[GEEK SCHOOL] Excel Formulas 3: Relative and Absolute Cell Reference, and...
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 ArticleWhite House unveils guidelines for protecting critical systems against cyber...
The US government clearly knows a thing or two about internet security when it deals with (and dishes out) cyber attacks on a regular basis, and it’s now ready to share that wisdom with others. The...
View ArticleNYC’s first touchscreen subway maps are ready to guide you through the boroughs
It’s been a long, long time since New York City revealed its plans to implement a smart maps solution across its subway system. But despite a few delays here and there, it looks as if the project,...
View ArticleHeadphone and wireless speaker deals of the week: 2.12.14
Whether you prefer those on-the-go tunes to bump from on-ears, in-ears or a wireless speaker, today’s smattering of discounted audio tech covers all of those bases. There’s a range of price options...
View ArticleWhat Samsung is saying about the Galaxy S5
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 ArticleHow to Design an Interstellar Communications System
Here’s an interesting question. If we ever want to communicate with civilisations around other stars, what will be the best way to send a message, given that we will know nothing about how they intend...
View Article2014 Oscar bingo is coming soon
I’ve been getting gobs of email asking if I’ll be making Oscar bingo cards again this year. You betcha. This will be the sixth year. I’m collecting info on the 2014 ceremony and will make up the cards...
View ArticleGraco’s problem car seat buckle | Consumer Reports
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View ArticleSupposed iPhone 6 parts surface on Twitter, hint at a larger screen on the way
Lately it’s seemed like Apple can’t build anything without a few prototype shells and cases leaking into public view, and now we’re seeing pictures of what could be the next iPhone. Posted by a...
View ArticleRIP: China’s Jade Rabbit rover dies on the moon
After facing a series of troubles since its arrival on the moon, China’s Jade Rabbit rover has been officially pronounced dead. China News Service broke the story earlier today, stating that the...
View ArticleGoogle Play Music for Android now lets you take radio stations offline
If you thrive on Google Play Music’s radio stations but would love if they kept playing while you’re away from an internet connection, congratulations — Google has just granted your wish. An Android...
View ArticleFlickr co-founder’s Slack collaboration tool leaves beta, goes freemium for all
Back in August, Flickr creator Stewart Butterfield’s Tiny Speck started the digital signup sheet for Slack, its collaborative productivity software. Today, the project exits beta and goes freemium for...
View ArticleSanDisk’s latest flagship SD card supports extremely fast 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 ArticleNetflix report suggests Comcast and Verizon FiOS speeds are slipping
Netflix’s latest ISP speed report is out and compared to what we’ve seen before, there are a few surprises. Comcast and Verizon FiOS have dropped quite a bit in the last four months, while Google...
View ArticleNASA’s building a satellite refueling robot platform that works… in space
Currently, every satellite put into orbit will become interstellar refuse, destined to be tracked (and perhaps dismantled) by DARPA or eventually disposed of by gigantic lasers (maybe). Naturally,...
View ArticleHow to Build a Tree Trunk iPod Dock
Make a rustic inspired iPod dock from a dead tree. It’s a unique way to jazz up your iPod’s docking connection! Edit Steps Edit Part 1: Preparing the stump or trunk Find a suitable tree stump or...
View ArticleGoogle buys SlickLogin, looks to swap passwords for inaudible sound waves
If Google’s latest acquisition is anything to go by, entering a password on a website could soon be as easy as placing your smartphone near your computer. Israeli startup SlickLogin confirmed today it...
View ArticleThe sights and scents of the Sensorama Simulator
Welcome to Time Machines, where we offer up a selection of mechanical oddities, milestone gadgets and unique inventions to test out your tech-history skills. You’re perched atop a motorcycle, cruising...
View ArticleInhabitat’s Week in Green: NASA’s healing device, vertical gardens and a...
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green. Solar power just got a big boost as Ivanpah, the world’s...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Flies
Flies can cause problems, especially when it comes to contaminating your food. While the average house fly does not bite people, it can spread disease and pathogens including salmonella, malaria and...
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