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New AI weather forecasting system called a huge step forward – Computerworld
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, together with the Alan Turing Institute, Microsoft Research, and the European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts, have developed a new AI-based weather forecasting system — Aardvark Weather — that could revolutionize the field of meteorology. Aardvark Weather can apparently provide weather forecasts that are tens of times more accurate, while requiring dramatically less…
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How an Old CRT Monitor Turned My Handheld PC Into the Perfect Retro PC Gaming System
Summary I found a decent CRT, optimal for retro PC gaming: A Samsung SyncMaster 793s from local markets, fully functional! Classic PC games like DOOM and Quake look superb on CRT screens, adding nostalgia, plus better image quality. Hooked up handheld PC to CRT for enhanced gaming experience, leading to a compact, portable setup with no impact on handheld use.…
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Eero Pro 7 vs Eero Max 7: Which Wi-Fi 7-powered eero mesh system should you buy?
This Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh kit balances price with performance and doesn’t leave out any of Wi-Fi 7’s best features like Multi-Link Operations and ultra-wide 320MHz data channels. It’s more compact but only has two instead of four Ethernet ports as a result. However, they’re both 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. For Compact size 5 Gbps networking ports Full tri-band Wi-Fi 7…
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A messy Windows productivity system is actually perfect – Computerworld
Browser bookmark bar as a scratchpad: I drag links I want to save for later right to the bookmarks bar — no need for extra tools. I’ve used that same setup for reminders, too, such as saving a bookmark named “Birthday on Wednesday” at the left side of the bookmarks bar so it’s always in my face. It’s like a…
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Ransomware gang demanded $1M from California construction company System Pavers
Santa Ana construction company System Pavers yesterday confirmed it notified an undisclosed number of people about a September 2024 data breach that compromised private information. System Pavers has not disclosed what types of data were compromised or who is affected, but the company is offering victims free credit monitoring through Experian. Such an offer usually implies that Social Security numbers…
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We’re a step closer toward a working quantum system and neuromorphic computing – either would revolutionize tech forever
When Google announced its Willow quantum chip, there was a lot of talk about the notion that we might live in a multiverse, and of solving computational problems that would otherwise take longer than time itself. But this all seems a long way from day-to-day IT operations. In Google’s blog post announcing Willow, founder and lead of Google Quantum AI…
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What Is a POS System? Discover Its Benefits and Functions
Key takeaways: A POS system streamlines the transaction process and provides accurate, real-time data to improve business operations. The features of a modern POS system allow businesses to provide faster checkout and a variety of payment options for customers. The right POS system depends on the POS hardware, software, and payment processing tools that match your business requirements. The initial…
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Windows 11 system requirements in 2025
UPDATED 2/17/2025: Windows 11 has introduced stricter system requirements compared to its predecessors. To upgrade or perform a clean installation, your device must have a 64-bit dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 and Secure Boot. Without these specifications, upgrading from Windows 10 is (technically) not possible. Unless, of course,…
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How to Use QEMU to Boot Another Operating System
Quick Links The Parts of a QEMU Command That old legacy system is gone, never to be heard from again. Right? But what do you do on the fateful day that someone needs to access data that’s trapped in an old legacy application? If modern applications can’t read the data, you need to run the legacy system. And that’s where…
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Ransomware gang alleges theft of patient data from Michigan health system
Overnight, ransomware gang BianLian added Aspire Rural Health System to its data leak site, alleging to have stolen a variety of data. This includes patient records, financial information, and email correspondence. Aspire Rural Health System hasn’t confirmed a cyber attack but did note technical disruptions in early January which led to phones and systems being shut down for over 24…
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