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Apple TV+ series ‘Ted Lasso,’ starring Jason Sudeikis, renewed for season four

Apple TV+ has officially renewed 'Ted Lasso' for a fourth season.
The team behind the multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy series will reunite, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as Ted Lasso.
The show has gained a passionate fanbase worldwide and has been recognized for spreading kindness, compassion, and belief.
The series premiered on Apple TV+ in 2019 and has become a record-breaking hit.

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Apple Original Films unveils trailer for “F1®,” starring Brad Pitt

Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming feature 'F1®,' starring Brad Pitt.
The film will debut in theaters worldwide and in IMAX on June 27, 2025.
'F1®' is directed by Joseph Kosinski and is a collaboration between Apple Original Films, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton's Dawn Apollo Films banner.
The story follows a former Formula 1 racer who is asked to come back for one last shot at saving a struggling team.

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How Slack Transformed Cron into a Distributed Job Scheduler

Slack transformed its cron jobs into a distributed system due to issues with a single server and increased maintenance time.
Initially, Slack used a single server to handle cron jobs but faced limitations and downtimes due to out-of-memory errors.
Moving to a distributed system enabled Slack to increase reliability, reduce maintenance, and gain more job insight.
Instead of opting for Kubernetes's own cronjob, Slack leveraged its existing asynchronous computing platform and integrated a job execution engine with cron.
Cron scripts were executed through a dedicated queue wrapped as jobs using Kafka and an AWS EC2 instance.
Leader election with locking was implemented to ensure a primary server executed all scripts, with backup servers ready to take over swiftly.
A database was introduced to track script execution statuses, providing centralized information on job runs.
By leveraging existing systems like Golang and Kubernetes, Slack successfully transitioned to the distributed cron system, reducing on-call burdens.
The new system has executed over six million scripts with reduced maintenance complexities, highlighting the benefits of utilizing current resources.
Adams emphasized the importance of simplicity and utilizing available tools to streamline operations and scale efficiently.

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Apple to join American business mission to Vietnam next week

A group of leading American companies, including Apple, will participate in a business delegation to Vietnam next week.
This move could indicate optimism as Vietnam works to avoid potential U.S. trade tariffs.
The US-ASEAN Business Council will coordinate the yearly event to discuss reassessing tariffs and expanding trade with Vietnam.
Executives from over 60 U.S. companies, including Apple, Intel, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and Amazon, will meet with Vietnamese officials during the visit.

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After years of complaints about Windows Task Manager displaying CPU utilization incorrectly, a fix is finally on its way

Microsoft is fixing a long-standing issue with its Task Manager CPU usage stats.
Task Manager previously calculated CPU utilization based on the base clock, not the effective or 'real' clock.
The change will enable Task Manager to display CPU workload consistently across all pages, aligning with industry standards and third-party tools.
Users will have the option to continue using the previous CPU measuring process if desired.

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How to Install Linux on a Flash Drive?

Linux is a versatile operating system popular among developers and users for its flexibility and control.
To install Linux, you need to create a bootable USB device for your computer.
Modern Linux distributions have user-friendly installers simplifying the installation process.
Requirements for creating a bootable Linux USB include a USB flash drive (16GB+), Linux ISO file, and a tool like UNetbootin.
Tools like Rufus, Etcher, and Ventoy are reliable options to create bootable USB drives.
The process involves downloading and installing UNetbootin, inserting the USB drive, selecting Linux distribution, and the USB drive.
Creating the bootable USB involves extracting files, copying to the USB, and installing a bootloader.
After completing the process, safely remove your USB drive and boot your computer from the USB to install Linux.
Once installed, you can enjoy the benefits of Linux on your machine.
Tools like UNetbootin, Rufus, and Etcher simplify the process of creating bootable Linux USB drives.

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Notepad will soon automatically summarize your notes with AI

Notepad, one of the iconic features of Windows, is testing an AI-based summarization feature.
The feature allows users to highlight a block of text, right click, and select Summarize or press Ctrl + M.
Users can adjust the length of the summary and enable/disable the feature in app settings.
The update also includes a Recent Files option for faster access to previously used or closed documents.

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Apple Says It Will Adopt New RCS Encryption Standard in a Future OS Update

The GSM Association has approved new RCS specifications that enable end-to-end encryption for messaging.
RCS will be the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable end-to-end encryption between different providers.
Apple has announced that it will adopt the new RCS encryption standard in future software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.
The move aims to provide RCS users with enhanced privacy and security, protecting them from scams, fraud, and other threats.

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How to Adjust Your Mac's Energy Saver Settings to Keep It Awake For Longer

There are various ways to prevent your Mac from sleeping and keep it awake for longer.
Adjusting the Energy Saver settings is one method to prevent sleep. For macOS Ventura and later, go to System Settings → Displays → Advanced and enable 'Prevent automatic sleeping when the display is off'. For macOS Monterey and earlier, go to System Preferences → Energy Saver and adjust the 'Turn display off after slider' to 'Never'. This method is useful when the Mac is plugged in.
Using the Terminal command 'caffeinate' is another option to temporarily prevent sleep. Open Terminal and type 'caffeinate -d' to keep the Mac awake until the Terminal window is closed. Additional options like 'caffeinate -t 3600' can be used to keep the Mac awake for a specified time.
Third-party apps, such as Mouse Jiggler, provide the ability to simulate cursor movement to prevent sleep. This is useful for applications that require actual cursor movement to detect activity, like remote desktops, web applications, security portals, live monitoring dashboards, and software testing. Mouse Jiggler also includes Silent Mode to move the cursor invisibly and customizable deactivation options.

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Using Excel Today Function in 2025!

The TODAY function in Excel returns the current date and updates automatically whenever the worksheet is opened or changed.
The TODAY function does not require any arguments and can be used to get the current date in Excel.
The TODAY function can be used in various ways, such as finding the next Friday from today or calculating the age using the current date.
The TODAY function can also be used to display the current date along with time in different formats.

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Apple preps live-translation for AirPods + iPhone

Apple is preparing a new feature for AirPods that will allow for live translation of in-person conversations into another language.
The feature will be offered as part of an AirPods software upgrade tied to iOS 19, Apple's upcoming mobile-device operating system.
The capability will work by translating speech from one language to another, enabling users to understand conversations in different languages.
Rival earbuds like Google Pixel Buds have offered similar translation options for years.

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How to Disable Type to Siri on MacOS Sequoia

The latest versions of MacOS Sequoia make it easier than ever to use Type to Siri, but many Mac users are finding themselves accidentally triggering the ‘Type to Siri’ feature.
There is no direct toggle to disable Type to Siri in MacOS Sequoia.
One option is to disable Siri in general, which will also disable Type to Siri.
Another option is to change the keyboard shortcut for Type to Siri to something obscure, making it less likely to be accidentally triggered.

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Rumored Redesign in iOS 19 and macOS 16

Apple is preparing a major software overhaul for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, set to launch later this year.
The revamp aims to make the interface more consistent across Apple's various platforms, updating icons, menus, apps, and windows.
The redesign intends to create a more uniform look and feel across macOS, iOS, and visionOS.
Opinions vary on the necessity and potential drawbacks of the rumored redesign, with concerns about consistency and individual platform strengths.
Rumors suggest the new design could be based loosely on visionOS, featuring a more simplified and translucent appearance.
Developers express concerns about potential redesign implications and the added workload associated with revamping apps.
Opinions are divided on whether Apple's previous redesigns have been successful or beneficial for users.
The redesign cycle and potential impacts on third-party developers are subjects of criticism and speculation.
Some fear that a major UI change may distract from addressing existing software issues, such as Apple Intelligence and Siri.
The redesign could prove polarizing, reminiscent of past Apple interface updates that sparked mixed reactions from users.

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WinRing0: Why Windows is flagging your PC monitoring and fan control apps as a threat

Some PC gamers woke up to Windows Defender alert flagging a 'HackTool' called WinRing0 as a threat.
Windows Defender had triggered alarms in PC monitoring and fan control apps, causing some computers to behave oddly, such as running fans at high speed.
The threat was detected in various apps, including Fan Control, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries Engine, and MSI Afterburner.
All third-party/open-source hardware monitoring software was affected due to a common piece of kernel-level software, causing their functionality to be impaired.

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Apple has already factored in Apple Intelligence vaporware’s underwhelming ability to drive iPhone sales – Ming-Chi Kuo

Analysts and investors are becoming more cautious about Apple Intelligence's impact on iPhone sales.
Critics argue that Apple Intelligence, particularly Siri, has fallen short of expectations and is considered vaporware.
Market consensus has shifted towards a more cautious view on iPhone shipments and the performance of Apple Intelligence.
Apple had already factored in the underwhelming performance of Apple Intelligence into their shipment forecasts.

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