Microsoft demonstrates the value of all those features you skip during the Windows 11 startup process

What you need to know In a new video posted on the Windows Channel on YouTube, Microsoft demonstrates how easy it is to move to Windows 11. Windows 11’s adoption has been slow owing to the strict set minimum requirements needed to run the OS on a PC.  Microsoft urges users to transition to Windows […]

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“If you use incorrect data to train an AI model, then the AI model will give you wrong results, but it will also pretend as if it’s really confident about those wrong results.” Andrew Ngai, World Champion of Excel, states AI still has a long way to go

What you need to know The Microsoft Excel World Championship took place in Las Vegas and was live streamed and televised. Andrew Ngai was able to pull a 3-peat and is on his way to becoming the Michael Jordan of Excel. For Andrew’s accomplishment he was awarded 3000 USD and a championship belt. The Microsoft […]

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“I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console… We’re significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It’s our job to keep up with all that,” says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go

What you need to know Our own Jez Corden conducted an exclusive interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer. During the interview, Spencer talked about gaming handhelds and how they fit into Xbox’s future plans.  Spencer went on to say that he’s been traveling with his Lenovo Legion Go and that he considers “those handheld PCs, […]

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper is back to rip those threads even harder than before, but is it for you?

What you need to know AMD Ryzen Threadripper is back, with new CPUs, chipsets, and a focus on professional workstations. There are HEDT and Pro series processors with up to a whopping 96 cores. The new Threadripper range will be released on November 21st. AMD Ryzen Threadripper is back and with a surprise. Ryzen 7000 […]

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iOS 17 Photos App Can Tell You What Those Confusing Laundry Symbols Mean

The Photos app in iOS 17 can identify a wide range of symbols, including the laundry symbols that you see on clothing tags. As noted by MacStories‘ Federico Vittici, if you take a photo of a tag with laundry symbols, it is highlighted through the Visual Lookup feature, and can be tapped for a symbol […]

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For those playing Cyberpunk 2077 — why you should stop right now

Recently, I found myself in Warsaw, Poland, on a trip to CD Projekt RED’s shiny new headquarters. My mission was to join the first press hands-on for Cyberpunk 2077’s massive expansion, Phantom Liberty, which will also be the game’s only expansion.  Cyberpunk 2077 was a controversial game at launch. While I personally adored the Cyberpunk […]

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Apple Headset’s Capabilities Said to ‘Far Exceed’ Those of Rival Devices

The Wall Street Journal on Friday outlined what to expect from Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset project, corroborating several details previously reported by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman and The Information‘s Wayne Ma. The report indicates that Apple plans to unveil the headset at WWDC in June, and says many sessions at the conference will be related to […]

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series pre-orders in France were double those of the S22 series 

The Galaxy S23 series broke pre-order records in India and South Korea, now Samsung has revealed that the new flagships are a hit in France as well. During the period February 2-16 Samsung.com and participating retailers in France saw nearly double the number of pre-orders than they got for the Galaxy S22 series last year. […]

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Destiny 2 is FINALLY doing something about those infuriating blue drops

What you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has announced its intent to get rid of blue gear drops for players at or above the Power Level soft cap (currently 1,520), replacing them with the amount of Glimmer you’d normally get for discarding them. This change comes after years of players complaining about useless […]

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Windows 11 on Surface Duo 2 is becoming a reality for those daring enough

What you need to know Developer Gustave Monce has released the initial package to install Windows 11 on Surface Duo 2. Monce has previously released tools to get Windows 11 on the original Surface Duo, which now is mostly working. The release is still incredibly early as only one core of the SoC is working […]

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New iOS App Blocks Those Annoying ‘Open in App’ Pop-Ups in Safari

You’ve probably experienced visiting a website like Reddit or LinkedIn on your iPhone only to be greeted with an annoying, almost full-screen pop-up urging you to view the content in their app instead of on the website. It’s a common practice for websites that have accompanying iOS apps to push users to open (if they […]

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Manchester City made a smart football scarf to track those big match feels

Manchester City has decided the football scarf needs a modern makeover so it’s created one that’s capable of better understanding how supporters feel while watching games live. The Connected Scarf has been built with one of its technology sponsors Cisco and those smart tracking powers come via a bio sensor made by EmotiBit. That’s a […]

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Samsung US deal: phones with cracked screens pay out as well as those in good condition

Summer is fast approaching and you may want a new phone to take with you on vacation. If you have your sights set on a Samsung flagship then you will be pleased to hear that Samsung US has a new batch of promotions and discounts. And there are a couple of special offers that will […]

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Check out the best laptops for those heading to college

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Best college laptops Windows Central 2022 A great laptop is the beating heart of the college environment. Students need something that can keep up with heavy multitasking, and they need something with a battery that can last through long lectures. Having a great display and speakers for watching TV […]

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The Energy Crisis Is Pushing Solar Adoption—for Those Who Can Pay

When John Topham first thought about putting solar panels on his roof in north Wales, the numbers didn’t quite make sense. It was November 2021, and although energy bills in the UK had just risen by 12 percent, the money he’d save on his monthly bill wasn’t enough to justify the thousands of pounds it […]

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How to navigate your Galaxy S22 with gestures instead of those outdated buttons

The Galaxy S22 has a highly customizable UI, from Material You color themes and Smart Widgets to different navigation methods. Today we’re expanding on the latter, and we’ll show you how to switch to gestures and gain more screen real-estate by disabling the outdated (but arguably tried and tested) “recents,” “home,” and “back” on-screen buttons. […]

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Review: Kingston’s KC3000 is a top PCIe 4.0 SSD for those who need speed

Source: Windows Central Solid-state drives (SSD) using the PCIe 4.0 standard are gaining popularity, and leading storage manufacturers are padding their lineups with the faster drives. Kingston’s selection of consumer drives currently includes two PCIe 4.0 SSDs: the Kingston KC3000 and the Kingston Fury Renegade. I recently picked up the former to test out how […]

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If Microsoft wants Clipchamp to be less than a joke, reduce those prices

Source: Windows Central Remember the good old days when if you wanted to edit a string of clips together for a fun social video, you just pulled up the free and simple Windows Movie Maker and you were good to go? There’s a reason that, even now, people seek out Windows Movie Maker 2.6 over […]

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Garmin Body Battery explained: How to keep those energy levels high

Garmin Body Battery is just one of the many new software features Garmin has rolled out to its sports watches, smartwatches and fitness trackers over the last few years. While sports tracking remains at the core, it’s also looked at how you can use that wearable to get a better sense of just how you’re […]

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Apple Making It Easier For Customers to Donate to Those in Need in Ukraine

Apple is making it easier for customers to donate to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine through UNICEF by adding a banner on top of its website that directs users to an iTunes page that allows them to donate up to $200 using their Apple ID payment method. Apple says that all donations made through the […]

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