Productivity articles
Android 15 might come with an improved desktop mode
Tech giants and the evolving productivity landscape
Why it matters: After looking at revenue and operating income per employee for big semiconductor companies, we thought that was a fun exercise, so we have looked at another dozen tech companies in various sectors. Broadcom and Apple are in a league of their own – it is good to have a software or licensing business.
The average employee loses a day per week to emails, according to Slack study
LibreOffice 7.6.2 fixes a critical WebP vulnerability
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Save Any Web Page as an Image or PDF
Ever read a web page and wanted to keep it offline to study later? Read on and you'll be saving web pages as PDFs and images in no time at all.
Razer's new entry-level Stream Controller X lands for $150
The Best Laptops - Early 2023
The sheer number of laptop models available today is mind boggling. To help you pick the best machine for you, we've narrowed down some of the best choices on the market right now.
Microsoft Copilot enables next-gen AI for Word, Excel and other Office applications
New Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides UI begins rollout
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Review: Gamers, Don't Buy This One!
With extra L3 cache and lowered clocks for less heat, AMD is trying to make the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the best CPU for all scenarios. But how well does that work in reality?
Google tells employees to share desks as it looks to cut costs
WTF?! With a market cap of $1.18 trillion, Google is one of the biggest companies in the world, so one wouldn't expect some of its employees to share desks with co-workers. But that will become a reality starting from the next quarter as Google embraces "real estate efficiency."
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Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Hardcore PC users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but you can always sharpen your skills, and we bet that you'll find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know before.
Salesforce CEO points finger at new, remote, and younger workers for company's falling productivity
Microsoft makes using formulas in Excel easier, adds new features
This woman makes a comfortable living helping young people overcome their fear of talking on the phone
Top 10 Hacks for Microsoft PowerPoint
For countless people in business, education and entertainment, PowerPoint is the default app for creating presentations. Here are top 10 shortcuts and hacks to help you become a PowerPoint pro.
The Best PC Monitors: Choices for Content Creators, Gamers, Office Productivity, and Enthusiasts
Whether you're after a high refresh rate display, a glorious big panel for content creation, or something wallet-friendly, our updated PC monitor guide will help you on your way.
F.lux adjusts your screen temperature to reduce eye strain
Mastering Multiple Monitors in Windows
Using additional monitors is a great way to help improve your productivity when using your computer. Here's our simple guide to setting up multi-monitor displays in Windows.
Magically Master Your Mouse Movement
Struggling with sluggish scrolling or muted movement? Default settings causing rodent rage? Read our quick guide to changing your mouse's sensitivity and other settings in Windows.
5 Adobe PDF Reader Alternatives That Do More for Free
There are several free PDF editors that include functionality that Adobe's Reader doesn't, such as merging two PDFs, rotating a page, and many others. This guide will help you choose the best tool for you.