Other Excel functions can find the number of days between two dates, but they are limited to returning a value in years, months, days, or a combination of the three. YEARFRAC, on the other hand, returns the difference between the two dates in decimal form automatically, such as 1.65 years, so that the result can be used directly in other calculations. These calculations could include values such as an employee’s length of service or the percentage to be paid for yearly programs that are terminated early such as health benefits....

When Will the Pixel Tablet Be Released? We first heard about this tablet when Google filed this patent in early 2019. But if you’re familiar with the Pixel Slate, Pixel C, or Nexus tablets, then you know a Google-branded tablet isn’t a new idea. However, unlike other products that don’t move beyond the patent stage, the company teased the device at the May 2022 Google I/O event and offered a closer look in October....

The new iPad Pro 12.9-inch is already the best tablet computer I’ve ever used, with its superfast chip and gorgeous display. But the $349 Magic Keyboard is a must-buy for those who want to use the iPad to create and consume content. Keep in mind that nothing has changed except the size of the new Magic Keyboard from the previous model. You may be able to squeeze the new iPad Pro into the earlier version of the Magic Keyboard for iPad if you already own it....

Messaging app, Signal, is the safest, most private way for most people to chat with others. It’s also free and makes no money from ads or selling your data to advertisers. Folks who rely on Signal for their security or personal safety might worry that this business model cannot be sustained, but now, you can do something to help: pay for things you use. “In this day and age where information and data are power, Signal is the only one that doesn’t even attempt to gather them....

Not all Android administrator apps are malicious and not all malicious apps are hidden or have admin rights, but it’s possible for fake apps, spyware, and other unwanted apps to be both. What Do Hidden Admin Apps Do? A hidden device admin app—another name for this malware—is an infected application that installs with administrator privileges. The app might hide away from all your other ones, so you have a hard time knowing if it’s even installed....

If the problem you experience is due to obstructions, defective hardware in the car, or other more complicated problems, a booster is more likely to amplify the problem than fix it. Causes of Poor Car Radio Reception Some of the most common causes of bad car radio reception include: Weak radio signals: An antenna booster may fix this issue, especially if you live in a rural area without many obstructions between you and a distant radio station....

How to Make a Windows Password Reset Disk Create a password reset disk in Windows 11, 10, 8 etc., using the Forgotten Password Wizard built-in to Windows. Specific steps may differ based on the operating system version you’re running, but the basic process will be the same. You only need to create a password reset disk for your Windows login password once. No matter how many times you change your password, this disk will always allow you to create a new one....

Focus on Content To stand out and be worth the recipient’s time, a good newsletter must surface meaningful content in a concise fashion. The era of 20-page newsletters died in the 1990s. Today, content that informs, educates, and entertains outperforms content that reads like meeting minutes. Some best-practice tips: Give the reader something they couldn’t otherwise get from alternative sources — special interviews, meaningful insider tips, etc.Most people aren’t interested in content that includes meeting minutes, vacation reports, or other stuff that’s of historical interest only....

One day soon, you may be comfortably typing in virtual reality or feel the bullets in a game with a haptic suit. Researchers at Facebook are working on a virtual floating keyboard where you touch any surface to type. Other devices will bring users even closer to virtual worlds, experts say. “The more input devices that are supported by VR will only make VR experiences more productive,” Edward Haravon, co-founder of VR/AR advisory firm Get Real said in an email interview....

With Android 11 currently rolling out to major phones powered by Google’s operating system, developers are expecting previews of the company’s next major OS update, Android 12, to arrive in February. As they wait, some developers continue to dig through the AOSP code entries. This has led to the discovery of the Restricted Networking Mode, a system-level firewall that has sparked some controversy within the Android community. “Restricted Networking Mode is a new firewall chain that includes a set of rules the Android iptable utility follows when deciding which network traffic should be blocked or allowed,” Chris Haulk, a consumer privacy expert at PixelPrivacy, explained in an email interview with Lifewire....

Griffin said that, over time, she’s had to learn how to perform her music in different ways to keep income coming in. “I’m learning a lot as I go, of all these different ways you can make money as a musician and all these ways that people, and myself included, didn’t realize you could,” Griffin said in a phone interview with Lifewire. Griffin’s brother introduced her to the world of streaming, and after two years she’s garnered a sizeable fanbase of music aficionados through her unique improvisation style of music-making and her commitment to the power of performance art....

Various factors impact a laptop battery’s operational lifespan, including its build quality, how well it’s been treated, its brand, and how often it’s had to deal with high temperatures. Sometimes, it even feels like luck plays a role in the longevity of your battery. How Long Does the Average Laptop Battery Last? The average lifespan of a laptop battery is generally regarded as about 1,000 charge cycles. That number can vary depending on the laptop’s brand and battery, as well as how it’s used....

While environmentalists would argue you should never let your engine idle due to the unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions, such an edict may run thin in sub-zero temperatures. In fact, it can be unsafe—let alone uncomfortable—to drive a car without first warming up the engine. Should You Idle Your Car to Warm It Up? You should warm up your vehicle if it is carbureted. If your car is fuel-injected, then it is a personal matter of how much you can tolerate the cold....

The streaming giant announced its plan to roll back its free trials, which have been a staple for the company for the better part of two decades. A Netflix spokesperson told Variety it is “looking at different marketing promotions in the US to attract new members and give them a great Netflix experience.” The new strategy is not as likely to be adopted by other streaming services, experts say. “Netflix takes this specific strategy in the US at a very mature stage,” said Ezra Eeman, Head of Digital, Transforming, and Platforms at the European Broadcasting Union, via email....

A new software tool called Zoom Escaper lets you pretend your video connection is so bad you have to get off the call. The software, and others like it, are a boon to those who’ve had enough with being on camera. “After more than a year of being in a pandemic and face-to-face meetings being limited, people are starting to feel the effects of Zoom burnout,” Kristen Fowler, an executive recruiter at Clarke Caniff Strategic Search, said in an email interview....

Officials warned before the election that foreign states and criminal organizations could attempt to hack voting systems. Since Joe Biden’s victory, President Trump has been spreading accusations about faulty election security, but experts say the concerns about hacking are unfounded. “We saw no evidence of successful hacks by foreign actors to change votes, alter results, or other fraudulent behavior,” Marcus Fowler, a former CIA executive, and currently the director of strategic threat at Darktrace, said in an email interview....

How to Activate InPrivate Browsing Mode in IE As you surf the web, remnants of where you’ve been and what you’ve done are left behind by the browser on your device’s hard drive. This includes browsing history, cache, cookies, saved passwords, and more. IE11 offers InPrivate Browsing, which ensures that private data is not stored on your computer at the end of your browsing session. InPrivate Browsing is a setting in the web browser settings....

Job Titles in Computer Networking Several professional positions exist in computer networking, each with varying salaries and long-term career potential. Unfortunately, networking and Information Technology (IT) job titles can often create confusion among beginners and experienced folks alike. Bland, vague, or overly bombastic titles often fail to describe the actual work assignments of a person in this field. Standard job titles one sees for computer networking, and networking-related positions include:...

How to Connect iPhone to Mac Using iCloud To sync your iPhone and Mac with iCloud, make sure your Mac and iPhone are signed in to the same account and have the same sync settings. Then, any change to the data on one device will be synced up to iCloud and then down to the other device, so they’re always in sync. How to Sign in to iCloud on iPhone Sign in to iCloud using your Apple ID....

How to Connect to a Remote Registry Remotely connecting to another computer’s Windows Registry isn’t something you’ll do regularly, if ever, but Registry Editor does let you do it, assuming a number of things are in order. Regardless of the reason, accessing a registry over your local network at home or at work is really simple. Time Required: It should only take a minute or two, assuming the remote computer is working, connected to your network, and is running the necessary service (more on that below)....