Google Maps is finally getting the full AI treatment, and I actually like it this time around. This major update brings two major new features powered by Gemini AI models. One is a conversational tool called Ask Maps that answers the kind of specific, real-world questions you'd normally spend 20...
Microsoft is Turning PowerPoint into a Powerful Photo Editor
If you've ever felt that Microsoft PowerPoint has weak image-editing tools, that may finally be changing. A new update adds AI-powered editing features that let you erase objects, move subjects, upscale images, and even edit text directly inside a slide. For years, PowerPoint has had "just enough" image editing tools...
I Tried Dozens of Windows Productivity Apps, and These 4 are Actually Worth It
I've tested more productivity apps over the years than I could possibly count. Most of them are decent, but they failed to make a difference in my day-to-day work. These four actually helped. JoplinNotetaking apps are one of the most useful types of apps out there, whether you're using it...
Google Chrome is Getting Three Productivity Upgrades
The Google Chrome browser on desktop platforms is getting three more productivity upgrades. Thankfully, it's a break from the usual AI-powered enhancements. First, Chrome is getting a split view mode, allowing you to have two web pages open at the same time in a shared window. It splits a browser...
Use a Password Manager? You’re Still Not Safe (yet)
The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I've tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day. Strong, unique passwords everywhere felt like the finish...