How the RAND Function Works By specifying the high and low values of a range, RAND can return random numbers within a specified range, such as 1 and 10 or 1 and 100. The function’s output can also be reduced to integers by combining the function with the TRUNC function, which truncates or removes all decimal places from a number. In Google Sheets, when generating a random value between 0 and 1, the RAND function returns a random number between 0 inclusive and 1 exclusive....

According to a Google blog post published on Wednesday, a new security update will apply to some Google Drive files to make sharing links more secure. Google recommends all users apply the update, but ultimately is leaving the choice of what to do with the files in question up to you. Google said it would send out email notifications to both organizations and people with personal Google Workspace accounts next month to inform them about which files would be impacted....

Chrome OS 91’s most recent update, version 91.0.4472.147, began slowing performance on Chromebook laptops, leading to Google pulling the update for the time being. Unfortunately, rolling back to a previous version (91.0.4472.114) has created a new problem. As reported by Chrome Unboxed, this change has broken the Linux container and will prevent attempts at installing Linux. It seems the issue is tied to the version update process, itself. Since the 91....

Overall Findings Google Home and Alexa are fairly evenly matched on most points, with minor differences in hardware that aren’t likely to tip the scales for most people. The AI-driven virtual assistants are what make each platform interesting, and that’s where the most important differences come into play. Alexa has historically been the one to beat in terms of skills, especially third party Alexa skills, which add additional functionality. However, Google has made up enough ground in that department that you’re better off checking whether each system has the specific skills you need rather than making a choice based on how many skills each one offers....

Product Release Date The Google Pixel Watch was released on October 13, 2022, following a pre-order phrase that began October 6. View the Google Pixel Watch on the Google Store, and see Google Pixel Watch Region Availability to learn where it’s available for purchase. Google Pixel Watch Price The Google Pixel Watch costs $349.99 for the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi model. For 4G LTE support (it works with these carriers), the price jumps to $399....

In a recent interview, Rob Caruso, Google TV Director of Product Management, specifically pointed to adding smart home and fitness capabilities to the platform. He also revealed that he’s working on mending the company’s relationship with Netflix. Caruso doesn’t give specifics on what features people can expect to arrive on their Google TV devices but gave an overview of the general direction the platform is going in. The team is looking to integrate smart home capabilities and grow its video call features, like adding Zoom to Google TV....

Optical Zoom Lenses A camcorder with an optical zoom lens can magnify far away objects. It does this by moving pieces of glass within the camcorder. Optical zoom lenses are distinguished by how much magnification they offer. A 10x zoom lens can magnify an object 10 times. Fixed-Focus Lenses A fixed focus lens is one that doesn’t move to achieve magnification. It is fixed in place. Many camcorders with a fixed focus lens nonetheless offer a digital zoom....

We’ve tested both HDMI cable splitters and HDMI switches to understand the difference between them. It’s easy to confuse one for the other, but you can quickly and easily compare any HDMI cable splitter against an HDMI switch once you understand the basics. Overall Findings Comparing an HDMI cable splitter to an HDMI switch is not about deciding which is better. It’s about determining which will help you accomplish your goal....

1 Hz equals one cycle per second.1 MHz (megahertz) equals 1 million cycles per second (or 1 million Hz).1 GHz (gigahertz) equals 1 billion cycles per second (or 1000 MHz). Wireless computer networks operate at different transmission frequencies, depending on the technology they use. Wireless networks also operate over a range of frequencies (called bands) rather than one exact frequency. A network that uses higher-frequency wireless radio communication does not necessarily offer faster speeds than lower-frequency wireless networks....

The following guide provides close-up images with explanations for each connection. Follow this guide to get comfortable with the different types of inputs and outputs before you set up your home theater receiver. Home theater receivers usually have four or more HDMI inputs and a least one output that connects to a TV or video projector. However, some home theater receivers may have two or three HDMI outputs, similar to the example shown above....

As reported by Variety, Apple Music TV is a free, US-exclusive, 24-hour live stream of the world’s most popular videos curated by their team of music experts via the Apple Music or Apple TV apps (through internet browsers, iPhones, iPads or Apple TV devices). The channel is also seeking to reimagine the market of the past with its own version of video premieres starting this Friday with two artists—Joji’s “777” and Saint Jhn’s “Gorgeous”—at 12 PM ET and every subsequent Friday as new videos are released....

A federal judge on Friday said Apple could no longer prevent alternatives to its in-app payment system. The ruling lets companies avoid Apple’s commission of up to 30% on some app sales. Developers will drop prices now that their App Store fees have been reduced, predicted Joe Sandin, the CEO of app developer Onsharp. “It will create e-commerce opportunities where none existed before because app developers will now be providing more ways inside their apps for consumers to buy,” he told Lifewire in an email interview....

Why 5G? The primary focus and reason for needing an upgraded network is to support the growing number of devices that demand internet access, many of them requiring so much bandwidth to function normally that 4G simply doesn’t cut it anymore. For reference, consider that the first publicly available 4G network launched in 2009. As of late 2021, mobile networks carry around 300 times more traffic than they did in 2011!...

Ask any computer repair professional, and they will probably tell you the power supply is the most common piece of hardware to fail in a computer. It’s very often the first thing to fail as a computer ages. How to Test the Power Supply in Your Computer You can test it yourself manually using a multimeter (method #1) or you can purchase a power supply tester to perform an automatic PSU test (method #2)....

What’s Available With OnStar Some services available through the OnStar system include turn-by-turn navigation instructions, automatic crash response, and roadside assistance. You can access these features by pressing a blue OnStar button, a red emergency services button, or a hands-free calling button. General Motors established OnStar in 1995 with cooperation from Hughes Electronics and Electronic Data Systems and made the first OnStar units in several Cadillac models for the 1997 model year....

Google Pay You can use the Google Pay app to pay at retail locations that use Mastercard PayPass technology. (You can use any major credit card, not just a Mastercard.) At the register, you use your fingerprint reader to validate the transaction and place it near the contactless terminal. You can also use Google Pay to make purchases within other apps and store your loyalty cards. Finally, you can also use an app called Google Pay Send, which replaced Google Wallet, to send money to friends for shared expenses....

DigixArt, the developer of Lost in Harmony, premiered its newest title during The Game Awards 2020. Road 96, which is being created in partnership with HP’s Omen gaming PC and laptop business, looks to be an interesting narrative adventure. But while it might look like HP is getting into the game development business, things aren’t quite what they seem. “In addition to creating great gaming hardware, like our Omen line of products, and launching new gaming experiences with Omen Gaming Hub, we decided to start working with visionary game developers to be a part of progressing the medium forward....

Check out these useful IFTTT tips and unique hacks to help you connect a variety of sensors in your home. What Is IFTTT? If This Then That, or IFTTT, is a free online service that allows people to establish conditions among apps and other devices to connect home automation devices for intuitive actions. For example, users set up triggers for certain occurrences (say, ordering a pizza from Domino’s) and corresponding actions for each (like automatically turning on the porch light for the delivery driver when the order is placed)....

People who qualify for federal assistance may be eligible for low-cost internet access. The demand for such programs is increasing as unemployment soars. Experts say that access to high-speed internet is critical to everything from homeschooling to remote working to job hunting. “Programs like these are essential now more than ever amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven once and for all that the internet is no mere luxury,” Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow, a database of internet providers, said in an email interview....

Starting out at almost $2,000, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 isn’t cheap, so those looking into the latest version of the gaming ultrabook will want to take a few key points into consideration. When compared to the previous revision, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2020 edition only features two main changes, a slightly faster 11th generation Intel i7 processor and a new OLED display. The rest of the laptop remains the same as the previous generation....