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News
General Motors Promises to Stop Selling Your Car's Data
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OnStar location and driving information was being sold to insurance companies and data brokers.
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Cyber Security
How You Can Identify and Avoid Pig Butchering Scams
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If you've randomly received a message from a stranger on a dating app or social media, and, after chatting for a few days, they are suggesting investing in crypto, then you're likely being targeted by a pig butchering scam. Read on to learn how this scam works and how to steer clear of it.
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Microsoft
SharePoint vs. OneDrive: How Are They Different?
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Keeping your data safe, making sure you can access it from anywhere, and sharing it with others are key to modern work. Microsoft offers two tools for this: OneDrive and SharePoint. But how do they differ, and which one is best for you? Let's look at what sets them apart.
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Windows
How to Check RAM, GPU, and CPU Usage in Windows 11
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Keeping an eye on system resources can be vital, especially when experiencing glitches or slowdowns. If you're on Windows, there are tools baked into the operating system that let you quickly look up just how much of your RAM, CPU, and GPU are being used by a specific process. Learn how to use those tools.
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How to Quickly Launch Apps on Windows 11 Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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If you access particular Windows apps regularly, it can take time to launch them by rummaging through the Start menu. Handily, Windows 11 lets you create custom keyboard shortcuts to quickly open your favorite programs.
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Apple
United States Says Apple Is an Illegal Monopoly
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The European Union has targeted Apple over the past few years for monopolistic and anti-competitive practices, forcing the company to allow alternate app stores and other features in the EU. Now, the United States government is suing Apple on similar grounds.
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New Hardware Exploit Affects Apple Silicon Macs
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If you thought you were immune from a Meltdown or Spectre-like hardware exploit by using laptops with Apple Silicon chips instead of x86 CPUs, you are unfortunately mistaken. A new vulnerability has popped up on Apple silicon-powered Macs, and it could result in performance losses for some workflows as developers try to patch it.
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Tips & Tricks
How to Change the Default Email Program for Mailto: Links
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If you don't use the default mail client on your computer, you can easily make the mailto: links in your browser open in your regular email program. Here's what you need to know.
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Useful Information
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Smartphone
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We use our smartphones every day, so it's no surprise that dirt and debris can quickly build up on our screens, cameras, or connection ports. If your smartphone is looking a little grubby, these tips will help you get it back in sparkling condition.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This AI Art Generator Produces Accurate Text Within Images
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While AI art generators often impress with their creations, many tend to struggle with rendering legible text within images. Enter Ideogram, an AI art tool that not only generates photorealistic images, but also consistently produces coherent text on nearly every attempt. Here, we explore this tool in detail.
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