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Apple’s new iPhone sales in China surge 20% in first 3 weeks – Counterpoint

Apple’s new iPhone sales surged 20% in China during initial three weeks year over year, according to research firm Counterpoint.
The iPhone 16 Pro and flagship Pro Max models performed particularly well, with combined sales rising 44% compared to last year's models.
Counterpoint analyst Ivan Lam noted that the smooth production ramp-up, consistent pricing strategy, and initial wave of upgrades from existing iPhone users contributed to the substantial growth.
This positive sales performance suggests that Apple's 2024 launch is outperforming last year's performance in China.

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All 8 Endings In Silent Hill 2 Remake (& How To Get Them)

Learn how to get all endings in Silent Hill 2 Remake with our spoiler-free guide, including endings obtainable in the New Game Plus.
The original endings—Leave, In Water, and Maria—are available for the first playthrough.
The Rebirth, Dog, UFO, Bliss, and Stillness endings require New Game Plus.
The goal of the Leave ending is to keep your health up at all times, not show any interest in Maria and focus only on your wife, Mary.
To get the In Water ending, keep your health in the red, don’t use Syringes, frequently inspect Angela's Knife and avoid showing interest in Maria.
To get Maria ending, make Maria your priority while keeping your health up, avoid showing any interest in Mary and Angela.
The Rebirth ending requires finding four specific items in your inventory.
Getting the Dog ending requires finding and combining two Broken Key Parts to make a Dog Key that can open the Observation Room in Lakeview Hotel.
To achieve the UFO ending, investigate Blue Gem in your inventory at specific locations.
Bliss ending can be achieved by getting Rusted Key and Small Chest to obtain White Claudia and then drinking it before watching the videotape in Room 312.
Stillness ending is another new ending that requires you to get In Water ending at least once and follow certain conditions involving chainsaw and key of sorrow.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake: How To Open The Garage Door Near Jacks Inn

To open the garage door near Jacks Inn in Silent Hill 2 Remake, you need to find the jack lever.
The jack lever can be found at the Octantis Fuels gas station, behind a green car.
Retrieve the jack lever from under the car and return to the garage door.
Install the jack lever to open the garage door and access the loot inside.

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Dew Drop – October 18, 2024 (#4289)

Today’s Dew Drop is the last until October 30th or 31st.
The ChatGPT now has an app for Windows, link
From Visual Studio Magazine, creating an ASP.NET Core application with External ID using Visual Studio, link
Ctrl+Alt+AI explains AI in 7 minutes, link
From the Telerik blog, an overview of .NET 9 HybridWebView, link
Richard Seroter’s Daily Reading List is a good spot for continual weekly learning, link
Raiyan Bin Sarwar talks about exploring the power of codespaces for developers, link
Leomaris Reyes has a .NET MAUI guide on using biometric identification,link
Malwarebytes Labs noted yet another spike in malicious PowerPoint files, link
On the Security Boulevard blog, how to create a culture of security at work, link

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Seamlessly Connect Your Android Phone and Linux Using GSConnect

GSConnect is a GNOME desktop extension that allows Linux users to connect their Android devices to their PC.
GSConnect is based on KDE Connect and offers a better experience for GNOME users.
Users must not have KDE Connect installed to use GSConnect.
After installing the extension, users must configure their firewall settings to allow KDE Connect over the firewall.
Users must then install KDE Connect on their Android phone and pair their devices to complete the setup.
Once the devices are paired, users can send files between their Linux and Android devices, mount an Android folder, and control their PC using their Android phone.
Additional features of KDE Connect include notification sync, telephony notification, and accessing phone battery charge details.
Users should verify the key displayed on both devices before connecting.
GSConnect is an excellent solution for Linux users who want a seamless connection with their Android devices.
If you're a GNOME desktop user, GSConnect can make your life much more convenient and organized.

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How to Manually Uninstall Windows 11 Updates

Windows 11 frequently receives updates, which are usually aimed at improving stability and fixing bugs.
If an update causes more issues than before, you can manually uninstall it using Windows 11 settings.
Another method to uninstall updates is Control Panel, allowing you to view all updates on the system.
PowerShell is a command-line utility in Windows 11, which can also be used to uninstall Windows 11 updates.
Command Prompt can also be used to uninstall the Windows 11 update
If your computer does not boot, you can enter recovery mode to remove updates you want to delete.
A batch script can be created in Windows containing the updates you want to uninstall.
Double-click the Batch file to uninstall the updates.
You can also roll back your PC to a previous point to uninstall updates if you have set up an automatic system restore on Windows 11.

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Publish a Windows application that automatically saves a backup of the desktop folder.

A Windows application has been developed for automatically saving file backups.
The application saves backups of files in the desktop folder without any manual operation.
Backups are stored in a separate folder called 'Desktop_BackUP', created at the same level as the desktop folder.
The application has different backup intervals and maximum file limits based on the file size.

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Apple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Bread & Roses’

Apple Original Films unveils trailer for 'Bread & Roses'
The documentary follows three women in real time as they fight to recover their autonomy
Directed by Sahra Mani, the film highlights the impact of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021
Produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi with executive producers Malala Yousafzai and Farhad Khosravi

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Qualcomm cancels Windows dev kit PC for “comprehensively” failing to meet standards

Qualcomm has canceled its Windows dev kit PC due to failing to meet standards.
The dev kit was part of the Copilot+ ecosystem and aimed to provide developers and testers a cheaper way to buy into the platform.
Refunds are being issued to those who already ordered the dev kit.
The cancellation follows a middling review of the Snapdragon Dev Kit by developer Jeff Geerling.

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Apple TV+ announces Major League Baseball documentary event on the 2024 World Series

Apple TV+ has announced its first all-access docuseries on the World Series.
The three-part documentary event offers a never-before-seen view of the 2024 World Series.
The project is produced in partnership with MLB and award-winning Imagine Documentaries.
The Major League Baseball docuseries will join Apple’s growing nonfiction programming line-up.
Baseball fans in 60 countries and territories enjoy a custom production of these two marquee weekly matchups with no local broadcast restrictions.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, and groundbreaking documentaries.
After its launch in 2019, Apple TV+ has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service.
Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 517 wins and 2,321 award nominations and counting.
Apple TV+ is available on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and popular smart TVs.
Customers who purchase and activate a new Apple device can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.

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ToothFairy 2.8.5

ToothFairy 2.8.5 is a maintenance update that fixes a bug related to auto-launch at login.
The bug occurred due to the use of the deprecated API NSWorkspace.launchApplication(_:).
The bug was fixed by updating to the new API openApplication(at:configuration:completionHandler:).
To ensure successful launching, the helper app was kept running until the completion handler was called.

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Today in Apple history: Performa 6360 is a low-cost multimedia Mac

Apple launched the Performa 6360 Mac in North America on October 17, 1996.
The Performa 6360 was a multimedia Mac bundled with a TV/video card.
It allowed users to make phone calls, listen to CDs, and watch television.
Despite its affordable price of $1,499, the Performa 6360 offered superior performance compared to PCs of the era.

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President Trump says Apple CEO Tim Cook called to complain about EU’s $17 billion in fines

Apple CEO Tim Cook called President Trump to discuss the $17 billion fines imposed by the EU.
EU fined Apple $2 billion for restricting music streaming app deals outside the App Store.
Trump assured Cook that he won't let the EU take advantage of American companies like Apple.
Apple has not provided any comment on the matter.

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Step-by-Step Guide To Downloading NordVPN On Windows Devices

This guide walks you through downloading NordVPN on your Windows device for safer and more private browsing.
NordVPN encrypts your internet connection, changing your virtual location and masking your IP address.
It employs advanced security protocols designed to block malware, block malicious websites, and scan for threats.
NordVPN is a top choice for anyone seeking comprehensive security measures and peace of mind while browsing online.
Before downloading NordVPN, ensure that your Windows device is up to date and has enough free storage space.
Go to the official NordVPN website to download the app to ensure security and avoid potential risks.
Select your pricing plan and create an account, and then select your payment method and enter your payment details.
After installation, log in with your email and password to launch the app, and personalize your experience by exploring the settings.
NordVPN also has features to block ads and monitor for email leaks, and meshnet to access home networks seamlessly from anywhere.
Protect your online presence and enjoy safe, secure browsing with NordVPN.

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Meet our EDU team at EDUCAUSE 2024

Canonical is participating in EDUCAUSE 2024 from October 21 to 24.
Ubuntu, a preferred operating system for universities, offers ease of use and security.
Examples include the University of Alabama at Birmingham using Canonical Charmed Infrastructure and Ceph, and New Mexico State University using Ubuntu for compliant federal research.
Canonical will also discuss building open-source cloud solutions and offer support for various open-source tools.

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