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How To Find PC’s Serial Number via CMD

To find a PC's serial number via Command Prompt, you can use the 'wmic bios get SerialNumber' command.
Another method is to run a Powershell command 'Get-WmiObject win32_bios | select Serialnumber' as an administrator.
These steps provide an easy way to access the serial number of your PC.
The article offers a quick guide on how to find a PC's serial number via CMD.

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Build the future of *craft: announcing Starcraft Bounties!

Canonical has announced the launch of the Starcraft Bounties Program to enhance the *craft ecosystem.
The program aims to address technical challenges by designing core services, refactoring project structures, expanding tool capabilities, enhancing developer experiences, and strengthening integrations.
Participants can make a tangible impact, solve real-world engineering challenges, collaborate with the core team, and deepen their expertise by contributing to the bounty program.
Community members are encouraged to get involved by choosing a project of interest, understanding the requirements, and contributing to the development of *craft tools.

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Fortnite players receive $126 million more in refunds from the FTC over Epic's "deceptive billing practices"

The American Federal Trade Commission has issued an additional $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players for unwanted purchases, totaling $200 million refunded so far.
These refunds are part of a $520 million settlement by Epic over complaints including breaching the COPPA and using deceptive tactics in Fortnite's store.
The recent wave of refunds is the second, with over 969,000 payments being distributed, and the claims process has been reopened until July 9.
Epic has implemented new measures to prevent accidental purchases and players can still apply for refunds until July 9, with claims reviewed after February 14, 2025.

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iPhone 17 Pro Launching in a Few Months With These 12 New Features

Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in around three months.
Key rumored features for the iPhone 17 Pro models include an aluminum frame, a rectangular camera bump, Sky Blue color option, larger battery, A19 Pro chip, Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, improved cameras including a 24-megapixel front camera and 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera.
Additional rumored features consist of dual video recording, potential 8K video recording, 12GB of RAM, and improved cooling with a vapor chamber system.
A photo leak suggests the iPhone 17 Pro might feature a vapor chamber cooling system, similar to high-end Android smartphones.

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How to Fix Can’t Uninstall Unknown Apps on Windows 11

If you can't uninstall unknown apps on Windows 11, it may be linked to malware.
Methods include restarting PC, using Control Panel, running security scans, and more.
Options like Malwarebytes, rootkit scans, SFC/DISM commands, and clean boot are suggested.
Consider third-party uninstallers if needed; detailed steps provided for each method.

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FOSS Weekly #25.26: Torvalds-Gates Showdown, Hyprland Premium, Fedora's 32-bit Debacle, Xfce Themes and More Linux Stuff

In a surprising encounter, Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates meet at a dinner invite.
Hyprland plans a premium tier, sparking community discussion; Fedora to drop 32-bit support.
Kubuntu shifts from Xorg to Wayland; KDE introduces new setup tool.
Linux and open source news, accessibility concerns, Linux tips, and hardware updates shared.

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NodeJS 18 LTS EOL extended from April 2025 to May 2032 on Ubuntu

Node.js 18 LTS EOL extended from April 2025 to May 2032 on Ubuntu.
Node.js 18 went through various classifications by OpenJS Foundation before EOL.
Ubuntu Pro offers extended security for Node.js 18 with FIPS compliance.
Ubuntu Pro users benefit from long-term security coverage and compatibility with Node.js.
Ubuntu Pro's security offerings help maintain stable and secure Node.js operations.

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Ring Adds AI Video Descriptions to iPhone App Notifications

Ring is updating its iOS app with AI-powered video descriptions for motion notifications, providing text summaries of video footage.
The AI summaries appear in motion alerts, offering context about detected activities, helping users decide whether to view the video feed.
The text alerts aim to help customers distinguish urgent from routine activities by describing the main subject and action happening in the video.
Video descriptions are available for all existing Ring devices and are rolling out to Ring Home Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, with the feature toggle in the Ring app.

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José Antonio Rey: 2025: Finding a job, and the understanding the market

Navigating the job market post-layoff can be challenging and full of learning opportunities.
Leverage your network for referrals and insights as industries evolve with AI integration.
Understand the market trends, AI's impact, and apply thoughtfully to relevant positions.
Prepare thoroughly for interviews, research companies, and take care of your mental health.
Seek job sources like LinkedIn, weworkremotely.com, and hnhiring.com for expanded opportunities.

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Morgan Stanley sees higher-than-expected iPhone and iPad sales for June quarter

Morgan Stanley predicts higher-than-expected iPhone and iPad sales for the June quarter due to promotions in China.
The increase in sales could translate to approximately $4 billion in additional revenue.
Morgan Stanley reiterates its Buy rating on Apple shares with a $235 price target.
Apple is facing pushback from the automotive industry over its CarPlay Ultra software.

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Roundrect Dictator

App icons across Apple’s operating systems now share a similar rounded square mask, which some critics feel is a downgrade in terms of design diversity and character.
Critics like Simon B. Støvring miss the expressive and varied app icons seen in past MacOS versions, highlighting them as a case of character over conformity.
The shift towards simplified and uniform app icons in MacOS has raised concerns about the ability to differentiate between applications, which is a key function of icons.
Apple's approach of stripping icons of detail and conforming them to a uniform shape has led to criticism and suggestions that it may reflect a lack of trust in third-party designers.

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CarPlay: Vehicle makers push back against Apple’s attempt to takeover the dashboard

CarPlay Ultra is now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada.
Apple's CarPlay Ultra software faces pushback from automotive industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault.
Some carmakers are developing their own infotainment systems instead of integrating Apple's CarPlay Ultra, aiming to generate more revenue from in-car services and data.
Despite resistance from some car manufacturers, Apple remains optimistic about the adoption of CarPlay Ultra, with Hyundai pledging to install the upgraded system.

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U.S. Senators push for American version of EU’s Digital Markets Act

U.S. Senators introduced the Open App Markets Act to promote competition and consumer protections within the app market.
The bill aims to address the gatekeeper control held by Apple and Google over mobile operating systems and app stores.
The Open App Markets Act seeks to protect developers' rights, promote competition, and give consumers greater control over their devices.
The bill includes provisions to safeguard consumer privacy, security, and safety, as well as to prevent app stores from disadvantaging developers.

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Testing AirPods 4’s Beta Update and Improved Recording Quality for Voice Notes

Updated AirPods 4 with beta firmware offer improved voice recording quality.
The update brings features like automatic media pause when asleep and enhanced recordings.
New firmware results in significantly improved recording clarity and better noise cancellation.
The sample rate has been boosted to 48 kHz, making audio files almost double in size.

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Type faster with these essential Mac keyboard shortcuts

Mac keyboard shortcuts using Option and Command keys can speed up typing and text editing.
Backspace an entire word using Option + Delete, or a line with Command + Delete.
Move the cursor quickly by using Option + arrow keys to navigate between words.
Utilize Shift key in combination with Option and Command for selecting text efficiently.

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