Back in late 2023, Microsoft announced Python integration in Excel. Like many, I was skeptical at first and continued to rely on VBA and built-in Excel formulas for data analyses and visualization. However, after hearing whispers of its potential on the forums, I finally dove into the world of Python within Excel, and the combination far exceeded my expectations.

For decades, Windows has dominated the PC landscape, and that's particularly true for gaming, since most games are designed for Windows and you can't just find alternatives to a specific game like you can with other software. That's slowly been changing over the years, but since Valve introduced the Steam Deck, based on Linux, things have evolved even more quickly. And thanks to Bazzite, you can bring that kind of experience to any PC.

If you’re looking to breathe life into an older beloved game, there’s no better way to do so than by slapping on a VR headset and getting as immersed in the world as possible. While there are some incredible VR native games out there, you might find the selection to be a bit slim if there’s a classic game you’re looking for.

With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, selecting your next operating system will be an important decision. However, switching to a new OS isn’t always smooth. It requires a learning curve and adjustments in workflow, and at times, you may need to deal with rival software to get the job done. While there is no shortage of Windows 10 alternatives, I highly recommend avoiding the options below.

Microsoft confirmed that Skype will be closing its doors for good on May 5, with Microsoft Teams, one of the most popular collaboration tools, officially taking its place. With Microsoft Teams potentially getting a bigger audience, you'd expect it to expand its features. Interestingly, the complete opposite is happening. It's actually losing one, albeit a lesser-known one.

I am admittedly a Windows fan and I think the latest version is the best one to date. However, I am also a realist and certain things bug me about Windows 11 features that probably shouldn’t have been added in the first place or were added later.

The Start menu is an essential part of the Windows experience, but it's not always the most efficient and customizable. To counter this, Microsoft introduced a sleek and modernized Start menu in Windows 11, but not everyone is still a fan of the changes.

Deciding between SSDs and HDDs for your network-attached storage (NAS) can prove challenging if you're just starting out or are looking to do some upgrades. I've considered the move from HDDs to SSDs a few times now, but I always come back to the trusty mechanical hard drive. My reasoning involves costs, capacities, performance, and longevity (depending on workload). Here are some that prevent me from making the switch, though I'm sure I will do eventually.

Keeping your home network safe can be daunting, but there are some things you can do without deep knowledge of networking. Your router's starting settings are often set up for user convenience, and some of these decrease your overall security level. And if you've recently upgraded your router from an older model, you probably have a bunch of new settings that you're not familiar with to change. If you're wondering which settings to change, here's where to start.

Despite their popularity among hardcore gamers, SLI and Crossfire setups have gone the way of the dodo, with most PC builders arming their systems with a single battle-ready graphics card. However, there are still some niche cases where you can get better results with more graphics cards. And I don’t just mean server PCs or home labs either.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 74, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry in advance for my terrible TV taste, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Bybit, Walmart, and sports analytics; devouring the first season of Running Point and the seventh season of Drive to Survive; listening to Scam Inc and Tested; obsessing over my progress in Fantasy Hike; getting the hang of Tiny Wings again; and making a lot of pancakes for a toddler who suddenly won’t eat anything else.I also have for you a couple of exciting new Apple products, some fun stuff to watch this weekend, the return of a legendary social media platform, and much more. Plus, I’m an idiot. More on that in a minute. Let’s dig in.(As always, the best part of Installer is your ideas and tips. What are you into right now? What are you playing / reading / watching / downloading / building / eating with toast this week? Tell me everything: [email protected]. And if you know someone else who might enjoy Installer, tell them to subscribe here.)The DropThe new MacBook Air. The M …Read the full story at The Verge.

The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will require you to link a Microsoft account to your PlayStation Network account in order to play the game, according to a FAQ on the game’s official website. The FAQ says that players will be prompted to link the two the first time they load the game. And if you unlink later, you “will be constrained to relinking to only that specific and originally linked” Microsoft account. The requirement stings given that there’s no cross-platform saving, so the progress you make in the PS5 version isn’t reflected in the Xbox version. It’s the same situation for the Steam version, as the FAQ points out. As the page also notes, Horizon 5 players will need a PlayStation Plus subscription to access the game’s multiplayer feature, and there are “no plans for a disc release.” When Forza Horizon 5 releases on the PS5 on April 29th, it will be the latest Xbox exclusive to make the leap to Sony’s console, joining games like Sea of Thieves, which also requires you to link a Microsoft account before you can play.Gamers haven’t been keen on required account linking when Sony has done it in the past. The company actually removed a requirement for you to sign in with your PSN account for some PC versions of some games, including Helldivers 2 and, more recently, God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.