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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Highlighted in Trailer
- Bethesda has released a new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- The trailer showcases different characters, sets the stage for the story, and provides a glimpse into the gameplay.
- The video features Indiana Jones discovering a treasure, encountering obstacles, and introducing new allies and antagonists.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on December 9, 2024, for Xbox Series X and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
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Halo's most disgusting enemy was partly inspired by a children's book
- The Flood, a disgusting enemy in Halo, was partly inspired by a children's book.
- Halo 2 designers, Lorraine and Robert McLees, created various things for the game beyond their job description.
- The inspiration for the Flood's infection form came from a palm tree in 'The Saggy Baggy Elephant' book.
- Crunch, the demanding work culture, was experienced by Bungie devs during Halo 2's development.
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Citadel Securities hires 20-year Microsoft vet in a new tech leadership role
- Citadel Securities has hired Herb Sutter, a 20-year Microsoft veteran, as its first technical fellow.
- Sutter specializes in C++, the primary coding language used by Citadel Securities.
- In his new role, Sutter will lead C++ training initiatives to make the language more accessible and improve software development and issue resolution.
- C++ is crucial for Citadel Securities' technology and its expansion plans, as it offers greater control and efficiency in designing systems.
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Microsoft’s Outlook App Gets AI-Powered Themes
- Microsoft introduces AI-powered themes in its Outlook app.
- The new feature, called Themes by Copilot, allows users to create personalized themes based on their preferences and style.
- Themes can be generated from curated destinations, current location, or weather conditions.
- The AI-generated themes are available for Copilot Pro users and will be accessible on various platforms.
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Microsoft Bundles Copilot AI with Consumer Microsoft 365 Subscriptions
- Microsoft bundles its Copilot generative AI assistant with consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
- The move has significant implications for the tech industry's approach to AI adoption.
- Users will have access to advanced AI-powered features in apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The cost of subscription plans will increase to include Copilot Pro.
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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?
- Windows 11 is one of the best Windows versions ever released offering unique look, advanced features, and the most secure and stable platform for modern Windows application.
- The latest version of Windows 11 is the 2024 update known as 24H2, which improves its fundamentals and adds new capabilities especially for Copilot+ PCs and laptops.
- Improvements in Windows 11 include Phone link app, improved Windows search, right-click context menu, Copilot, enhanced power setting options, tabs, Auto HDR, and DirectStorage for gaming.
- Windows 11 has a Better design and features with a new start menu and taskbar, rounded corners on windows, new app icons, and deeper pen functionality.
- Snap Layouts, multitasking, and improved performance through memory management and suspending some data in RAM while your PC sleeps help to make the experience snappier than Windows 10.
- Collaboration and remote work features are much better on Windows 11 than Windows 10. It supports background blur, eye contact adjustments for meetings, and automatic framing which are exclusive to Windows 11.
- Windows 11 and MacOS provide fast, stable, and feature-rich platform, but the way of doing things operates differently on both these platforms as they have distinct approaches.
- Windows 11 is one of the best operating systems for gamers as it has numerous updates to improve gaming performance and it supports features like Auto HDR and DirectStorage.
- Windows 11 continues to get better through performance improvements and new feature additions. It is worth upgrading in view of improvements it offers over Windows 10 versions.
- Android app support is one of the defining feature differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10 but that's going off soon and the storefront will no longer be accessible after the closure on March 5, 2025.
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Today in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0
- Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0, bringing GUI to IBM PCs.
- Windows 1.0 is announced before Apple's launch of the Mac in 1984.
- Compared to Apple's Lisa, Windows 1.0 appears limited in functionality.
- Apple eventually sues Microsoft for copyright infringement with Windows 2.
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The Microsoft Digital Defence Report: Facing Increasing Cyber Threats
- The Microsoft Digital Defence Report reveals that over 600 million cyber attacks are launched daily against organizations, critical infrastructure, and individuals worldwide.
- Password-based attacks and MFA evasion remain concerning, with identity-related attacks dominating the landscape.
- Nation-state actors and cybercriminal groups are forming alliances, making critical infrastructure more vulnerable to state-sponsored attacks.
- Ransomware continues to be a major threat, with human-operated attacks surging and becoming a potent political weapon.
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Windows Notepad is about to get way more useful
- Microsoft is adding AI capabilities to its Notepad app.
- The new feature, called Rewrite, allows users to generate alternative texts.
- Rewrite will be available as a software update for Notepad version 11.2410.15.0.
- In addition to Rewrite, Microsoft also introduced updates to Paint.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4445 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is being released to the Beta Channel.
- New Folder option added in the context menu of File Explorer.
- Several fixes, including issues with taskbar and File Explorer.
- Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel about updates and feature rollouts.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (KB5046746) is released to the Dev Channel.
- Shift and CTRL + click on a jump list item in the Start menu or taskbar will now launch the item as admin.
- Various fixes, including the issue of the 'See More' menu opening in the wrong direction and mouse unlocking from a game window.
- Known issues include Narrator crashing on launch and desktop background not showing correctly with multiple monitors.
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Here's The Most Annoying Thing About The PS5 Pro (Besides The Price)
- The PlayStation 5 Pro has launched as Sony's most expensive console ever.
- The biggest issue with the PS5 Pro, besides the high price, is the difficulty in finding which games are enhanced for it.
- Currently, there is no symbol or text indicating if a game is PS5 Pro enhanced on the console or in the game library.
- Sony should consider adding an indicator or icon to make it easier for users to identify enhanced games on the PS5 Pro.
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How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper
- The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a sign that something catastrophic has happened in your system and it needs to reboot to save it, as the operating system can't recover from the crash. John Vert is responsible for creating the modern BSOD that we recognise today, which first appeared in Windows NT 3.1 in 1993.
- The colour blue was chosen because the developer Vert was familiar with it as he was programming with the SlickEdit software which used white text on a blue background, and the crashes forced the display adapter into text mode, which only had a basic colour palette.
- The vast majority of BSODs come from driver errors, and errors only occur because Windows is trying to protect the system. It crashes to prevent corruption due to an error like a driver writing to a place in memory that would cause it.
- Windows 3.0 screens would display error messages on a blue screen, which were more of a notice screen, whereas in versions like Windows 95, the device driver crashes would show a blue screen called the “blue screen of lameness”.
- Between Windows 2000 and Windows 7, the Blue Screen of Death didn’t change much. However, the release of Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 saw the cerulean colour replace the basic blue screen that was seen earlier.
- The BSOD has undergone changes over the past few years. Windows 10 now features a QR code that leads to a support page. Windows 11 had originally changed the BSOD to a black screen, but then reverted back to cerulean.
- The NotMyFault tool from Microsoft can be used to celebrate and even play around with the different versions of the BSOD. This tool allows users to force BSODs, which is primarily used for debugging and problem-solving purposes.
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AI habits die hard: Microsoft tweaks new Copilot sidebar for Edge after revamp roils users
- Users of Microsoft Edge are disappointed by the recent revamp of the Microsoft Copilot sidebar for Edge which leaves less functionality. The Copilot sidebar was a context-aware AI companion that offered assistance based on what was in the main browser window, and could generate outlines with clickable timestamps or page summaries among others. Since the update, users on Microsoft's social media channels have been asking how to return to the old version as it seemed like an unneeded ‘guessing’ game, whereas the old version was more connected and attentive.
- Microsoft has generally received positive reviews for its AI software, but issues such as this show how this technology is still relatively new and needs refining to perfect the user experience so that habits and loyalty can be built.
- Microsoft said this week that it’s listening to the complaints about the revamped Copilot sidebar for Edge, and it’s making updates to address the feedback
- The changes can be traced in part to a changing of the guard inside the company. The consumer version of Copilot was revamped in October under the leadership of Mustafa Suleyman, who was named Microsoft’s AI CEO when he joined the company earlier this year.
- According to Microsoft, the changes so far include restoring access to users’ prior Copilot chat history, reinstating the ability to analyze PDFs stored locally, enhancing the connectivity of the tool, improving the quality of chat responses, and expanding the ability to analyze larger documents and websites.
- Some of the basic bugs that were initially encountered seem to have been resolved, such as Copilot referencing a web page that wasn’t viewed at the moment, rather than the page that was active in the browser.
- Microsoft still has plenty of work ahead in terms of usability, such as further streamlining the access to Copilot behind Edge’s new layout.
- Microsoft has generally received positive reviews for its AI software, but issues such as this show how this technology is still relatively new and needs refining to perfect the user experience so that habits and loyalty can be built.
- The new Copilot sidebar doesn’t feel as connected or tuned-in to the user’s context as the old one did.
- Users on Microsoft's social media channels have been asking how to return to the old version as it seemed like an unneeded ‘guessing’ game, whereas the old version was more connected and attentive.
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Windows 11 Update Expands ARM PC App Compatibility
- New Windows 11 preview builds claim to be much more compatible with PCs that run on the Arm architecture.
- Enhancements to the Prism emulator, such as support for more CPU extensions, pave the way for Arm devices to run x86 apps and games.
- The update also includes a new on-screen gamepad keyboard, improvements to the Task Manager, fixes for small bugs, and more.
- These improvements are a major start in the right direction for Windows on ARM's compatibility and software support.
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