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 This 'temporary' Windows code is old enough to be a US Senator

Despite being implemented as a temporary solution in 1994, the format drive user interface in Windows has not been updated in three decades. The developer behind the feature shared the story of the inception of the format drive dialog.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/this-temporary-windows-code-is-old-enough-to-be-a-us-senator

Microsoft’s gaming chief says Windows is holding PC handhelds back
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft unites Windows and Surface once again
1mo | pcworld.com
 YouTuber assembles single-slot low-profile Intel Arc A380 GPU using A310 cooler

Modder combines an Intel Arc A310 GPU cooler with an Intel Arc A380 GPU in order to mount it inside a MinisForum MS-01, which can only fit a single-slot GPU despite its PCIe 5.0 support.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/youtuber-assembles-single-slot-low-profile-intel-arc-a380-gpu-using-a310-cooler

 Huawei gains 11% in a down year for Chinese PC sales — Dell loses 44% market share

A recent report notes that the Chinese PC market has observed a significant loss in sales during 2023, except for Huawei which experienced 11% growth. Dell suffered the most with a 44% loss in sales.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/huawei-gains-11-in-a-down-year-for-chinese-pc-sales-dell-loses-44-market-share

5 reasons why rankings are lying and how to fix them

Don't be fooled by decent rankings that won't drive results. Learn five problems that could be hurting your SEO efforts and how to fix them. https://searchengineland.com/why-rankings-lying-how-to-fix-438715

Google expands Product Studio to Australia and Canada

Google plans to roll out the advertising tool to marketers in more countries over the course of the year. https://searchengineland.com/google-product-studio-australia-canada-438772

The Blipblox myTRACKS groovebox is a complete music production studio for kids

Back when I was a kid (puts on old man glasses) ">we had the Casio SK-1. We’d spend all day making samples of burps and turning them into stupid little songs, but that’s about as far as it went. You couldn’t layer tracks or anything. Modern children, however, are about to get an actual full-featured groovebox, thanks to Playtime Engineering.

The

1mo | Engadget
The PS5's Game Help feature will start sourcing videos from other players

Game Help, which provides developer-created tips and videos to help you progress without leaving the game, has been a staple of players' PlayStation 5 experience since it launched in 2020. Now, Sony

1mo | Engadget
Microsoft is bringing more Copilot smarts to Teams

Microsoft is continuing on its mission to inject AI into more of its products and features. For one thing, Copilot is coming to more parts of Teams in the coming months, including the meeting chat and the chat compose box.

1mo | Engadget
ESA to build ChatGPT-style Earth observation digital assistant


The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced it will build a ChatGPT-style digital assistant to help humans better decode complex Earth observation data. Led by Φ-lab (Phi-Lab) — the agency’s Earth observation innovation and investment arm — the ch

1mo | The Next Web
Human trials of Musk’s Neuralink called into question by congressman

A U.S. lawmaker involved in health policy has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not inspect Elon Musk’s Neuralink before allowing the brain implant company to test its device in humans.

Reuters reported last month that FDA inspectors found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Neuralink last June, less than a month after the startup said it was cleared to test its brain implants in humans.

Neuralink, which first

There Is No Spoon: What Does ‘Do What’s Best For Users’ Even Mean? via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig

User satisfaction vs. Google rankings: What really matters in SEO? Find out why balancing SEO and CRO is essential for success in this insightful post.

The post There Is No Spoon: What Does ‘Do What’s Best For Users’ Even Mean? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-does-

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Review: A Little Large and (Mostly) in Charge     - CNET

I tested Ring's new video doorbell ahead of its release. The battery-powered doorbell packs in all the features of Ring's premium models. The result is a powerful and adaptable security device with a few frayed edges. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/ring-battery-doorbell-pro-review-a-little-large-and-mostly-in-charge/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
33 Under $25 Amazon Deals Still Live After the Big Spring Sale     - CNET

The Big Spring Sale has closed shop, but some of the best deals can still be had at bargain prices if you act fast. https://www.cnet.com/deals/33-under-25-amazon-deals-still-live-after-the-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Many neurodivergent tech employees are burning out

Tech jobs are struggling to keep neurodivergent employees on board - and with over 5 million people identifying as such in the United Kingdom alone, that’s a big problem.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/many-neurodivergent-tech-employees-are-burning-out

 Are free VPNs safe and can they be trusted?

A number of companies have begun to offer free VPN services but some are less trustworthy than others.

https://www.techradar.com/news/are-free-vpns-safe-and-can-they-be-trusted

 The Division 2 is getting fixes for the extremely annoying bugs introduced in the most recent update

The recent Title Update to The Division 2 introduced some less than fun bugs to the game, but fortunately, the developers have acted quickly and are issusing fixes for them.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-division-2-is-getting-fixes-for-the-extremely-annoying-bugs-introduced-in-the-most-recent-update

Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
1mo | pcworld.com
 Maxsun Terminator H770 YTX D5 Wi-Fi review: A dream for cable management

Maxsun’s H770 YTX D5 Wi-Fi sports a unique new YTX form factor with most connectors on the rear. It’s a well-rounded board with a budget price. Just be aware that there are fewer than 20 compatible chassis.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/maxsun-terminator-h770-ytx-d5-wi-fi-review

How to survive suddenly becoming a UX team of one

Written communication is critical to managing expectations

1mo | UX Design
 Phison's new software uses SSDs and DRAM to boost effective memory for AI training — demos a single workstation running a massive 70 billion parameter model at GTC 2024

Phison demos a single workstation training a massive 70-billion-parameter AI model at GTC 2024. Such models normally require 24 GPUs to train, but Phison's aiDaptiv+ allowed them to accomplish the same task with only four GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/phisons-new-software-uses-ssds-and-dram-to-boost-effective-memory-for-ai-training-de

App store optimization: 8 tips to leverage your SEO research skills

Adapt your SEO skills to optimize mobile apps for better discoverability and downloads in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. https://searchengineland.com/app-store-optimization-tips-seo-research-skills-438728

Google adds 3D model markup for product structured data

Now when you have multiple images, this markup can help Google known which image the 3D image references. https://searchengineland.com/google-adds-3d-model-markup-for-product-structured-data-438755

Microsoft merges its Windows and Surface teams under one leader

Microsoft is bringing together its Windows experiences and its Windows devices teams to form one division, and it has appointed company veteran Pavan Davuluri with the task of leading it. As The Verge notes, Davuluri has been serving as head of the Surface team since last year, after Microsoft split up Windows experiences and devices following

1mo | Engadget
The Morning After: The EU is already investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and defensive policies

We had the first wave of changes and tweaks to Apple, Google and other big tech companies’ policies and services just before the EU’s sweeping Digital Markets Act (DMA) took a harder line against monopolistic behaviors and practices. See: third-party app stores with Apple, the option to pay for Facebook (haha!), the ability to choose your own default browser, search engine, and more. 

But

1mo | Engadget
The best Android tablets for 2024

There's a huge range of Android tablets out there. Some are great for reading comics, while others can double as laptop replacements. However, with devices starting at under $200 and going up to well over $1,000, picking the right one for your needs can be kind of tricky. We’ve tested dozens of tablets over the years from companies like Samsung, Lenovo and Google. So to help you select a device that fi

1mo | Engadget
The European cities with the highest salaries for software developers


Becoming a software developer is a clever choice for anyone wanting to progress within the tech industry — you can work across varied industries from fashion to finance, analyse and solve complex issues, and have a genuine impact on user experience. Given that

1mo | The Next Web
15 Tips For Onboarding An Omnichannel Client via @sejournal, @joshuacmccoy

Check out these expert tips for onboarding omnichannel clients: establish strong relationships, plan a solid foundation, navigate challenges with confidence, and more.

The post 15 Tips For Onboarding An Omnichannel Client appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/tips-for-onboarding-omnichannel-client/

Flutter navigation redirection with Riverpod and GoRouter

Go router is the most popular package to handle navigation in Flutter and is now maintained by the Flutter team.In this article, we will see how to use it with Riverpod to secure a route.For example, we will see how to redirect a user to the login pa... https://apparencekit.hashnode.dev/flutter-navigation-redirection-with-riverpod-and-gorouter

Mozilla is kicking one of its privacy partners to the curb
1mo | pcworld.com