🔒 Use Facebook or Instagram? Meta changed its two-factor authentication rules to automatically “trust” any devices you’ve regularly used its apps on over the last two years. Disable this. Log in to either platform, then go to your Settings and click Account Center > Password and Security. Tap or click Two-factor Authentication to turn it off.
Fed up with Excel? This site creates formulas for you
Few things frustrate us more than the inability to crack an Excel task independently. We love formulas and conditional cells, but the best way to utilize these features isn’t always easy. Tap or click for tricks to get the most out of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Our latest obsession is a natural language translator that can convert data or rules into a bonafide Excel formula. You can even plug it into Excel itself once you have it.
Read on to learn how to use an AI assistant to solve a challenging problem in Excel.
How to use the Excel Formula Generator
What is the Excel Formula Bot? This simple web app is browser-based and ready to help you tackle your latest Excel head-scratcher.
To begin, all you need to do is identify a task and use the tips listed on the site:
- Use row or cell numbers when possible.
- Use single quotes instead of double quotes.
- Rewording your query if your results don’t pan out in Excel.
The AI bot will present you with formulas almost immediately. Give it a shot, and if it doesn’t work, it never hurts to try adjusting the prompt in whatever way you can.
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According to the site, “Model results are best when the prompt is as specific as possible (i.e., referencing exact cells, rows or columns). If you do not get the desired results, try to reframe your sentence.”
After getting what you need, we encourage you to provide feedback using the Yes and No buttons below your AI-generated solution. Doing so improves the program, which means better future results for you and everybody using this tool.
Finally! Meta will tell you what you did to land in Facebook jail
Facebook jail is a term used to describe disruptions in an account’s ability to do certain things on the platform. Businesses may have their ads removed or shown to fewer people, often due to spamming and other community standard violations.
The new rules for email
We’re all sick of bad emails. Here’s how to amp yours up so folks will actually read them.
Speaking of Temu and Shein: Their cheap wares are for sale on Etsy, a site meant for vintage and handmade goods. Sellers are breaking the rules by listing mass-produced items, sometimes at 10 times the original price. Don’t get duped: Do a reverse image search to see if the same product pops up elsewhere.
A new rule lets debt collectors message you on social media - Here's what they can and can't do
Social media connects us to others — but not all those connections are good. Sometimes you’ll come across people you’d rather not see or, even worse, an old friend trying to lure you into a pyramid scheme.
Curiosity is natural when you get a new friend request, but be careful. It could be a jealous former lover, an acquaintance trying to pull one over on you, or even a scam. How do you spot these malicious friend requests? It’s not always easy. Tap or click here for some tips on making better decisions on social media.
Google just banned these apps with millions of downloads
Online dating has been around for many years, with apps like Tinder and Bumble exploding in popularity. Especially when people were encouraged to stay home during a pandemic, online dating seemed like the next best thing.
Remember that hot site Cameo? The platform that lets folks pay for celeb shoutouts is stone-cold broke. The former $1 billion unicorn can’t afford to pay a $600,000 fine after violating the FTC’s rules for celebrity endorsements. New York and 29 other states involved will have to settle for splitting $100,000. If you want to buy a Cameo, better get it now.
🤳 You do you, boo: Women on Reddit are asking guys to rate their nudes. Whether it’s just for the thrill or an honest opinion, r/RateMyNudeBody enforces strict rules — no insults, nothing “overly sexy.” FYI: Men can upload theirs, too, but they typically don’t get as many comments. Ya think?
Soon, airlines will have to refund you in cash or directly to your original payment method if they cancel or delay your flight. Same goes for if you paid for checked bags or in-flight Wi-Fi. These rules will roll out over the next six to 12 months.
The unspoken rules of email
Can you tell if your buddy’s in a bad mood based off their email greeting? Here’s why you can, in one minute.
The rules of using chat boxes
Want to use ChatGPT wisely? Here are the essential tips and pitfalls to avoid, in 60 seconds.
Parler: Your guide to the 'free speech' social network
Debates about free speech on the web are as old as the internet itself. But due to rapid changes in public discourse and opinion, not everyone is sure as to where free speech applies online.
Per the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Congress shall make no law “…prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech.” Of course, this applies to the government making rules about speech, not businesses and the platforms they own. Tap or click here to explore a high-resolution digital edition of the U.S. Constitution.
The FCC's repeal of Net Neutrality rules
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