Technology news from around the web: Jan. 16 – 20, 2023

7 things you didn’t know you could do with PowerPoint animations 
Animations do have their benefits in entertaining PowerPoint presentations. But maybe you haven’t seen the one you want, aren’t sure how to use different triggers, or didn’t realize you can add sound. Here are some little-known animation options. 

ChatGPT has investors drooling—but can it bring home the bacon? 
The loquacious bot has Microsoft ready to sink a reported $10 billion into OpenAI. It’s unclear what products can be built on the technology. 

Ransomware has now become a problem for everyone, and not just tech 
Ransomware attacks have rumbled on for years and show no signs of slowing down. It's time we faced the threat head on. 

Moving to the cloud? Invest in your people with these steps 
Companies focused on digital transformation can sidestep the cloud skills shortage by looking within their company to develop existing staff.