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AI PCs are here but a killer application for biz users? Nope: Resist the pressure to jump on the bandwagon just yet warns, warns Forrester

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Apr 06

Laptop BIOS password reset technique uses contorted paperclips stuffed into a parallel port

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Palestine flag shows on iPhone when typing Jerusalem, Israel supporters angry: A new iPhone update presents UK users typing 'Jerusalem' with a Palestinian flag ...

Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'

iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.

The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.

While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.

Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.

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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, research company says

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Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why

Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.

Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.

The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.

Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.

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5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore: Don't blindly follow these old security tips.

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Apr 15

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...

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Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs

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Apr 17

Windows 11: Microsoft tests advertising in the Start menu: In a blog post for the Insider Program, Microsoft announced upcoming changes for Windows 11 ...

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Apr 18

KB5037941: Microsoft quietly releases Windows 11 build 26100.2 for Windows 11 24H2 PCs

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Quick Glance: New Windows 11 Build 26100.2 Released for Windows 11 24H2 PCs

Reports suggest that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) is set to occur this month, coinciding with the release of a Windows Insider build for HLK (Hardware Lab Kit).

Speculation hints that the latest Insider build 26100.1 may be part of the RTM branch.

Microsoft has quietly released a new build 26100.2 under KB5037941, seemingly targeting OEM PCs.

This build is built upon the previous 26100.1 version, indicating possible persistence of issues from that release.

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Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra Is the Laptop to Beat When It Comes to Power: This behemoth of a laptop is ultrapowerful with great battery life ...

Quick Glance: Samsung Executives: New Work Schedule and Economic Challenges

Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives in response to economic challenges and disappointing results in 2023.

The sudden change aims to create a sense of urgency and promote efforts to overcome the situation. The new work schedule takes effect immediately in most of Samsung's technology divisions.

The work culture in South Korea is renowned for its intensity. In 2022, the average worker spent 1,901 hours at work.

Recent data shows that Samsung has regained the top position in global smartphone shipments. First-quarter 2024 results are expected on April 30.

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Apr 17

Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’

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Windows 11 won't update with some apps installed : A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its ...

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Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024

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Windows 11: Microsoft lifts two-year-old upgrade ban: After two years, Microsoft has now decided to allow users who were affected by a driver error to upgrade to ...

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Rode's $90 MagSafe mount lets you attach pro lights and mics to your iPhone: Rode just released a MagSafe mount for attaching pro lights and microphones to ...

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Alleged 'AI Explorer' system requirements spotted inside Windows 11 version 24H2 code

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Gaming emulators are now on the App Store after Apple relaxed the rules: iPhone users can finally download emulators for iOS.

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Apr 15

Open source versus Microsoft: The new rebellion begins: Neither side can afford to lose, but one surely must

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iPhone's Emergency SOS feature: How to call for help: The iPhone has multiple ways to quickly and quietly call for help if you need it.

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Delta all-in-one retro game emulator now out for iPhone: "Delta" retro game emulator is now on the iPhone App Store. It can handle ROMs designed for Game ...

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Asus Zenbook 14X OLED (Q420) Review: The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Q420 model is more of a general productivity ultraportable than a creator machine ...

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Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them: New features, security updates, and Linux support are all on a long to-do list.

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Multiboot vs. virtual PC vs. live DVD: Which is best for multiple OSes?: Two Windows and maybe one Linux. There is room for more than one OS on the PC ...

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How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health: A built-in tool and various third-party apps can help you monitor the health and capacity of your iPhone’s power ...

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Microsoft is sure its new Windows 11 AI PCs will deliver better performance than MacBooks

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7 best laptops with the longest battery life in UAE, for 2024: Take advantage of laptops, from brands like Apple and Lenovo, that can run up to 30 hours

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iOS 18: Apple likely to use on-device AI to power next-gen iPhone features: Most of the AI features on iOS 18 would reportedly work offline. However ...

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Microsoft stifles third-party interface customization apps in Windows 11 Version 24H2

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Sustainability: Apple allows spare parts recycling for iPhones: Defective Apple smartphones can be repaired more cheaply in the future. The manufacturer is doing ...

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Microsoft patch Tuesday: Windows 11 update fixes record-breaking 147 flaws: Microsoft fixes a record number of flaws with Tuesday patch.

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Apr 09

Windows 11 'Moment 5' Update is now rolling out to all users: The Windows 11 "Moment 5" Update is now rolling out to all users ...

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One-click Windows 11 system requirements bypass for TPM, CPU, uncovered for LTSC: There are multiple ways to bypass the system requirements check (those for CPU ...

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US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip: Republican U.S. lawmakers on Friday criticized the Biden administration after sanctioned ...

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Apr 14

Windows 11: New update with problems - white screens and installation errors: The latest update for Windows 11, version number KB5036893, is causing problems for ...

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Apr 15

Mideast Jitters: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. Efforts are underway to head off a full-blown Middle East war. Apple faces worst iPhone ...

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Apr 18

This $250 Asus laptop is a much better deal than a cheap Chromebook: The Asus Vivobook 14 laptop is on sale for just $249.99. That's great for a laptop that ...

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The Best Laptops for 2024: Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our deep-dive guide has all the ...

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Save $250 on Asus' ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, RTX 4070 graphics, and a 240Hz OLED screen

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Acer's new $399 Chromebook Plus 514 hits the mark for a solid budget laptop: Acer's latest Chromebook Plus 514 sounds like it hits the sweet spot of price and ...

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Apr 11

KB503698: Microsoft fixes TCP, bootloader, DNS bugs and more with Windows 11 22631.3520

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Apr 10

Start11 gets Windows 11 24H2 optimizations as the latter breaks other customization apps

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tomshardware Apr 05

Intel Core Ultra 5 234V laptop CPU leaks online — Lunar Lake processor with Xe2-LPG iGPU destined for next-gen systems

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Apr 11

So it begins: Microsoft starts showing full-screen ads about the end of Windows 10 support

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How to identify which application is hogging your camera in Windows 11 and 10: We’ve all been there. The pandemic forced many of us to work from home and that ...

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Apr 11

Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon: Windows 11 Insider builds are now auto-launching Copilot when you boot the OS, and it's gross and I ...

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