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Microsoft offers a bunch of useful AI features in Windows 11. Of course, Copilot is one of them, but you'll find cool AI features sprinkled into native apps too. I could go all day talking about them, but these are my favorite ones.

Excel is a powerful tool for handling data, but raw spreadsheets can often look dull and overwhelming. Luckily, a few simple formatting tricks can completely transform your data, making it more visually appealing and easier to interpret.

Social media apps are increasingly introducing paid features that not only provide more perks, but amplify your reach and status on the platform. The most concerning is the paid checkmark. It's a pay-to-win feature, and here's why I am tired of it.

Need to access crucial information in a location with bad network coverage? Violoncello makes low-bandwidth browsing a more bearable experience. It allows you to stay connected and load webpages even with a weak connection.

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie: your computer is infected with a virus and "conscripted" into a larger army of compromised devices. However, botnets are a very real tool that cybercriminals use every day to carry out their activities.

Dear Eric: I am feeling ignored by my family. I am an introvert, my wife is an extrovert, but I was a very involved dad when the kids were little. My wife and I worked full time, and we assumed 50/50 childcare responsibilities.

Many new smartphones are closer to being tablets than mobile phones. Yet, not all of us are keen to lug around a phone that feels like a dinner plate.

With more scrolling on visual apps like TikTok or Instagram and less time scanning the radio, the way we discover new music has undoubtedly changed. Now, Instagram and Spotify have an integration to help close the gap between you and your new favorite song.

Popular desktop browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Chrome wont do much good when you have an abysmal internet connection. While text-based browsers like w3m are not very visually appealing, they are your best bet when your internet speeds harken back to the days of dial-up.

The rise of generative AI is here, for better or worse. Sadly, among the biggest winners here are scammers and peddlers of misinformation. AI video generation is far from perfect, but has become good enough to make impersonating another person possible.