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....

If you’ve wanted to learn a little bit more about your sleep patterns and know what animal shares your habits, Fitbit’s new Sleep Profile feature has you covered. So long as you wear your Fitbit device to bed and are a Premium member, you’ll receive detailed reports every month regarding your snoozing patterns and overall quality. According to the Fitbit team, Sleep Profile tracks 10 different sleep metrics, then compares the results to averages pulled from comparable demographic data....

How to Make a Custom Emoji From Your Computer To build a custom emoji online, use an emoji builder website such as piZap, and save the emoji as an image file. No software or app download required. To make a custom emoji with piZap: Other Emoji-Making Options Another free emoji maker website is Disney Emoji Maker. Made for all ages, Disney Emoji Maker lets you save the emoji to your PC or share it over Twitter or Facebook....

Following an early February system update, certain Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users have posted a number of problems using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to various support forums. Now, Google has finally acknowledged the issue with an official response on a Reddit thread. Google minimized the prevalence of the bug, stating that it has impacted a “very small number of devices,” and also saying that the company has discovered the root cause after a lengthy investigation into the matter....

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 feature, which is available on Android and iOS, allows you to view images taken in Street View as far back as 2007, the year the service launched. Google also revealed a new Street View camera, which is lighter than previous models, and new photo collections for famous places around the world. To access the feature, you’ll need first to tap the image to get location details, then you can use the ‘See more dates’ option to see archived images of that location....

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....

The program is easy to use, supports internal and external storage devices, and lets you copy out all the information it finds. More About HD Tune HD Tune is a Windows-based hard driver tester — it works for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and 2000, officially, but we had no trouble using it in Windows 10 and Windows 8. HD Tune works with any internal or external hard drive, SSD, or memory card....

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....

“For somebody who lacks confidence, this may give them a touch of confidence since they’re being told skills that they can take out there, and I think that’s a good thing,” Debra Fine, a conversation expert and author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, told Lifewire in a phone interview. Small Talk With Alexa Fine said that since most of us have been using technology more to communicate over the past year, this Alexa skill could be a good stepping-stone into re-entering the world of in-person communications....

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....

Transmitting Internet Radio Traditional radio stations simulcast their programs using one of the compatible audio formats that internet radio uses, such as MP3, OGG, WMA, RA, AAC Plus, and others. Most up-to-date software media players can play streaming audio using these popular formats. Traditional radio stations are limited by the power of their station’s transmitter and the available broadcast options. They might be heard for 100 miles, but not much farther, and they may have to share the airwaves with other local radio stations....

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....