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 Independent auditors confirm top VPN doesn't log your data

Private Internet Access aces its second no-log audit since 2022, confirming itself to be a truly private VPN service. Here's why this is important for you.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/independent-auditors-confirm-top-vpn-doesnt-log-your-data

 Where is Windows 12 and can we expect it in 2024?

Windows 12 has been long-rumored for 2024, so where is it? We catch up to the latest news on Microsoft's next milestone release.

https://www.laptopmag.com/software/where-is-windows-12-and-can-we-expect-it-in-2024

Fallout 4 current-gen update comes to PS5 and Xbox today

Fallout 4 is set to receive a sizeable next-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, as well as PC, later today. Hot on the heels of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video, which has been an enormous hit, Bethesda Games confirmed that it was relea

 Microsoft Edge's latest update has an AI feature I bet you missed

Microsoft Edge version 124 shipped recently, and it includes several features that improve the text editing experience. Among those improvements is the ability to have Copilot rewrite text within a document.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/browsing/microsoft-edges-latest-update-has-an-ai-feature-i-bet-you-missed

 Manor Lords: How to get food

In Manor Lords, you'll need steady supplies to keep your towns going. Here's how to get food in Manor Lords.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/manor-lords-how-to-get-food

 How to fix touchpad disappearing on Windows 11

On Windows 11, if the touchpad is not working, you can perform basic troubleshooting steps, check the device configuration, or fix driver and updates issues, and in this guide, I will show you how.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-fix-touchpad-disappearing-on-windows-11

 Gears of War voice actor says next game in the series could be announced in June

Recently on Twitter/X, Liam McIntyre, the voice of JD Fenix from the Gears of War series, has made a comment suggesting that there could be a new Gears of War game announced in June 2024.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gears-of-war-voice-actor-says-game-in-the-series-could-be-announced-in-june

 This carrying case kept my ASUS ROG Ally safe for thousands of miles, and I'd trust it with yours, too

I bought a carrying case for my ASUS ROG Ally, and it ended up being nearly perfect for my needs. If you need protection for your handheld, look no further.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/cases/syntech-asus-rog-ally-hard-carrying-case-review

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite branding reads like Elon Musk baby names
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Meet Snapdragon X Plus: Qualcomm says its slowest CPU still beats Intel
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This RTX 4060 Alienware laptop with a 240Hz screen is a screaming hot deal
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Get Corsair’s tiny, wireless, $150 hot-swap keyboard for just $64
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Samsung’s biggest OLED ultrawide monitor is $700 off
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Oops! Gigabyte spills the beans on AMD’s unannounced Ryzen 9000 CPUs
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Save $322 on Alienware’s OLED ultrawide, the best gaming monitor around
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Controversial Windows 11 Start menu ads begin rolling out
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How to uninstall McAfee antivirus
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How we test USB-C cables at PCWorld
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This killer AVG Ultimate antivirus deal is just $18 for two years
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Save $60 on this nightlight wireless charging pad
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Lock in safer browsing for the whole family with $60 off AdGuard
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How Linux’s insanely customizable desktop works
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 AMD Strix Point engineering sample underwhelms in early Geekbench 6 results

A new AMD Zen-5 mobile Strix Point engineering sample has been listed on the Geekbench 6 browser, showing underwhelming performance due to slow clock speeds.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-strix-point-engineering-sample-underwhelms-in-early-geekbench-6-results

 Hands-on with Hyte's Nexus Link: Huge-screen AIO cooler takes center stage, plus simplified cables and fans that snap together with magnets, making for easier PC building

Building a PC with Hyte's Nexus Link is much simpler – especially if you like lots of fans and RGB. And the Thicc Q60 AIO is a cooling monster. But the software is lacking some promised features, and you'll pay a price premium for this ecosystem's convenience.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/hands-on-with-hytes-nexus-link-huge-scree

Analyzing Wild’s email flow: from free product to sale

Sometimes, offering a free product isn’t enough.

10h | UX Design
Maintaining a design system in Figma

Design systems evolve over time and so do the platforms they are built on. As maintainers, we need to make sure to keep them up to date…

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The power of story-making in Star Wars, Apple and AI

Storytelling has been around for a long time, but story-making is now grabbing our imaginations for the future.

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Faust: platforma pro proudové zpracování dat v Pythonu

Knihovna Faust zajišťuje proudové zpracování dat a je postavena nad Apache Kafkou. Nejedná se však o pouhou realizaci producentů a konzumentů, protože je možné používat lokální tabulky, asynchronní zpracování atd. https://www.root.cz/clanky/faust-platforma-pro-proudove-zpracovani-dat-v-pythonu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

10h | root.cz
Kolik stojí provoz Gentoo? Zruinují vás náklady na elektřinu?

Mnoho let na svém počítači provozují Gentoo, což znamená hodiny a dny strávené kompilací. Posbíral jsem data a zjistil, kolik mě za 13 let stál provoz na nákladech na elektřinu v kompilovaném systému. https://www.root.cz/clanky/kolik-stoji-provoz-gentoo-zruinuji-vas-naklady-na-elektrinu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

10h | root.cz
Using AI For Neurodiversity And Building Inclusive Tools

This article illustrates how AI can be leveraged to build tools that can be inclusive with a little bit of an additional effort. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/04/ai-neurodiversity-building-inclusive-tools/

Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok

A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, in a vote of 79 - 18. The “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” will next head to President Joe Biden, who has said he

11h | Engadget
EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices

The European Union has adopted a right-to-repair directive that will make it easier for consumers to get their devices fixed. The new rules extend a product's guarantee if it breaks under warranty, while obliging

11h | Engadget
The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024

Achieving your fitness goals doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Keeping track of your progress will be crucial, but not everyone needs to drop hundreds of dollars on the best smartwatches out there. The average affordable tracker might offer just the right tools to help kickstart your health journey. And, after testing a number of affordable fitness trackers, I can say with confidence th

11h | Engadget
Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader

Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that's known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 wit

11h | Engadget
The Morning After: Senate passes the bill that could ban TikTok

The Senate approved a measure that will require ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, in a vote of 79 to 18. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act next goes to President Biden. The president has already said he’ll sign the bill into law. (Yes,

11h | Engadget
Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, aka the Gelandewagen (which means "all-terrain vehicle" in German) has been in regular production since 1979. It's chang

11h | Engadget
FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to "drive innovation" and protect workers' rights and wages, the regulator said in a press release. The new rule will free most new and current employees from such agreements, with the exception of "policy-making" executives earning more than $151,164 per year. 

"Nonco

11h | Engadget
Windows 11 now comes with its own adware

It used to be that you could pay for a retail version of Windows 11 and expect it to be ad-free, but those days are apparently finito. The latest update to Windows 11 (

11h | Engadget
Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus

Last fall, Qualcomm revealed a major upgrade for its laptop chips with the Snapdragon X Elite. And while we’re still waiting for those processors to make their way into retail devices, today Qualcomm is expanding the line with the Snapdragon X Plus, which I had a chance to test out ahead of its arrival on gadgets later this year.

Simil

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Steam closes an early-access loophole in its refund policy

Valve has closed a loophole in Steam's refund policy that effectively allowed players to beat a game before its official release date and get their money back. The company has long had a policy in place wh

11h | Engadget
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States

The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law. President Joe Biden signed a package of foreign aid bills that included the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” one day after the legislation was approved by the S

11h | Engadget