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What is the FIND Function? The FIND function in Excel finds the position of a given string from a particular selection. Excel’s FIND function can be used on its own to produce the character’s position, like in the image below, but it’s more often nested within other functions. When you nest it with LEFT, RIGHT, and MID, you can extract and delete pieces of information from a cell. FIND Function Syntax & Arguments Write the function like this for Excel to properly understand it: =FIND(find_text, within_text, [start_num])...

Inputting IF-THEN in Excel The IF-THEN function in Excel is a powerful way to add decision making to your spreadsheets. It tests a condition to see if it’s true or false and then carries out a specific set of instructions based on the results. For example, by inputting an IF-THEN in Excel, you can test if a specific cell is greater than 900. If it is, you can make the formula return the text “PERFECT....

How Do I Use Visual Lookup in iOS 15? Visual Lookup is a tool built into the Photos app, so you access it through Photos. It’s accessed the same way that you access photo information and EXIF metadata. The difference is that if Visual Lookup information is available for a photo, the info icon will have sparkly stars on it. Here’s how to use Visual Lookup in iOS 15: What Is Visual Lookup on iOS 15, and What Can I Use it for?...

YouTube users recently started seeing a “Watch on YouTube” button on embedded video players. This icon, which appears in the bottom corner of a video embed, allows users to click through and continue watching on YouTube itself. By adding a more noticeable button, experts believe YouTube is pushing more users to click through from the embedded site to YouTube proper. “This is a natural move for YouTube,” Ed Laczynski, CEO of Zype, told Lifewire via email....

Even if your password wasn’t that difficult to remember — you’re human. Everyone forgets things now and then, even important things! I Forgot My Windows 8 Password! What Are My Options? Fortunately, there are a number of ways to get back in if you forgot your Windows 8 password, all of which we detail below. Make Educated Guesses at Your Password Before you roll your eyes at this one, give it a shot....

Like some of the best light therapy alarm clocks, the iHome Zenergy Bedside Sleep Therapy Machine is one feature-rich alarm clock. With sound and light therapy it aims to make it easier to go to sleep, more pleasant to wake up, and to offer all the benefits of a Bluetooth speaker. Design: Attractive and modern The Zenergy won’t look out of place on any nightstand; with its sweeping cloth curves it is both elegant and pleasing to the eye....

Presets only get a photographer started and often don’t help much at all. After you apply one, you still have to tweak settings to get the image you want. Imagen AI works with Lightroom and analyzes 5,000 images you have already edited. It then takes what it has learned and applies it to new photos. For photographers who have to churn through many images, this could save hours, days, or weeks....

Types of Network Adapters A network adapter is a unit of computer hardware. Several types of hardware adapters exist: Many new computers contain integrated (built-in) wireless network adapter chips. A USB network adapter plugs into a standard USB port to enable computer network connections (typically Wi-Fi or Ethernet). A wireless game adapter (sometimes called a “media adapter”) connects to older game consoles or other home entertainment products, providing a bridge to Wi-Fi wireless capability....

Antennas are key components of these radio communication systems. Antennas pick up incoming signals or radiate outgoing Wi-Fi signals. Some ​Wi-Fi antennas, particularly on routers, are mounted externally, while others are embedded inside the device’s hardware enclosure. Antenna Power Gain The connection range of a Wi-Fi device depends on the antenna power gain. Gain is a numeric quantity measured in relative decibels (dB) representing the maximum effectiveness of an antenna compared to a standard reference antenna....

“Sideloading” is the term for installing apps on your iPhone or iPad from sources outside the App Store. Apple argues that this would considerably weaken iPhone security, undermine user trust, and put us at the mercy of malware and scams. The reality is different. First, Apple already offers at least two ways to sideload apps, which perfectly safe. Second, the App Store is already full of scams and junk. And three, Apple doesn’t mention that it stands to lose its 30% from apps installed from outside its store....

Its size is rather limiting on the sound quality front, providing little space for bass ports or large speaker drivers. But for basic use, that doesn’t really hold it back, and the quality of the build alongside the durable features JBL has thrown in makes for a really solid device for those on-the-go. And because it’s so small, it’s something you can easily toss into a bag as a backup, and have it ready to go whenever the situation presents itself....

Why Me? Gmail and IMAP Access A Gmail connection error stating, “Too many simultaneous connections” might be confusing, but it is not uncommon. This issue can be fixed for good so you can access your Gmail in your email program, just as before. Know the Simultaneous Gmail IMAP Connection Limit Gmail supports up to 15 simultaneous connections by IMAP. Dealing with the Gmail IMAP Connection Limit and “Too Many Simultaneous Connections” Error To fix the “too many simultaneous connections” Gmail IMAP error, try the following tips:...

Last week, Microsoft launched a new Insider update for its Xbox PC app. On top of bringing access to cloud gaming, the update will also allow users to freely access the install files for games they download. This is something that the Microsoft Store and the Xbox App for PC have both struggled with in the past, and it’s something that has pushed PC gamers who are used to having open access to those files away....

Wilson is the founder and CEO of Dora Maar, developer of an e-commerce platform that organizes sales for pre-owned luxury goods. Founded in May 2019, New York-based Dora Maar allows consumers to shop through pre-owned goods broken down into various categories such as designers, influencers’ closets, accessories, bags, special curations, and more. The company has an inspection and authentication process to ensure all items in its inventory are true luxuries....

Learning what all the information means can help you use the camera more effectively. Camera Display Tips An F or an f/ followed by a number refers to the aperture setting (or f-stop) for the photo. With a larger aperture (signified by a smaller F number), more light reaches the image sensor, allowing for faster shutter speeds. A larger F number allows a greater depth of the photo to be in focus....

To help people experiencing the same struggle to find a good barber, Omile teamed with his best friend, Kush Patel, to launch theCut, a minority-owned software company providing tech solutions for barbershops. The 4-year-old company primarily manages a mobile marketplace connecting barbers with clients nationwide. The biggest struggle, however, has been gaining access to venture capital and raising funds, in general. “When some of our peers were able to raise with just an idea, it’s been harder for us because investors we’re speaking with don’t have context, which makes it harder for them to see the vision,” Omile told Lifewire over email....

Starting today, apps on the Google Play Store will have to mandatorily share details about their data collection and sharing practices, which will be listed under the new Data Safety section. However, as some people have noticed, Google now expects people to trust these developer-provided privacy considerations instead of the old Google-generated list of privacy permissions. “We know that to meaningfully engage users, software systems themselves must inspire trust, and any effort to that end on their part is undercut by an app store that presents self-disclosure as its policy,” Vuk Janosevic, CEO of privacy software vendor, Blindnet, told Lifewire over email....

Dubbed CloudMensis, the previously unknown spyware, spotted by researchers at ESET, exclusively uses public cloud storage services such as pCloud, Dropbox, and others to communicate with the attackers, and for exfiltrating files. Worryingly, it exploits a plethora of vulnerabilities to bypass macOS’ built-in protections to steal your files. “Its capabilities clearly show that the intent of its operators is to gather information from the victims’ Macs by exfiltrating documents, keystrokes, and screen captures,” wrote ESET researcher Marc-Etienne M....

What Is an ODS File? A file with the .ODS file extension is most likely an OpenDocument spreadsheet that contains typical spreadsheet data, like text, charts, pictures, formulas, and numbers, all placed within the confines of a sheet full of cells. Outlook Express 5 mailbox files use the ODS file extension, too, but to hold email messages, newsgroups, and other mail settings; they have nothing to do with spreadsheets. How to Open an ODS File OpenDocument spreadsheet files can be opened with the free Calc program that comes as part of the OpenOffice suite....

WebEx at a Glance It is no wonder that WebEx is one of the most used online meeting tools around, as it provides users with enough features to create an online meeting that makes participants feel just like they’re in the company boardroom. It works well on Windows and Mac and is a great choice for those who like to attend meetings on-the-go from their smartphones or tablet devices. Pros and Cons Pros: WebEx has a simple user interface, although it’s slightly less intuitive than GoToMeeting’s....