How to Use the CONCATENATE Function in Google Sheets

How to Use the CONCATENATE Function in Google Sheets When working with large data sets in Google Sheets, we often have two cells with text or values that we wish to display together in a single cell. Rather than creating a new column and typing in the values manually, you can use some of the functions Google has built into their spreadsheet software and get the job done in less than a few minutes....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Jennifer Scott

How Twitch's Simulcasting Ban Will Affect Streamers

How Twitch’s Simulcasting Ban Will Affect Streamers Live streaming platform Twitch updated its Terms of Service on June 8, 2023, effectively banning all of its streamers from simulcasting to similar platforms.Twitch has taken various stances regarding simulcasting in the past, causing confusion and frustration among streamers in the community.So what exactly are Twitch’s rules for simulcasting, and what do they mean for streamers on the platform? Twitch Bans Simulcasting Simulcasting, also referred to as “multistreaming,” occurs when the streamer goes live on multiple platforms at the same timeusing a service like Restream....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Jeffrey Lopez

Meta humbly suggests we all change the way we tell time

Meta humbly suggests we all change the way we tell time The march of time is inexorable. None among us can escape its ravages nor its whims. Time’s also messy, and while we’d love for it to line up cleanly with the physical phenomena we use to keep track of it, that’s frustratingly rarely the case. Plenty of efforts have been made to deal with that over the years, and now the latest push is coming from an unlikely source....

May 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Jennifer Bennett

People are using apps more than ever, but paying less for them

People are using apps more than ever, but paying less for them Rising prices have had shoppers tightening purse strings all over, and not even smartphone apps have been immune from the impact of this financial pressure. Thankfully, there are lots of fantasticfree Android appsto choose from, but developers who aim to monetize their software are feeling the pinch. The annualState of Mobilereport from analytics firm data.ai, formerly known as App Annie, has just revealed that spending on apps and IAPs dipped for the first time ever in 2022, but people are nonetheless using apps more than before....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Scott King

The Pixel 6a continues Google's reign as the king of durability

The Pixel 6a continues Google’s reign as the king of durability Although you’ll still find a handful of models kicking around, the days of specialized rugged phones are, by and large, long gone. It’s been years since Samsung made an Active edition of their smartphones, leaving it up to case makers to develop methods of protecting your expensive glass-and-metal sandwich of a device. That’s what makes durability testing so important, and today, it’s thePixel 6a’s turnto get put through the wringer....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Susan Saunders

YouTube Music gets a better way to browse those 'Mixed for you' playlists

YouTube Music gets a better way to browse those ‘Mixed for you’ playlists It’s up for debate whether YouTube Music suggests better songs and playlists to you than Spotify and Apple Music, but there’s no doubt that they’re getting better on the Google-owned music service. The streaming platform is one of the few out there that lets you pick music based onmoods— namely Chill, Focus, Workout, and Energy — right from the home screen....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Mark White

Android apps on Windows 11 review

Android apps on Windows 11 review Android apps have, historically speaking, never been good on large displays. There’s a reason Google is dedicating so much of its time trying to make tablets good again. From basic UI elements to poor app support, Android software has never been much fun on large slates and Chromebooks. Of course, Windows is an entirely different beast. When Microsoft announced Android apps support for Windows 11 last year, it was unclear exactly what purpose it would serve....

May 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1558 words · Brittany Carter

Driving with Android is already great, but these apps can make it better

Driving with Android is already great, but these apps can make it better Staying safe while driving is vital — not just for you, but for all those other drivers sharing the road. Keeping your eyes and ears focused on what’s happening around you is a must when traveling, whether you’re out on a road trip or just making your way through your daily commute. Of course, the ability to use your phone for navigation, music, and quick voice commands is just as essential, and that’s where driving apps come in....

May 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1799 words · Karla Stephens

Facebook Logging You Out Randomly? 7 Ways to Fix It

Facebook Logging You Out Randomly? 7 Ways to Fix It Is Facebook randomly logging you out? If it does, it may happen for several reasons. Your account might be simultaneously logged in to another device, Facebook may have technical difficulties on its backend, or it might just be a browser glitch. Similarly, a problem with your Facebook account can also log you out unexpectedly. In this article, we will cover solutions that will help you stop Facebook from logging you out randomly....

May 25, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Mark Hamilton

How to Fix a Slow Download Speed on Steam for Windows

How to Fix a Slow Download Speed on Steam for Windows Do games take several hours to download on Steam due to a slow download speed? While there isn’t much you can do if the internet you have is slow, there are a few tweaks you can make within the Steam settings and Windows to speed up the download process if you think it should be faster. As such, here are a few ways to get a faster download speed on Steam for Windows....

May 25, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Mark Moore

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $120 off, but the deal ends very soon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $120 off, but the deal ends very soon The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 takes the top spot on ourbest Android tabletsranking as our recommendation for the slate you should consider buying, and today it’s cheaper than normal. Best Buy has the tablet on sale right now, and it’s down to $580 from its $700 MSRP. The larger Galaxy Tab S8 Plus is also discounted today by $120....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Aaron Woods

The Microsoft Surface Duo is just now getting Android 11

The Microsoft Surface Duo is just now getting Android 11 Oh, theSurface Duo. Microsoft’s first attempt at making an Android phone had a few issues, but it was nonetheless an exciting dual-screen concept with big multitasking promises. Bugs and high price tag aside, one specific woe had buyers on edge for a good chunk of last year: The lack of an Android 11 update. Despite the fact that Android 12 was released in 2021, and the Surface Duo 2 launched with Android 11, users of the original model don’t have the new (now old) software yet....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Susan Patel

You can now check for Google Play system updates manually again

You can now check for Google Play system updates manually again Google Play system updates are critical to the OS’s functioning and allow the big G to enhance your phone with minor new features or tweaks, all without having to release a new Android build. While the updates are silently pushed in the background, you may always manually check for Google Play system updates. That is until late last week when theoption suddenly disappearedfor several Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, Nothing, and OnePlus users....

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Scott Leonard