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Intel throws shade at Arm PCs, claiming retailers get a ‘large percentage’ of devices returned – but Qualcomm is quick to strike back
- Intel interim co-CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus has claimed that a large percentage of Arm-based PCs are returned due to software compatibility issues. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips power these machines in Microsoft's drive for Copilot Plus laptops. Qualcomm has quickly struck back, stating that their devices' return rates are within industry norms. The two companies did not back up their assertions with hard figures.
- The crux of the issue is that Arm is a different architecture to AMD and Intel's x86 chips, and most Windows apps are written for the latter, making emulation and compatibility a challenge when using Arm processors. Apple has made the move to Arm with its M-series silicon, and the motive behind the development is that Apple is transitioning fully to Arm.
- Microsoft’s equivalent, Prism emulation, is still in its early stages, so developers are not incentivised to code Arm-specific apps or games for what is a relatively small niche of laptops. Growing the hardware base is more difficult without the software support in place, and without hardware, motivating devs to write that native software is an uphill struggle.
- The rejection rate claims are plausible to an extent, and somewhat backed up by what has been seen online. But there is a lack of specifics. Intel and Qualcomm are merely putting their point of view across in the marketplace.
- The fact that often topselling laptops use Arm-based processors, despite the inherent issues, underlines their effectiveness. TechRadar’s number one laptop is a Snapdragon X-based machine. Analysts are predicting significant growth in Arm chips for Copilot Plus laptops, something that Intel is unlikely to be mentioning.
- The present issue seems to boil down to the weakness of the Arm architecture, which relies heavily on software developers writing for it. If the software and game developers are writing code for macOS, for example, they must - in effect - recode for Arm. This is a time-consuming process for something that only constitutes a small percent of the market.
- The situation isn’t new - Microsoft also faced problems getting developers on board with its Windows Phone OS - something that caused it to fail. The Silicon-based laptop market is emerging and developing slowly - everything must fall into place for the market to grow as fast as chipsets originally hoped, and this process will be gradual.
- The bottom line is that the rejection claims might have some weight behind them, but reaching a 30% market share, as some predict, won't happen overnight. As Intel interim CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus said, 'There's no substitute for strong software compatibility'. The challenge for Arm-based PC manufacturers is to make their machines less problematic. Only then will they find acceptance among more mainstream users.
- Qualcomm predicts that Arm-based PCs could own 30% of the laptop market by 2028. However, this future projection can't be taken at face value since the chips' adoption rate is mostly contingent on native software and game availability.
- The Clawback: The deeply personal jousting between Intel’s interim co-CEOs and the CEO of Qualcomm has everything to do with a shortage of silicon capacity. Nevertheless, there is more to it than that. The development reflects tensions that have been simmering for years between leaders in the Silicon Valley about which company always gets to act as the semiconductor industry leader. For Intel and Qualcomm, the debate centres on which processor (Intel vs Qualcomm) will truly be the winner of 5G and who will ultimately own the mobile computing market
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Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium over conflict minerals
- Criminal complaints have been filed by the Democratic Republic of Congo against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of conflict minerals.
- The Congo is a major source of tin, tantalum, and tungsten minerals used in computers and mobile phones, some of which are sourced from mines run by armed groups involved in crimes.
- Apple states that it audits suppliers and funds initiatives to improve mineral traceability but lawyers representing Congo argue that the company uses minerals pillaged from Congo.
- The lawyers claim that Apple's involvement in international supply chains makes the company complicit in the crimes taking place in Congo.
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Manually Install & Configure Android Emulator for .NET MAUI (Windows, VS2022)
- Developing for Android and Windows using .NET MAUI requires understanding platform-specific considerations for creating a seamless user experience.
- Android development in .NET MAUI involves responsive design, integrating with Android-specific APIs, and optimizing for performance across a diverse range of devices.
- Developing for Windows in .NET MAUI allows integration with Windows-specific APIs and optimizing for different Windows versions and hardware configurations.
- Debugging and troubleshooting in .NET MAUI require a systematic approach, thorough testing, and utilizing available resources like documentation and community forums.
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macOS 15.3 Sequoia Beta 1: You WON’T BELIEVE What’s New!
- Apple's macOS 15.3 Sequoia Beta 1 offers a wealth of new features to personalize your user experience.
- One of the most anticipated additions is Gen Emoji, allowing users to create and customize their own emojis.
- AI in macOS 15.3 is enhanced with more advanced Siri and ChatGPT integration and AI-driven photo editing.
- Image Playground is greatly improved, with advanced image generation and editing tools.
- Safari 18.3 promises enhanced performance and stability, and the dark mode has been extended.
- iWork apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers feature AI-driven features that automate repetitive tasks.
- macOS 15.3 introduces modest improvements in storage efficiency and includes bug fixes.
- Battery performance improvements are still being monitored as the beta progresses.
- Overall, macOS 15.3 Sequoia Beta 1 sets the stage for a more user-centric and intelligent operating system.
- Apple is expected to further refine and optimize features in preparation for the full release.
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BGR
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macOS Sequoia 15: Features, Apple Intelligence, download, beta, Mac compatibility
- macOS Sequoia 15 is Apple's current system for MacBook laptops and Mac desktop computers.
- The company offered a lackluster update with macOS Sonoma, which focused on improved video call experiences and boosting gaming performances.
- With macOS Sequoia, the company focuses on Apple Intelligence and a few new features for Mac users.
- macOS Sequoia has been available since September 16, 2024.
- Exclusive to Apple Silicon Macs, Apple offers Apple Intelligence, which is AI built-in with “privacy from the ground up.”
- One of the biggest changes available with macOS Sequoia is the new iPhone Mirroring feature.
- These are some of the Safari features Apple added to Big Safari Updates.
- Users can stay organized with new ways to arrange windows into a layout that works best for them.
- Building on the foundation of Keychain, the new Passwords app makes it easy for users to access their passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes.
- BGR reviewed the initial release of macOS Sequoia and stated that iPhone Mirroring is amazing.
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Rockpapershotgun
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Elden Ring: Nightreign will support singleplayer, but it might not reward it
- FromSoftware has recently announced a new Elden Ring game, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which is a co-op focused experience.
- The map of the game is surrounded by archaic weather, the navigable area to a boss arena shrinks with night approaching.
- Players can play Nightreign both alone and offline, during solo play the game scales down enemy health pools.
- There are no Spirit Ash items to let you summon helpful NPCs in the game, and certain key handholds for solo players are also missing.
- According to Ishizaki, Nightreign is very much co-op-first, and is balanced primarily around three-player teams.
- It's not a live service game and you can get the complete package when you buy Nightreign.
- The Nightreign concept does seem to fit in well with Hidetaka Miyazaki's comments earlier this year about working on smaller projects in the future.
- It's the first time FromSoftware has made anything Soulsy where multiplayer is a menu option, rather than something slowly peeled back and investigated while travelling alone.
- The game also has some confusing allusions to the wider Fromverse in the presence of Dark Souls 3's Nameless King.
- Nightreign might not encourage singleplayer, but it supports it and allows players to harvest treasure dropped by other slain players via asynchronous online.
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The RPS Advent Calendar 2024, December 17th
- The RPS Advent Calendar 2024 is revealing one game per day leading to the Game of the Year on the 24th.
- Today's game is Abiotic Factor, a co-op comedy and scientific survival game.
- Abiotic Factor is a survival Half-Life parody set in a remote facility with gameplay elements like cooking mutant meat and staying warm.
- The game offers a new and enjoyable setting for the survival genre and is praised as one of the most fun survival games since Subnautica.
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20 best clicker and idle games to play in 2024
- Clicker and idle games, also known as incremental or idle games, have gained popularity in recent years.
- These games involve clicking or automating actions for rewards and have grown in popularity on platforms like Steam.
- They are often simple and relaxing games, offering a low-budget alternative to other PC games.
- Here are 20 of the best clicker and idle games to play in 2024.
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Rockpapershotgun
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Gwent returns in The Witcher 4, according to CD Projekt's heavy hints
- The developers of The Witcher 4 have hinted at the return of Gwent, the in-universe card game.
- CD Projekt Red executives expressed their love for Gwent and stated that they don't think anyone will be disappointed.
- Gwent was popular enough to spawn a free-to-play multiplayer spin-off and a standalone singleplayer adventure.
- The form and gameplay of Gwent in The Witcher 4 are yet to be revealed.
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Tech Radar
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Microsoft’s mission to improve Windows 11 actually pays off with improved webcam tools
- Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 allowing multiple apps to access the webcam simultaneously.
- Previously, users could only use one camera app at a time, limiting multitasking capabilities.
- This feature aims to improve accessibility, especially for the hard-of-hearing community.
- Microsoft is also working on additional webcam settings, such as resolution and frame rate controls.
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TechViral
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4 Ways to Run Task Manager As Administrator in Windows 11
- The new Task Manager in Windows 11 allows you to check the RAM, GPU, HDD/SSD, and CPU activity in real time.
- To kill processes that require elevated privileges, you can run Task Manager as an administrator in Windows 11 using several methods:
- 1. Run Task Manager as Administrator via Windows Search
- 2. Run Task Manager As Admin via Command Prompt
- 3. Run Task Manager as Admin via Desktop Shortcut
- 4. Open Task Manager as Administrator via Control Panel
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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Sets Sail on a Pirate Adventure
- Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is an action-adventure game that takes players on a swashbuckling journey through the Golden Age of Piracy.
- Players join Captain Flint and his crew on a quest for a legendary treasure, encountering mythical creatures and uncovering secrets along the way.
- The game offers a unique blend of historical accuracy, fantastical elements, comic book-style narrative, turn-based tactical combat, and exploration.
- Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, providing an immersive pirate adventure with a twist.
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TechViral
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How to Find and Edit the Hosts File in Windows 11 (Block Websites)
- On Windows 11, there are multiple ways to block websites, but editing the Hosts file is the most popular and effective method.
- To find the Hosts file in Windows 11, open File Explorer, navigate to the system installation drive, Windows folder, system32 folder, drivers folder, etc folder, and locate the Hosts file.
- To block websites using the Hosts file, log in as an administrator, open the Hosts file with Notepad, and add a line with the format '0.0.0.0 [website]' to block the desired site. Save the file to apply the block.
- To unblock a website, either delete the corresponding line in the Hosts file or comment it out by adding a '#' at the beginning of the line.
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TechViral
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How to Enable Microsoft Defender Application Guard on Windows 11
- Microsoft Defender Application Guard is a security feature that allows secure browsing on untrusted websites using the Microsoft Edge browser.
- To enable Microsoft Defender Application Guard on Windows 11, go to Settings, select Apps, click on Optional Features, scroll down to More Windows features, and enable Microsoft Defender Application Guard.
- To use Microsoft Defender Application Guard, open Microsoft Edge browser, click on the three dots, and select 'New Application Guard Window'. This creates a secure browsing session.
- To disable Microsoft Defender Application Guard, uncheck the option in the Windows Features pop-up.
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TechViral
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How to Create Shortcut for Device Manager On Windows 10/11
- Device Manager allows you to view and control every hardware attached to your computer.
- Creating a desktop shortcut for Device Manager provides quick access to the panel.
- To create a shortcut, right-click on an empty area of the desktop and select New > Shortcut.
- Enter 'devmgmt.msc' as the location and name the shortcut 'Device Manager'.
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