Theatre in 1958 — now known as the James Earl Jones Theatre.However, his 1977 role in the very first Star Wars left a huge mark on his audience, though he wasn’t initially credited for voicing the villain as a courtesy to David Prowse, who wore Darth Vader’s suit. While Jones is best known for his distinctive voice in the S... Continue reading…

Image: Apple Apple released a new, more powerful version of the MagSafe charger during its September iPhone 16 event today. The puck will be compatible with all iPhones and any Qi2 device, but only the new iPhone 16 models are listed as supporting the fastest 25W wireless charging rate.That’s a higher maximum rate than the phones offered by Samsung and Google right now — the Galaxy S24 series maxes out at 15W, while Google’s Pixel 9 phones range from 15W–23W when using the second-generation Google Pixel Stand. (Pixel 9 models can only manage 12W charging on standard Qi chargers.)For faster wireless charging up to 25W — up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro when paired with the 30W USB‑C Power Adapter (sold... Continue reading…

Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge AMD is saying the quiet part out loud: it’s now prioritizing AI chips ahead of flagship GPUs for gamers. The company’s just laid out a new business strategy, where it will merge its RDNA gaming graphics and CNDA data center efforts into a single universal “UDNA” that’s aimed at AI first. In two interviews with Tom’s Hardware (you’ll definitely want to read both), AMD computing and graphics boss Jack Huynh doesn’t beat around the bush. With gaming graphics, he explains, the goal is now building scale and market share at lower price points — not the “King of the Hill” flagship GPUs that haven’t convinced enough buyers to leave Nvidia behind. Here’s the key passage from the first interview:Tom’s Hardware: Price point-wise, you have... Continue reading…

If you're looking to create the most robust wireless network setup, a mesh network is going to be the best way to go. Not only are you going to get the best speeds with this setup, but more importantly, you're going to get excellent reliability and range. Of course, it's not always possible to buy a new mesh network, especially when you have a wireless router that's already working flawlessly that just needs a small boost.

Apple now sells four different AirPods, all of which support USB-C charging. | Image: Apple Alongside the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10, Apple announced three new versions of the AirPods during its “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday. They include the new entry-level AirPods 4 for $129, a higher-end AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) that costs $179, and a revised AirPods Max priced at $549. All three will be available on September 20th and can be preordered today.According to Apple, the two new AirPods 4 models offer significantly improved sound over the third generation. And they have new features, like the switch to USB-C. The ANC version also gets a speaker built into the shrunken-down charging case to make Apple’s Find My tracker more effective and wireless charging that works with both Qi and Apple... Continue reading…

Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Apple has revealed the launch date for iOS 18 — and it’s just days away. The update, which will add new ways to customize your iPhone’s homescreen and lockscreen, arrives on September 16th.In iOS 18, you can freely rearrange apps and widgets on your homescreen and change their appearance. Apple is rolling out a redesigned Control Center, too, along with a new password management app and support for satellite messaging. Some other updates include new text effects in messages, a revamped Photos app, and new ways to organize your inbox in the Mail app.However, this update doesn’t include the Apple Intelligence features coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and across the iPhone 16 lineup. The upcoming tools will help you rewrite and summarize text... Continue reading…

There are lots of TVs out there, but there are only so many that can really bring the theater experience home. That's where this Hisense model comes in, with its massive 100-inch screen that really takes things to another level. And while it has an original retail price of $3,000, it can now be had for far less, with a fantastic discount that takes $1,000 off. This deal is going to only be available for a limited time and can be had from Amazon and Best Buy. And you'll want to be quick because this deal appears to be quite popular, so get it while you can because this promotion won't last long.