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Safari Tech Preview 203: What's New, What's Fixed, and What's Missing?

September 12, 2024

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 203, touting bug fixes and performance improvements. It includes a laundry list of fixes and updates across various areas. The current release is compatible with machines running macOS Sonoma and the macOS Sequoia beta. Apple claims it's to gather feedb

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Unlocking Excel Security: Passwords, Encryption, and More

September 11, 2024

You've spent hours crafting the perfect spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, and the last thing you want is for someone to accidentally (or intentionally!) change your work. The truth is, Excel files are a treasure trove of valuable information, and safeguarding them is crucial. So, what's a responsible

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Microsoft's AI Revolution: The Next Big Thing?

September 11, 2024

Microsoft's Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott is hinting at a major AI breakthrough before the end of the year. But what could it be? Scott remained tight-lipped, but the clues are there. We have things coming shortly that will be very visible for people looking for signs of progress. Look at how

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The Name Game: Why Apple Should Ditch Numbers for Descriptive Phone Names

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where phone names are more than just a string of numbers. A world where the iPhone becomes the iPhone Explorer, the Galaxy becomes the Galaxy Guardian, and the Foldable iPhone is rebranded as the iPhone Flex. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is it possible? In this article, we'll exp

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The Tracker Spinoff Conundrum: Is Now the Right Time?

September 11, 2024

Tracker, the CBS drama, has been making waves with its unique blend of storytelling and characters. With its second season on the horizon, the show's executive producer, Elwood Reid, has expressed reservations about spinning off the series. But is he right? Should we be exploring the backstories of

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Is ActiveX Really Dead? Microsoft Says Goodbye to a Controversial Technology

September 10, 2024

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo

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Apple's AI Gamble: Will Siri Finally Steal the Show?

September 10, 2024

Apple has thrown its hat into the AI ring with the iPhone 16, promising a smarter Siri, automated tasks, and even custom emojis. But is this enough to revitalize sales and keep up with competitors like Samsung and Google who've already made strides in AI? Think about it: Apple's been known to take

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Star Wars Outlaws: A Promising Start, But Where's the Red Dead Redemption Vibe?

September 10, 2024

Star Wars Outlaws promised a taste of the immersive open world experience found in Red Dead Redemption 2, but does it deliver? Initial impressions hinted at a vast space western, but the reality is a bit more nuanced. One of the biggest draws was the comparison to Rockstar's masterpiece, and while

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The iPhone 16: A Powerful Phone, But Is Its AI Ready for Prime Time?

September 10, 2024

Apple's iPhone 16 has landed, but is it the game-changer we were expecting? While the hardware shines, the AI features, centered around Apple Intelligence, feel more like baby steps than leaps. Apple boasts about its new AI, but is it really that impressive given it relies on a relatively small AI

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Is Bigger Always Better? Progress Software's $875 Million Gamble on ShareFile

September 10, 2024

Progress Software is on a roll, scooping up yet another company for a hefty sum – $875 million to be exact. This time, the target is ShareFile, a file-sharing company boasting 86,000 customers. The plan? To boost Progress's annual revenue by a cool $240 million. But is this just another acquisitio