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The Windows 95 start-up sound and the Minecraft soundtrack have been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings

The Windows 95 start-up sound has been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings.
The Library of Congress judges tracks based on their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
Windows 95 was launched on July 14, 1995, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Windows 95 introduced an updated GUI, making the operating system more user-friendly.

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Bluesky Gains Twitter-Like Message Reactions and New Search Page

Bluesky introduces emoji reactions to its direct messaging system.
The search page is revamped and renamed as 'Explore', featuring trending topics and recommended accounts.
Starter packs are added, allowing users to follow pre-made lists of accounts focused on specific topics.
The update aims to ease the transition for users migrating from other platforms and improve content discovery within Bluesky.

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How to Fix Auto Hide Taskbar Not Working in Windows 11

After the latest Windows 11 update, users are facing issues with the taskbar not staying hidden.
Restarting the Windows 11 PC is a simple troubleshooting step to fix the taskbar auto-hide problem.
Ensure that the Auto-Hide feature is enabled in Windows 11 settings.
Disabling the 'Show badges on taskbar apps' option has helped some users resolve the auto-hide issue.
Aligning the Taskbar to the center has been suggested as a fix for the problem by some users.
Restarting the Windows Explorer process through Task Manager can help in resolving visual feature malfunctions.
Running SFC and DISM commands via Command Prompt can fix the auto-hide taskbar due to corrupted system files.
Performing a system restore on Windows 11 is recommended if the auto-hide feature still does not work.
Installing pending Windows Updates might resolve bugs causing the taskbar auto-hide feature to malfunction.
These troubleshooting steps can help in fixing the auto-hide taskbar issue in Windows 11.

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Overclock / Downclock GPU & Limit Power in Ubuntu via LACT

LACT is a free open-source GTK4 application for Linux that allows users to monitor and control their graphics cards.
With LACT, users can view detailed GPU information, control fan speed, overclock or downclock GPU and VRAM speed, and limit power usage.
LACT supports AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel GPUs, with some limitations depending on the kernel and driver support.
To install LACT, users can download the pre-built packages for various Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Arch, Debian, Fedora, and more.

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Windows 11’s controversial AI Recall feature is coming to your Copilot+ PC very soon

Microsoft's controversial AI Recall feature, which takes screenshots of everything you do on a Copilot+ PC, is finally rolling out to a broader group of Windows 11 users.
Recall is available in the Windows 11 Release Preview channel and is aimed at Copilot+ PC owners, which include a range of laptops with specialized hardware for AI tasks.
The Recall feature allows users to find and get back to any app, website, image, or document by describing its content. Microsoft assures that the screenshots are collected securely and cannot be accessed without physical access to the laptop.
Along with Recall, Microsoft is introducing a 'Click to Do' functionality and enhanced search for settings or files on your Windows PC, but a timeline for the stable channels has yet to be announced.

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Microsoft is about to launch Recall for real this time

Microsoft is starting to gradually roll out a preview of Recall, its feature that captures screenshots of what you do on a Copilot Plus PC to find again later, to Windows Insiders.
Microsoft is finally getting close to launching Recall more widely after initially delaying its release due to security concerns.
A preview of Recall was released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel for Qualcomm Copilot Plus PCs and later for Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs.
Users can opt-in to saving snapshots with Recall and pause the saving process at any time.

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Windows on ARM on Arm

A developer named Gustave has managed to get Windows to run on a smartwatch that runs a closed-source Android implementation called Wear OS.
By unlocking the smartwatch's bootloader, Gustave implemented workarounds including adding UEFI and faking a kernel header to run Windows on the watch.
Although the project is considered to be ridiculous and not recommended, Gustave claims it is real and provides the necessary resources for others to try it out.
There are alternative open options for tinkering with smartwatches available for those interested.

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Systemctl Basics: Managing Your Linux Services

Systemctl is a command-line tool used in Linux to control and manage the systemd service manager. It allows starting, stopping, restarting, enabling/disabling, and checking the status of services.
Commonly used systemctl commands include checking the status of a service, starting or stopping a service, enabling or disabling a service at boot, and restarting a service.
Additional systemctl tips include viewing specific running services, checking for service unit files, and identifying failed services for troubleshooting.
Systemctl provides network engineers with command-line control over critical services, making troubleshooting and maintenance easier. Mastering systemctl also allows for automation of service startups after a reboot.

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Hit Apple TV+ series ‘Shrinking’ adds Jeff Daniels, two more stars to loaded Season 3 cast

Apple TV+ series 'Shrinking' has been renewed for a third season.
The cast of 'Shrinking' Season 3 will include Sherry Cola and Isabella Gomez in recurring roles.
The series, co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, follows therapist Jimmy as he breaks the rules and makes tumultuous changes in his clients' lives.
Jeff Daniels will guest star as Jimmy's father in the upcoming season.

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How to Run DeepSeek LLM Locally on Mac

DeepSeek is a powerful Chinese Large Language Model designed for various tasks such as reasoning, ChatBot abilities, coding, and logic.
Running DeepSeek locally on a Mac provides offline benefits, privacy, and customization options for users, particularly those with Apple Silicon Macs.
To run DeepSeek locally on a Mac, you need an Apple Silicon Mac with at least 10GB of available disk space and can use a tool like LM Studio.
Downloading LM Studio, obtaining the DeepSeek LLM, and interacting with it on your Mac can be done with relative ease.
While running a local LLM may be slower compared to cloud-based options due to resource limitations, it offers the advantage of local interaction and privacy.
LM Studio can also be used to run other LLMs like Llama, Mistral, and Phi locally on a Mac.
The speed and performance differ between local and cloud-based LLMs, with cloud providers having dedicated resources for faster processing.
Users can explore various LLM tools, clients, and AI options for different experiences, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Bing with ChatGPT, and more.
Share your thoughts on running DeepSeek locally, LLMs, and AI tools to engage in discussions about preferred models and experiences.

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Apple Watch saves woman’s life by helping to catch her cancer early

A woman's life was saved by her Apple Watch Vitals app, which alerted her to abnormal heart rate readings.
She visited her GP who sent her for tests and she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
If she had delayed medical attention, she could have died from untreated cancer in a matter of days.
The Vitals app on Apple Watch tracks overnight health metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.

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How Apple Fumbled Siri’s AI Makeover

Apple's decision to delay new AI features in Siri came after years of dysfunction and clashes between the AI/ML and software engineering groups.
Siri's poor leadership is blamed for its slow progress.
There were conflicts within the Apple AI group, leading to employees leaving the company.
The demo of Apple Intelligence's impressive features at WWDC 2024 was allegedly not based on working versions of the capabilities.

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Craig Federighi frees Apple engineers to use third-party LLMs to build Siri features

Apple engineers are now allowed to leverage third-party large language models (LLMs) to enhance Siri's capabilities.
Craig Federighi is leading the initiative and has instructed Siri's machine-learning engineers to use open-source models from other companies if it helps in building better AI features.
Previously, engineers could only use third-party LLMs for testing, not in shipping features.
The move is aimed at improving Siri's performance as Apple's own models were found to be inferior to OpenAI technology.

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U.S. CISA adds Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Linux Kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
The vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-53197 and CVE-2024-53150, were identified in the Linux Kernel's ALSA USB-audio driver.
CVE-2024-53197 involved incorrect handling of USB configuration data, leading to potential memory corruption or system instability.
CVE-2024-53150 failed to validate a field in USB audio clock descriptors, potentially resulting in out-of-bounds reads.

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Apple’s valuation is attractive

Apple's valuation is attractive after a correction in its stock price-to-book ratio, dropping from over 65x to ~44x.
Despite market forces and reality, Apple's stock has remained strong even during the worst financial crisis, with AAPL shares consistently touching the 200-week moving average.
The imposition of import tariffs by President Trump has had a significant impact on Apple's stock chart, leading to a sales boom as shoppers rushed to make purchases.
Apple arranged chartered cargo flights to transport a large quantity of iPhones from India to America, resulting in a surge of over 15% in the company's stock price.

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