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  3. TarasBuria
    Surface Pro 9 and Pro 8 get audio playback and recording improvements by Taras Buria Microsoft has released the April 2024 firmware update for the Surface Pro 8 and Intel-based configurations of the Surface Pro 9. Both releases are focused on improving devices' audio systems and fixing potential issues with audio recording or playback. What is new in the April 2024 firmware update for the Surface Pro 8 and 9 (Intel)? The following update is available for Surface Pro 9 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater. Enhances the audio system's stability and reliability to ensure seamless playback and recording, preventing any potential disruptions or failures that may interrupt audio streams. Here is the list of new drivers for the Surface Pro 9 (Intel): Windows Update Name Windows Device Manager Dolby - Audio Processing Object - 3.30508.581.0 Dolby APO SWC Device - Software components Dolby - Extension - 8.605.313.22 Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Extensions Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.5 Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Sound, video and game controllers And here are the new drivers for the Surface Pro 8: Windows Update Name Windows Device Manager Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.5 Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Sound, video and game controllers Here is extra information about the updates: Surface Pro 8 Surface Pro 9 Supported Configurations Surface Pro 8 Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors Supported Windows versions Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer How to get the update Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) Update size 741MB (manual installation only) 671MB (manual installation only) Additional steps The update does not require additional steps before or after installation Known issues The update does not contain any known issues The Surface Pro 8 will be supported until October 5, 2027, and the Surface Pro 9 (both Intel and ARM versions) will reach its end of life on October 25, 2028.
  4. Lamp Post
    That sentence just seems plain weird "Show recommendations for tips"... How could you recommend tips? If anything I'd consider tips to be a sort of recommendation in the first place, so they're talking about showing recommendations for recommendations... They do however distingiush between new apps and ads, though, implying they might show actual ads with that option on (as opposed to just suggestions for new apps, which is what is described in the article).
  5. Lamp Post
    That doesn't mean they are the same thing. The definition of the term 'ad' isn't "being intrusive and annoying", or else a lot more would fall under the same term. Also it would make the term 'ad' completely subjective, as you might something intrusive and annoying even if I don't. When I read the headline of this article, it makes it sound like they have added actual ads and not just a suggestion from a curated list of apps.
  6. Sagar Naresh
    ChatGPT Android beta app gains a nifty feature from its Web version by Sagar Naresh OpenAI recently announced that anyone interested will be able to use the generative AI platform for free without an account. While the feature is still gradually rolling out to everyone around the globe, a new feature has been spotted under testing on the ChatGPT Android app. While the ChatGPT mobile app is convenient and has a simple UI, it lacked one important feature that was already available on the web version of the app: the ability to edit text prompts. Notably, in the latest version of the ChatGPT Android beta app, reliable tipster Assemble Debug highlighted the ability to edit text prompts. The feature to edit text prompts was spotted in the ChatGPT Android beta app v1.2024.115. The good news is that the option to edit text prompts is already available on the iOS version of the app. By the looks of it, you need to tap and hold the text prompt to get a pop-up and select the Edit message option to edit your text prompt. This is a small but nice change, as now you don't need to type an entirely new prompt just because you made a typo or want to better explain your prompt. While the standard version of the ChatGPT iOS app has already received the feature, it shouldn't take much time for its rollout in the standard version of the Android app. ChatGPT is slowly gaining important features, and the mobile app is gradually getting smarter with the addition of new features. An important feature that arrived for the ChatGPT mobile app in recent times was the memory feature that remembers context and details across conversations, allowing users to use the memories in future chats. Source: Android Authority
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  16. wingliston
    Also, remove the built-in version from Windows 11 and combine it with the new Teams to prevent displaying three different versions to the end user. Having to inform users that Microsoft has no direction is quite frustrating.
  17. Yogurth
    Tabs hibernation has been in Vivaldi since the first 1.0 betas, this is only an extension already present mechanic.
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  19. margrave
    boo
  20. bledd
    Please make a system wide Teams New installer, it's a disaster having both
  21. Steven P.

    The official Funny Pictures thread

    Steven P. replied to DrunknMunky's topic in Jokes & Funny Stuff

  22. Nick H.

    The official Funny Pictures thread

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  23. Dutchie64
    yes, they can. a Quick Google would have satisfied your curiosity
  24. John Callaham
    Get the Lenovo Legion Go portable gaming PC for a new low price of $629.99 by John Callaham In late 2023, Lenovo joined the list of PC makers who wanted to offer an alternative to Valve's Steam Deck portable PC. The result was the Lenovo Legion Go, and it had a few unique features that made it stand out from the Steam Deck and other rival products. While the price of this portable gaming PC was $699.99 when it launched, the Lenovo Legion Go is available now for the discounted low price of $629.99 at Amazon. That's $70 below its MSRP. The first thing you might notice on the Lenovo Legion Go is that it has an 8.8-inch QHD+ touchscreen display which is much bigger than what you find on the Steam Deck or other similar portable gaming PCs. It has a resolution of 1600p and can go up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Inside, the Legion Go comes with Windows 11, and AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. This version also has 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for onboard storage. It includes a microSD card to quickly add even more storage, or you can upgrade the SSD yourself with one that has more space. The other major feature of the Legion Go is its detectable side controllers, similar to what the Nintendo Switch has. You can play on the PC with those controllers, one in each hand while the Legion Go itself sits on a table with its own built-in kickstand. One controller can be used as a mouse when detached as well. Some of the other features on this PC include two USB Type-C ports, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless hardware. The Legion Space UI lets the PC access digital gaming stores and services. Lenovo also throws in a free three-month subscription to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service with the purchase of the Legion Go. Lenovo Legion Go portable gaming PC for $629.99 ($70 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
  25. Sulphy

    The official Funny Pictures thread

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

  26. John Callaham
    Microsoft has revealed the end of support and availability dates for the classic Teams app by John Callaham Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it would give people who were still using the classic Teams desktop app some more time to make the transition to the more recent "Teams 2.0" version, until at least July 1, 2024. This week, the company offered some more concrete info on when support for classic Teams will end and also when it will become completely unavailable to use. In a support page on Microsoft's site, the company confirmed that it has started sending notifications to classic Teams users, warning them that the app will reach its official end-of-support date of July 1, 2024. After that date, Microsoft will no longer release any updates, patches, or new features for classic Teams users. While the classic Teams app won't get any more updates after July 1, it will still be useable for people and businesses who have yet to make the move to the new Teams desktop app, After July 1, classic Teams users will see another warning notification, informing them that it is no longer supported. Those notification warnings can be dismissed but they will continue to show up occasionally for people still using the older app. However, the real day of reckoning is when the classic Teams app will no longer work at all. Microsoft has announced that anyone using classic Teams on older and unsupported operating systems (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and MacOS Sierra 10.12) will begin to see warnings in August that the app will no longer work after October 23, 2024. After that date, those users who try to use the app will see another notification saying their use of the app has now been blocked. Those users can continue to access Teams on supported web browsers. For all other users, the shutdown of the classic Teams app will take a bit longer, but it will happen. The blocking of the use of classic Teams all supported Windows and MacOS operating systems will happen on July 1, 2025.
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  28. John Callaham
    Proton Mail for Business adds some new features including an employee availability tool by John Callaham The security and encryption-based email service Proton is adding some new features once again. This time, the company is adding some new functions for its Proton Mail for Business plan subscribers. They include a new calendar feature along with a way for companies to make their email accounts stand out. In a blog post, Proton stated that starting today, business subscribers can now use its calendar app to label when their employees will be available to participate in meetings in a way that helps to save time when these meetings get scheduled.The accompanying press release stated: The average time to schedule a meeting with 6-8 participants is around 30 minutes, rising to up to two hours for meetings with more participants, according to a study from ETH Zurich. Proton’s answer to this allows companies to skip this effort and delay, by enabling instant scheduling of meetings that work for everyone. This means that users can effortlessly coordinate with colleagues, eliminate tedious back-and-forth, and free up precious time for meaningful work. In addition, Proton Mail for Business subscribers can now upload their company logo on its web version for a most customized experience for its employees. Proton also revealed it has recently added even more features for business customers. They include new event summary integration functions for Proton Calendar and Mail. Employees will be able to see invitations set up in the Proton Calendar directly in their Proton Mail inbox. Also, the iOS Proton Calendar app recently got updated so that its users can now more easily see their work availability during the week. Proton Mail for Business plans are currently priced at $12.99 per user per month. Earlier this week, Proton announced that its consumer plans now include support for monitoring any emails Proton Mail accounts that might have been leaked in data breaches and are available on the dark web.
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  30. Steven P. started following What should I do with this free PC?
  31. Steven P.

    What should I do with this free PC?

    Steven P. replied to freakyfriday's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Maybe use the free PC now and actually save for a decent gaming rig, You said you could get a free 1030 that will get you on the low end of gaming if you can't afford a GTX 1660. An i5-8400 + GTX 1660 would tide you over until you have saved enough for a higher quality gaming PC.
  32. Mike Steel
    "Microsoft - Making You Hate Our Products Even More With Every Update" (c) If Windows was free this would be ok. And I guess I can see some (although very little) point of this in Windows Home. But in Windows Pro? No freakin' way!
  33. dirtyvu
    It really needs better Windows support though (I use a GPD Win 4). ARMoni helps, but Nebula for Windows sucks ass (especially compared to the Mac version). I like mine, but they aren't useful for anything beyond giving you a big screen. The Beam adds a ton of lag also when you are projecting a screen through it also. Different use case, but damn expensive for what you get from them really. Okay, I just tried the Beam with desktop PC (7900x with 4090) and my smartphones, and I didn't see any lag (HDMI to USB-C cable). I didn't need the Beam for my Surface Pro 9 and Asus ROG Ally because they can accept the glasses connected by USB-C. Haven't tried Nebula yet. Will look into ARMoni and others.
  34. IATW

    Thunderbird 125.0

    IATW replied to Copernic's topic in Front Page News

    You can download the files here : https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/125.0/ Note : it's "releases" folder
  35. AsherGZ
    That doesn't make what he said wrong. Sure, Tiktok has some helpful stuff, but compared to the amount of cancerous content it hosts, it's negligible.
  36. Steven P.

    The official Funny Pictures thread

    Steven P. replied to DrunknMunky's topic in Jokes & Funny Stuff

  37. wongogue

    Thunderbird 125.0

    wongogue replied to Copernic's topic in Front Page News

    Had no idea. There is not anything regarding this in the public domain. There is in fact an entry for 125.0 on https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/releases/ but the link is broken. Maybe this Neowin article is a day early.
  38. b4rtw

    WhatsApp announces support for passkeys on iOS

    b4rtw replied to Karthik Mudaliar's topic in Front Page News

    Do people log-in/-out all the time that this is somehow beneficial?
  39. RichAlex092322
    RichAlex092322 joined the community
  40. Ixion started following What should I do with this free PC?
  41. Ixion

    What should I do with this free PC?

    Ixion replied to freakyfriday's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Goretsky is correct, the CPU will handle modern games fine as long as you pair it with a good GPU, think Nvidia 3060 or better and you may well need a good Power supply as well as pre-builds tend to have just enough power to run what's in the box and nothing more. As others have said in terms of value for money you'd be far better off with a console than a PC at this price range.
  42. George P
    Just want some battlemage info at this point. They need to move quick with new GPUs before AMD and Nvidia can start.
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