A Retired Microsoft OS Engineer"s Comparison of Linux with Windows
David Plummer is a retired Microsoft operating systems engineer, "going back to the MS-DOS and Windows 95 days." (He adds that in the early '90s he'd fixed a few handle leaks in the early source code of Linux, "and sent my changes off to Linus at Rut.....»»
Xbox users can now redeem a 3-month free trial of Apple TV+
For a limited time, Microsoft is partnering with Apple to offer Xbox owners a free 3-month trial of Apple TV+, Apple’s video streaming service. To redeem the offer, simply open the TV app on your Xbox console. more….....»»
OnePlus 12R vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: It’s all about the budget
Here is a detailed comparison between OnePlus 12R and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The post OnePlus 12R vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: It’s all about the budget appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung and OnePlus cater to different audiences.....»»
Microsoft’s VASA-1 can deepfake a person with one photo and one audio track
YouTube videos of 6K celebrities helped train AI model to animate photos in real time. Enlarge / A sample image from Microsoft for "VASA-1: Lifelike Audio-Driven Talking Faces Generated in Real Time." (credit: Microsoft).....»»
Sony Feels Microsoft’s Presence in its Own Digital Storefront
I think the word you're looking for is "frienemies." The post Sony Feels Microsoft’s Presence in its Own Digital Storefront appeared first on Phandroid. As the never-ending battle for gaming industry dominance continues, it looks lik.....»»
So THAT’S why Boston Dynamics retired its Atlas robot
A day after Boston Dynamics said it was retiring its Atlas robot, the company has unveiled a new fully electric — and even more impressive — version of the bot......»»
Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation
Word and Excel were available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch, but now Microsoft is expanding its apps with an earlier than expected release of its note-taking app, OneNote.Microsoft OneNote on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Microsoft)While Microsoft co.....»»
Climate change is wiping out rare bacteria in a "greening" Antarctica
Plenty is known about the existential threat of climate change to plants and animals. But by comparison, we know very little about how microorganisms will be affected by climate change......»»
How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
Using a Microsoft account with Windows 11 gets you the best experience, but you don't need one to use the operating system......»»
Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
Exclusive: One of Apple's most inconspicuously popular apps, Notes, is bound to become even more powerful when the company unveils its next generation operating systems in June, AppleInsider has learned.iOS 18 to bring new Notes featuresAmong its new.....»»
The 6 best 2-in-1 laptops for drawing in 2024
From Microsoft and Lenovo to Acer and more, here's a look at the best 2-in-1 laptops for drawing in 2024. This incluces budget picks and premium alternatives......»»
Tanium Automate reduces manual processes for repeatable tasks
Alongside Tanium Guardian and its partnership with Microsoft Copilot for Security, Tanium Automate serves as another critical component in support of the autonomous endpoint management (AEM) capabilities within the Tanium XEM platform. The trusted au.....»»
Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem
Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures. Enlarge (credit: Joan Cros via Getty) When Microsoft revealed in January that foreign government hackers had once again breached its systems,.....»»
Apple accepting political ads without complying with the law, says Mozilla report
Apple is accepting political ads without properly complying with legal requirements in Europe, says a new report, which also scored the compliance of 11 other tech companies. Five companies – including social network X and Microsoft’s Bing sea.....»»
How to type an em dash in Windows
There are many ways to access the em dash punctuation in the Windows operating system. Check out several methods and find the one that works best for you......»»
This deal gets you $50 off the Xbox Series X
The Microsoft Xbox Series X is available from Walmart with a $50 discount that slashes its price to $449, but we're pretty sure that the offer won't last long......»»
Microsoft 365 down for some, but issue appears limited in scope
DownDetector shows Microsoft 365 down for some, with issues first showing up in the early hours eastern time, with reports running around ten times higher than normal … more….....»»
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. Enlarge / The Framework Laptop 13. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Since Framework showed off its first prototypes in February 2021, we've gener.....»»
Study Python and C++, and 64-bit IDE for life for $52
Get a discounted coding course bundle plus a license to Microsoft Visual Studio for $51.99 with code ENJOY20. TL;DR: Through April 16, save on Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 along with courses on Python, C++, and ChatGPT, all for $51.....»»
Get 20% off Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Don't wait to upgrade your computer's OS because Windows 11 Pro is 20% off right now. TL;DR: Through April 16, upgrade your laptop’s OS with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, price-dropped to $31.99 with code ENJOY20.If your current laptop is sta.....»»
Microsoft is testing out start menu ad placement in Windows 11
Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Windows 11; rolling out to users within its Beta Channel in the US. As if the Windows 11 experience wasn't commodified enough, Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Win.....»»