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  3.    xfx reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft seemingly admits "ads" on Windows 11 Start menu are in the works
  4. wongogue
    I am going to build a new desktop after Zen 5 CPU are launched this year. Work is Android+NodeJS and I mostly play single-player games these days. I switched to an M3 MBA this year and hopefully I can switch my desktop too if I choose the parts right.
  5. IATW

    Thunderbird 125.0

    IATW replied to Copernic's topic in Front Page News

    Not this time. The final version 125 is here
  6. Aditya Tiwari
    Zuckerberg reveals Threads now has 150 million monthly active users by Aditya Tiwari Image credit: Neowin Instagram's spin-off Threads is growing at a steady pace as days pass by. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during the company's Q1 2024 earnings call that Threads has crossed 150 million monthly active users. In his statement [PDF], Zuckerberg said: Threads is growing well too. There are now more than 150M monthly actives, and it continues to generally be on the trajectory I hoped to see. My daughters would want me to mention that Taylor Swift is now on Threads -- that was a big deal in my house. Meta originally launched Threads as a text-first social media app for Android and iOS in July last year. It became the fastest app to reach 150 million downloads in a week, beating Niantic's Pokémon GO. The app tasted instant success by onboarding two million users in just two hours after the launch. That's because Threads allowed users to create their profiles using Instagram credentials and pre-follow Instagram users in advance. The occasion was big enough for Meta that Mark Zuckerberg posted a meme on his Twitter (now X) account after 11 years. Threads attracted tens of millions of users in the following weeks, exceeding the company's expectations. However, the social media app lacked some essential features at the time. Instagram head Adam Mosseri came forward to assure users that several features were "on the list." Threads initially didn't allow users to delete their profile without deleting their Instagram account, a decision it changed in a future update. "Threads also continues to see good traction as we continue to ship valuable features and scale the community," Zuckerberg said. For reference, the social media app has added 50 million monthly users since October 2023. Its growth slowed down a bit after the initial traction, but Threads continued to roll out new features to its app. Over the past months, Threads has added several features, including a web interface, reverse chronological search, hashtags, Following tab, language translation, and more.
  7. deantendo
    If i pay for it there should be no ads. Have a free version and put ads there. But as Kiddingguy points out; there will always be ways around this sort of crap: Start11 for one.
  8. kiddingguy
    Not good. Windows is becoming more & more an advertising space instead of an OS. I guess in the end there will the 3rd party blocking tools for this. Same with ads & ad blockers for browsers.
  9. hellowalkman
    Microsoft seemingly admits "ads" on Windows 11 Start menu are in the works by Sayan Sen Last week, Microsoft released build 26200.5001 to the Windows 11 Canary channel Insiders. The build brings Widgets improvements, and more changes plus bug fixes Alongside the announced set of changes though, the company is also tweaking the Settings text related to the Recommended section toggle in Windows 11 which now specifically mentions "ads." While the previous text stated "Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more" the updated text, hidden at the moment, states "Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, ads, and more". The change was first noticed by Twitter (now X) user Xeno and then later, another user Albacore added more context to it. Looks like outright ads might be coming to the Start Menu in Windows 11, not just the usual recommendations / tips / shortcuts / etc. After enabling experiment 48797684 the text in Settings changes slightly to accommodate for this 😐 https://t.co/BVEPe0nGgr pic.twitter.com/rTcG4rV8iR — Albacore ☁️ (@thebookisclosed) April 24, 2024 This could mean one of two things, either Microsoft is trying to come clean and appropriately label the Recommended content, or second, more adware may indeed be coming to the Start menu. Interestingly, Albacore also noticed a new UDK API for requesting the "EdgeMicrosoftUserId" for User Profile Personalization purposes, so these two might be related, as in we might get Windows 11 Start menu ads based on our Edge browsing habits. However, this is entirely speculation and the Edge UDK API may be there to serve a completely different, unrelated purpose. Although not the same thing, this does remind a bit about the recent UCPD driver that Microsoft quietly added to block Registry changes related to default app switching. If you recall, earlier this month, we reported about a dedicated button for such recommendations that Microsoft is currently contemplating adding to the Taskbar. Soon enough, Start menu ads and promos went live, with Windows 11 Beta channel build 22635.3495. Finally, with the latest non-security optional preview update for Windows 11 (KB5036980, builds 22621.3527 and 22631.3527), the ads are now out to non-Insiders too. All this is not going unnoticed by industry veterans, even by ex-Microsoft staff. A former Microsoft UX head made a sarcastic remark about the situation and another ex-engineer criticized the "comically bad" performance of the Start menu. Thankfully, not every change about the Start menu is bad as the tech giant is currently trying to make the "All apps" option in it, much better.
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  11. adrynalyne
    How sad.
  12.    MS Bob 11 reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft rolls out Start menu ads to all Windows 11 users, here is how to turn them off
  13.    MS Bob 11 reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft rolls out Start menu ads to all Windows 11 users, here is how to turn them off
  14. MS Bob 11
    Not according to Apple, and I trust them blindly regarding anything UX And that is exactly the problem with the world today
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  16. Sagar Naresh
    Threads testing an easy way to help you automatically archive old posts by Sagar Naresh A few days ago, it was reported that Threads was testing a new option that would help users find real-time search results based on their recency instead of showing posts that are trending on the platform. Now, another new feature is currently under testing that would allow users to automatically archive old posts. Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared a post on Threads saying that the automatic archive opinion is currently under testing with a small number of users. In the testing phase, Threads users will have the option to choose to archive individual posts manually or automatically archive the posts after a certain amount of time. Here's what Moserri said: We’re starting to test the *option* to archive posts with a small number of people. You can do this manually, for individual posts, or choose to automatically archive all posts after a certain period of time. If you want to make your post public again, you can always unarchive it whenever you’d like. I ran a poll white back and the resounding feedback was not to make this the default, so we’re gonna try it as an option. In the screenshot shared by Mosseri, we can see how the feature might look in the Threads app. Users who have the automatic archive option can manually archive posts by tapping on the three dots at the top-right corner of the post and choosing the 'Archive now' option. Mosseri also noted that users can choose to make their posts public again at any time. He noted that the feature won't be added to Threads as a default option. He said, "I ran a poll... and the resounding feedback was not to make this the default, so we’re gonna try it as an option." Instagram also has an archiving option, and soon Threads users could archive their posts manually or automatically with the built-in feature.
  17. wongogue

    Thunderbird 125.0

    wongogue replied to Copernic's topic in Front Page News

    Thunderbird 128.0 is the next release. They follow Firefox's ESR cycle.
  18.    +witbyt reacted to a post in a topic: You have till May 2024 before Xbox starts deleting your game captures, here's how to backup
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  20. DocM
    NASA also wants HLS-class cargo landers for Artemis. NASA is specifying a cargo mass of 12 - 15 tonnes. I think SpaceX may exceed it. NASA page... Starship HLS cargo Blue Origin HLS Cargo
  21. Xerxes
    Not really, it's the removal of a duplication of a feature as you don't actually need it. You need a MS account to use an Xbox and if you got a MS account you got a OneDrive account. Why do you need separate storage for your Xbox? it should have just uploaded to OneDrive by default. Also it's just for game media, cloud saves are stored elsewhere. Also Steam does not give you 100Gb per game, where did you even get that from? it's like ~2Gb per game and can't be increased. EDIT: After bit of reading it seems Xbox does similar thing as Steam with cloud storage, each game has its own allocated cloud storage (no mention of how much) for storage of your save and related data. The storage they are removing is something seperate from that and is purely just a place for people to upload screenshots/videos to share with other people i.e. stuff you can keep doing with OneDrive.
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    What should I do with this free PC?

    goretsky replied to freakyfriday's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Hello, From looking at the specs at https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/134586/intel-core-i5-12400-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz.html, it is a 6-core/12-thread CPU, so I think it will handle new games decently at mid-level performance, and older games above that. That said, video cards make a huge difference here as well. Adding a decent video card when you are able to do so should improve game performance, too. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky
  25.    goretsky reacted to a post in a topic: Biden administration announces $11 billion R&D centers dedicated to semiconductor research
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  27. goretsky
    Hello, ESET Security Ultimate, the new program which takes its place at the top of ESET's consumer offerings, has been updated as well. Direct download links are as follows: 64-bit - https://download.eset.com/com/...windows/latest/esu_nt64.exe 32-bit - https://download.eset.com/com/...windows/latest/esu_nt32.exe Arm64 - https://download.eset.com/com/...indows/latest/esu_arm64.exe ESET Security Ultimate adds identity protection and VPN services. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky
  28. Snake89
    Just lookup Pandora Papers. Zelenskyy name is listed in those papers
  29. adam7288
    I'd never use this OS but you gotta be a little jealous as a windows user at how cohesive the UI is.
  30.    macoman reacted to a post in a topic: President Biden signs TikTok bill into law; clock is ticking on the app's possible US ban
  31. Copernic
    Internet Download Manager (IDM) 6.42 Build 9 by Razvan Serea Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads. Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or unexpected power outages. IDM integrates seamlessly into Google Chrome, FireFox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer, Maxthon and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads. You can also drag and drop files, or use Internet Download Manager from command line. The program supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, MP3 audio and video content processing. Changes in Internet Download Manager (IDM) 6.42 Build 9 Fixed the problem when IDM download panel was now displayed on several web sites Fixed the problem when IDM did not show all types of video streams on some web sites Fixed the problem with a slow download speed on several web sites. Chrome and Edge users need to ensure that "IDM integration module" extension has been updated to "6.42.8.2" version in their browsers. Firefox users need to wait until new IDM add-on is approved by Mozilla and updated in their browsers Download: Internet Download Manager 6.42 Build 9 | 11.6 MB (Shareware) Links: Internet Download Manager Website | Windows 10 Line Theme | Windows 11 Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  32. Copernic

    Thunderbird 125.0

    Copernic posted a topic in Front Page News

    Thunderbird 125.0 by Razvan Serea Thunderbird is a free, open-source, cross-platform application for managing email and news feeds. It is a local (rather than a web-based) email application that is powerful yet easy-to-use. Thunderbird is clean and elegant by default, but easily customizable to match your workflow and visual preferences. It is loaded with unique and powerful features. Thunderbird is developed, tested, translated and supported by the folks at Mozilla Corporation and by a group of dedicated volunteers. Thunderbird gives you control and ownership over your email. There are lots of add-ons available for Thunderbird that enable you to extend and customize your email experience. Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts. Download: Thunderbird 125.0 for Windows (EN/US) | 32-bit | ~50.0 MB (Open Source) Download: Thunderbird 125.0 for Linux (EN/US) | 74.7 MB Download: Thunderbird 125.0 for Mac OS (EN/US) | 140.0 MB Download: Thunderbird 125.0 in other languages View: Thunderbird Website | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  33. Copernic

    LibreWolf 125.0.2-1

    Copernic posted a topic in Front Page News

    LibreWolf 125.0.2-1 by Razvan Serea LibreWolf is an independent “fork” of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy security and user freedom. It is the community run successor to LibreFox. LibreWolf is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting techniques, while also including a few security improvements. This is achieved through our privacy and security oriented settings and patches. LibreWolf also aims to remove all the telemetry, data collection and annoyances, as well as disabling anti-freedom features like DRM. LibreWolf features: Latest Firefox — LibreWolf is compiled directly from the latest build of Firefox Stable. You will have the the latest features, and security updates. Independent Build — LibreWolf uses a build independent of Firefox and has its own settings, profile folder and installation path. As a result, it can be installed alongside Firefox or any other browser. No phoning home — Embedded server links and other calling home functions are removed. In other words, minimal background connections by default. User settings updates Extensions firewall: limit internet access for extensions. Multi-platform (Windows/Linux/Mac/and soon Android) Community-Driven Dark theme (classic and advanced) LibreWolf privacy features: Delete cookies and website data on close. Include only privacy respecting search engines like DuckDuckGo and Searx. Include uBlockOrigin with custom default filter lists, and Tracking Protection in strict mode, to block trackers and ads. Strip tracking elements from URLs, both natively and through uBO. Enable dFPI, also known as Total Cookie Protection. Enable RFP which is part of the Tor Uplift project. RFP is considered the best in class anti-fingerprinting solution, and its goal is to make users look the same and cover as many metrics as possible, in an effort to block fingerprinting techniques. Always display user language as en-US to websites, in order to protect the language used in the browser and in the OS. Disable WebGL, as it is a strong fingerprinting vector. Prevent access to the location services of the OS, and use Mozilla's location API instead of Google's API. Limit ICE candidates generation to a single interface when sharing video or audio during a videoconference. Force DNS and WebRTC inside the proxy, when one is being used. Trim cross-origin referrers, so that they don't include the full URI. Disable link prefetching and speculative connections. Disable disk cache and clear temporary files on close. Disable form autofill. Disable search and form history...and more. Notes: To receive automatic updates, you may refer to the unofficial LibreWolf-WinUpdater that employs a scheduled task to accomplish the same. Alternatively, if your aim is solely to receive notifications upon new version releases, the unofficial LibreWolf Updater extension is a suitable option. Download: LibreWolf 64-bit | Portable 64-bit |~100.0 MB (Open Source) Download: LibreWolf 32-bit | Portable 32-bit | Other Operating Systems Links: LibreWolf Home Page | Addons | Screenshot | Reddit Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  34. Good Bot, Bad Bot
    You are the one that inferred they shouldn't be. You must not know most "hacking" tools have legit sysadmin/cybersecurity purposes.
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  36. zikalify
    Latest Reddit mobile app update will get you into the comments section even quicker by Paul Hill Reddit has updated its Android and iOS apps to help users get a better commenting experience. The update includes instant comment loading, keeping the post context accessible while reading comments, and consistent conversation navigation across post types. The first enhancement you’ll see in this update is the speed with which comments load. If the user clicks the comments button of a post on the homepage, they will be taken directly to the top of the comments making it easier to get into the discussion. Next up is the ability to keep the post context in view while reading the comments thanks to a collapsible bar at the top of the discussion. This bar will be shown if you go to the post page and scroll down to the comments. Tapping on the bar will enlarge the post for a closer look. Finally, Reddit now has consistent conversations no matter the post type. In the new update, you will experience a new unified media player, immersive transitions, and consistent gestures. To get to the conversations, just swipe up, to reach new content, just swipe left. Reddit said that it had been working with Redditors to test out these changes to find out what works and what doesn’t. By working with the community to introduce new changes, it could mean that there is less push back from users after changes are deployed. If you cast your mind back to the start of the 2010’s Digg, a spiritual predecessor to Reddit, introduced a major overhaul of its website which really damaged its reputation and led to a user exodus. This is why Reddit has to be careful about introducing changes and ensure they’re popular with the community first. Reddit has also announced this week that in the coming years it plans to invest in advertising and organic shopping solutions opening up more opportunities for ecommerce brands. Ads in its platform could help it increase revenues and make it more attractive to investors now that its stocks are public. Source: Reddit
  37. yw71
    Not according to Apple, and I trust them blindly regarding anything UX
  38. yw71
    Do I look like Github? Then don't ask me. MS Defender gives similar alerts to hacking tools & Malware.
  39. Astra.Xtreme
    Have you been living under a rock for the past few years? Biden struck down all the border security laws on the day he entered office and he's been purposely importing them in the millions every year. It's gotten so out of control that he's now loading them onto planes in Mexico, flying them over the border, and released them into the US. The House has been repeatedly trying to pass new laws to stop the madness, but the Senate continuously shoots it down. There's no way you didn't know this has been happening... https://homeland.house.gov/202...ary-mayorkas-border-crisis/ https://www.statista.com/chart...hended-at-us-mexico-border/
  40. John Callaham
    Get the Western Digital 8TB WD Red Plus NAS hard drive for an all new low price of $159.99 by John Callaham More people are buying NAS internal hard drives because they want to store their digital videos in their home media server setup. Western Digital offers up a number of NAS-based hard drives, and right now, one of them with 8TB of storage just hit a new all-time low price. At the moment, the Western Digital 8TB WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drive is discounted to $159.99. This is not only a new all-time low price for this hard drive, but it's also $30 off its current $189.99 MSRP. This drive supports a workload rate of 180TB annually. It also has a 256MB cache and it also uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology. That means you can put this hard drive in your NAS server bay and use it constantly. Indeed, this drive has been tested for use specifically with 8-bay NAS systems. You can purchase multiple drives and put them in your 8-bay NAS rig and have tons of storage for 4K videos, images, or other files, Western Digital says the WD Red Plus hard drives are supposed to use less energy and run cooler compared to older WD NAS drives. That means not only will your power bill be lower with the installation of these drives, but there should be less heat generated inside the NAS drive bays. Finally, this hard drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Western Digital 8TB WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drive for $159.99 ($30 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.
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