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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 2024POLITICS

Trump and Supporters' Claim: A Close Look at Noncitizen Voting

You might have heard that Donald Trump and his followers are worried about noncitizens voting. They've been talking about it behind closed doors in online meetings, but some recordings have leaked. The issue is that proving something isn't happening can be tricky. While it's against the law and not

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea Joins Ukraine War: What Does It Mean?

North Korea is sending thousands of troops, including elite forces, to support Russia in the Ukraine war. This move suggests that Russia is running low on soldiers and supplies. The war has already claimed many Russian lives, and now, North Korea is stepping in with significant reinforcements. These

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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Texas Warming Up Before Halloween Rain

Texans in North Texas are in for a treat this weekend: unusually warm weather. However, don't get too comfortable, as cooler temperatures and possible rain are on the horizon next week. Tons of sunshine and high temperatures in the upper 80s are expected through Saturday, but a slight cooldown comes

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

UCLA Astrophysics Lecturer Goes Public About Low Pay and Homelessness

Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi

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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

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 2024CRIME

The Fate of Robert Roberson: A Political Battle in Texas

In Texas, a political fight is brewing over the fate of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are at odds with some Texas House lawmakers. At the heart of the dispute? Roberson's conviction and whether he's truly guilty. The case centers around the de

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why We Need to Slash Emissions Now: UN's Urgent Call

Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe

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