[GEEK SCHOOL] Excel Formulas 3: Relative and Absolute Reference, and Formatting
In this lesson we discuss cell references, how to copy or move a formula, and format cells. To begin, let’s clarify what we mean by cell references, which underpin much of the power and versatility of...
View ArticleEurope pushes for a less US-dominated internet
The European Union is more than a little jittery about a US-centric internet after learning the extent of the country’s mass surveillance. Accordingly, the European Commission has proposed a whole...
View ArticleLG is also shrinking its flagship phone: G2 Mini to launch later this month
Blazing a trail set by the likes of Samsung, HTC and Sony, LG is set to become the latest phone maker to release a smaller version of its flagship smartphone. In a image shared on its Facebook page,...
View ArticleSanDisk’s U3 SDXC card supports 250MB/s write speeds, 4K video
With affordable 4K cameras from Panasonic and Sony set to ship soon, it’s time for flash memory manufacturers to begin readying stockpiles of high-speed SD cards. Today, SanDisk is announcing its...
View ArticleHow to Use Microsoft Office on Tablets and Smartphones
Microsoft has been called late to the party for not offering Microsoft Office for the iPad, other tablets, and smartphones. But Microsoft does make quite a few different versions of Office for mobile...
View ArticleToyota recalls 1.9 million Prius hybrids to fix flawed software
Toyota has shipped over 3.5 million Prii since the first models hit streets in 1997, and now it wants more than half of them back. The company announced today that it’s recalling 1.9 million hybrids...
View ArticleWhat Samsung is saying about the Galaxy S 5
Samsung isn’t going to make a big song-and-dance when it finally reveals its next flagship smartphone, at least not literally. When it announced last year’s Galaxy S 4, the company put on a pretty...
View ArticleVSCO Cam app for iOS adds more ‘community’ features in a bid to take on...
The VSCO Cam app has developed a pretty dedicated following of serious mobile photographers. Over the summer Visual Supply Co. even unveiled a minimalist publishing platform called VSCO Grid. But ties...
View ArticleWooden iPad mini case creates the 1950s TV that never was
Jeffrey Stephenson has long had a knack for giving PCs an elegant retro look, and he’s now bringing his crafting skills to the mobile realm. His recently completed DuMont project turns an iPad mini, a...
View ArticleOppo’s next smartphone due in March with Quad HD and 1080p display options
You may cringe at this “Find 7 [are] coming” line, but it’s actually an intentional typo, as Oppo’s releasing its Find 5 follow-up with two screen resolutions. You see, back in December, the Chinese...
View ArticleHow to Replace a Dream Lite LED Bulb
A simple money-saving walk-through on how to replace dim or dead LED bulbs in your child’s Dream Lite instead of having to buy a new one. Some experience with using a soldering iron is recommended but...
View ArticleEngadget HD Podcast 385 – 2.12.14
Olympic fever is gripping the nation, but Ben seems immune. Perhaps he hasn’t discovered short track speed skating, a sport that Richard enjoys for its Michael Bay-like pace and frequent wipe outs....
View ArticleReport: A new Apple TV is on the way, pending a deal with Time Warner Cable
If sources who spoke with Bloomberg News are correct, a new Apple TV could be “introduced” as early as April. Apple is currently in talks with Time Warner Cable, among other programming partners, to...
View ArticleOyster now offers all-you-can-read children’s books, including Disney titles
Got a kid with an insatiable appetite for books? You may want to sign up for Oyster, then. The subscription e-book service has just launched a children’s section, giving young readers all the titles...
View ArticleVerizon reportedly launching ‘More Everything’ plans with higher data caps,...
The Nexus 7 arriving on Verizon Wireless apparently isn’t the carrier’s only big news this week. @VZWnews just tweeted that “#More is coming,” teasing an announcement for tomorrow. According to our...
View ArticleNokia Lumia Icon coming to Verizon February 20th for $200 (hands-on)
Yes, Windows Phones are finally keeping up with the Joneses. Thanks to the latest update, smartphones running Microsoft’s mobile OS can now have top-of-the-line components. We got a good taste of how...
View ArticleUnsubscribing? The New York Times Wants to Predict That.
Data-driven: The New York Times Company headquarters in Manhattan. This month the New York Times launched a new personal-technology column with the clever title “Machine Learning.” But behind the...
View ArticleGeek Trivia: Which 1920s Era Game Came Roaring Back To Life In The 1990s?
Which 1920s Era Game Came Roaring Back To Life In The 1990s? Hoop Stick Marbles Monopoly Pogs Think you know the answer? Original source - Geek Trivia: Which 1920s Era Game Came Roaring Back To Life...
View ArticleHow to Take Out a Website
If you are the go-to tech person for your family and friends, then sooner or later you may have found yourself being asked what a DDoS attack is. Rather than explain it again each time someone new...
View ArticleHow to Disable the Number on the Mail Icon for iPad / iPhone
Are you one of those people that has a Mail icon with a gigantic number next to it that never seems to go away? Here’s how to easily disable that feature instead of cleaning out your inbox. The...
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