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Is Laptop Battery Life Getting Too Long?
Summary Laptops now last up to 24 hours, matching power efficiency with performance. Charging is easier with modern laptops utilizing USB-C, even while on the go. Smaller batteries in laptops can create space to improve features like cooling, ports, and storage. Starting with models from the early 90s, I have owned numerous laptops in my life, and for almost all…
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The Best Gifts for the Frequent Traveler in Your Life
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Do you know someone who always seems to be going… somewhere? You’ll be watching Instagram Stories and here they come, sitting in an airport lounge or posing at a restaurant that is most certainly not in the city where they live. Whether this person is constantly being shuttled around as…
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Russia sentences Hydra dark web market leader to life in prison
Russian authorities have sentenced the leader of the criminal group behind the now-closed dark web platform Hydra Market to life in prison. Additionally, more than a dozen accomplices have been convicted for their involvement in the production and sale of nearly a ton of drugs. Stanislav Moiseyev, the group’s “organizer,” who was sentenced to life imprisonment, also received a fine…
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Jio 5G Has a New Trick up Its Sleeve to Help Save Your Phone’s Battery Life
Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) just shared the Q2 financial Year 2025 earnings call report, and aside from all the financial jargon, it sheds light on some exciting news for Jio SIM holders. The company claims that its Jio 5G network will help save up to 40% battery life on smartphones. It shows that the company will start using smart…
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Extending corporate life of laptops by just one year can reduce harmful emissions by 25% – Computerworld
Extending the standard refresh cycle of laptops in a corporate environment can significantly reduce a workplace’s carbon footprint, according to new workplace sustainability research. However, challenges in ensuring the older laptops still meet Windows OS requirements, and other cost issues, could offset these environmental gains, experts said. The Atos Sustainable Workplace report, published this week and aimed at providing insights…
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I’ve been testing earbuds for all my life — here’s the 10 best early Black Friday wireless earbuds deals right now
As the sun wanes in the sky and days grow ever shorter, we get ever closer to the approaching madness of Black Friday. But before the big day has even arrived, retailers are already reducing the prices of some of the best wireless earbuds, with big savings on some of my favorite models from a range of retailers. A big…
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Hackers blackmail Globe Life after stealing customer data
Insurance giant Globe Life says an unknown threat actor attempted to extort money in exchange for not publishing data stolen from the company’s systems earlier this year. Founded in 1900, Globe Life is among the largest providers of life and health insurance plans in the United States, with a market capitalization of $12 billion and a total revenue that exceeds…
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With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here’s what businesses should do to prepare
Windows 10 end of life (EOL) is a year out, meaning the clock is ticking for businesses still to undergo a Windows 11 migration plan. The aging operating system (OS) is still widely used, however, and a burden for IT departments looking to keep pace with advancing technology and changing device requirements. With the deadline looming and most users cutting…
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The 5 best Garmin watches for training and everyday life
Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its lifestyle offerings, so regardless of…
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Venafi’s new life under CyberArk is all about end-to-end identity management
Venafi’s Machine Identity Summit 2024 was both a statement of where the company is headed under its new owner and a reminder of its leadership in the machine identity space. Taking place at the same time as CyberArk’s $1.5 billion acquisition of Venafi was finally made official, the event acted as a stage to justify the move and explain how…
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