Windows-as-a-nuisance: How I clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11 and Edge
Tips and tricks for making Microsoft leave you alone while you use your PC. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) I've written before about my nostalgia for the Windows XP- or Windows 7-era "clean install," when.....»»
Safari just trounced Microsoft Edge’s AI features
It's arriving a little behind the competition, but Safari is finally getting some AI features......»»
tvOS 18 & homePod OS thankfully processes dialog better & borrows Amazon"s Xray feature
Users of the Apple TV will be able to install tvOS 18 this fall, with the set-top box gaining features for improved viewing and listening across the board.tvOS 18's InSight featureThe Apple TV doesn't tend to get many updates, in part due to its fair.....»»
Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy
Release Preview version of 24H2 was the only one where Recall could be enabled. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»
PHP code could be easily exploited to let hackers target Windows servers
Users are advised to apply the patch immediately or risk having malicious code run remotely......»»
New chip-scale erbium-based laser offers broad wavelength tunability
Lasers have revolutionized the world since the 60s and are now indispensable in modern applications, from cutting-edge surgery and precise manufacturing to data transmission across optical fibers......»»
Wind farms, key to clean-energy efforts, threaten birds and bats: Developers urged to plan for wildlife
Terry Husted lives in DeWitt County, a major pathway for migrating birds in central Illinois. After a company submitted plans to construct a wind farm in his area, Husted said he grew worried about the potential for collisions......»»
What is the Antimalware Service Executable, and should you disable it?
The Antimalware Service Executable is an important component in your Windows security. Here's why you should keep it running if you can......»»
Don"t install Apple"s new betas -- let others risk their devices
Every year Apple releases beta test versions of its newest software, and every year people lose data, time, and money to it. If you value any of those, wait.Really bricking your iPhone doesn't look this good.You may have been lucky so far, but this i.....»»
I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close
The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»
This RTX 4070 Windows laptop majorly undercuts the MacBook Pro
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is one of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy today. The Acer Swift X 14 hopes to challenge it with fast performance and a low price......»»
Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says
The insistent public complaints and proof-of-concept tools have have borne fruit: Microsoft has realized that the security of its recently previewed Windows Recall feature leaves much to be desired, and has announced important changes. About Windows.....»»
Microsoft is reworking Recall after researchers point out its security problems
Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data. Enlarge / Microsoft's Recall feature is switching to be opt-in by default, and is adding new encryption protections in an effort to safeguard user d.....»»
Nasty bug with very simple exploit hits PHP just in time for the weekend
With PoC code available and active Internet scans, speed is of the essence. Enlarge A critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language can be trivially exploited to execute malicious code on Windows devices, secur.....»»
Cutting-edge mathematics provides new tool for particle collision puzzle
Scientists have used computational algebraic geometry to study predictions for particle physics experiments, such as those at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which first detected the Higgs particle in 2012......»»
JBL PartyBox Stage 320 review: another club-thumping hit from JBL
If you're a DJ or just someone who wants clean, great-sounding volume and fun party features for your gatherings, the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is a solid buy......»»
AMD is giving up on Windows 10
AMD's new Ryzen AI processors are embracing the future without looking back, leaving some users out of luck......»»
Working together on the plastic problem: How to keep citizens engaged?
What motivates citizens to participate in a citizen science project on plastic pollution? And does that motivation change over time? Liselotte Rambonnet tried to answer these and other questions with her research on the Clean Rivers ("Schone Rivieren.....»»
Carving into carbonates on Mars
This past week on Mars, Perseverance made a pit stop near Overlook Mountain to abrade a rock called Old Faithful Geyser. This target is situated within the Western side of the Margin Unit, an area around the upper edge of Jezero Crater that is astrob.....»»
Parallels Desktop updated with improved support for Windows 11 virtual machines
Parallels Desktop is certainly one of the most popular tools for running virtual machines on macOS, and also one of the easiest for running Windows on a Mac. The software has recently been updated with many improvements to make the experience of runn.....»»
The Motorola Edge 2024 comes to the US for $550
Motorola's Pixel 8a fighter is headed to a carrier store near you. The Motorola Edge 2024. [credit: Motorola.....»»