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Apple vaults into second place in China smartphone sales with iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 16 vaulted into second place in China smartphone shipments with 15.6% market share.
The Chinese smartphone market grew 3.2% YoY to 68.8 million units in Q3 2024, driven by device upgrades.
Apple's re-entry into the Top 5 smartphone companies was supported by the iPhone 16 series.
The positive growth trajectory is expected to continue in Q4 with the release of flagship models and the Singles Day shopping festival.

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Apple releases updated AirPods Pro 2 firmware

Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 with build number 7B19.
The update enables three new features - Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.
The Hearing Test provides scientifically-validated results, the Hearing Aid offers personalized assistance for mild to moderate hearing loss, and the Hearing Protection helps minimize exposure to loud noise.
The features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later.

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Chinese Communist Party welcomes Apple’s continued, deeper presence

Chinese Communist Party Commerce Minister expresses support for Apple’s growth in China.
China aims to improve business environment and provide quality services for foreign enterprises.
Highlighting national security not conducive to normal economic and trade exchanges.
Apple's upcoming launches include new iMacs, MacBook Pros, and Mac minis with M4 chips.

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How to Fix Modern Setup Host High CPU Usage in Windows?

Modern Setup Host is causing high CPU/Disk usage on Windows 11, and is a background process that extracts update archive and installs it on your computer.
If the Modern Setup Host takes longer than usual to release the Memory and Disk usage, it’s time to troubleshoot a few things to fix the high CPU Usage.
Restarting your Windows 11 computer at regular intervals can help eliminate bugs & glitches that may be preventing the operating system from functioning properly.
You can easily terminate the Modern Setup Host task on Windows by using the Task Manager app.
It makes sense to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, as the Modern Setup Host is responsible for handling Windows updates.
Performing a clean boot is another best option to fix the Modern Setup Host high CPU usage problem on Windows 11.
SFC or System File Checker is an ultimate utility that finds & repairs corrupted system files.
Deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder to re-download the problematic update has helped many Windows 11 users fix high Disk/CPU usage problem.
Malware or Virus infection can also raise Modern Setup Host high CPU usage problem. So, perform a full virus scan with the Microsoft Defender app or use a third-party antivirus program.
If you have exhausted all methods, restoring your Windows 11 to a previous working state through the System Restore utility is the ultimate option.

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Some of the less-known ping types you should know

Normal Ping output:
ping 192.168.0.100
PING 192.168.0.100 (192.168.0.100): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.0.100: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=0.047 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.100: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=0.056 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.0.100: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=0.045 ms
Ansible Ping output:
ansible 192.168.0.100 -m ping
192.168.0.100 | SUCCESS => {
"changed": false,
"ping": "pong"
Have you ever wondered why it is different?
The Normal ping uses ICMP to check network connectivity, while Ansible's ping is a module that ensures connectivity by running Python on the remote host and returning a "pong" message.
Apart from these two major pings, some of the less-known ping types you should understand:
Flood Ping
Sends packets as fast as possible, useful for stress testing or debugging.
ping -f 192.168.1.1
Ping with a Set Number of Requests
Limits the number of ping requests sent.
ping -c 4 192.168.1.1
TTL Ping
Limits the Time To Live (TTL) value of a packet, often used in debugging routing loops or traceroute.
ping -t 5 192.168.1.1
Ping Broadcast
Pings every host on the local network.
ping -b 192.168.1.255
Reverse Ping (Windows)
Windows-specific, checks if another host can ping your machine.
ping -r 9 192.168.1.1
Hope this was useful for all of you. Happy Learning!

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How to Fix Install Error 0x80070103 in Windows 11

Many Windows 11 users have recently encountered update error 0x80070103.
Error may appear due to a bug preventing the Windows Update components from functioning properly.
Retry the Windows 11 Update and pause and resume the Windows 11 update again.
Restart your Windows 11 PC to release the RAM and terminate all apps & processes.
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter, clear the SoftwareDistribution Folder, and restart the Windows Update Service.
Delete the Windows Temporary Files and run the SFC/DISM Command.
Manually Download & Install Windows Updates, and use Windows Media Creation Tool to reinstall Windows.
These are some of the best ways to fix Windows Install Error 0x80070103.
Following the methods can resolve the issue encountered during Windows Update.
Keep the operating system up to date to avoid potential errors.

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Best Linux Task Managers You Can Run Comfortably in a GUI

Mission Center and Resources are great GUI task managers for Linux that show all essential information about the system's CPU, memory, network, disk, and GPU.
Monitorets is a system monitor that displays system resources and temperature, but it does not provide task management functionality. It is a good option for those who just want to see their system resources.
If you are using an Ubuntu or GNOME-based distribution, GNOME System Monitor is a suitable default task manager that offers options to monitor the CPU, memory, network, and disk.
MATE System Monitor is an option for those who want a simple and basic task manager and only need monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, processes, and file system.
CoreStats is a lightweight system monitor application designed for low-powered devices, showing CPU, system, network, storage, and display information without customization options.

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Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac

Perplexity AI has released a new app for Mac users, offering an AI-powered answer engine.
The app uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and provides cited sources with its answers.
Perplexity for Mac is compatible with MacOS Ventura 13 or newer and does not require a login or paid account.
Additional features are available with a $20/month subscription, but the free version is sufficient for most users.

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Apple responds after being fined with Goldman Sachs over Apple Card issues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Apple and Goldman Sachs nearly $90 million combined for Apple Card failures.
Apple has been ordered to pay a $25 million fine and Goldman Sachs is required to pay at least $19.8 million in redress to impacted consumers and a $45 million fine.
Apple strongly disagrees with the CFPB's characterization of the company's conduct.
Apple Card is designed to support users' financial health and deliver a great experience for Apple Card customers.

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Major Apple supplier TSMC’s American chip production yields surpass Taiwan’s

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has achieved higher production yields at its plant in Arizona compared to similar facilities in Taiwan.
The success rate, or yield, is a critical measure in the semiconductor industry.
TSMC's strong manufacturing capability and execution is demonstrated by the satisfactory results at its first fab in Arizona.
TSMC expects volume production at its Arizona fab to start in early 2025, with the same level of manufacturing quality and reliability as its fabs in Taiwan.

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One of the hottest AI apps just came to the Mac (and it’s not ChatGPT)

Perplexity has released a new native app for Mac, offering an 'answer engine' directly on the desktop.
The Perplexity desktop app includes features like Pro Search, text and voice prompting, cited sources, threaded conversations, and a library feature for previous searches.
To use the app, users need to subscribe to Perplexity's Pro plan, priced at $20 per month or $200 per year.
Perplexity has faced accusations of unethical behavior, unauthorized data scraping, and copyright infringement, including a lawsuit filed by News Corp.

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Blizzard promise "something for everyone" in Warcraft's 30th Anniversary Direct next month

Blizzard will be hosting a Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream on November 13th.
The stream will feature announcements and surprises for Hearthstone, Warcraft, and World of Warcraft fans.
A 20th anniversary concert celebrating World of Warcraft music will follow the stream.
Details about upcoming expansions and other surprises are yet to be revealed.

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Apple expected to unveil new M4 MacBook Pro, M4 iMac, and M4 Mac mini models next week

Apple VP Greg Joswiak hinted at upcoming M4 Mac launches in a social media post.
New M4 MacBook Pro, M4 iMac, and M4 Mac mini models are expected to be released next week.
M4 chip line includes entry-level Donan chip, more powerful Brava models, and top-end Hidra processor.
M4 MacBook Pro is anticipated to be the best-selling Mac, surpassing M4 MacBook Airs.

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Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday

Apple has teased a 'week of announcements' about the Mac starting on Monday.
Greg Joswiak, Apple Worldwide Marketing SVP, hinted at the upcoming announcements in a post.
Rumors suggest refreshed MacBook Pros and iMacs with new Apple M4-series chips.
A new Mac mini with a substantial design overhaul is also expected.

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Windows 11 24H2 Updates Now Install Faster, Use Less CPU

The latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, brings new features, performance improvements, and security enhancements.
The update reduces installation time, restart duration, and CPU usage for monthly Windows updates.
Microsoft has optimized the update process, including parallel processing and optimized cache management.
Tests show that the update is up to 45.6% faster to install, consumes up to 15.3% less CPU, and improves restart times by up to 39.7%.

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