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Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, October 17 (game #997)

Quordle, one of the original Wordle alternatives, offers a genuine challenge.
This article provides hints and answers for Quordle game #997.
A total of 4 words were featured in Quordle game #997.
Today's Quordle game didn’t feature the letters Q, Z, J and X.
Two of the four featured words started with the same letters.
According to the hints provided by Marc McLaren, vowels played an important role in this game.
The featured words have multiple repeated letters, which can make them more challenging to guess.
SASSY was a particularly tricky word to guess, according to the author.
The article also includes answers and hints for daily Wordle alternatives.
The article concludes with a list of previous Quordle games and their featured words.

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Microsoft Copilot: how to use this powerful AI assistant

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant is designed to streamline and enhance productivity
Copilot runs the Microsoft Prometheus model and is available on the web and through mobile apps
Copilot is available both as a 365 integration and as a web and app-based chatbot
A $20/month Copilot Pro plan gives users greater access to the model, and faster image generation when using Dall-E and Designer
Copilot Vision is similar to Microsoft’s ill-fated Recall feature and Copilot Voice is currently rolling out to Windows users
In order to use Copilot, you must sign up on the Copilot website
The Copilot homepage offers a variety of features including the ability to switch between Copilot and Notebook options
When engaging with Copilot, be sure to include as much detail and context as possible to ensure accurate responses
Generating images with Copilot is no different than generating written responses
Users can delete chat sessions from their Recents list and wipe their history entirely through the privacy dashboard

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Microsoft is backtracking on its Copilot key

Microsoft is allowing users to configure the Copilot key to open apps other than the Copilot AI assistant.
The feature will be available to Insiders in the Release Preview on Windows 11, version 23H2.
Eligible Windows users will be able to customize the Copilot key through Settings > Personalization > Text input.
The Copilot key caused controversy as it was a new dedicated key on AI PCs, but it will be seen on new AI PCs with powerful NPUs.

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The PC comeback is about to kick into high gear

A new report from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) reveals that PCs and laptops are in high demand this holiday season.
51% of people surveyed plan to buy a laptop as a gift, while 35% plan to buy a desktop or PC.
The CTA speculates that the growth in PC sales could be due to the hype around AI PCs, Windows 10 end-of-life warning, and improved battery life in recent laptops.
Other popular tech gifts include tablets, webcams, printers, and Wi-Fi mesh routers.

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Clerk Chat raises $7M to simplify business text messaging

Clerk Chat Inc. has raised $7 million in seed funding to improve its messaging capabilities and strengthen relationships with telecom providers.
The startup offers a messaging platform that integrates with major telecommunications carriers, allowing businesses to use any phone number for two-way text messaging.
Clerk Chat aims to simplify enterprise messaging at scale by directly plugging its messaging AI chatbot into telecom infrastructure.
The funding will be used to expand AI capabilities, build the company's engineering team, and expand telco partnerships.

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Streamlined CI/CD Pipeline Management with Jenkins: Utilizing Termius and AWS for Flawless Integration

This article talks about how to optimize efficiency and integration through the utilization of Jenkins, Termius, and AWS for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline management.
Jenkins is an automation server that automates various stages of software development, including building, testing, and deploying code changes.
Termius is a cross-platform SSH client that allows users to securely connect to remote servers, execute commands, and manage files over SSH protocol.
To create an AWS Instance and connect it to Termius, you can follow the steps mentioned in the previous article by the author.
This article also explains the steps to install Jenkins on the EC2 instance, add the Jenkins apt repository entry, and configure the Jenkins job.
By the end of the article, you will be able to create a highly efficient CI/CD pipeline management system by leveraging the power of Jenkins, Termius, and AWS.
This project focuses on enhancing efficiency and optimizing automation in software development workflows, while ensuring security and accessibility through Termius.
The seamless integration of these tools brings significant benefits to modern software development, such as rapid, reliable, and consistent delivery of applications.
Overall, this article provides a comprehensive understanding of Jenkins, Termius, and AWS integration, enabling individuals to create a highly efficient and optimized CI/CD pipeline management system.
The step-by-step instructions provided in the article make it easy for anyone to implement and reproduce this procedure on their personal computer.

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ExpressVPN Deals: Save 48% when you sign up today

ExpressVPN is offering a 48% discount on its subscription service, which includes an extra three months.
ExpressVPN is known as one of the best VPNs on the market.
The service allows up to five simultaneous connections, has a strict no-logs policy, and is available in 94 countries with over 3,000 servers.
ExpressVPN works on various devices and offers the option to install it on routers for comprehensive coverage.

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An even better Surface Laptop may be coming soon

Microsoft may be exploring an Intel version of the Surface Laptop 7th Edition.
A listing for the device was spotted on Reddit, featuring a Core Ultra 7 268V processor.
The Intel Lunar Lake chips offer better battery life and integrated graphics compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite.
The pricing and availability details of the Intel version are yet to be confirmed.

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Mercedes-Benz makes job cuts at cloud-focused R&D office in Seattle

Mercedes-Benz laid off employees from its Seattle office of its North American research and development arm.
The office was opened in 2017 with plans to employ up to 150 software engineers.
The focus of the Seattle office was on cloud computing technologies for in-car connectivity.
Mercedes-Benz operates five other research and development offices in the U.S.

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The best PSU to buy in 2024

Corsair RM850X, FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W and EVGA 550 BP are the best overall, midrange and budget PSUs respectively
Thermaltake Touchpower GF3 is the best PSU for top graphics cards
Be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000Q is the best high-end PSU
Asus ROG Thor 1000W is the most efficient top-tier power supply
EVGA Supernova 850GM is the best small form-factor PSU
Corsair RM850X is fully modular and made with 100% Japanese capacitors
FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W supports ATX 3.0 and PCIE 5.0 and comes with a 10-year warranty
EVGA 550 BP is an affordable power supply for entry-level PCs with a three-year warranty and 80+ Bronze certification
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 is entirely modular and has all necessary connections including Nvidia 16-pin power connector
Be quiet! Dark Power 13 has a 10-year warranty, native support for PCIe 5.0 and titanium efficiency

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AWS Artifact for Security Compliance Reports

AWS Artifact is a self-service portal that simplifies compliance by providing a centralized resource for accessing compliance-related documents and reports.
The key features of AWS Artifact include on-demand access to compliance reports, security and compliance documentation, agreements and compliance frameworks, easy navigation and search functionality, and audit and compliance tracking.
Benefits of using AWS Artifact include simplified compliance management, time and cost efficiency, enhanced transparency, improved audit preparedness, and confidence in security posture.
AWS Artifact provides access to several compliance reports and certifications, including SOC reports, PCI DSS, ISO certifications, FedRAMP, and HIPAA.
To use AWS Artifact, users must first access the AWS Management Console, navigate to the AWS Artifact service and set up the appropriate permissions to access compliance reports.
AWS Artifact streamlined the compliance process for a financial institution that had to adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). The service provided an easily accessible repository of AWS's compliance artifacts, saving time and boosting auditors' confidence in the organization's compliance posture.
Using AWS Artifact is necessary for organizations in regulated industries as it empowers them to focus on their core objectives while ensuring compliance with the industry's stringent security and compliance requirements.
AWS Artifact is essential for maintaining compliance in the cloud and provides organizations with the confidence to maintain the highest standards of security.
The cloud computing enthusiast, Ikoh Sylva has shared his experience with AWS Artifact in this article and encourages learning and growing together in the cloud.
You can follow Ikoh Sylva on LinkedIn, Facebook, or on his website to learn more about his cloud journey.

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Don’t miss this chance at $500 in savings on this iBuyPower gaming PC

The iBuyPower RDY Lancool 005 gaming PC is currently on sale for $2,399, following a $400 discount on its original price.
By using the discount code IBP25YR, customers can get an additional $100 off, making the final price $2,299 and total savings of $500.
The iBuyPower RDY Lancool 005 features a powerful Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super graphics card, and 32GB of RAM.
Every purchase includes a gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, and a free copy of Star Wars Outlaws.

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Is clean energy equipped to support the surge in AI development

AI development and digital possessions consume a significant amount of electricity.
Data centers, powering AI, cloud storage, and cryptocurrencies, have a growing electricity demand.
AI models like GPT-3 require massive computational power and training them consumes substantial electricity.
Renewable energy sources are not capable of supporting the increasing energy demands of data centers.

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This iBuyPower gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti Super is $700 off

The iBuyPower RDY Y70 001 gaming PC is currently on sale for $1,899, which is a $700 discount from its original price of $2,599.
This gaming PC features a 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, and 32GB of RAM.
It comes with 2TB SSD storage, Windows 11 Home pre-loaded, a gaming keyboard, and a gaming mouse.
The offer is available for a limited time, so interested buyers should act fast to secure their purchase.

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Boston Dynamics gave its Atlas robot an AI brain

Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) are partnering to develop general-purpose humanoid robots.
Boston Dynamics will contribute its new electric Atlas robot, described as 'one of the most advanced humanoid robots ever built'.
TRI will utilize its industry-leading Large Behavior Models (LBMs) to enable robots to move and act in a humanlike manner.
The partnership aims to advance physical intelligence and enhance the capabilities of robots in various industries.

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