A German State is Switching Its 25,000 Computers From Windows to Linux
The north-German state of Schleswig-Holstein plans to switch to open source software..." reports Mike Saunders from LibreOffice. "By the end of 2026, Microsoft Office is to be replaced by LibreOffice on all 25,000 computers used by civil servants a.....»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»
OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, well ahead of Windows
OpenAI is debuting its own app for ChatGPT generative text for macOS users, and it will be released very shortly after the release event is over.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowTo date, ChatGPT has been available for Mac through third party apps. That.....»»
More than half of Americans give to charity at checkout, survey shows
Fifty-three percent of Americans give impulsively to charities at the checkout, and certain demographics tend to give more, according to a new survey conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York......»»
iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web Distribution
Apple's EU DMA compliance is the focus of iOS 17.5, which adds Web Distribution as a method of sideloading apps — available now.iOS 17.5 has been releasedThe initial compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU only allowed users to obtain ap.....»»
OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, beating Windows
OpenAI is debuting its own app for ChatGPT generative text for macOS users, and it will be released very shortly after the release event is over.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowTo date, ChatGPT has been available for Mac through third party apps. That.....»»
Researchers achieve first condensation of non-ground state cesium atoms
In a pioneering effort, researchers from the University of Innsbruck in collaboration with the University of Durham have for the first time achieved Bose-Einstein condensation of non-ground state cesium atoms. Published in Nature Communications, this.....»»
Novel hybrid scheme speeds the way to simulating nuclear reactions on quantum computers
The nuclear reactions that power the stars and forge the elements emerge from the interactions of the quantum mechanical particles, protons and neutrons. Explaining these processes is one of the most challenging unsolved problems in computational phy.....»»
German Court Issues Sales Ban Against Motorola and Lenovo
This isn't the first time that Lenovo and InterDigital have had legal disputes. The post German Court Issues Sales Ban Against Motorola and Lenovo appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like Lenovo and Motorola are currently in a bit of a p.....»»
Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now
A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for......»»
The best State of Decay 2 mods
State of Decay 2 is a great zombie survival game that builds on the first, but it still lacks some features and has some rough edges. These mods fix all that......»»
How to block a website
Need to learn how to block a particular website from your kids? Here are multiple ways to do so, using both first- and third-party software on Windows and Macs......»»
May 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A reminder of recent threats and impact
The thunderstorms of April patches have passed, and it has been pretty calm leading up to May 2024 Patch Tuesday. April 2024 Patch Tuesday turned out to be a busy one with 150 new CVEs addressed by Microsoft. There were 91 CVEs fixed in Windows 10, 6.....»»
Malwarebytes for Windows review: a quick and easy antivirus upgrade
We tested Malwarebytes antivirus software for Windows to find out if its quality, ease-of-use, and support provide enough value for the price......»»
US state of New Jersey ranks near the bottom on pay equity for mothers
Forget the flowers. This Mother's Day, give Mom a raise. A new report by the Rutgers Center for Women and Work finds that New Jersey ranks near the bottom of all states on pay equity for mothers......»»
Protesters attempt to storm Tesla German plant, clash with police
A video showed dozens of people wearing blue caps and face-covering masks coming from a nearby wooded area and attempting to storm the company's premises with policemen trying to prevent them......»»
Rocket Report: German launch from Australia; Neutron delayed until 2025
"The planned increase in flight cadence for our mothership Eve is a game changer." Enlarge / HyImpulse's single-stage rocket, SR75, lifts off from Australia. (credit: HyImpulse) Welcome to Edition 6.43 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
The 29 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (May 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and more......»»
Windows 11 may bring Live Tiles back from the dead — sort of
Start Menu Companions seem to behave like the now discontinued Live TIles feature from Windows 8......»»
Solid-state polymer heat pump gets rid of the heat itself
Polymer changes temperature, shape when charged, moving to where the heat needs to be. Enlarge (credit: Jorg Greuel) Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way of controlling indoor temperature. By moving heat between.....»»
Researchers develop compiler acceleration technology for quantum computers
Researchers have succeeded in developing a technique to quickly search for the optimal quantum gate sequence for a quantum computer using a probabilistic method......»»