When Windows 11 arrived on the market in October 2021, it was supposed to revolutionize the popular operating system. Unfortunately for Microsoft, many users still prefer Windows 10 as the better option for their everyday PCs and refuse to switch.
Indeed, the numbers for Windows 11 are continuing to decline and Windows 10 continues to dominate.
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Been on the hunt for a high-quality gaming monitor that won’t break the bank? Then you’re in luck!
The Samsung Odyssey G4 is now availa
There are a whole bunch of ways you can make your games and apps run better in Windows 11. But one of the simplest ways, in theory, is to enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling (HAG).
Switching on this feature is meant to provide a performance boost to graphics-based tasks making them run smoother. So, is it worth taking the time to switch it on? Here,
We’ve all got to die sometime. But whatever you think awaits us after death, it’s unlikely to involve a suped-up gaming PC, a fiber connection, and tons of digital video games.
Last week, a Steam support representative said that in addition to not being able to transfer your account to another person, you also can’t leave it to your benefi
A Taiwan official says that talk of a second R&D center could be a misunderstanding regarding the Taipei-1 supercomputer Nvidia is building on the island.
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SymfonyOnline June 2024 will start in less than a week on June 4th & 5th with pre-conference workshop days. Then main conference days will continue on June 6th & 7th with outstanding speakers and talks:
Fabien Potencier will present Using… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonyonline-june-2024-only-7-days-to-go?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
T-Mobile will acquire the majority of US Cellular in a deal worth approximately $4.4 billion. This means that T-Mobile will own all of US Cellular’s stores, some of its spectrum assets and some of its customers. The deal includes a combination of cash and up to $2 billion of assumed debt, according to a
Article URL: https://phys.org/news/2024-05-microbe-fingerprint-piece-forensic-scientists.html
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basically what would your ideal job be, in an ideal world? would you contribute towards making society more rational, healthy, and well-coordinated? or do you have better ideas? sorry if this is a silly question just a random thought.
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Hey there!
I made a little app that lets you to calibrate your turntable by putting on any record and tapping a button. It's called Grooved and it uses your phone's microphone to see how fast your platter is going, almost like magic.
You can see what it looks like in action here: https://twitter.com/OKatBest/status/1795453042994680148
The app itself is free without ads, subscriptions, or trackers. It's
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Memorial Day is over, but some deals linger on. Here are the budget-friendly items you can still get from Amazon, Walmart, and more for under $50. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-memorial-day-deals-under-50-2024-05-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get your lawn and outdoor area ready for the summer with up to 50% off these popular Greenworks tools. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-50-off-greenworks-outdoor-tools-before-these-memorial-day-prices-end/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't expect these savings on LG's C4 OLED to stick around for much longer. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-2024-lg-oled-tv-got-its-first-big-discount-for-memorial-day-and-the-deal-is-still-live/#ftag=CADf328eec
Green bubbles may not go away, but there's still hope for a better messaging experience. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/rcs-on-iphones-will-make-texting-android-users-feel-less-archaic/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fresh off its purchase of Mint Mobile, T-Mobile has gone shopping again. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-is-buying-us-cellulars-wireless-unit-in-4-4-billion-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking for faster speeds in your small town? Point Broadband's fiber-optic offerings are bringing symmetrical speeds to rural Americans. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/point-broadband-internet-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: I've been saying for years that the iPad Pro should be more like a MacBook. And guess what? We're almost there. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-ipad-pro-is-more-ready-than-ever-to-be-a-mac-ive-never-been-more-ready-either/#ftag=CADf328eec
Score big with tons of discounts on fire pits, camp stoves, pizza ovens, cooking gear and more. But do it quickly because this sale won't last for much longer. https://www.cnet.com/deals/solo-stoves-memorial-day-sale-continues-with-30-off-plus-a-fire-pit-freebie/#ftag=CADf328eec
The customizable, feature-rich Govee Floor Lamp is down to its lowest price ever if you're an Amazon Prime member. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-smart-lamp-is-just-90-on-amazon-for-memorial-day-get-yours-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Memorial Day is over, but some of our favorite home, tech and wellness products are still on sale for under $100. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-memorial-day-deals-under-100-2024-05-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
New Chromebooks and the Chromebook Plus are on the horizon. They'll bring new gaming and AI features to Chrome OS that will get more bang out of your Chromebook. https://www.cnet.com/videos/control-your-chromebook-with-gestures-and-new-ai-features/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon makes some of the best streaming sticks on the market, and you can snag one for a low price. But take note, this deal ends at 11 a.m. ET. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-have-just-a-couple-of-hours-left-to-grab-amazon-fire-tv-sticks-from-just-20/#ftag=CADf328eec
Spend any leftover Memorial Day budget on this affordable Wi-Fi upgrade. https://www.cnet.com/deals/upgrade-your-home-wi-fi-reach-with-our-favorite-budget-extender-now-just-15-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
Catch up on your beauty rest with ongoing deals and discounts on some of the best sleep products. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-memorial-day-sleep-deals-2024-05-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you’re struggling to clean up after a messy Memorial Day gathering, this Tineco vacuum will make it much easier. https://www.cnet.com/deals/clean-up-your-memorial-day-messes-with-almost-30-off-a-cordless-vacuum-cleaner/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is only $499, its lowest price yet. https://www.cnet.com/deals/hurry-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-down-to-a-new-low-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
If Arrow Lake processors don’t arrive until the end of 2024, Intel could face something of a nightmare scenario.
Microsoft issues warning for threat actor with advanced cloud knowledge, and a love of gift cards.
Love or hate Microsoft's Copilot, prepare to see it all over your messaging apps, beginning with Telegram.
Hackers couldn't come to an agreement with Christie's auction house, and now data is at risk.
Microsoft has seemingly confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be a day one Xbox Game Pass release.
Samsung is reportedly readying a significant camera-related update for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Windows Phone Link may get a new feature that’ll make it easier to select and copy the text from photos on your phone.
The Hellboy reboot brings gore a-plenty but the 2019 movie garnered hellish reviews.
Canva and HP partnership looks to enhance design-to-print service and opening up the platform to a global network of printers.
Google is bringing Gemini and generative AI features to the Chromebook Plus platform, including the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, HP Chromebook Plus x360, Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, Asus Chromebook CM30, and HP Chromebook 14.
With Gemini Advanced, you can use AI assistance in Gmail and Docs, upload documents and spreadsheets for helpful feedback, and more. Here's how to try it out for free.
https://www.laptopmag.com/software/how-to-get-a-free-year-of-google-gemini-advanced
Copilot+ PCs support Auto Super Resolution, which uses AI to upscale games. The feature is similar to NVIDIA DLSS and should give systems powered by a Snapdragon X processor a boost in frame rates.
Apple and OpenAI sign a deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhones. The iPhone maker is also reportedly In deliberations with Google to bring Gemini to the iPhone as an option.
Did you know that computers have artificial intelligence now? You didn’t? How’s that? We’ve been subjected to an absolute avalanche of marketing touting AI from seemingly every tech company, from Microsoft and
Leaks of eight Z890 and four B860 MSI motherboards for the LGA1851 socket appear on the Device Report online database. Official announcement of these boards is expected soon.
At imec’s ITF World 2024, ASML announced it set a new chipmaking density record with its first High-NA machine and proposed a Hyper-NA chipmaking tool and potential roadmaps. ASML also plans to radically boost the speed of future ASML tools.
Asus has added a new member to its NUC 14 family of mini-PCs. The new Asus NUC 14 Performance lives up to its suffix by packing in up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H ‘Meteor Lake’ processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 desktop GPU into a compact chassis.
Application frameworks have built whole ecosystems on top of them. Let’s take a closer look at serverless platforms such as Netlify’s Platform Primitives and explore how they can increase our productivity with a serverless fullstack experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/05/netlify-platform-primitives/
I hope you had a quiet Memorial Day. It was a quiet one tech-wise, and I briefly fought the urge to copy and paste yesterday’s TMA into today’s newsletter hopper.
There were a few teases and glimpses of gaming news, with E3 successor Summer Games Fest kicking off in just over a week. SGF’s game showcase is set for June 7. Leaks suggest
Opera users can already rely on the capabilities of OpenAI's large language models (LLMs) whenever they use the browser's Aria built-in AI assistant. But now, the company has also teamed up with Google to integrate its Gemini AI models into Aria. Acco
Google just announced a slew of new features coming to ChromeOS, many of them coming to the more premium Chromebook Plus mod
Two weeks ago, Google announced a slew of new AI-powered features at its I/O developer conference. Microsoft
Japan’s hit virtual pet, Punirunes, will be released in the US this summer and I can almost guarantee most of you have never seen a toy quite like this before. A play on the Japanese mimetic word for “squishy” (punipuni), Punirunes has a design quirk that sets it apart from other gadgets of its ilk: a doughy button at the center of the device that serves to simulate physical contact with your pet. How do you get to that button? By sticking your finger into the quarter-sized hole in t
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Article URL: https://chelseatroy.com/2024/05/26/how-does-ai-impact-my-job-as-a-programmer/
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Don't settle for a paltry APY when these savings accounts boast APYs up to 5.55%. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/todays-best-savings-rates-may-28-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
There's still time to score up to 5.35% APY with these CDs. But don't wait too long. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/cd-rates-today-may-28-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
That way you'll have a map of your location at all times. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/dont-get-lost-on-summer-vacation-download-offline-maps-on-your-iphone-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Memorial Day may be over but there are plenty of deals still live. With today's top deals of $25 or below, you can get a lot while spending only a little. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-memorial-day-deals-under-25-2024-05-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's a curated list of deals you won't want to miss as the big Memorial Day sales start to wind down. https://www.cnet.com/deals/memorial-day-sales-2024-05-28/#ftag=CADf328eec
The limited-time offers apply to the 256GB and 512GB models in a variety of colors. https://www.cnet.com/deals/late-memorial-day-deals-drop-galaxy-z-flip-5-phone-prices-to-all-time-lows/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several important refinance rates increased this week, so it might be worth waiting. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refinance-rates-tick-higher-refinance-rates-for-may-28-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Move to iOS app simplifies the process. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/switching-from-android-to-iphone-heres-how-to-easily-transfer-your-data/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some major mortgage rates climbed higher. Will the housing market ever recover? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/rates-climb-for-home-loan-borrowers-mortgage-interest-rates-today-for-may-28-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Warner Bros. wacky platform fighter is easy to pick up. Here's what you need to know before jumping in. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/multiversus-guide-characters-perks-and-how-to-get-started/#ftag=CADf328eec
Benoit Blanc is back, and he could be joined by some new stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
A survey suggests that most US Google Pixel owners are likely to switch to another brand.
Facebook parent company and subsidiaries have paid out €2.5 billion in GDPR fines since 2018, or 55% of the €4.5 billion.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/gdpr-violations-have-cost-billions-since-being-introduced
We've seen signs that Samsung is about to start testing a major software upgrade for its smartwatches.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn has confirmed who is overseeing Lanterns' development ahead of its Max launch.
HoYoverse has announced that Zenless Zone Zero will officially launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile on July 4.
The Apple Pencil Pro projects a detailed shadow on your iPad Pro, yet it’s entirely virtual. Now, Apple explains why it exists.
YouTube appears to have a new tactic for dealing with ad blockers –automatically skipping to the end of videos.
YouTube Music's experimental song recognizer is finally rolling out to everyone on Android.
Windows 11’s AI feature for smoother gameplay on Copilot+ PCs has some nuances and catches to be aware of.
Konami has announced that its next Silent Hill Transmission showcase will air this week.
Apple designers are debating a tiny change to iPads with far greater implications.
