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Remember to Remove Old, Deprecated Programs to Reduce Security Risks
Key Takeaways Deprecated programs lack developer support, creating security and compatibility risks. Without updates, old software exposes your PC to vulnerabilities and hackers. Use tools like Patch My PC or perform manual checks to uninstall deprecated programs and enhance security and system performance. Is your computer a digital hoarder? Here’s everything you need to know about deprecated programs and how…
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4 Ways to Reduce Inflammation
Foods that promote inflammation include processed foods, such as refined grains (like white bread), deli meats and hot dogs, deep-fried foods, and sodas and other foods high in added sugars. In a 2020 analysis of 15 studies published in the journal Medicine, researchers found that people who ate the most pro-inflammatory foods had a 41 percent increased risk of developing…
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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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Apple Intelligence’s ‘Reduce Interruptions’ Mode Can Help You Deal With All Your Notifications
iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 have introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which allows you to use Apple Intelligence to decrease distractions without disabling notifications entirely. This has been a lifesaver for my workflow, since it lets me focus on writing but still shows me any urgent updates I might need to see right away. If you have…
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How to Reduce the Risk of a Car Rollaway
When Consumer Reports began subtracting points from the Overall Score of vehicles that lacked rollaway protection, it pushed the industry to do better. Now, all new vehicles with electronic shifters come with it—a big win for consumers. Some of these vehicles shift automatically into Park if the door is opened, and others apply the electronic parking brake. Either way, these…
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New Tech Could Reduce The Power Spent in Air Conditioning
Key Takeaways Air conditioning consumes 20% of building energy. Traditional systems are energy-intensive. Nostromo’s IceBrick system could decrease energy usage by 34%. Each year, we experience hotter and hotter temperatures, and air conditioning units have to consume more energy to keep us cool. Luckily, this new technology might help us balance these energy demands. As the world gets warmer, we’ll…
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How to enable Voice Focus to reduce microphone background noise on Windows 11
To turn on Voice Focus for Windows 11, open Settings > System > Sound, open microphone properties, and turn on “Voice Focus” (NPU) or turn on the option to use software-based noise cancellation. This feature is available starting with version 24H2, and it’s only available on some devices. On Windows 11, you can enable Voice Focus to reduce background noise…
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Microsoft is trying to reduce Windows 11’s desktop spotlight clutter
Windows 11’s Spotlight feature is a pretty nice way to jazz up your desktop background with different wallpapers and fun facts when you hover over the image icon. The problem with the current approach is that it takes up a good amount of space on the desktop when you try to learn more about the wallpaper. Current Spotlight experience in…
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Can Switching Payroll Software Reduce the Risk of Underpaying Employees in Australia?
Talk to risk and compliance expert Tom McLeod, and he will tell you employers have two main responsibilities when it comes to their employees. The first is to keep them safe while at work. The second? To pay them appropriately and accurately. While health and safety has improved in Australia over the last 30 years, paying employees appropriately has become…
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