The PC market is on the rebound, thanks to Windows 10's looming end-of-support date and AI PCs

Analysts were optimistic about a recovery in 2024. Much of the uptick is believed to stem from Windows 10’s end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. Canalys included its usual look at the top PC vendors during the quarter. HP was top despite its annual growth shrinking slightly. It was followed by Dell, Lenovo, Apple, and Acer. It was a good quarter for Apple, which saw a 22% YoY increase in shipments....

June 27, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Norman Contreras

Download Windows 10 ISO Images (64-bit, 32-Bit) 2025

Windows 10 ISO is available for download. Recently tech giant released Windows 10 version 22H2 with a number of new features and improvements. An ISO image of Windows 10 allows users to create installation media for clean installations or upgrades. Heres a detailed guide onhow to download the latest Windows 10 ISOimage from Microsoft server. Contents What is the size of Windows 10 ISO? As of today, (12/08/2024) Windows 10 version 22H2 Build 19045 is the latest release from Microsoft....

June 26, 2024 · 1 min · 178 words · Ralph Stanley

Google Search ditches endless scrolling, brings back pagination

On a desktop, users can no longer endlessly scroll through pages of results. But after just a couple of years, it’s pulling the plug on the functionality across all platforms. Another key factor, according to Google, was that continuous scrolling didn’t significantly improve user satisfaction levels. This could potentially mean less traffic for sites in those lower rankings. Google has been making big changes to search to realize its AI ambitions....

June 26, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Timothy Lee

Microsoft subsidiary Nuance blamed for data-stealing incident caused by a former employee

Both companies launched investigations and were required by US law enforcement agencies todelay notifyingaffected patients until now. Nuance has previously faced accusations of improperly managing access that former employees may still have. Since becoming part of Microsoft three years ago, Nuance’s security issues now direct affect its parent company. CEO Satya Nadella recently stated thatoperational securityis a top priority for the company. Featured on TechSpot

June 26, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Jessica Mckinney

Recuva

Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important when your system crashed? Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it’s free! In the past, data recovery programs have had the problem of potential destructive recovery. We recommend that you recover files to a different drive than the one they were deleted from. Undelete files on your machine Deleted a file by mistake?...

June 26, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Scott Sanchez

Troubleshooting Sound Problems Windows 10/11 (8 ways)

Having no sound from your computers or laptops speaker is a common problem. And a sound driver is a software program that helps your operating system communicate with your sound card. Most of the timeWindows 10 sound problemsarise due to driver-related issues. So confirm your speakers are plugged into the line-out jack. First Typenet stop audiosrvto stop the Windows audio service. Next Typenet stop AudioEndpointBuilderto Stop the Audio EndpointBuilder Service....

June 26, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Brandon Watson

Alfaview

Unlimited meeting time Hold your meetings and events without looking at the clock. Your alfaview rooms are available to you around the clock, seven days a week. alfaview free for personal use Up to 50 participants simultaneously with video. Free of charge for individuals. The number of users who can share their screen simultaneously is unlimited. Group chat Communicate in writing with the other participants of your online meeting or event....

June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Mrs. Lisa Barton MD

Apple rejects a couple of PC emulator apps for iOS, confusing developers

Apple allegedly couldn’t explain what qualifies. The app in question, iDOS, is a repackaged version of the open-source DOSBox emulator. The app has been available on the App Store since 2014, but in 2021, Apple removed it. pic.twitter.com/SNux03qjJh The UTM team’s troubles didn’t stop there. Apple also blocked the app from being notarized for distribution outside the App Store. The reason is guideline 2.5.2, which prohibits apps from executing external code to modify functionality....

June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Amanda Cardenas

Microsoft faces heavy fines after EU investigation into unfair Teams bundles

If found guilty, the company could face heavy fines. The competition in this case being other communication services like claimantsSlackandAlfaview. This, in turn, can restrict competition. “If confirmed, Microsoft’s conduct would be illegal under our competition rules. Microsoft now has the opportunity to reply to our concerns.” Microsoft still has a right to defend itself against the allegations. This isn’t the first time Microsoft faces these kind of antitrust allegations....

June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Angel Garcia

Microsoft's Surface Copilot+ PCs earn high scores from iFixit for being super repairable

The devices started shipping last week alongside other Copilot+ notebooks from leading PC manufacturers. Now, iFixit has performed teardowns of the devices. However, the scores are provisional, meaning they could change upon further testing. The panels also include QR codes that can be scanned to get download links for the official service manuals. The only sore point is the soldered memory, which means it isn’t user-replaceable unlike the other components....

June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Robert Shannon

Open Camera

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June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 15 words · Patrick Brown

Pre-launch testing of Ryzen AI Zen 5 APU confirms AMD's IPC claims

The laptop Huang tested was powered by theRyzen AI 9 365. This chip is set to launch next month alongside the higher-end Ryzen AI 9 370. There’s quite a bit to digest here as the new architecture introduces plenty of changes. The Zen 5 cores remain the heavyweight performers, with higher clocks and more cache. But the Zen 5c cores should handle lighter workloads more efficiently. Desktop chips will likely have a different core combination....

June 25, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Brandon Harris

Anthropic CEO says a universal basic income isn't enough to address AI job losses

“I certainly think that’s [UBI] better than nothing. But I would much prefer a world in which everyone can contribute,” Amodei toldTimemagazine. One person can’t do that. One company can’t do that. That’s a conversation among humanity. That program gave between $50 and $1,000 a month to more than 3,000 enrollees. It’s a proposition that hasn’t received much support. Featured on TechSpot

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Timothy Adkins