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 In the iOS 26 release notes, Apple is warning iPhone users that installing the new software might have a temporary impact on battery life, which is normal.
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 Affirm and Klarna today announced that their pay later options are now available for in-store Apple Pay purchases.
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 The iPhone 17 launches this week with Apple's biggest display upgrade to a non-Pro model in years, some major camera improvements, faster performance, and big battery life gains.
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Apple today released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the latest operating system updates designed for the iPhone and iPad. ?iOS 26? and ?iPadOS 26? are available for free on all compatible devices. You can download Apple's new software over-the-air by going to Settings General Software Update. It can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users due to high demand on launch day.
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 Apple today released updated firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4, introducing support for the new AirPods features that are included in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
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 Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26, the newest version of the macOS operating system designed to run on the Mac. macOS Tahoe is a free update that can be downloaded today on compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe can run on all Apple silicon Macs, as well as the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 2020 13-inch ?MacBook Pro?, the 2020 and later iMac, and the 2019 and later Mac Pro.
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 Apple today released tvOS 26, the latest version of the tvOS operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K.
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 Apple today released visionOS 26, the newest version of the visionOS operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro.
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I have spent too much time crafting the perfect AI prompt. Here's everything I've learned reviewing AI image generators.
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 In the review video below, our own Dan Barbera shares his thoughts on the AirPods Pro 3, after testing them for nearly a week.
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McAfee Stinger Portable is designed to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not meant to be a stand-alone antivirus solution to protect your system but more of a specialized tool to try to remove viruses from already infected systems. It's a niche tool that any tech would want to have on their thumb drives, etc. We have had success with it. [License: Freeware | Requires:
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 Apple today released watchOS 26, the newest version of the watchOS operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. ?watchOS 26? is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and later. You'll also need an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.
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For starters, this power strip has six AC outlets, much like any conventional power strip. But they're arranged three on each side, making it easier to fit large plugs and adapters without covering up outlets and wasting space. On top of that, you get two USB-A and two USB-C charging ports, allowing you to charge your phone, tablet, laptop, Nintendo Switch, and everything else without clogging up the outlets. (The USB-C ports deliver up to 20W, the USB-A ports up to 12W.)
I like that this power-strip-charging-station-thing comes with a 5-foot cable with a flat plug, making it easy to plug into your wall even when it's behind furniture. The Anker strip has a built-in 8-point safety system that will protect your gear from overloads, overcurrent, overvoltage, and short circuits. In short, it's as good as what you have, but better.
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PhantomofEarth on Twitter found it, cheekily hiding in the right-click context menu of the network icon. You can also get it in the networking sub-menu (as pictured above) as its own dedicated icon. According to Windows Central, following either link will take you to Bing's internet speed test. Which probably isn't anyone ‘s favorite, but it's just a re-skinned version of Ookla's venerable Speedtest.net, and it's plenty functional if all you need is a quick look at the connection between you and a nearby server.
Microsoft hasn't officially announced the feature as something in the 25H2 update, despite it being live in the latest Windows Insider builds, so who knows when or if it'll actually show up. That said, it's a very small change and it's handy, so I don't see any reason that it wouldn't pop up fairly soon.
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Trellix Stinger (formerly McAfee Stinger) detects and removes specific viruses. Video tutorial available. Trellix Stinger (formerly McAfee Stinger) is not a stand-alone antivirus product to protect your system but more of a specialized tool to try to remove viruses from already infected systems. It's a niche tool that any tech would want to have on their thumb drives, etc. We have had success with it.
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The company recently published a "30-day reminder" that Windows 10 version 22H2 (including Enterprise and Education Editions) will reach the end of its support period on October 14th, 2025:
On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. October 14, 2025 will also mark the end of support for Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.
However, Microsoft also wants Windows home users to know that there's the opportunity to receive extended support for another 12 months with Microsoft's Extended Security Update (ESU) program.
All in all, if you're still actively using Windows 10, the deadline is almost here. What should you do? Here are all your options:
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As Apple's radical redesign rolls out across all of its platforms today, designers and app creators are still unconvinced it delivers the "greater focus" it promises.
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According to Windows Latest, the translation happens more or less live. However, given that it's powered by the latest AI technology, you'll need to have a reasonably powerful computer for this feature—at least 12GB of RAM and at least a quad-core CPU. (Note that if you assign that much memory to Edge, other apps will slow to a crawl while translating.)
The biggest problem with this real-time audio translation feature right now is that the AI-generated audio can suddenly switch between male and female voices when the tone of voice changes.
Furthermore, translation language support is extremely limited, with only English, Spanish, and Korean currently supported. However, the plan is to add more languages in the future.
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NEW RESOURCES WDAF: Joplin tornado archive project takes off at Missouri Southern. "The tornado that impacted so many in Joplin and Duquesne 14-years ago is getting quite a bit of attention at […]
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Subscriptions have become the default for most big-name software, but they also drain your wallet fast. That's why this deal stands out: you can score both Adobe Acrobat Classic (Pro 2024) and Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for just $99.99. Normally, you'd be paying multiple times this price annually just to keep these tools active.
Adobe Acrobat Classic gives you three full years of pro-level PDF editing, conversion, and protection — all offline, without needing cloud access. Whether you're editing text and images, securing sensitive files, or converting PDFs into Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents, Acrobat Classic has the features you'd expect from
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There's nothing worse than realizing your laptop is gone and being full of regret, wishing you'd taken those proactive steps when you had the chance. You have that chance right now—don't put it off until "later" that never comes. Act now to protect your sensitive data and make sure your laptop is more easily recoverable should you lose it.
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 have useful safeguarding features worth using, and Windows can theoretically track your lost laptop (but you'll need extra hardware for the best tracking experience). Here are the preemptive steps you should take to protect your laptop ASAP.
Check if your storage is encrypted
First things first, you have to make sure your laptop's internal storage is securely encrypted. There's a good chance it already is—disk encryption is enabled by default on many newer Windows laptops—but it might not be. If it isn't, you'll want to turn it on.
To check if your PC is encrypted, open the Start menu, search for "Device Encryption" or "BitLocker," then click Device encryption settings or Manage BitLocker, respectively. You'll see a different
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NEW RESOURCES Vanderbilt University: AI requires responsible stewardship. Peabody's new online hub guides the way. . "Through an interactive gallery of student-made AI applications and projects, visitors can tinker with innovative machine-learning […]
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In a development that can only be seen as positive, non-consensual deepfake porn site Mr. Deepfakes has shut down for good, reports 404 Media. This news comes due to the site losing one of its service providers.
"A critical service provider has terminated service permanently. Data loss has made it impossible to continue operation," a notice on the site reads. "We will not be relaunching. Any website claiming this is fake. This domain will eventually expire and we are not responsible for future use. This message will be removed around one week."
As sites continued to crack down on non-consenual deepfake porn, Mr. Deepfakes became an open space for it. Users could upload videos and connect with creators to commission videos. People also used it as a way to collaborate on new techniques, share their methods and provide datasets. All of it was with the goal of creating this non-consensual media, sometimes with a strong likeness to real people.
The creator of Mr. Deepfakes is still technically anonymous. However, German newspaper Der Spiegel reportedly tracked down one of the individuals behind it, a 36-year-old in Toronto.
Governments across the world have been taking steps to make sexually explicit deepfakes illegal. Last week, the
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