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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, November 6 (game #248)

NYT Strands today (game #248) has a theme of 'Strumming right along ...'
Clue words for today's game include BLOAT, GLEN, THIS, GLINT, RISK, and LION.
Today's spangram hint is 'Finger-pickin' good.'
The spangram of today's game touches the left side of the board in the 5th row and the right side of the board in the 3rd row.

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How to use Apple Intelligence on your Mac

Apple Intelligence is a way to bring AI power to your devices, and it can overhaul the way you use your Mac.
To experience Apple Intelligence, you need to ensure that your Mac’s language is set to U.S. English, and sign up to the Apple Intelligence waitlist.
Apple Intelligence Writing Tools allow for text proofreading, rewriting, summarizing, and more.
Users can take advantage of the Apple Intelligence features in Mail to manage emails more effectively.
Edits to photos and videos can be made with Apple Intelligence by removing unwanted objects and searching image content.
Apple Intelligence has been implemented into Siri, ChatGPT has made it more helpful.
Users can summarize confusing web pages using Apple Intelligence tools in Safari.
Apple Intelligence transcribes audio recordings and can generate summaries of transcriptions.
Notifications can be summarized and reduced to prevent interruptions with Apple Intelligence.
Some Apple Intelligence features are not yet available and are expected to release in early 2025.

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Mac monitors could finally receive the big upgrade they’ve always needed

Apple is rumored to be upgrading the display technology on its products, with a 90Hz refresh rate panel.
The rumored upgrades include a 24-inch iMac, Studio Display, and next-gen iPad Air.
The Studio Display is particularly anticipated to receive an update, as it has not been changed since its introduction in March 2022.
There are no other claims of a 90Hz display technology for Apple devices, but the iPhone 17 series is rumored to feature a 120Hz ProMotion display.

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Adding a data disc to a windows VM

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add a data disc to a Virtual Machine (VM).
Adding a disk to a VM is essential for creating and expanding storage capacity, improving performance, and handling increasing workloads.
The process involves creating or selecting a VM, adding a disc, RDP into the VM, and initializing the disc to make it usable.
By following the provided steps, users can successfully add and utilize a data disc in their windows VM.

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AI meets democracy on Perplexity AI's new Election Information Hub

AI conversational search engine Perplexity introduces Election Information Hub.
The hub provides real-time information on candidates, ballot measures, and election results.
Perplexity ensures accurate information by using reputable sources like The Associated Press and Democracy Works.
The hub aims to support an informed electorate and offers simplified access to trustworthy election-related information.

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CHART: Big Tech is going wild on AI spending next year and beyond

Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are expected to invest $300 billion in capital expenditures next year and even more in 2026.
The spending is driven by generative AI and large language model opportunities.
Amazon's capex estimate for 2025 was raised by 22% to $96.4 billion.
In 2026, Amazon's capex is expected to reach $105 billion, leading the other tech giants.

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Save $40 on this Canon mobile printer at Walmart today

Save $40 on this Canon mobile printer at Walmart today
Walmart is offering a $40 discount on the Canon PIXMA TR4722 All-in-One Wireless InkJet Printer.
The printer offers multiple functions including print, copy, scan, and fax options.
It has features like wireless connectivity, auto two-sided printing, and document editing apps.

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Nvidia’s RTX 5000 series announcement could be closer than you think as reliable leaker suggests reveal is coming soon

Nvidia's RTX 5000 series reveal could be coming soon, according to a reliable leaker.
The leaker hints at a possible announcement or teaser before the end of the year.
No official confirmation yet, but leaked specifications suggest a $2,500 price tag for the RTX 5090.
The RTX 5090 is rumored to feature 32GB of VRAM and AI-driven technology.

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Another annoying bug is spoiling the fun in Windows 11 24H2

A new bug in Windows 11 24H2 is causing trouble with File Explorer.
The bug makes it difficult to access the 'See more' menu, showing only a few options.
Microsoft is aware of the bug and will release a fix in a future update.
Windows 11 24H2 has faced other problems like crashes and compatibility issues.

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This HP Chromebook 2-in-1 is on sale for $199 at Walmart

For a limited time, Walmart is offering a significant discount on the HP Chromebook x360 2-in-1 Laptop.
The HP Chromebook x360 features an Intel N100 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC flash storage.
It runs on Chrome OS and offers a 14-inch touchscreen display with a built-in webcam.
The laptop boots up in as little as 10 seconds and has a battery life of over 10 hours.

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AI chatbot launches on Gov.UK to help business users – with mixed results

The UK government is launching an AI chatbot to assist business users on the Gov.UK website.
The chatbot, using OpenAI's GPT-4o technology, will be tested by up to 15,000 users before wider availability.
The chatbot warns of potential false information due to 'hallucination' and advises users to verify answers by checking provided links.
The chatbot has limitations, exhibits mixed results, and is currently not trained on all Gov.UK documents.

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Pimax Crystal Light review: a new standard for affordable PC VR

The Pimax Crystal Light is the inexpensive version of the impressive Pimax Crystal for PC VR gaming which retains the same high-density displays and aspheric glass lenses for clarity, with a relatively low loss of features at an affordable price tag of $899.
Although it is lacking some features like standalone mode, fixed foveated rendering, automatic IPD adjustment, and, eye-tracking hardware, it has inside-out tracking, includes two rechargeable controllers and is comfortable.
The Pimax Crystal Light is a great choice for PC VR gamers who want to upgrade their aging Valve Index, HTC Vive Pro, or HP Reverb G2 with a dynamic range display with mini-LED local dimming. It is also recommended for sim racers with high-performance PCs as it is one of the best VR headsets available.
The Crystal Light has customizable foveation settings, adjusting render quality, and 72Hz to 120Hz refresh rates. However, the passthrough camera quality looks similar to the Quest 2’s low-resolution grayscale sensors and the Display Port tether limits mobility.
The hardware resolution is 2880-by-2880 pixels with up to two times oversampling if your GPU can handle it, reducing peripheral resolution for better foveation.
The budget model weighs 1 pound 15 ounces and comes with two rechargeable controllers, a comfortable head strap, and facial interface.
The Pimax Crystal Light is good for SteamVR gaming and sim racing but might not be a great choice for VRChat, which requires eye-tracking.
It fits well for most people with multiple adjustment points to optimize fit, although it has cut some features such as eye-tracking hardware to reduce the cost.
It is a solid low-cost option for PC VR gamers who want an improvement from the Meta Quest 3 while matching the expensive Pimax Crystal in many ways and easily outperforming older solutions.
If you have a nice gaming PC, the Pimax Crystal Light is an impressive VR headset that provides a crisp 2880-by-2880 native graphics resolution and can be fine-tuned for use with various GPUs via the Pimax Play app.

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Mastering .NET Development in Azure: Key Insights and Best Practices

Developers can use Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code to build, debug, and deploy applications directly to Azure.
Azure SDKs for .NET offer libraries that simplify interaction with Azure services.
Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed, multi-model database service that supports various data models.
Azure Storage provides scalable cloud storage for unstructured data, offering a cost-effective solution.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) simplifies deploying and managing containerized applications.
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep can be used to define and deploy infrastructure.
Application Insights, a feature of Azure Monitor, offers application performance management and analytics.

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A new dawn for Mac gaming? Apple's M4 Mac mini uses hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Apple is introducing hardware-accelerated ray tracing on the Mac mini
The M4 Mac mini’s base model will use 16GB of unified memory
This is Apple's best-value desktop PC, starting at $599
The M4 Mac mini aims to enhance gaming capabilities on Mac devices

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I’m co-presenting at NIC Empower

Raymond Comvalius and the writer are invited to present at the twelfth edition of the annual Nordic Infrastructure Conference (NICConf).
NICConf provides networking and learning experiences for IT and business professionals from top global IT experts.
The conference offers practical implementations and cutting-edge solutions for various IT areas, including cloud technology, automation, security, and collaboration.
Raymond and the writer will present sessions on leaving behind Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and authentication with the Microsoft Graph for Entra ID.

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