Microsoft Ending Chromebook Support for Office Apps About Chromebooks spoke with Microsoft regarding the Android Office applications, and it turns out the company is moving Chromebook users over to the web Office experiences. Starting next month, Chromebook support for Office Android apps will end. Unfortunately, this means that Office on the web will be the only way Chromebook users will take advantage of Office and everything it offers. Here’s the statement from Microsoft’s PR: “In an effort to provide the most optimized experience for Chrome OS/Chromebook customers, Microsoft apps (Office and Outlook) will be transitioned to web experiences (Office....

RELATED: What Is Windows 11 SE? Windows 11 SE is expected to be like the Windows 10 S versions in that it won’t be an entirely different version of the operating system. Instead, it’ll be a scaled-back variant designed to work on more affordable hardware. The Windows Central report says that the Surface device that would feature Windows SE comes with an 11.6-inch screen with a 1366 x 768 resolution....

People make up all sorts up excuses as to why they just lost a video game to their friend: sometimes they don’t know how to play, claim the controller isn’t working, or that they’re friend cheated. Who knew saying the controller is too cold was an option? Microsoft is nonetheless here to help with all you cold controller problems, in case you left yours outside in the snow overnight for some reason....

While not as quick and efficient as using a smartwatch or fitness tracker, Google Fit is an excellent alternative if you’re willing to wait around a bit to get your results. You can check your heart and respiratory rate using your iPhone’s camera and Google Fit. If you want to try getting your heart rate, you need to use the Google Fit app and lightly place your finger on your phone’s camera to get a reading of your heart rate....

5G UC Stands for “5G Ultra Capacity” This icon indicates you’re connected to a type of 5G network, and you’ll only see it on iPhones or Android phones with 5G support. (As of early 2022, only iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 phones have 5G support.) Specifically, this icon is displayed when you’re connected to T-Mobile’s “Ultra Capacity” 5G network. The icon began appearing on iPhones in mid-September 2021 and now appears on some Android phones, too....

What Does “Ratioed” Mean? On social media, “ratio” refers to the number of replies or comments as compared to likes. A post being referred to as “ratioed” means that it has more replies than likes and is likely divisive, unpopular, or generally controversial. Not all ratios are created equal. Some ratios may have replies that are about the same number as the likes, which implies that reception is mixed. However, in other cases, replies can outnumber likes by a wide margin, which shows that a post is wildly unpopular....

Thermal Throttling Protects Hardware Computer components like the CPU, GPU, and even memory modules produce heat. Under heavy load, they produce a lot more heat, which can lead to them getting too hot. Under sustained high temperatures, these components could be susceptible to permanent damage. When a component reaches a high enough temperature, performance is limited to prevent heat build-up and encourage cooling. Components can only safely run at their full potential if whatever cooling solution is provided can keep them within a safe operating temperature....

The “RAM” in VRAM Before we talk about VRAM in particular, it’s worth focusing briefly on the “RAM” bit. You can read all about how RAM works, but we’ll give a quick summary here: For the purposes of this article, all you need to know is that random-access memory is the memory that a processor gets the data it needs to perform calculations. The CPU reads and stores data in RAM while it does its job....

Google Chrome gets a new release every four weeks. Version 94 arrived on September 21, 2021, and it includes Google Drive files on the New Tab Page, more HTTPS features, and a new sharing menu. Let’s take a look. Google Drive Files on the New Tab Page Earlier this year, Chrome added “Cards” to the New Tab page. At first, they included things like recipes and shopping suggestions. Chrome 94 adds shortcuts to your recently accessed Google Drive files....

Windows 11’s New Paint App Microsoft calls the new Paint app in Windows 11 a “modern spin on the classic app.” It features a cleaner interface that perfectly matches the overall look and feel of Windows 11. That means it includes rounded corners, Mica, and all of the other Windows 11 design sensibilities. RELATED: Will Windows 11’s Visual Effects Impact Performance? You’ll notice the simplified toolbar on the top of the window....

What’s Changing for WSL? Windows 11 still has WSL software that you can install in the traditional way. It’s built into Windows 11 as an optional component of the Windows operating system. New WSL features can’t be delivered to WSL users as soon as they’re ready—they have to wait for a big update to Windows. For example, GPU Compute has been ready for a while, but it will only arrive on stable versions of Windows 10 with the release of the 21H2 update in fall 2021....

The Disney Bundle currently includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, at a price cheaper than paying for all three services (or even just Disney+ and Hulu) on their own. The plan currently costs $13.99 per month, but if you want Hulu without ads, it’s increased to $19.99/month. Disney will launch the long-awaited Disney+ plan with ads on December 8, 2022, and the Disney Bundle will change on the same day. There will be a $9....

The app “looks for item trackers that are separated from their owner and that are compatible with Apple’s Find My network. These item trackers include AirTag and compatible devices from other companies.” As long as the tracker someone is using works on the Find My network, this app will track it down. If it’s using another network (like Tile’s, for example), Apple’s app won’t do any good. As far as when you’d use this app, Apple says, “If you think someone is using AirTag or another device to track your location, you can scan to try to find it....

The Apple Watch Series 7 comes with lots of exciting new stuff that makes the idea of upgrading rather compelling. I’m most excited about having access to a full keyboard on the watch for texting. Sometimes, using your voice to text through the watch or pulling out your phone isn’t ideal, and having a full keyboard is great during these times. You’ll be able to lock in an Apple Watch Series 7 on Friday, October 8, at 5 am PDT (8 am EDT)....

Docker creates packaged applications called containers. Each container provides an isolated environment similar to a virtual machine (VM). Unlike VMs, Docker containers don’t run a full operating system. They share your host’s kernel and virtualize at a software level. Docker Basics Docker has become a standard tool for software developers and system administrators. It’s a neat way to quickly launch applications without impacting the rest of your system. You can spin up a new service with a single docker run command....

With Windows 11, Microsoft realized that significant updates every six months are too frequent, so the company switched to annual updates. The company is officially switching to the same update schedule for Windows 10, so you won’t get underwhelming feature updates as often. “We will transition to a new Windows 10 release cadence to align with the Windows 11 cadence, targeting annual feature update releases,” explains John Cable, Microsoft’s head of Windows servicing and delivery to The Verge....

If you own a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or all-in-one PC, it’s easy to change your built-in screen’s brightness with a couple clicks (or taps) thanks to the Quick Settings menu or the Settings app. Here’s how. How to Change Screen Brightness With Quick Settings First, click the Quick Settings button in your taskbar, which is a hidden button located where you see your Wi-Fi, Speaker, and Battery icons in the far-right corner....

Modern iPhones and iPads have excellent VPN support. The L2TP/IPSec and Cisco IPSec protocols are integrated. You can connect to OpenVPN networks and other types of virtual private networks with third-party apps. Prior to iOS 8, iPhones automatically disconnected from VPNs when they went into sleep mode. Now, iOS devices will stay connected to the VPN even when their screen turns off. You won’t have to constantly reconnect. RELATED: How to Choose the Best VPN Service for Your Needs...

If you have a lengthy PowerPoint presentation but want to display a subset of slides from it, you can create a Custom Show. This lets you present a mini slideshow on its own or a link to one for specific parts of your presentation. Picture this: You have a slideshow with 20 slides for the main topic, but with subtopics that include five slides each. Rather than creating a new presentation for each subtopic, use the Custom Show feature to group them....

A website shortcut allows you to quickly reach your favorite websites by double-clicking an icon on your Windows desktop. You have three different ways to make such shortcuts and we’ll show you what those ways are. Regardless of what method you use in this guide, the resulting shortcut will launch your specified website in a web browser on your computer. RELATED: How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 10 the Easy Way...