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Here’s how to use your old iMac or MacBook as a display for your new Mac mini

I recently shared a post talking all about how you can use your iPad as a portable display for your Mac mini. Surprisingly the number one question i got was “can you use an old iMac or Macbook to do the same thing?” Amazingly, the answer is absolut...

2024-11-15 15:56

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AI Diary: Visual Intelligence first impressions leave me excited for the future

I know, it’s just a developer beta, and if anyone from Apple asks then my Visual Intelligence first impressions are purely offered in the context of its future potential. But I have to say that trying it leaves me excited for that future. The actual ...

2024-11-15 15:41

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‘HomePad’ could make HomePod obsolete, but it might also save it

Apple is about to get serious about smart home products, with this spring’s ‘HomePad’ being the first part of a major strategic push. But what does this new device mean for the future of the HomePod? Will it make it obsolete? Maybe, but it also m...

2024-11-15 15:15

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Xbox roll out update to its accessories app to help with minor thumbstick issues

The Xbox Accessories app is being updated, to help extend the life of your Xbox controllers. Key features include a new thumbstick recalibration tool for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series. Additionally it's now easier than ever to set a custom ...

2024-11-15 15:02

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Xbox rolls out update to its accessories app to help with minor thumbstick issues

The Xbox Accessories app is being updated, to help extend the life of your Xbox controllers. Key features include a new thumbstick recalibration tool for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series. Additionally it's now easier than ever to set a custom ...

2024-11-15 15:02

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Microsoft discounts select Xbox Series X|S consoles by $50 as part of holiday deals

Microsoft is taking $50 off select Xbox Series X|S, allowing gamers to save on the company's gaming consoles during Black Friday deals. Read more...

2024-11-15 14:58

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Threads attracts over 15 million signups in November alone

Instagram head has announced that in just a couple of weeks, Threads has amassed over 15 million signups. Read more...

2024-11-15 14:44

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Amazon Prime Video to get 150+ PBS channels including PBS Kids

Amazon struck a deal with PBS to bring over 150 PBS local station channels, including the PBS KIDS Channel, to Prime Video for free. Read more...

2024-11-15 14:26

Neowin

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"We’ll definitely do more consoles in the future, and other devices." Xbox lead Phil Spencer says more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has noted that more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.

2024-11-15 14:09

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The best gaming chair I ever tested is on sale before Black Friday and it's the perfect holiday gift for kids

The Secretlab Titan XXS is the best gaming chair for kids, and you can grab one now at a discount as part of an early Black Friday deal.

2024-11-15 14:06

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Tmpfs Adding Case Insensitive Support For Wine / Steam Play & Flatpaks

In addition to the EXT4 and XFS atomic write support, another interesting pull request sent in today by Microsoft's Christian Brauner is adding case-insensitive file/folder support for the Tmpfs file-system to benefit use-cases like Wine / Steam Play c...

2024-11-15 13:44

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Avowed quietly put out the PC requirements and file size and I'm pleasantly surprised

Avowed has some reasonable recommended PC settings and a file size that will make you breathe a sigh of relief during a packed release window.

2024-11-15 13:43

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One year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? [Poll]

I’m fairly firmly convinced that people who don’t keep their iPhone in a case are from an entirely different species to me. While I don’t make a habit of dropping mine, I don’t think there has been a year in which I haven’t dropped or knocked...

2024-11-15 13:38

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How to disable File Explorer thumbnails on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can disable thumbnail previews for files and folders on File Explorer if they’re not working correctly, or you don’t want to use the feature, and you can do this through File Explorer, Settings app, Group Policy, and Registry. In...

2024-11-15 13:03

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Frustrated by phone scammers? Let AI-generated grandma 'Daisy' handle them

UK network provider Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandma 'Daisy' who keeps talking to phone scammers on your behalf. Read more...

2024-11-15 13:00

Neowin

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Avowed preorder guide — Which version of the Xbox RPG is right for you?

Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is on the way, so which version of this Xbox RPG is right for you?

2024-11-15 12:47

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This Early Black Friday Xbox gift card deal saves an extra 10% off the sale — but hurry, it’s ending soon!

Xbox has kicked off it's Black Friday sales early, with up to 55% off games, but you can save even more if you are quick and jump on this Xbox credit deal at Amazon.

2024-11-15 12:29

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Apple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display

M4 MacBook Pro reviews mostly endorsed my own view that, while the machine would make a great purchase for Intel MBP owners, there isn’t a compelling reason for any M-series user to upgrade. However, it turns out that Apple quietly gave the latest Ma...

2024-11-15 12:09

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Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release

Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release. MicroCloud 2.1.0 LTS features support for single-node deployments, improved security posture, and more flexibility during the initialization process.

2024-11-15 12:00

Ubuntu Blog

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OpenAI's undefined revenue streams fumbled a $30 billion investment but later saw a $500 billion kickback with "a clear focus of converting to a for-profit entity"

SoftBank Vision Funds CFO revealed the institution had the opportunity to invest $30 billion in OpenAI in 2023 but didn't because it lacked clear revenue streams. It recently invested $500 billion in the ChatGPT maker's $6.6 billion round of funding.

2024-11-15 11:55

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