How to Configure Location Services on Windows 11
Unlike smartphones, most computers and laptops don’t have built-in GPS. However, Microsoft has added a location services feature that uses IP addresses and Wi-Fi positioning to predict your location. While it isn’t as accurate as GPS, it can be a great…
Better.com employees got severance checks before layoffs
TechCrunch reported Tuesday that a portion of the 3,000 or so Better.com employees who were set to be laid off this week received pay slips for their severance checks — before they were told they were going to be laid off. The company uses the Workday…
I’m a Ukrainian Official. We Need More Help on the Digital Front
By now, it should be clear that Russia must be sanctioned for its unlawful invasion of Ukraine. As Ukrainians fiercely resist the occupation, we must urge international technology companies to take the drastic actions necessary to isolate the aggressor…
Does the New iPad Air Make the iPad Pro Obsolete?
Apple’s new $599 iPad Air looks like an absolute blockbuster. And just like the 2020 model did, it takes the air (so to speak) out of Apple’s own $799 iPad Pro, making the more expensive tablet a harder sell. The iPad Pro’s problem is…
Picard Hints The Borg Really Will Join The Federation (It’s Not A Trap)
The Borg are making a comeback in Star Trek: Picard season 2 – but is their intention to join the Federation actually genuine? Star Trek: Picard season 2’s dramatic opener proves you can take the Borg out of Jean-Luc, but you can’t take…
Mac Studio vs. Mac Pro and Mac mini: Apple delivers extreme power
Apple On March 8, 2022, the Mac extreme pro experience changed, possibly forever. And, if Apple’s performance numbers for the new M1 Ultra processor are to be believed, that’s not hyperbole. The Mac Studio will be truly transformational.…
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) review
Whether you’re a skywatcher looking for something to edit their photos of the night sky on, or you just need something to watch sci-fi movies on, the Macbook Pro 16-inch is a fantastic laptop. Apple’s M1 chip bought huge performance gains while…
CNET reviews: Best gaming laptops
There’s more to a decent gaming laptop than raw speed. You can pack it with the best graphics card, the fastest, most colorful display around, a gazillion-core processor, tons of fast solid-state drive storage to hold your games and a rock-solid…
Alabama man sentenced in Louisiana on child exploitation charges
An Alabama man was sentenced Tuesday to 160 years in prison on child exploitation charges in Vermilion Parish. The US Attorney’s Office says that 46-year-old William Malone of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced after having been convicted by a jury in…
Apple Studio Display: Design, specs, ports, price
Apple’s ProDisplay XDR is impressive, but with a starting price of $4,999 (plus another grand for the stand), it’s way out of reach for most users, even high-end enthusiasts. At its “Peek Performance” event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new Studio…