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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Flight Simulator 2024 Takes a Nosedive on Launch Day

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest in the long-running flight simulation series, has hit major turbulence. The game relies heavily on cloud servers to offer a life-sized digital twin of Earth, which was meant to avoid the huge download size of its predecessor. However, on release day, these

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Nov 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Coding with AI: A Closer Look at Specialized Language Models

In the world of software engineering, general large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have shown great promise in code generation. This has led to the creation of specialized LLMs, called Code LLMs. Many of these are made by fine-tuning general LLMs. They're often updated frequently and their perf

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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Windows 95 Setup: A Journey Through Three OS Worlds

Did you ever stop to think about what happens behind the scenes when you set up Windows 95? It's a journey through three different operating systems! Recently, a Microsoft software engineer, Raymond Chen, revealed that Windows 95's setup process isn't as straightforward as it seems. It uses three di

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI 'Helpers' Do More Than Just Chat

At a recent conference in Chicago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared some exciting news about the company's latest artificial intelligence tools. These aren't your average chatbots; they're more like personal assistants that can handle tasks for you, both at work and in your personal life. Think of

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Sony Eyes FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa for a Bigger Gaming and Anime Presence

Imagine if your favorite video game developer suddenly became part of one of the biggest gaming companies in the world. That's what might happen if Sony buys Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware (the masterminds behind Elden Ring). Insiders say talks are happening right now, and a deal could

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Workstations on Meta Quest 3: A Game-Changer?

Imagine transforming your Meta Quest 3 into a powerful, multi-monitor workstation. Microsoft has been cooking up something special and plans to unveil it this December. They’re giving the Quest 3 and Quest 3S users the full capabilities of Windows 11 in a public preview. That means you can connect t

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Copilot Makes Work Easier

Ever wished you had a helper at work to take care of those boring, repetitive tasks? Well, Microsoft is making that a reality with its new feature, Copilot Actions. Introduced at the Ignite conference, this AI-powered tool is designed to make life easier for Microsoft 365 Copilot users. Imagine thi

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Cloud Business Under Scrutiny: FTC Listens to Complaints

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started gathering information about Microsoft's cloud business practices, following numerous complaints. Microsoft has been accused of using unfair tactics to keep customers tied to its Azure platform. Some of these tactics include making Office 365 products in

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Grab Microsoft's AI Powerhouse: Surface Pro 11 at a Steal!

Hey, tech lovers! Are you on the hunt for a power-packed tablet that won't break the bank? Check out Microsoft's Surface Pro 11! This Black Friday, grab it at an unbeatable price—$899. 99, down from $1, 199. 99. That's a sweet $300 off! The Surface Pro 11 comes with a whopping 16GB RAM and a 512GB

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Nov 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Discover the Magic of Switching Without Losing Power

Have you ever wondered how to make power conversion more efficient? Well, meet the latest buck converter that's making waves in the tech world. This clever device uses what's called an active auxiliary resonant network to make the switching process smoother. That means it doesn't put extra strain on

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