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Apple TV+ hosts world premiere of ‘Government Cheese’ at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival

  • Apple TV+ hosted the world premiere of 'Government Cheese' at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival.
  • 'Government Cheese' is a surrealist family comedy series executive produced by and starring David Oyelowo.
  • The 10-episode series will debut on April 16, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  • The series follows the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty dreams in 1969 San Fernando Valley.

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M4 MacBook Air reviews: Best MacBook at an unbeatable price

  • The M4 MacBook Air has received positive reviews ahead of its release on March 12.
  • CNN states that despite being a boring update, it remains the best laptop for most people.
  • The Verge highlights the improved 12MP Center Stage camera and its better image quality.
  • ArsTechnica praises the performance of the M4 MacBook Air, even without a fan for cooling.

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macOS 15.4 Beta 'Hides' Amount of Storage Used by Apple Intelligence

  • The latest macOS 15.4 beta release no longer displays the amount of local storage used by Apple Intelligence features.
  • In previous macOS versions, users could easily check the storage space used by Apple Intelligence features in System Settings.
  • SIP (System Integrity Protection) disabling allows the display of Apple Intelligence assets, including storage information.
  • Apple has not yet addressed this change, and macOS 15.4 is scheduled for release in early April.

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Apple M4 MacBook Air review: I have no notes

  • The M4 version of the MacBook Air is a great general-purpose laptop.
  • The addition of 16GB of RAM across the Mac lineup improved performance and removed the need for an additional RAM upgrade for most users.
  • The extra memory benefits various tasks, including using applications like Photoshop and Logic Pro or multitasking with multiple browser tabs.
  • Apple's decision to increase minimum RAM without price increase benefits users in the long run.

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M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio Review: A weird update, but it mostly works

  • Apple is refreshing its high-end Mac Studio desktops with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips.
  • The M4 Max processor is similar to the one used in high-end MacBook Pros, offering a significant performance boost.
  • However, the top-end Studio is equipped with the M3 Ultra chip, which feels like a less impressive upgrade compared to the lower-end Studio.
  • The article discusses how the M4 Pro Mac mini and chips from Intel and AMD compare to Apple's latest offerings.

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iOS 18.4 likely to require users to upgrade to Apple’s latest HomeKit architecture

  • iOS 18.4 will require users to upgrade to the latest HomeKit architecture.
  • The Home app will no longer work with the old HomeKit architecture.
  • Support for the old version of Apple Home will end soon, forcing users to update.
  • Everyone will be forced to upgrade to the new architecture to continue using the Home app and HomeKit accessories.

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Prolong Laptop Battery Life in Linux by Limiting Charging Levels

  • Regularly charging the battery to 100% or fully discharging it can put stress on the battery and decrease its lifespan.
  • Experts suggest that the optimum battery charging range is 20-80% to maintain battery health.
  • In Linux, you can control battery charging levels in KDE Plasma by adjusting settings in Power Management.
  • KDE Plasma informs users about reduced battery life due to overcharging and defaults to charging levels of 50-90%.
  • For GNOME users, the ThinkPad Battery Threshold extension can help set battery charging limits, irrespective of laptop model.
  • Using command line tools in Linux, like upower and tee command, allows setting specific battery charging thresholds.
  • By maintaining a charging range of 20-80%, you can expect better battery performance and longevity for your laptop.
  • It is recommended to avoid continuous full charging and discharging cycles to preserve the battery life of your device.
  • Taking care of your laptop's battery health by limiting charging levels can help maintain its overall performance over time.
  • Following industry recommendations for battery charging, like 20-80% range, can contribute to prolonging the battery lifespan.

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The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop

  • Microsoft is officially replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app.
  • Support for Remote Desktop will end on May 27, and users are recommended to uninstall the app.
  • The new Windows app, launched in September last year, provides unified access to various Windows services.
  • The long-term ambition of Microsoft is to move Windows over to the cloud, with expanded cloud PC and virtual PC features for all users.

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Shock, horror – I’m not going to argue with Microsoft’s latest bit of nagging in Windows 11, as this pop-up is justified

  • Windows 11 has a new pop-up in testing, encouraging users to set up recovery access for their Microsoft account.
  • The pop-up reminds users to add a secondary email or phone number for recovery purposes.
  • This reminder is important for account security and to avoid issues with forgotten passwords.
  • The feature is still in testing and may not be rolled out to all Windows 11 users.

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Dolphin Emulator 2503 Released! Improved Mapping & Cheat Code Whitelist

  • Dolphin Emulator released new 2503 version with improved graphics settings editing on a per-game basis.
  • The release introduced cheat code whitelist for Hardcore RetroAchievements and added hundreds of new cheats.
  • Improved input mapping and added tracking playtime support.
  • Other changes include fixes and updates to codecs and sound system.

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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 882

  • This issue of Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter covers various topics like warning announcement about Ubuntu One password reset emails, Ubuntu stats, hot topics in support, LXD weekly news, upcoming meetings and events, LoCo events, Ubuntu Cloud News, and much more.

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Audacity 3.7.2 Added UUID to Track Active Users & Retention Rates

  • Audacity 3.7.2 is a maintenance release with bug fixes and new features.
  • The new version includes a UUID system that generates random numbers for each user.
  • The UUID system collects data on active users and usage frequency.
  • Other changes include bug fixes and the restoration of the 'Residue' option in the Noise Reduction dialog.

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Tricked Into Installing macOS Update

  • Many Mac users have reported unexpected and unwanted macOS updates, despite having the 'Install macOS updates' option turned off in System Settings.
  • Recent incidents, like the update from Sequoia 15.1.1 to 15.3.1 on an iMac Pro, have raised concerns about Apple's ability to override user preferences.
  • Software update notifications trick users into unintentionally accepting macOS updates, with no option to decline or dismiss the update.
  • The only way to postpone or cancel an update once scheduled by the DAS-CTS system is to shut down the Mac.

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Purgeable Disk Space

  • The Finder inaccurately reported available and used disk space, showing an error of over 50% in calculating free space.
  • Purgeable space in macOS is controlled by the system and includes snapshots, evicted iCloud files, and purchased content.
  • Apple's documentation lacks coherent explanations on what qualifies as purgeable space in APFS.
  • CacheDelete functions to free up purgeable space for copying files to other volumes.
  • Precize and Sparsity utilities help identify purgeable files, aiding in space management.
  • Creating real free space proactively is suggested over attempting to force file purging.
  • The Finder's figures for free space may be outdated compared to Disk Utility and third-party applications.
  • CacheDelete's operations differ in Safe mode compared to standard mode, ensuring more accurate purgeable space computation.
  • Restarting the Mac led to the disappearance of purgeable space, highlighting ongoing issues with Finder's space calculations.
  • Disk Utility's figures encompass APFS volume groups, while Finder's 'Get Info' may not reflect this fully.

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Lowe's Expanding Vision Pro 'Style Studio' Experience to Additional Stores

  • Lowe's is expanding its 'Style Studio' experience to additional stores, allowing customers to try out the 3D kitchen renovation design app using the Vision Pro headset.
  • After a successful pilot test, Lowe's is rolling out the Vision Pro experience to five new locations in Austin, Texas and the surrounding area.
  • The Style Studio app offers a 3D kitchen environment with customizable options using real-world materials, fixtures, and appliances, and has added new features like trending colors and a teleport feature for different perspectives.
  • Customers can book a one-on-one 45-minute consultation at Lowe's stores for free, where an employee will guide them through the kitchen creation process with 80 billion design combinations available.

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