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How to clean a laptop fan

Cleaning a laptop fan can make a big difference to your laptop's temperatures, and let you enjoy a more serene laptop experience without the fan whirring away at you.
The most straightforward way to clean a laptop is with a can of compressed aid.
You also can use a vacuum cleaner to suck material out of your laptop.
Cleaning a laptop fan is almost entirely safe if you don't take the laptop apart.
If you're comfortable with opening up your laptop, then by all means, go ahead and do so.
Everybody's habits and environments are different, and so how often you need to clean your laptop fan depends entirely on your circumstances.
If you work in a relatively clean office or home environment, then you can probably get away with cleaning your fan a few times a year.
If you work in a construction zone, or some other very dirty or dusty locale, then you could benefit from cleaning your laptop fan once a week.
Certainly, if your laptop starts performing more slowly, dirty fans could be a contributing factor.
You should regularly clean your laptop keyboard.

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Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache

The recent Windows 11 24H2 update creates an 8.63GB undeletable update cache.
The cache is made during the update process and cannot be removed using traditional methods.
The issue is linked to checkpoint updates, which were designed to streamline update sizes.
Microsoft has acknowledged the bug and is working on a fix, but no release date has been confirmed.

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Good news, gamers – AMD could launch a cheap Radeon GPU soon that may shake up the budget card market

Rumors suggest that AMD may launch a cheap Radeon GPU, the RX 7650 GRE, during CES 2025.
The RX 7650 GRE is expected to have superior performance and VRAM compared to the RX 7600, with a price range of $300-$400.
There is a possibility of a worldwide release for the RX 7650 GRE, unlike previous GRE-branded cards.
Gamers are advised to wait until January 2025 for more options, with the launch of RDNA 4 cards and Team Green's next-gen 5000-series cards expected.

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Navigating the open and closed ecosystem: Enhancing AI integration and data democratization

Companies are increasingly applying AI integration, data democratization, and open table formats to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
There is a growing demand for open table formats as a solution to data silos within organizations.
Teradata's strategy revolves around maintaining an open and connected ecosystem, with open table formats playing a key role.
Teradata aims to leverage best-of-breed tools for data movement, storage, and placement.

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AMD Launches New AI, Server Chips To Expand Nvidia Challenge

AMD has unveiled new AI and data centre chips to expand its challenge to Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell chips.
The Instinct MI325X AI chip, designed to compete with Nvidia's next generation chips, will enter mass production in Q4 2024.
The chip includes a new type of memory to speed up AI calculations, and a next-generation MI350 series is planned for H2 2025.
AMD also announced a new server central processing unit design called Turin, offering significant performance improvements.

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Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use

Microsoft is expanding its support for passkeys on Windows 11, allowing users to choose how passkeys are saved and stored.
A new API will enable integration of third-party password managers into the Windows passkey experience.
Windows Hello will prompt users to set up passkeys for websites using their Microsoft account, and users can log in across Windows 11 devices using PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition.
Passkeys will be secured with end-to-end encryption and stored using the PC's TPM for protection.

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How I scored 1000/1000 score in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The individual had initially aimed for a good score but ended up achieving a perfect score of 1000/1000 in the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
They decided to take the CCP exam before the AWS SAA exam after receiving a voucher for a 33% discount.
They extensively utilized the exam guide and various resources for preparation, including official documents, videos, workshops, and practice tests.
The individual also emphasized the importance of note-making, engaging in discussions, and studying in public for effective exam preparation.

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Seattle Seahawks tap Amazon Web Services for digital media processing

The Seattle Seahawks extend its partnership with Amazon Web Services Inc. for digital media processing to reach more fans across multiple platforms.
The Seahawks will use AWS generative AI services, specifically Amazon Bedrock, to create, translate, and share press conference content faster.
The team produces over 1,000 videos annually, including 300 press conferences, leading to a 60-step manual process that took 30 minutes to complete each video.
Amazon Bedrock has reduced this process to just a few automated tasks, creating detailed multi-language descriptions and adding time codes to videos allowing fans to jump to specific parts.
Custom vocabularies updating rosters are built to train the AI to recognize specific player and coach names, avoiding hallucinations, and wrong information.
The team uses AWS MediaConvert, S3, SMS, and Bedrock for a smoother process for handling and distributing content, although the focus is on press conferences, the Seahawks plan to include other types of content.
The addition of AI and various AWS tools has promised fans a faster fan experience to get more information while unveiling the game's history to bubble up more content and tell unique stories.
Kenton Olson, Vice President of Digital and Emerging Media with the Seattle Seahawks thinks the ability to get more information faster and to uncover game history to bubble up more content and tell unique and compelling stories is the way forward.
AI promises to change the world in more ways than we can imagine, is being used to redefine the lens that fans watch through, and improve fan engagement experience.
AWS helps the Seahawks process everything from live video streaming to transcriptions, the latest initiative helps the Seahawk to get content to their fans much faster than before by using AWS efficient automation technology.

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sfc bug detected in new Windows 11 24H2 update - Microsoft sure to issue a patch

A new bug in the Windows 11 24H2 update has been discovered.
The bug causes sfc /scannow to detect corrupt files on every run.
Users have reported the issue in Microsoft's Windows 11 Feedback hub.
Microsoft is likely working on patches to fix the bugs.

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Best Resources for Preparing for Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification is a starting point for validating foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.
Best resources for preparing for the exam include Official Microsoft Learning Paths, online courses on platforms like Udemy, Pluralsight, and Coursera, practice tests from Whizlabs and MeasureUp, relevant books like Exam Ref AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, engagement in community forums like Microsoft Tech Community and Reddit, YouTube channels such as Microsoft Azure and FreeCodeCamp.org, and referring to the official Microsoft Azure Documentation.
Consistent study efforts, practice exams, community engagement, and hands-on experience are key to preparing effectively for the Azure Fundamentals exam.
Building a solid foundation in Azure through these resources will help in becoming Azure certified.

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Convert AWS console actions to reusable code with AWS Console-to-Code, now generally available

AWS Console-to-Code is generally available which makes it easy to convert AWS console actions to reusable code.
The tool can record users’ actions and workflows in the console to review the corresponding CLI commands.
One can generate reusable code using the infrastructure-as-code format of their choice, including AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK.
AWS Console-to-Code has extended support to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC).
The user interface has been improved to offer a simpler experience for managing the prototyping, recording and code generation workflows.
The tool now supports for generating AWS CDK code (currently in Java, Python, and TypeScript) for users' infrastructure workflows.
The free quota for generating CloudFormation and AWS CDK code is 25 generations per month. Beyond that, an Amazon Q Developer subscription is required.
AWS Console-to-Code records actions taken during the current session within the specific browser tab, and it does not retain actions from previous sessions or other tabs.
The tool has received positive response from customers during preview, and has been significantly improved based on their feedback.
AWS Console-to-Code is now available in all commercial regions and is documented in Amazon EC2 documentation.

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Strengthening security in the era of generative AI: Must-attend sessions at re:Invent 2024

AWS sees security as a foundational enabler for organizations looking to innovate with generative AI solutions quickly and securely.
Re:Invent 2024 sessions will guide attendees on how to secure generative AI workloads to protect data and navigate governance, risk, and compliance.
Notable keynotes and innovation talks by senior AWS leaders include CEO Keynote with Matt Garman, Security insights and innovation from AWS with Chris Betz, and Architectural methods & breakthroughs in innovative apps in the cloud with Shaown Nandi and Ben Cabanas.
Breakout sessions, chalk talks, code talks, and workshops are designed to deepen expertise in securing generative AI.
Some of the must-attend sessions include SEC214 for using AWS generative AI services to enhance customer experiences while navigating security challenges, and SEC327 for optimizing cloud network design to power transformative applications more securely.
Attendees can also interact with AWS Security experts in the Security Activation area of the expo floor for one-on-one conversations on various topics, including generative AI security.
Finally, attendees can unwind and connect at the world-renowned re:Play party.
Register for the re:Invent 2024 event for a chance to learn from AWS security experts on securing generative AI workloads.
Anna Montalat and Matt Saner are Senior Product Marketing Manager and Senior Manager respectively at AWS and have years of experience in the field.

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Submerged is Vision Pro’s claustrophobic thrill ride that’s short on depth but long on immersion

Submerged is Apple's immersive narrative film exclusively available on the Vision Pro mixed reality headset.
The short film portrays the harrowing story of a World War II submarine crew under siege and uses immersive video techniques to put the viewer at the center of the action.
The Vision Pro's 360-degree view capabilities and high-resolution displays are utilized to recreate the submarine's tight cabin and metal surroundings, effectively making the viewer a part of it.
Director Edward Berger brilliantly switches between the film's 360-degree capabilities and the close-up focus to direct the viewer's gaze to expertly shot features such as the pores on the protagonist's face.
Apple remains focused on delivering relatively brief immersive experiences like Submerged which lasts for a thrilling 17-minutes and delivers a palpable sense of anxiety that feels quite real.
Berger revealed in an interview that filming for Submerged required intense planning and involved three weeks of learning the tool and techniques of Vision Pro's mixed reality headset.
Despite the tight timeline, Berger ensured that there was no room for improvisation to maintain the precision and well thought-out design of the film.
The director also made excellent use of the Vision Pro's frame, allowing the audience to design their experience by directing the eyes and focus of the protagonist while also offering a broader view for theater-like experiences.
Apple's Vision Pro received mixed reviews since its release, and while it is priced at $3,500, it offers an immersive experience that could easily feel worth it to some viewers.
The film is 17-minutes long and portrays a harrowing tale of a World War II submarine crew under siege. The film puts the viewer in the middle of the action by utilizing the Vision Pro's immersive video techniques and high-resolution displays.

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Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests

Google Quantum AI researchers have discovered a computationally complex phase in quantum computers.
In this phase, quantum computers can outperform the fastest supercomputers.
The research aims to develop practical applications for quantum computers that cannot be done on classical computers.
Further advancements are needed in error correction as qubits become more numerous.

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AWS Lambda recursive loop detection can now automatically detect and stop recursive loops between AWS Lambda and Amazon S3

AWS Lambda recursive loop detection can now automatically detect and stop recursive loops between AWS Lambda and Amazon S3.
It helps prevent unintended usage and billing from runaway workloads.
Lambda will automatically detect and stop recursive loops, and send customers an AWS Health Dashboard notification with troubleshooting steps.
Recursive loop detection is enabled by default, but can be turned off if needed.

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