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Assassin’s Creed Shadows has got one massive, gorgeous, secret weapon up its sleeve to make it more immersive than ever: clouds

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in late-Sengoku period Japan, exploring Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka in 1579.
The game aims to create an idealized version of Japan, cherry-picking the most aesthetically and mechanically rewarding elements of the region.
Ubisoft has designed the game world to be immersive, with a focus on realistic skyboxes and weather systems.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a massive open world experience and promises hundreds of hours of gameplay.

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Recently patched Windows flaw CVE-2024-43461 was actively exploited as a zero-day before July 2024

Microsoft warns that a recently patched Windows flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-43461, was actively exploited as a zero-day before July 2024.
The vulnerability CVE-2024-43461 is a Windows MSHTML platform spoofing issue, impacting all supported Windows versions.
The ZDI Threat Hunting team discovered a new exploit similar to a previously patched July vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-38112.
Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed the CVE-2024-43461 vulnerability.

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Upgrade to Windows Without Losing Data: A Step-by-Step Guide

Upgrading to the Windows operating system is a great way to enhance performance of your work and improve security.
Before upgrading to a new Windows OS it is important to ensure that your device meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11.
To ensure safe upgrade backup important documents and click on 'Keep personal files and apps' option during the installation process.
If your system is eligible for Windows 11, you may see a notification in windows update; alternatively you can use the windows installation assistant.
If you are not able to upgrade via windows update or the installation assistant, another option is to create a bootable USB.
After upgrading, always double-check your important data to ensure nothing was accidentally lost.
If you find yourself in situation of data loss then using a trusted windows data recovery software is your best option.
By taking proper precautions, such as backing up your data, updating drivers, and using the right upgrade methods, you can ensure a smooth upgrade without any loss of data.
Tools like Stellar Data Recovery can help you retrieve your valuable files and get your system back on track, if you experience data loss.
The key to a successful upgrade lies in preparation, ensuring your system meets the requirements, and following the correct upgrade steps.

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Copilot Money: Cash Flow, iOS 18, and More [Sponsor]

Copilot is an award-winning money tracker app that helps users monitor their finances.
With Copilot's native apps for iPhone and Mac, users can track their spending, budgets, investments, and net worth in one place.
Copilot stays in sync with new iOS launches and offers a special two-month free trial for MacStories readers.
Club MacStories offers exclusive content, newsletters, podcasts, and more for its members.

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An entirely new line of Macs may launch in just a few weeks

Apple is rumored to be launching a new line of Macs in the coming weeks.
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the potential follow-up event in October may include a revamp of popular desktop and mobile Macs.
Gurman predicts a refresh for the MacBook Pro line, including a new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip, and high-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with two pro-level M4 chip options.
The iMac and the Mac mini are also expected to receive updates with M4 chips.

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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 857

Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS released
Oracular Oriole (to be 24.10) now in Kernel Feature Freeze
Starting of Ubuntu Bengal, a LoCo of Ubuntu based on Bengal, India
Upstream release of cloud-init 24.3

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iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected – Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected
First-weekend pre-order sales estimated at 37 million units, down 12.7% YoY
Lower demand due to unavailability of Apple Intelligence at launch and competition in the Chinese market
Supply chain production plans unlikely to change, opportunities to improve sales through Apple Intelligence release and promotions

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Apple Set to Launch New M4 Macs and iPads in the Coming Weeks

Apple is set to launch new M4-powered Macs and iPads in the coming weeks.
The highlight of the launch will be updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips.
An updated iMac and a revamped Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips are also expected.
The event will also showcase the next-generation iPad mini and lower-end iPads.

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iOS 18 Release Is Today – Check That Your iPhone Supports It

Apple is set to release iOS 18, its latest iPhone operating system, today.
iOS 18 is compatible with various iPhone models, including the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and more.
The new operating system drops support for iPad models with the A10X Fusion chip.
Apple has also announced upcoming AI-powered features, including a writing assistant and enhanced Siri capabilities.

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Enable KDE Plasma 6 Style Floating Bar in Ubuntu 24.04

This tutorial shows how to enable floating top panel in Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 40, Arch, Manjaro, and other Linux with GNOME 46/47 Desktop.
Floating bar or panel is a desktop widget that floats on the desktop with a small distance from the top or bottom edge.
The KDE Plasma 6 desktop uses a floating bar as default and automatically switches to a solid panel style when a window approaches or is maximized.
To enable the KDE Plasma 6 style floating bar in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you need to install the "Dynamic Panel" extension and configure it.

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Windows Privileges Escalation Using Runas Command

Windows privilege escalation is a critical skill in cybersecurity.
The Runas command in Windows can be exploited to escalate privileges.
Attackers can use weak passwords or saved credentials to exploit Runas.
Defenders can protect their systems through strong passwords and auditing Runas usage.

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Apple to announce new M4 Mac models ‘in the coming weeks’

Apple is preparing for a major M4 Mac overhaul in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
The event is expected to introduce new low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 chip options, a new iMac with the M4 chip, and a revamped Mac mini in M4 and M4 Pro chip variations.
Additionally, a new iPad mini is anticipated to be announced, featuring upgrades like a new A17 Pro chip, improved cameras, and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
The event is likely to take place in October, with most of the new Mac models already shipping from factories.

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Install IBM Db2 Community Edition on Amazon EC2 (Ubuntu)

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of installing IBM Db2 Community Edition on an Amazon EC2 Ubuntu instance.
IBM Db2 Community Edition is a cloud-native database designed to deliver low-latency transactions and high resilience for both structured and unstructured data.
Db2 Community Edition offers a comprehensive feature set, including core Db2 functionalities.
Security is a top priority with Db2 Community Edition, featuring always-on security measures to protect your data.
The tutorial covers everything from setting up the EC2 instance to configuring Db2 and creating your first database.
Prerequisites include setting up an EC2 instance of type t2.medium, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as AMI, and open ports 22 for SSH and 25000 for Db2.
To install Db2, copy the downloaded latest version to EC2 instance, extract it, check the prerequisite requirements with db2prereqcheck, install the required packages, and run db2_install command.
Post-installation steps include creating groups and users for DB administrators and fenced users, creating a Db2 instance using the db2icrt command, starting the database instance, and creating a test database.
Finally, connect to the database using the connect command and create a table.
Overall, this tutorial provides an in-depth guide to installing and working with IBM Db2 Community Edition on Amazon EC2 Ubuntu instance.

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Apple just proved it learned from the Touch Bar’s failure

Apple has revealed a new touch-sensitive Camera Control in its latest iPhone range coupled with the ability to take photos, change the camera’s focus and control depth of field; its compactness makes it practical. The Camera Control has striking similarities to Apple’s touch-sensitive strip, the Touch Bar, which was a failure because it didn’t get enough support from third-party apps and required users to move their hands away from the keyboard and trackpad. Apple appears to have learnt from the Touch Bar’s failure and made the Camera Control highly specific to camera use, small and compact, out of the way when you don’t need it, but ready and waiting when you do.
It is believed that Apple has reworked a previously questionable idea into something that could actually have wider applications than just taking pictures on your iPhone. Apple's ability to learn from previous mistakes and pull something better out of its proverbial hat has given rise to the possibility of adapting the Camera Control on Mac devices, with potential to be used to enable quick actions and gestures in macOS.
While this is still in the realm of speculation, the Camera Control has shown that Apple is capable of innovating concepts from the past into something better, as it has done in the case of the Mac Pro’s “cheese grater” design, and doing more with it. Apple fans wait with bated breath to see what amazing development lies ahead.

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Blizzard is working with, uh, Blizzard to celebrate World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary with some Overwatch 2 skins

Blizzard is celebrating World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary by collaborating with Overwatch 2.
A fun trailer has been released to announce the crossover event between the two games.
Players can choose to represent the Horde or the Alliance with four new skins.
The collaboration will be available from September 17, offering skins like Reinhardt as The Lich King and Widowmaker as Sylvanas Windrunner.

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