arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Microsoft removes documentation for switching to a local account in Windows 11

But most Microsoft account sign-in workarounds for Windows 11 continue to work.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/microsoft-removes-documentation-for-switching-to-a-local-account-in-windows-11/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

DemocracyMattersALot ,
@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social avatar

@arstechnica

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown

Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/googles-abuse-of-fitbit-continues-with-web-app-shutdown/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub ,
@pyperkub@mastodon.social avatar

@arstechnica in action. So glad I ditched fitbit years ago for my Garmin Fenix

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Microsoft’s new “Recall” feature will record everything you do on your PC

Recall uses Copilot+ PC features "to take images of your active screen every few seconds."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsofts-new-recall-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

airjoshb ,
@airjoshb@mastodon.social avatar

@arstechnica @pluralistic
We totally believe them, right?
"Recall screenshots are only linked to a specific user profile and Recall does not share them with other users, make them available for Microsoft to view, or use them for targeting advertisements. Screenshots are only available to the person whose profile was used to sign in to the device," Microsoft says.

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Microsoft’s “Copilot+” AI PC requirements are embarrassing for Intel and AMD

Microsoft demands an NPU capable of at least 40 trillion operations per second.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsofts-copilot-ai-pc-requirements-are-embarrassing-for-intel-and-amd/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

mrcopilot ,
@mrcopilot@mstdn.social avatar

@arstechnica
Suit #1: "You know those scenes in movies where AI takes over the world in milliseconds?"

Suit #2: "Yeah, So unbelievable, Ai remote code execution on millions of disparate code base PCs at once is impossible"

Suit #1 "Unless..."

on your whether you want it or not.

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospective

Before smartphones, we had PDAs in our pockets. Palm did them best.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/palm-os-and-the-devices-that-ran-it-an-ars-retrospective/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

rdnielsen ,
@rdnielsen@floss.social avatar

@arstechnica

Palm was one of the early notable victims of corporate mismanagement and .

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions

Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-merges-the-android-chrome-and-hardware-divisions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub ,
@pyperkub@mastodon.social avatar

@arstechnica In other words, we need to make sure our and are standardized across Alphabet/Google!

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Prime Video cuts Dolby Vision, Atmos support from ad tier—and didn’t tell subs

To get them back, you must pay an extra $2.99/month for the ad-free tier.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/prime-video-cuts-dolby-vision-atmos-support-from-ad-tier-and-didnt-tell-subs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub ,
@pyperkub@mastodon.social avatar

@arstechnica hello !

arstechnica , to Random
@arstechnica@mastodon.social avatar

Elden Ring is Tencent’s next target for mobile loot boxes and micro-transactions

Following Nier and Apex Legends failures, Tencent turns to the Lands Between.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/02/elden-ring-is-tencents-next-target-for-mobile-loot-boxes-and-micro-transactions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub ,
@pyperkub@mastodon.social avatar

@arstechnica I believe you meant to say ...

  • All
  • Subscribed
  • Moderated
  • Favorites
  • •
  • random
  • All magazines
    •