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Google’s AI Overviews are now available to help a billion people avoid reading full articles

Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature to more than 100 countries, making it available to over a billion monthly users.
AI Overviews use Google's Gemini AI models to summarize answers to search queries, leading to increased engagement with diverse sources.
The expansion includes support for multiple languages and introduces a new link display for better summaries.
Google has also started testing advertisements within AI Overviews, marking its confidence in the feature.

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Best HP laptop deals: Get a 17-inch workhorse for $167 and more

HP offers a wide range of laptops, and we've rounded up some of the best deals on offer, from budget to gaming to 2-in-1s.
The HP Pavilion 14 2-in-1 laptop is a versatile, affordable device with a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen that can switch between laptop and tablet mode.
The HP Laptop 15z is a budget laptop great for basic tasks, featuring an AMD Athlon Silver 7120U processor, AMD Radeon Graphics, and 8GB of RAM.
For a big screen, the HP Laptop 17z has a 17.3-inch HD screen and budget-friendly AMD Ryzen 5 7530Ud processor and AMD Radeon Graphics.
The HP Victus 15 gaming laptop has an AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, and 8GB of RAM.
The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 16 features a 16-inch screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1TB Storage.
The HP Victus 16 gaming laptop has an Intel Core i5-14450HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM.
The HP Spectre x360 14 2-in-1 laptop has a 14-inch display that runs at 2.8K resolution and an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor with 16GB of RAM.
The OMEN Transcend Laptop 16 is a great gaming laptop with a solid RTX 4070, an Intel Core i7-14700HX, and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM.
These deals offer great value for your money, and if you're in the market for a new laptop, these discounts are too good to ignore.

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Microsoft is forced to halt the Windows 11 24H2 update on some PCs

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update is facing compatibility issues on certain PCs.
The update is temporarily blocked for devices including specific Asus laptop models and configurations involving certain software.
Compatibility issues also affect devices with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers, integrated cameras, fingerprint readers, and customization tools.
Users are advised to postpone the update until Microsoft releases patches and driver updates.

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Cyber split: Check Point shares down, Commvault up on quarterly earnings

Shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. dropped over 13% while Commvault Systems Inc. saw a 24% increase in share price after reporting quarterly earnings.
Check Point's Q3 sales increased by 7% to $635 million, slightly missing the consensus estimate. However, its Harmony Email tool and Infinity Global Services unit showed strong growth.
Commvault reported a 16.1% increase in Q2 revenue, beating expectations. Its subscription business and SaaS products drove much of the growth.
Commvault forecasts a 13% year-over-year increase in sales for the current quarter, with full-year revenue expected to range between $952 million and $957 million.

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Apple, I'm not ready to move on from USB-A yet - so why the heck does the new M4 Mac mini only have USB-C ports?

The new M4 Mac mini has only USB-C ports, causing frustration for some users still attached to USB-A cables and ports. While there are economic and environmental benefits to replacing USB-A ports, backward compatibility and hesitation to purchase new USB-C devices have left many relying on the older standard.
USB-A port manufacturing is cheaper than that of USB-C; and many devices still use or feature USB-A ports. Reduced monopolistic influences on Apple’s technology, inter-platform connectivity and tackling the growing problem that is e-waste are good reasons for switching to a uniform connection standard; but the transition for USB-A users is an added expense and inconvenience.
USB-A is still the norm in many countries, while third-party wireless mouses typically connect to power sources via USB-A, which is also used by various projects and old files backed up. USB docking stations and adapters are alternatives, but may be bothersome to some.
USB-C ports have environmental benefits and offer backward compatibility for previous models making them universally superior. A transition from USB-A to USB-C may still be a difficult one for some users.
Apple’s new M4 Mac mini’s lack of USB-A leaves some users frustrated. USB-A manufacturing is cheaper and it’s still used and highly regarded around the world. While USB-C is the norm in some parts of the world, a transition from USB-A to USB-C may not be suitable for some users.
The transition from USB-A to USB-C is not easy for some users as they have to rely on adaptors which are often inconvenient. USB-A manufacturing is cheaper than manufacturing USB-C, which costs more. USB-A is still used worldwide while USB-C is the norm in some parts of the world.
USB-C ports come with environmental benefits and better backward compatibility, but users hesitate to replace USB-A ports. Apple's new M4 Mac mini's lack of USB-A ports leaves users frustrated.
Switching to a uniform connection standard like USB-C naturally has its economic and environmental benefits, but some users still prefer the familiarity, backward compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of USB-A ports. This recent change has been particularly unwelcome for those using flash drives and other third-party wireless tools.
Apple's new M4 Mac Mini only features USB-C ports, eliminating the two USB-A ports that the previous model had. The absence of the USB-A has disappointed some users who prefer the traditional port. Although USB-C offers environmental and economic benefits, insufficient backward compatibility remains an issue since many computers and devices still rely on and feature USB-A.
Apple has made the switch to USB-C ports with the new M4 Mac mini, leaving users who still use USB-A ports and cables frustrated. While it is a good move for inter-platform connectivity, reducing monopolistic influence and tackling e-waste, the transition for USB-A users is an added expense and inconvenience.

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Azure Disaster Recovery: Plan, Architecture, Services, Best Practices and Cost

Azure Disaster Recovery offers a backup and recovery system that helps you bring services back online quickly and with minimal effort while avoiding data loss.
Disasters like outages, data loss and failures can always occur in the cloud. Microsoft Azure Disaster Recovery helps we cope up with cloud disasters easily and efficiently.
Azure Disaster Recovery is a robust failover system that features target resources, cache storage account, replication policies, and snapshot and recovery points.
The article discusses different disaster recovery solutions, such as Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup and JetStream DR, along with the best practices, costs and all other aspects related to Azure disaster recovery.
The article explains the Azure disaster recovery architecture, which comprises primary and secondary regions, disaster recovery tools, cloud services and testing, validation and failover systems.
The article presents enterprise-scale and SMB disaster recovery in Azure and recommends services like Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Traffic Manager, and Virtual Network for enterprise-scale disaster recovery.
The article lists some Azure disaster recovery services, best practices and solutions, including Azure Archive Storage, Azure Backup, and JetStream DR.
The article explains that an Azure disaster recovery plan is an outline of the steps taken, including recovery modeling, testing and instance grouping, to recover from a technological disaster.
The article points out the difference between Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup, where Site Recovery serves as failover and Backup backs-up data.
It explains how Azure disaster recovery helps in business continuity, by facilitating rapid recovery from disaster, preventing irrecoverable data loss, providing robust resilience and assisting with compliance adherence.
The article also highlights the differences between Azure disaster recovery, GCP and AWS.

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Here are the top five tips for cybersecurity awareness month

Cybersecurity is more important than it has ever been with over 343 million cyber crime victims in 2023 alone.
The United Nations has drafted its first treaty against cyber crime.
Individual users can help prevent major cyber attacks by increasing their awareness of cyber security threats.
MacPaw, a company focused on software for Mac users, provides some cybersecurity best practices.
MacPaw's cybersecurity division offers top tips, including being alert, having good software, not relying entirely on software, keeping your computer tidy, and treading carefully online.
Being able to recognize unsafe links, sketchy websites, or scam attempts is a user's first line of defense.
Anti-malware software can help identify and prevent cyber attacks, but it's best to not solely rely on software and take an active role in cybersecurity.
A tidy, fully updated computer is less vulnerable to cyber attacks, and users can maintain a clean system by avoiding repeat passwords and using password management software.
Being careful about which situations you put yourself in online is also a key step in preventing cybersecurity issues, such as avoiding poorly maintained websites and using a VPN when on public Wi-Fi.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an ideal time to highlight these simple steps to help keep data safe.

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Has Broadcom Damaged VMware's Reputation?

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to concerns about rising costs, causing businesses to consider alternative virtualization solutions.
Popular alternatives to VMware include Microsoft Hyper-V, known for its solid performance and integration with Microsoft ecosystems.
KVM is an open-source option built into Linux, offering scalability but requiring more technical knowledge for setup.
Proxmox combines KVM with container-based virtualization, providing a cost-effective solution with powerful management capabilities.
Nutanix, with its focus on simplicity and agility, is gaining popularity as an enterprise-grade alternative to VMware.

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This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is $600 off today

The Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop is currently on sale through Dell for $3,200, which is a $600 discount from its usual price of $3,800.
This gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage, making it one of the fastest gaming laptops available.
In addition to gaming, the m18 R2 can also be used for graphic design and video editing, thanks to its powerful specifications and 18-inch QHD+ display.
It features a built-in 1080p camera, various connectivity options, and customizable RGB lighting through Alienware's Command Center software.

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Your DevOps Tip#2 - On Managing Terraform Variables

Understanding how Terraform prioritizes variable files can streamline configuration management and avoid unexpected results.
Automatic .tfvars files (abc.auto.tfvars and terraform.tfvars) are picked up automatically by Terraform.
Custom .tfvars files require explicit specification using the -var-file option and override all other .tfvars settings.
When using custom .tfvars files, missing variables will fallback to values from terraform.tfvars or abc.auto.tfvars.

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Microsoft just made it way easier for developers to build AI apps — and it could be bad news for AWS

Microsoft unveils AI tools to ease AI app development for developers.
Microsoft introduces GitHub Copilot for Azure and developer-focused features.
The tools aim to eliminate cognitive burden and streamline AI development.
Microsoft's offerings position it to dominate enterprise AI development.

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The Aurora R16 with RTX 4060 is $250 off, but act fast!

For a limited time, the Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop is $250 off through Dell.
The Aurora R16 is a powerful gaming PC with an Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
It features improved cooling and ventilation, offers various ports, and customizable RGB lighting.
The offer may not last long, so now is a good time to take advantage of the discount on the Alienware Aurora R16.

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Microsoft earnings preview: All eyes on AI — here are the numbers to watch for MSFT Q1-FY25

Investors and analysts will be closely watching Microsoft's earnings report for signs of customer demand for artificial intelligence.
Key numbers to watch include expected revenue of $64.51 billion, up 14% from last year, and earnings of $3.08 per share.
AI's contribution to growth in Microsoft Azure revenue will be of interest, including revenue from Azure OpenAI service.
Capital expenditures, specifically for AI and cloud infrastructure, will also be closely monitored.

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This iBuyPower gaming PC deal is hard to beat

The iBuyPower Scale Gaming Desktop PC is currently on sale for $750 at Best Buy, down from its regular price of $900.
The gaming PC features an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7600 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
It comes with an RGB keyboard and mouse, and offers various ports for connectivity.
This offer is available for a limited time, so act quickly to get the discounted price.

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There’s never been a better time to buy AMD’s flagship graphics card – as prices plummet ahead of inevitable Nvidia RTX 5000 reveal

The XFX Speedster MERC 310 model of the AMD RX 7900 XTX GPU is seeing price drops ahead of Nvidia's RTX 5000 series reveal.
The GPU is currently available for $879.99 (was $929.99) on Newegg in the US and £789.99 (was £899.99) on eBuyer in the UK.
AMD's high-end GPUs have seen price reductions before, and more drops could be expected with Black Friday approaching.
Despite weaker ray-tracing performance and FSR compared to Nvidia's DLSS, the RX 7900 XTX offers competitive gaming performance and is worth considering.

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