TECHNOLOGY

Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 on Old PCs: A Three-Year Experience

For over three years, I've been using Windows 11 on some pretty old machines that Microsoft officially doesn't support. As the deadline for Windows 10 support looms in 2025, I've been thinking: is this a good way to keep an older computer ticking over? Let's dive into my experience. I've tested Win

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peeking Inside Apple's Cloud Fortress: A Security Adventure

Have you ever thought about how Apple keeps its AI processing safe in the cloud? Welcome to Private Cloud Compute (PCC), Apple's secret weapon for protecting your data's privacy and security. Today, Apple is opening up its PCC system to security researchers, inviting them to test and ensure the end-

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Transforming Old iPhones into Kid-Friendly Starter Devices

Ever wished you could turn an old iPhone into a safe learning tool for your kids? Meet Screenable, an app designed by a family for families. This smart tool can transform any Apple device into a digital playground tailored to your child's age. Imagine turning your iPhone into a classic flip phone w

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cheaper and Greener OLEDs: TCL’s New Printing Tech

Ever wished for brighter, cheaper, and less power-hungry OLED monitors? TCL, a well-known tech company, is making that wish a reality with its new inkjet-printed OLED technology. This method reduces waste, cuts costs, and more efficiently produces OLED displays. At a recent conference, Ming-Jong Jou

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapdragon Brain: Real vs Fake Photos Isn't That Simple

Qualcomm recently chimed in on a hot topic: what makes a photo real? At a summit in Hawaii, their top exec said our brains aren't digital. They process images with context – like your smells, sounds, and feelings. So, capturing just the sensor data might not cut it. He thinks it's not as straightfor

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

How High Can Military Drones Soar?

Military drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become crucial tools for modern armed forces. Unlike traditional jets, drones don't put pilots at risk. They serve various missions, from combat to reconnaissance. When choosing a drone, the military considers its speed and its maximum flying

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Recording Calls on iPhone: iOS 18. 1 Makes It Easy and Secure

iPhone users have often turned to third-party apps to record calls, but iOS 18. 1 changes the game. Scheduled for release on October 28, this update brings native call recording and transcription right to your Phone app. The feature is powered by Apple Intelligence, which not only records conversati

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Social Media Giants Face School Mental Health Lawsuits

School districts in the US have launched lawsuits against social media giants like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap, accusing their platforms of contributing to a mental health crisis among students. The focus is on the 'addictive' nature of these apps, with features such as the 'like' button allegedl

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Photo Pixels with AI: What's New for Windows Users?

Ever wanted to make your photos look better without spending hours editing? Microsoft's Photos app on Windows is rolling out some cool AI features that might pique your interest. If you're one of the lucky ones with a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC, you can now upscale your images up to eight times their or

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