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Lenovo Unveils ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: The World’s First AI Laptop With A Rollable Display

At CES 2025, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, the world’s first rollable display AI PC.
The rollable display expands from a 14-inch OLED display to a larger 16.7-inch display in about 7 seconds.
The device is aimed at mobile professionals, business travelers, and productivity-focused users.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, it offers AI-optimized performance and integrates AI-driven features like Lenovo AI Now and Cocreator.

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How to Change Your Default iPhone Apps

In iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a way for users to select their preferred default apps for iPhone.
The freedom to choose default apps on iPhone represents a marked shift in Apple's traditionally closed ecosystem, giving users more control.
In iOS 18.2, there are Default App settings for Email, Messaging, Calling, Call Filtering, Browser App, Passwords and Codes, and Keyboards.
To set default apps on iPhone, go to Settings, select Apps, tap Default Apps, and choose the desired app for each feature.

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How To Install Gummi LaTeX Editor on Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial helps in installing and using Gummi LaTeX Editor on Ubuntu 24.04.
Gummi is a user-friendly LaTeX editor designed for beginners on Ubuntu.
It is easy to install Gummi using the terminal command 'sudo apt-get install gummi texlive'.
Gummi allows users to write LaTeX documents and preview them simultaneously.

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“I Live My Life a Quarter Century at a Time”

Two days ago marked the 25th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the Aqua interface for Mac OS X at Macworld Expo.
James Thomson, the main engineer working on the original dock, shared a personal retrospective on its development.
The version showcased at the event was different from the final product, with square boxes around icons and a 'Dock' folder in the user's home folder.
James Thomson's story includes new details and additional links for further reading.

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NVIDIA Announces GeForce NOW Support Coming to Safari on Vision Pro Later This Month

NVIDIA announces GeForce NOW support for Apple Vision Pro coming later this month.
Apple Vision Pro users will be able to stream games by visiting the GeForce NOW website.
The current version of Safari on visionOS does not support adding PWAs to the Home Screen.
NVIDIA may support a PWA-free installation method in Safari for visionOS.

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Acer Expands Gaming Lineup With Nitro Blaze 8 And Nitro Blaze 11 Handhelds

Acer has expanded its gaming lineup with the introduction of Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handhelds.
The Nitro Blaze 8 is a compact handheld device powered by AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics.
The Nitro Blaze 11 offers a larger display, detachable controllers, and a built-in stand for versatile gameplay.
Both handhelds will be available in North America in Q2 2025, with prices starting at $899.99 for the Nitro Blaze 8 and $1,099.99 for the Nitro Blaze 11.

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Apple, Indonesia discuss investment proposal meant to lift iPhone sales ban

Indonesia's industry minister met with Apple representatives to discuss potential investment in the country.
Indonesia banned sales of the iPhone 16 due to non-compliance with local content requirements.
Apple had previously offered a $1 billion investment to lift the sales ban, but the minister indicated it may not be sufficient.
Negotiations for Apple's new investment proposal are currently underway.

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Chrome vs. Safari on Mac: Why Google’s browser wins for me

Safari on the Mac feels a lot faster to use than Google Chrome. It is also more battery efficient and takes fewer resources. Yet, I prefer using Google Chrome on my MacBook.
One of Google Chrome’s strengths is its expansive library of extensions, which enable advanced functionality for specific uses.
Despite being a memory hog, one of the key reasons I prefer Google Chrome over Safari is stability.
I rely heavily on Google services in my daily life. Since Chrome is a Google product, it neatly integrates with other Google services.
Google Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, with a market share of more than 60%. Thanks to its popularity, nearly all web developers and website owners optimize their online properties for Chrome.
All of Google Chrome’s benefits come at the price of battery life. The browser is not as efficient as Safari.
Safari is a no-brainer if you value your privacy and don’t want any company to go through your browsing history and activity.
Safari on macOS Sequoia feels much faster than Google Chrome. As a first-party Apple app, it also looks and behaves like a native app, unlike Chrome.
Both Google Chrome and Safari are great browsers. You can’t go wrong with either of them.
Apple’s browser tends to struggle with heavy usage, often crashing or struggling with memory leaks. In comparison, Chrome handles such cases better, though this comes at the expense of battery life, resource usage and privacy.

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Microsoft nixes Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature: a smart idea that didn’t quite work

Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s 'Suggested actions' feature due to poor performance and user frustration.
'Suggested actions' faced issues like inconsistency and irrelevant hints, making it more annoying than helpful.
Microsoft plans to focus on reliable, AI-powered features instead of improving 'Suggested actions.'
The feature debuted in 2022 and will be completely removed from Windows 11 by February 2025.

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Dew Drop – January 7, 2025 (#4336)

Microsoft AI resources developer home has been refreshed
Visual Studio’s Meter Histogram to unlock insights
Metalama 2025.0 generally available with C# 13 and .NET 9 support
Introducing the new Angular chat UI component
The year 2025: CES 2025 will be the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh, says Yusuf Mehdi
Upcoming CVE for end-of-life Node.js versions
Critter Stack Roadmap for 2025 announced by Jeremy D. Miller
Top 5 JavaScript Gantt Chart Libraries for 2025
Customizing and integrating Telerik slider control in .NET MAUI projects
The importance of investing in soft skills in the age of AI

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Firefox 134.0 is out! Touchpad Hold Gestures & HEVC Video Acceleration

A new version of Mozilla Firefox web browser, version 134.0, is now available.
The release added support for touchpad hold gestures for Linux, allowing interruption of kinetic scrolling.
For Windows users, hardware acceleration support for HEVC video playback has been added, resulting in smoother playback and reduced CPU usage.
Other changes include improvements in web extension debugging and security fixes.

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Docker Install In Ubuntu or on Cloud (AWS provisioning)

To install Docker on Ubuntu:
1. Update Package: sudo apt update
2. Install Required Packages: sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl
3. Add Docker's official GPG key
4. Add Docker Repository
To install Docker on AWS by provisioning:
1. Provision EC2 Instance with desired specifications
2. Paste the provided script in user data during instance setup
3. Launch the instance and wait for it to be ready
4. Verify Docker installation by running 'docker --version'

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Thirty Years Later, The Windows 3.1 Video Driver You Needed

The development of PC graphics cards in the 1990s brought hardware acceleration.
Software drivers for Windows 3.1 were lacking and unreliable at the time.
A modern generic SVGA driver for Windows 3.1 has been developed.
The driver provides support for all available modes and color depths, including true-color full HD.

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OWC’s new USB4 cables deliver 40Gb/s speeds & 240-watt power delivery up to 4.5-meters via fiber optics

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced new USB4 cables that deliver 40Gb/s speeds and 240-watt power delivery.
The cables, called Active Optical Cables, are equipped with optical fibers instead of traditional copper-based cables, allowing for longer lengths while maintaining the same performance.
These cables are compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 and are perfect for powering laptops like Apple's MacBook Pro.
However, the premium quality and longer lengths come at a higher cost compared to standard copper-based cables.

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Classic MOBA Heroes of Newerth seemingly teasing a return from the dead

Heroes of Newerth, a classic MOBA game, is teasing a potential return after its servers were shut down in 2022.
During the late 2000s and early 2010s, Heroes of Newerth competed with Dota 2, League of Legends, and Heroes of the Storm in the MOBA market.
The game's social channels have shown recent activity, suggesting a possible revival.
Fans of Heroes of Newerth are excited about the potential return of the game.

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