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Microsoft Weekly: finally new Windows 11 preview builds, Office 2024 LTSC is out, and more
Catch up with the latest stories from the world of Microsoft in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap. Read more...
2024-09-22 08:00
HP Chromebook 14 now available for $219.99 with 24 percent discount
The HP Chromebook 14 (14a-nf0009nr) is now just $219.99 on Amazon with a 24 percent discount. This affordable laptop is perfect for media, documents, and emails. Read more...
2024-09-22 06:36
Bcachefs Hopes To Remove "EXPERIMENTAL" Flag In The Next Year
Bcachefs lead developer Kent Overstreet has submitted all of the Bcachefs file-system feature patches for the Linux 6.12 kernel merge window. In his pull request he also lays out his ambitions to remove the "EXPERIMENTAL" flag from Bcachefs within the ...
2024-09-22 06:30
Native PCIe Enclosure Management Submitted For Linux 6.12
The PCI changes for the in-development Linux 6.12 kernel add support for Native PCIe Enclosure Management "NPEM" as a code contribution by Intel for implementing the PCIe spec to standardize storage LEDs...
2024-09-22 06:08
Updated DeviceTree Gets Microsoft Windows Dev Kit 2023 Booting Linux
Microsoft's Windows Dev Kit 2023 also known as "Project Volterra" was an early effor to improve the Windows on ARM support by developers via having a nice small form factor ARM PC to run Windows 11. With pending DeviceTree patches there would be mainli...
2024-09-22 05:57
Get the Razer Kaira X PC and Xbox wired headset for its lowest price ever at $35.99
The Razer Kaira X PC and Xbox wired headset is available now for its lowest price ever at just $35.99, or $24 off its MSRP. Read more...
2024-09-22 04:00
WP Engine is not WordPress
It has to be said and repeated: WP Engine is not WordPress. My own mother was confused and thought WP Engine was an official thing. Their branding, marketing, advertising, and entire promise to customers is that they’re giving you WordPress, but ...
2024-09-21 23:57
iPhone Mirroring still connecting to your old iPhone? Here’s how you can fix it
If you bought a new iPhone this week, you might’ve noticed that iPhone Mirroring still defaults to your old iPhone (presuming you haven’t yet reset it). However, there’s a quick toggle in macOS settings that allows you to fix it. more…
2024-09-21 23:41
Apple now selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but you should avoid them
Apple started selling AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C on their certified refurbished store today, although they aren’t the greatest deal out there. They’re available for $209 (via MacRumors). more…
2024-09-21 23:10
Review: Apple’s new ‘Beats Case’ for iPhone 16 is expensive, but I’m happy it exists
Apple did something interesting after they released the iPhone 16 lineup: they started using the Beats brand to make iPhone cases. It’s not clear why they did this, other than wanting to make a cheap feeling case without using their own brand. more…
2024-09-21 22:29
Microsoft posts guide on National Public Data breach that leaked SSNs, house addresses, more
Microsoft has published a detailed guidance post about the recent Nation Public Data breach that leaked Social Security Numbers, house addresses, and more, of millions. Read more...
2024-09-21 21:38
Microsoft updates Defender for Windows 11/10 install images, patches ransomware, and more
Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 11,10, and Server installation images. It patches ransomware and more. Read more...
2024-09-21 20:12
Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks
A hacktivist group known as Twelve has been observed using an arsenal of publicly available tools to conduct destructive cyber attacks against Russian targets. "Rather than demand a ransom for decrypting data, Twelve prefers to encrypt victims' data an...
2024-09-21 20:09
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Intel Lunar Lake CPU benchmarks reveal good power efficiency and GPU performance — Core Ultra 7 268V results show regressions in multi-core performance
One of the first third-party reviews of Lunar Lake is now out. It reveals that the Core Ultra 7 268V features good power efficiency and good single-core performance but very mediocre multicore performance.
2024-09-21 19:11
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LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that professional social networking platform LinkedIn has suspended processing users' data in the country to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. "We are pleased that LinkedIn has...
2024-09-21 18:48
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LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in U.K. Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that professional social networking platform LinkedIn has suspended processing users' data in the country to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. "We are pleased that LinkedIn has...
2024-09-21 18:48
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"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."
In a new interview, Microsoft confirmed plans to "celebrate" its Xbox gaming division's 25th anniversary milestone, which also coincides with its big launch exclusive — Halo.
2024-09-21 18:46
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pyxis’ is a location-based note taking app
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pyxis is an interesting and new location based note ta...
2024-09-21 18:37
Ukraine Bans Telegram Use for Government and Military Personnel
Ukraine has restricted the use of the Telegram messaging app by government officials, military personnel, and other defense and critical infrastructure workers, citing national security concerns. The ban was announced by the National Coordination Centr...
2024-09-21 18:37
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Leaked images of the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra keyboard reveal a dedicated AI key
Some images of hardware keyboards for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series reveal the inclusion of a dedicated AI key. Read more...
2024-09-21 18:30