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  2.    M. Murcek reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft reveals Infra Copilot that uses GitHub Copilot to generate infrastructure code
  3. John Callaham
    Microsoft and Estée Lauder team up to launch a new AI Innovation Lab by John Callaham Microsoft has just announced yet another collaboration with a company to help boost its generative AI services. Today, it revealed a partnership with the Estée Lauder Companies as an expansion on their current collaborations. In a press release, Microsoft announced that, together with Estée Lauder, it will launch a new AI Innovation Lab. It will be created with the help of Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service to assist Estée Lauder so it can improve upon and speed up its product development as well as marketing for its over 20 different beauty brands. The press release stated: ELC and Microsoft are applying generative AI tools in research and development for quicker product development, allowing scientists and product development specialists to respond to emerging product and ingredient trends more rapidly. In addition, the AI Innovation Lab has also created a custom chatbot for Estée Lauder. It will be able to access the company's extensive marketing data so that it can help its team members create and launch marketing campaigns faster than normal. Financial terms of this new partnership were not disclosed. This is just the latest collaboration between the two companies. In January 2023, Estée Lauder launched a Makeup Assistant mobile app that was designed to help visually impaired users put on makeup. The app used AI features provided by Microsoft's Azure AI services. The app is now available in the US, UK, and Ireland, and will expand to more markets in the near future. This is the third new AI-related partnership that Microsoft has announced just this week. It also revealed a collaboration with the service and consulting company Cognizant which will purchase 25,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats for its clients. Microsoft also announced a partnership this week with The Coca-Cola Company. It will spend $1.1 billion to use Microsoft's AI services over a five year period,
  4. SnoopZ
    The PS5 PS+ Extra version has been available since this morning for me, or it's now working for the Collection version, not sure how I can tell.
  5. sphbecker
    At that time, I only ever got hand-me-down systems from others, which were few and far between. I went straight from DOS 3.0 to Windows 3.1 on my next computer. However, I was someone who loved to exit Windows 3.1 and play with the features of DOS 6.0. Something I found fascinating was a little GUI program called DOS-Shell, which I believe was introduced with DOS 4.0. At first glace, it just seemed like an early retention of File Manager/Explorer, but it also had the ability to launch programs, and a hotkey to switch back to DOS Shell. I don't think you could run multiple programs, but you could switch between a single program, the DOS Shell, and a command prompt, which for the time, was pretty impressive.
  6. Matthew S.
    I hear you on MS adding more and more anti-consumer elements to Windows, but DOS wasn't some glory era either. Compared to UNIX, which very much did exist at the time, DOS was a pathetic toy. It is the shortcomings of DOS that ultimately lead to a lot of the stability and security issues in early versions of Windows, and also why those versions didn't let you dig deep in the OS (no Task Manager as an example). Windows ME was the last OS built on DOS, and it was very long in the tooth by then. Windows NT was a great upgrade for businesses in the mid 90s, but it wasn't until XP that home users finally got an operating system with a decent Kernal. Of course, the counter argument to this is that consumer hardware at the time was very memory starved, and DOS' simplicity allowed for it to have a lower memory footprint. Even into the Windows era, the main reason why MS didn't push NT or 2000 as a consumer platform is because of the system requirements. At a time when 4 MB was standard on a Best Buy display model, NT 4.0 Workstation required 16 MB. So while I agree that DOS was a necessary stepping stone to make consumer computers affordable, I definitely wouldn't point to it as an example of good software...only good enough software. Since when did Microsoft acquire the Commodore Kernal?
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  8. bikeman25

    Replacing Windows 10 Gaming Laptop?

    bikeman25 replied to bikeman25's topic in Hardware Hangout

    That is model considering at moment, though not opposed Going Intel\Nvidia again if better specs or priced machine found https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989#tabbed-customerreviews
  9. Jose_49
    OH! Finally! I was waiting for it. Glad to be coming soon
  10. sphbecker
    True, but I don't feel like that is a great analogy. Cars retain their primary purpose for as long as they are functional, so people tend to keep them a long time. In contrast, computers reach a point where they are so obsolete they no longer provide the benefit of having a computer. That happened in the past even faster than today; people take for granted the massive longevity benefits we got when average systems started shipping with multiple gigs of RAM and duel core CPUs. Last, cars have a huge network of available parts available to make repairs. With computers, you are stuck searching eBay for used parts, and for systems this old, you are typically stuck buying other non-working units in hopes to harvest their working components. So yes, there are a number of classic computers out there, but that number is vastly lower than cars of the same age.
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  12. aclarke_31
    Does anyone know if its possible to run display over USBC on an Intel NUC Skull Canyon? If someone could let me know, I'd be very greatful. If someone could also let me know how, I'd be extremely greatful. LOL https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSDF2HH5?starsLeft=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_wa_apan_dp_BSNWC8HREP16M7H7W9FF - KOORUI USB-C DIsplay - Allow display over USB-C. Many thanks Kind regards
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  14. Sulphy

    The official Funny Pictures thread

    Sulphy replied to DrunknMunky's topic in Jokes & Funny Stuff

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  16. Jose_49

    Replacing Windows 10 Gaming Laptop?

    Jose_49 replied to bikeman25's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Can you share the link? I think there's been pretty good deals with RTX machines lately. Edit: Something significant: ALWAYS check the reviews of every machine, even though they may seem to have the same specs. Nvidia began making power adjustments to each of their models a while back, and two laptops with, e.g., 4060s, one can perform better than the other due to wattage restrictions.
  17. sphbecker
    I hear you on MS adding more and more anti-consumer elements to Windows, but DOS wasn't some glory era either. Compared to UNIX, which very much did exist at the time, DOS was a pathetic toy. It is the shortcomings of DOS that ultimately lead to a lot of the stability and security issues in early versions of Windows, and also why those versions didn't let you dig deep in the OS (no Task Manager as an example). Windows ME was the last OS built on DOS, and it was very long in the tooth by then. Windows NT was a great upgrade for businesses in the mid 90s, but it wasn't until XP that home users finally got an operating system with a decent Kernal. Of course, the counter argument to this is that consumer hardware at the time was very memory starved, and DOS' simplicity allowed for it to have a lower memory footprint. Even into the Windows era, the main reason why MS didn't push NT or 2000 as a consumer platform is because of the system requirements. At a time when 4 MB was standard on a Best Buy display model, NT 4.0 Workstation required 16 MB. So while I agree that DOS was a necessary stepping stone to make consumer computers affordable, I definitely wouldn't point to it as an example of good software...only good enough software.
  18.    +devHead reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft made $61.9 billion in revenue for fiscal Q3 2024, up 17 percent from a year ago
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  21. JezJ
    In addition to the above, the PC Game Pass version is missing creators club from the main menu altogether, so existing saves using this are broken.
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  23. bikeman25
    Hello all Debating on replacing Windows 10 Gaming Laptop with Windows 11 Compatible model. Bad idea or Good idea to consider an Asus Tuf AMD Ryzen based one, specs look like would meet all needs, 2 m.2 slots, standard 16gb of Ram, storage starting out at 512Gb. Desktop think gonna hold off doing major upgrade til Intel 15th Gen out Figured I'd maybe try my first ever Ryzen and if I like the experience maybe even convert desktop in future
  24.    M. Murcek reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft made $61.9 billion in revenue for fiscal Q3 2024, up 17 percent from a year ago
  25. adrynalyne
    It’s not as limited as you might think. MS needs a wake-up call. If enough people leave, maybe they will notice. I have a Windows VM and I find the need to use it is a lot less often than I expected.
  26. John Callaham
    The big Fallout 4 update has a number of bugs across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms by John Callaham On Thursday, Bethesda Game Studios and its owner Microsoft released the "next-gen" update for its post-apocalypse RPG Fallout 4. Among other things, it added native support for Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S and Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles, along with widescreen and ultra-widescreen display support for PC gamers and more. Unfortunately, it appears the update also comes with its share of bugs and other issues. The Xbox Series X and S update was supposed to add two different graphical modes; Quality Mode, (30FPS at 4K resolution with Ultra graphics settings) and Performance Mode (60FPS at 4K resolution with standard graphics settings). However, Eurogamer reports that the Xbox Series X|S update currently only has support for the Performance Mode. Attempts to run the game in Quality Mode do not work at the moment. The PC update, as expected, has caused a number of popular third-party mods for the game to break. If you play the PC version of Fallout 4 with one or more mods, you can head over to the NexusMods forums, where you can learn how to keep the update from being installed on your PC with Steam, GoG.com, and PC Game Pass. This update was also supposed to make the game verified for Valve's Steam Deck portable gaming PC. While that does indeed happen, the update has also done away with the game's launcher, which let users customize their graphics. The launch command of "SteamDeck=0 %command%" will restore the game launcher. Finally, PlayStation owners who have the game as part of their PlayStation Plus Extra subscription currently cannot get the next-gen update. Bethesda Game Studios has posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the update will be available for those members at some point, adding "Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on this." The Fallout 4 update was released in the middle of a resurgence of gamer interest in the entire Fallout franchise, thanks in part to the success of the Fallout live action TV show on Amazon Prime Video.
  27. mankitako
    mankitako changed their profile photo
  28. dustojnikhummer
    Telegram isn't encrypted by default, and sure as hell not in group chats. I hate how many things (like XDA forums) moved to Telegram and Discord. Knowledge is not googleable anymore
  29. binaryzero
    Nice! Good on ya, John. You're the only one who posts interesting things relating to real world use. I'm completely over articles about TPM, start menu, installing Windows, and lame 3rd party tools.
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  31. Good Bot, Bad Bot
    They are not that hard to obtain. You can go to any car show and depending on the size of it see dozens of cars that are older than a IBM PC XT.
  32. Good Bot, Bad Bot
    Wow! The first PC the family first purchased came with MS-DOS 4.00 with a free upgrade to 4.01 when it came out. A Northgate 286 machine with a 20MB HDD and of course the all important turbo button. Fun times! I don't recall this "multitasking" version Of MS-DOS.
  33. John Callaham
    Microsoft reveals Infra Copilot that uses GitHub Copilot to generate infrastructure code by John Callaham Microsoft's GitHub Copilot first launched in June 2022, before the company announced its commitment several months later to bring generative AI features to nearly all of its services. This week, Microsoft revealed a spinoff of sorts to GitHub Copilot that was created for a specific type of programmer and business field. In a blog post. Microsoft officially announced Infra Copilot, It was designed to use GitHub Copilot as the basis for a new generative AI tool that's made to help with the coding specifically for infrastructure systems. Microsoft stated: Infra Copilot harnesses the power of machine learning to interpret the intent behind prompts and swiftly generate precise infrastructure code. It understands the context of infrastructure tasks, allowing professionals to express their requirements in natural language and receive corresponding code suggestions. Microsoft says that programmers who use Infra Copilot to generate infrastructure code will be able to streamline the coding process so they can concentrate on higher-level activities. The tool is also designed to create standardized code snippets so that it works consistency across different environments. The new Infra Copilot tool should help cut down on the amount of development time for this kind of coding projects. It can also be an educational tool for programmers who may not be familiar with the specific needs of making infrastructure code. Infra Copilot is available now to programmers who have the latest Visual Studio Code version, and have a GitHub Copilot license, with either a personal free trial or access to their company's GitHub account. They can then install the Copilot extension, sign in from Visual Studio Code, and install the PowerShell extension to get started. Microsoft recently launched GitHub Copilot Enterprise which uses data from a company's own code repositories and knowledge base to generate code and answer questions. It's priced at $39 a month per user.
  34. Accuphase
    Why, because of a little suggestion that you can turn off? Enjoy the limited software on Linux and macOS.
  35. domboy
    That's pretty cool they have a working IBM PC XT.
  36. Zeromus2003
    Let me know when Republicans really want to take the border issues seriously. They had decades and nothing. They even shot down the latest bi-partisan plan to help alleviate some of the issues. Of course this is nothing new from Republic#nts, as they have a history of killing their own bills even if it helps them. If you look at where history is going, Republicans (except for traditional ones) prove daily that they are becoming increasingly irrelevant, as they have no interest in actually doing their jobs. They honestly believe that compromising = weakness. Unfortunately this scorched earth approach does not work. Democrats are no saints, but most realize that compromise and good-faith negotiation is the way to get things done.
  37. John Callaham
    Get the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC at its lowest price by John Callaham If you are looking for a wireless gaming headset for your Microsoft Xbox console, or for your gaming PC rig, Razer currently has lowered the price of one of its headsets to a new all-time low amount. For a limited time, you can get the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for $89.99 at Amazon. That's not only a new all-time low price for the product, but it's also $40 off its $129.99 MSRP. The Razer Kaira HyperSpeed headset is officially licensed to work with Microsoft's Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles. It includes a 2.4 Ghz USB C wireless dongle you can connect to the console, or your PC, to experience low latency audio when playing games. The headset also has Bluetooth wireless hardware so you can use it when playing games, or listening to songs, on your smartphone or tablet. The headset has two 50 mm drivers that use titanium-coated diaphragms so it can offer a superior audio experience. It also has a bendable cardioid microphone for when you want to chat with your friends online. It has also been designed to cut down any background noise from the back and sides. The ear cushions use flowknit memory foam material so you can keep wearing your headset during hours-long gaming sessions. You will be able to get up to 30 hours of use with the headset on one battery charge. Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for $89.99 ($40 off MSRP) This Amazon deal is U.S. specific, and not available in other regions unless specified. Make sure you also browse through Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Newegg US to find some other great tech deals. Also, check the Deals section of our articles to see if there's anything we've posted in the past few days that could be of interest. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
  38. Zeromus2003
    Back when Microsoft really was pushing development boundaries and succeeding...... unlike the mess we have today where they just want multiple avenues to push ads and marketing junk in our OSes. I say this as a huge Microsoft fan too.... I hope for a better Win 11 or 12 but I'm not sure it will happen.
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