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Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
On Wednesday, the EU Commission submitted draft recommendations to Apple regarding changes that would make the iOS operating system more compatible with third-party devices like smartwatches, earbuds, and headsets. The Commission is also proposing measures to improve how Apple communicates with developers who make interoperability requests for iOS and iPadOS, including increased transparency around internal features and rejections. The EU’s…
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Workers are faking productivity levels, and it’s hitting businesses hard – ‘productivity theater’ is placing the burden on a smaller pool of workers and causing stress levels to soar
Two-thirds of UK workers are pretending to be more productive than they are and carrying out tasks to appear busy without actually doing meaningful work. Research from Asana found 67% of workers admit to ‘productivity theater’ in their daily workflows. This, the study noted, is a term used to describe workers performing tasks to appear productive without actually progressing in…
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Unemployment is near historic lows – why’s it so hard to get an IT job?
Unemployment in IT fields has been dropping in recent months. Generative AI (genAI) is opening up new career opportunities. Inflation is deflating, and the US economy appears strong. So, why is it so many people are still finding it hard to land a job in technology? This year, large enterprises, including tech giants such as Alphabet (Google), Dell, Intel, Microsoft…
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How to Encrypt an External Hard Drive
Key Takeaways Encrypting a hard drive protects data and can be legally required, choose whole-drive encryption for the safest option. Back up important data, use Windows BitLocker or Veracrypt for encryption. On macOS, you’ll have to erase your drive to encrypt it using Disk Utility. There’s nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when…
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Why I Still Buy Hard Drives for My Windows PC
Key Takeaways Hard drives are cheaper per terabyte compared to SSDs, which makes them great for mass storage. Large platter drives are more reliable for long-term data storage. Desktops often support more traditional hard drives than NVMe drives, making spinning disks a cost-effective choice. Why do I still buy hard drives for my Windows PC? Well, for starters, the price…
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How to see what’s taking up space on a hard drive on Windows 10
To see what’s taking up space on Windows 10, open Settings > Storage, click “Show more categories,” and review the storage usage. You can also use the WinDirStat app, which scans your computer and shows exactly what files are taking up the most space. UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Windows 10, when your computer’s hard drive begins to fill up, the system offers built-in tools…
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OpenAI just raised $6.6bn in funding, but it drove a hard bargain – investors will be stopped from funding rivals
OpenAI has sealed its much-watched funding round, raising $6.6 billion from investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, and venture capitalists. The funding round values OpenAI at $157 billion, and includes $1.2 billion from Thrive Capital alone, as well as money from Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, and Fidelity, among others. Nvidia’s investment marked its first in OpenAI. Apple had been widely reported to be…
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Transfer Data and Protect Your Hard Drive With $30 off EaseUS Disk Copy
TL;DR: Transferring data between PCs, migrating operating systems and more is easy with EaseUS Disk Copy, now half off at just $29.99. Your hard drive is essentially an extension of your life. It’s full of important documents, photos, files and other data that could be devastating to lose. That’s why it’s crucial to back up your hard drive regularly and…
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Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner review: the best washer vacuum for hard floors
Specs Type: Cordless stick vacuum/baglessWeight: 4.9 kg/10 pounds Cleaning modes: 3 Clean water tank capacity: 1LDirty water tank capacity: 0.8 L Battery runtime: Up to 35 minutes When it comes to investing in one of the best vacuum cleaners, Dyson is a name that has firmly made its mark. And despite being a market leader for its incredible cleaning…
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HMD’s Barbie flip phone goes extremely hard
HMD’s Barbie-branded flip phone arrives a little too late to catch the Hot Foldable Summer wave, but it’s definitely not short on charm. Preannounced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the HMD Barbie Phone is now official and goes on sale for $129 in October. The Barbie phone is a true feature phone; no apps, just connectivity for calls…
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