Microsoft finally fixes the worst thing about Excel and pivot tables

Data wonks, rejoice! Pivot tables now automatically refresh themselves in a new beta version of Microsoft Excel. You might expect that pivot tables—which can be used to summarize rows and columns of data into a digestible “number”—would automatically refresh when the data within changes. Charts already do that, for example. But, until now, a pivot […]

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Roku Streaming Stick (2025) review: The return of an HD classic

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Roku’s remote also controls TV volume and power Smooth performance for the price Portable design that draws power from the USB port on most TVs Cons Weak long-range Wi-Fi performance App launches are a bit slower than pricier Roku models Home screen feels increasingly cluttered Our Verdict The Roku

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Microsoft is testing its own AI browser via Copilot Mode for Edge

Beginning today, Microsoft is debuting Copilot Mode for Edge, an experimental version of Edge that places Copilot front and center on new tabs and allows it to see the content on all of your open tabs. Tip-toeing into this space, Microsoft is describing Copilot Mode for Edge as “experimental” and “free for a limited time,”

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Upgrading to Windows 11 Pro usually costs $199, but now it’s only $15

TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro while it’s on sale for $14.97 (Reg. $199). If you’re still using Windows 10, this might be a good time to upgrade. Windows 11 Pro has better performance, stronger security, and a cleaner, more efficient layout. Right now, a lifetime license is also on sale for just $14.97, marked down from the usual $199.

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A Microsoft Office Lifetime License is now half the price of a single year paying for Microsoft 365

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life for only $49.99, and it even comes with a set of training courses. Microsoft 365 only seems cheap at first. The lowest amount you can pay is still $99.99 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative, you can now get a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Lifetime License for only $49.99 (reg. $239.99), and

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