How to change where toast notifications appear in Windows 10 and 11
Toast notifications in Windows 10 and 11 provide handy real-time updates and alerts. These notifications pop up from the bottom right corner of the system tray, and display brief, timely information about specific events or actions. They can include text, images, and buttons that allow the user to interact with the notification directly.
Users can choose which apps can send toast notifications, and adjust their priority levels to manage their visibility. They can also set quiet hours, during which notifications will not disturb them. But what if you want to customize things further and choose where these notifications pop up from? We have the answer.
New AI platform aims to open up access to data
Data is increasingly the lifeblood of businesses, but according to Gartner, poor data management costs organizations an average of $12.9 million a year.
With the launch of a new AI-powered SaaS platform that simplifies organizing and leveraging data without an engineer, Pliable aims to open up data access to businesses.
NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series uses WiFi 7 to elevate home networking to new heights
The future of home networking has arrived with a bang! NETGEAR, a brand synonymous with cutting-edge connected products, has once again solidified its position as an industry leader. With the unveiling of its latest marvel, the Orbi 970 Series, the company has brought an even more powerful and advanced offering to their esteemed Orbi line.
At the heart of this innovative product is WiFi 7 technology. As multi-gig internet speeds become commonplace and the digital demands of our lives evolve, we're introduced to more bandwidth-consuming activities -- think 8K video streaming, high-definition video calls, intricate graphics work, and immersive gaming experiences. WiFi 6E was only the beginning, setting the stage by unlocking the potential of the 6GHz band. WiFi 7 has taken the baton and sprinted ahead, increasing the channels to a whopping 320 MHz.
Logitech Brio 100 is an affordable 1080p webcam
Today, Logitech launches its latest webcam, the Brio 100, and no, it is not particularly impressive. For instance, from a specifications standpoint, it is not a 4K camera. Actually, it is “only” 1080p. Guess what? That’s a good thing. Why? Because many, if not most, people don’t actually need a 4K webcam, and this allows it to be very affordable.
The Brio 100 offers Logitech’s RightLight feature that amps up the brightness by a significant 50 percent. This is a marked improvement over previous generation Logitech webcams. Want more control over your visuals? You can also dive into the Logi Options+ app and tweak settings to your heart's content.
Microsoft releases Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.0.0 with fixes and experimental new features
Microsoft's love for Linux shows no signs of waning, with the company releasing an update-packed pre-release build of WSL 2.0.0.
There are many changes in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.0.0, and as this is a pre-release version it’s perhaps to be expected that many of the new additions are described as "experimental". One of the biggest new features is experimental.autoMemoryReclaim which shrinks the WSL VM in memory by reclaiming cached memory.
Microsoft updates Paint in Windows 11 with support for layers and transparency, and is working on generative AI
Far from abandoning Paint after nearly four decades, Microsoft is actively developing the app. Having already updated the longstanding image editor with a powerful background removal feature, the company is continuing to equip Paint lovers with new tools.
The latest additions to the beloved app are support for layers and transparency. This is yet another example of Microsoft elevating Paint above being a basic bitmap editor, and there is more on the way. There are also hints in the code of the app that generative AI is under development, meaning that Paint will be able to create images using the DALL-E-powered Cocreator.
Save $500 by pre-ordering Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) 57-inch display
Last month, we told you about the droolworthy Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) monitor. Today, the company announces availability for pre-ordering that display. For those keeping tabs on the evolving monitor market, this 57-inch display is stepping into some new territory.
The Neo G9 claims to be the world's first monitor to support Dual 4K UHD (DUHD) resolution, coming in at a hefty 7,680 x 2,160 pixels. Essentially, it offers the real estate of two 32-inch 4K UHD monitors placed side-by-side, which might appeal to multitaskers or those looking for expansive screen space.
Does the password still have a future? [Q&A]
The death of the password has been predicted for a long time, yet despite increased adoption of biometrics, passkeys and other newer technologies, passwords still underpin much of our day-to-day security.
We spoke to Darren James, senior product manager at Specops Software, to discuss passwords, whether they still have a future and where authentication is heading.
Enterprise networks are evolving; your security architecture needs to evolve, too
The cybersecurity landscape is no stranger to change. Security strategies must adapt to the onslaught of new threats and the increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks. The emergence of 5G as a primary WAN technology creates new opportunities and corresponding security challenges for businesses. As 5G technology delivers faster and more flexible connectivity capabilities, enterprises can expand their networks and provide additional connectivity in more places and for a broader range of devices. With this comes a need for comprehensive, customizable security to handle this growth.
A major area that 5G technology will affect is the expansion of IoT devices, as many will be added to 5G networks. Ericsson predicts the number of IoT-connected devices will reach 34.7 billion by 2028, up from 13.2 billion in 2022. As the number of IoT devices continues to grow, the attack surface also grows, increasing the risk of attack from bad actors. This is why we have seen a rise in cyber-attacks targeting IoT devices, with Techmonitor identifying a 98 percent spike in cyber-attacks on IoT devices within the last quarter of 2022.
Sabrent Rocket 1TB NANO SSD: pocket-sized power on a limited-time deal
In the ever-evolving world of tech, it's not often we come across a deal that makes us genuinely excited. But folks, today is that day. Amazon is offering an impressive 24 percent discount on the blue variant of the Sabrent Rocket 1TB NANO SSD. If you've been on the hunt for a dependable, high-speed, external storage solution, your search might just be over.
The Sabrent Rocket is not just any SSD. It's a marriage of portability and performance. This USB-C 1TB pocket wonder works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac. The compatibility ensures a hassle-free experience when transferring data between different devices. And yes, even though support for it isn’t listed, the SSD should work fine on Linux too.
The thirst for AI could push up GPU prices and leave consumers with less choice
Reports suggest that AMD is so focused on developing AI-related technology that the company is transferring time and resources away from gaming. The switch will not only mean that AMD will lose ground to NVIDIA, but also that there is likely to be an increase in GPU prices.
AMD is said to have scrapped plans to release high-end RDNA 4 generation of graphics cards -- so the Radeon RX 8800 and 8900 may well not see the light of day next year. The decision is believed to stem from AMD's desire to better compete with NVIDIA in the AI arena by refocusing its semiconductor resources.
Google is bringing the Read Aloud feature of Microsoft Edge to Chrome
There is a great deal of copying of features and ideas in the browser world, so it can be hard to say which is "best". From Chrome and Firefox to Edge and Opera, there is so much inspiration and cross-contamination that it's difficult to find much that is unique.
The latest example of this is Google using the latest Canary build of Chrome to introduce its own version of a feature found in Microsoft Edge. Google's implementation of "Read Aloud" is near-identical to Microsoft's, but Chrome has a significantly larger user-base meaning that this handy tool will be enjoyed by more people.
NETGEAR launches Nighthawk MK93S Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System
NETGEAR has launched yet another Nighthawk networking product. The MK93S Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System, composed of a primary router and two satellite nodes, promises a game-changing 50 percent performance boost over its predecessor. And if that's not impressive enough, it flaunts WiFi speeds that can touch a staggering 5.7Gbps. With a robust quad-core 1.7GHz processor coupled with the advanced WiFi 6E tri-band technology, expect a seamless online experience devoid of congestion and marked by ultra-low latency.
In an age where our homes are brimming with connected devices, the MK93S doesn’t disappoint. Its bandwidth capacity caters to up to 100 devices, ensuring your smart home devices, high-definition movie streaming, critical video calls, security monitors, and online gaming run simultaneously without a hiccup. Gone are the days of WiFi dead zones, thanks to its ergonomic design that promises unparalleled coverage of up to 7,500 square feet.
Aligning DevOps and change management
Companies are committing to DevOps; in fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of leaders have adopted DevOps into their operations. DevOps delivers speed and agility to the development process. By cross-training operations and engineering, development teams can move faster through better collaboration, making continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) a reality for organizations.
The challenge some companies face, however, is change management, the process used to control any change related to a product in production. The process is there to ensure things don’t move too fast, and that production isn’t rushed. Companies that can align DevOps with their change management process see the greatest gains in getting products to market.
Leaked: Microsoft's upcoming Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3 specs and images
In a just a few days, Microsoft is holding a special event which -- although the company has offered nothing in the way of detail -- is widely expected to be a launch event for various Surface devices.
But while Microsoft has been tight-lipped about what the event is about, details of the hardware that will be making an appearance have leaked. Specifically, specifications, images and pricing for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Surface Laptop Go 3 have been revealed.
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