Get Ready your PC for Windows 11 24H2 FREE Upgrade 2025

Here is how to well prepare your PC for the Windows 11 2023 Free upgrade! Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 as a free upgrade for compatible Windows 10 devices running version 2004 and later. Use this guide for reference for what you better do to ensure you have a smooth Windows 11 installation. You need a Stable Internet Connection to download windows 11 update files from microsoft server. In addition, you must be running aGenuine copy of Windows 10....

September 16, 2024 · 3 min · 482 words · Nicole Delgado

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 for FREE in 2025 (Three methods)

Wondering how to upgrade to Windows 11 for free? Here’s a step-by-step guide to install Windows 11 easily. The OS is now compatible with many Android Apps and features a wide range of new gestures. This is possible if you already own anactive Windows 10 licenseon your setup. Contents Should I upgrade to Windows 11? This is possible thanks to a special cryptography technique specifically designed to help you prevent cyber attacks....

September 16, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Thomas Gomez

Intel Raptor Lake RMAs can result in free upgrades or no-questions-asked refunds, if you get lucky

Users requesting replacements or refunds for Intel Raptor Lake processors might be surprised. Well, it’s 100% official. They required zero proof of instability and even paid for the shipping. I wish this happened every generation!!! Furthermore, the customer received the $600 they likely paid for the CPU in 2022. Today, a 13900K goes for closer to $400. Similar cases have occurred before, with some customers receiving downgraded CPUs or nothing at all....

September 16, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Mark Gonzalez

No One is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, So What's Going On?

These processors just aren’t that impressive for workloads you’d generally expect to run on a consumer platform. These are retailers that typically see thousands of CPU sales around launch, even for fairly underwhelming product lines. We’re seeing similar sales figures from retailers in other regions, like Mindfactory (Germany). The9600Xhas seen about 60 units sold, and the 9900X about 80 units. Half the sales in a 4x the time is not good....

September 15, 2024 · 2 min · 394 words · John Boyd

This AI claims to predict crimes before they happen based on real-time CCTV analysis

Is this the future of crime prevention? Now, that vision may soon become a reality, thanks to researchers in South Korea. Dejaview uses machine learning to analyze patterns and identify signs of impending crimes. According to a report by TechXplore, the core technologyoperatesin two key ways. The second component of Dejaview is called ‘individual-centered recidivism prediction.’ It zeros in on individuals considered “high risk” for repeating the same offenses. The AI learned to recognize patterns from this data, and now applies that ‘knowledge’ to live scenarios....

September 15, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Dr. Brian Adams

Microsoft gets smart about HDD recycling with robots that extract valuable metals

Microsoft’s data centers also rely on HDDs. This results in the loss of valuable metals like neodymium, aluminum, and stainless steel. Microsoft aims to change that with this new technique. The idea first emerged from a 2022 Microsoft hackathon focused on sustainable disk disposal. The process, as demonstrated by Microsoft in the video below, is fascinating to watch. Robots use computer vision to map out components and remove every screw with precision....

September 14, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Anna Walker DVM

Study suggests SEC visits as tracked by following mobile location data may be tipping off insiders

After all, an unannounced visit from these watchdogs often signals serious trouble. New research around stock behavior led by professors from universities across the Midwest took a novel approach. The academics used commercially available mobile phone location data to track devices spending significant time around SEC offices. They then traced those devices traveling to corporate headquarters in the year before the Covid lockdowns. The research also doesn’t explicitly point towards insider trading it just signals some eyebrow-raising correlations....

September 14, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Michael Bird

Dell will continue to reduce its workforce amid push to focus on AI

“We anticipate these actions will result in a continued reduction in our overall headcount.” The company has been progressively reducing its payroll since early 2023, when it eliminated 13,000 jobs. As of February 2024, Dell reported having approximately 120,000 full-time employees worldwide. “We’re streamlining layers of management and reprioritizing where we invest.” Meanwhile, Dell reportedstrong financial resultsfor the second quarter. The company’s revenue reached $25 billion, marking a nine percent increase year-over-year....

September 13, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Mr. Todd Conrad

OpenAI debuts "o1" AI models, promising PhD-level reasoning in science and math

Despite its preview status, the company promisesregular updatesand enhancements are part of the plan. The results shared by OpenAI suggest a significant advancement with the new “o1” models. Featured on TechSpot

September 13, 2024 · 1 min · 31 words · Erica Burton

United Airlines to offer free Starlink Internet on all flights

The speedy Wi-Fi will be complimentary, enabling true gate-to-gate connectivity for all passengers. United said therolloutwill take several years, but testing is expected to start in early 2025. That is sufficient for e-mail and messaging, but not much else. For now, Starlink is only available on two airlines: Hawaiian Air and JSX. Featured on TechSpot

September 13, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Patrick Martinez

xd-AntiSpy

Now, I can release it publicly. The original and my fork were initially written in C++. For the relaunch, I’ve rewritten it in C#. Does anyone know what happened to the developer Chris from back then? The app continues the versioning from where the original left off, at version 3.98. Learn more and feel free to test thefirst release.

September 13, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Jennifer Perry

Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected

For the uninitiated, sideloading means installing apps from third-party sources instead of Google’s official app marketplace. App makers have criticized this practice since it allows piracy. Additionally, sideloaded apps don’t contribute to Play Store metrics like download counts and ratings. There are also stability concerns improperly sideloaded apps can crash due to missing resources or equipment incompatibilities. kill the dialog and the developers get notified, following which they can block all functionality....

September 12, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Jay Bailey

Fisker Ocean EVs with low miles are selling for less than $25,000

These are not high mileage examples, either. A top-of-the-line Extreme model with 50 miles can be had for$29,990. There are dozens under $30,000, and keep in mind that this is just one of several sources. Deals like these do not materialize very often, especially on models that initially retailed for over $60,000. What does that mean as a potential buyer? For starters, Fisker only made around 11,000 Ocean SUVs so they’re already quite rate....

September 12, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Julie Kaiser DDS