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[h2]400MHz ought to be enough for anyone?[/h2][b]By[/b] [url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/Author/Tim-Anderson][b]Tim Anderson[/b][/url][b] 16 Aug 2019[/b] [img]https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/08/16/surface6.jpg?x=442&y=293&crop=1[/img]Microsoft's Surface 6, normally a brisk performer, can slow to a crawl for no apparent reason An intermittent but longstanding issue where Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 devices run super slow continues to frustrate users. The problem is not new. A [url=https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/all/surface-book-2-throttles-excessively-often-down-to/8d5e9096-6735-429f-b0ae-012584de1516?page=1]May 2018 thread[/url] on Microsoft's community forum discussed the issue, with devices reportedly slowing to a mere 0.4GHz. However, a recent Surface Pro 6 firmware update may have made things worse. [url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/08/16/microsoft_surface_cpu_throttling/]Full Article.[/url]
Do you want to customize the text messages sent as an auto-reply for incoming calls to iPhone while you’re driving? This allows you to buy some time while you keep your hands on the steering wheel and focused on the road, letting the caller know you’re currently driving. Customizing the auto-replies for Focus modes / Do Not Disturb mode is easy. If you make use of the Focus / Do Not Disturb While Driving feature on iOS, you probably already know that your iPhone silences all incoming calls and automatically replies with a preset text message. It’s actually a really nice feature to have, but some people may want to personalize this auto-reply message by adding a hint of their character. Consider this to be similar to how people personalize their voicemail greetings. 🚔➡️ Full Article ⬅️🚔
Troubleshooting tips for when your Mac won't work.By Roman LoyolaSenior Editor, Macworld Jan 15, 2022 1:00 am PST The Mac is one of the most reliable PCs you can buy, which is probably why there’s a heightened sense of anxiety when you press the power button and nothing happens. But take a deep breath. When your Mac won’t start, there are a number of reasons why, and most likely, it’s an easy fix. Apple has a support document with advice on what to do when your Mac won’t turn on, but we’re going to give you a little more detail and a few more things to check. So be sure to bookmark this page for when it inevitably happens again.Before we start, let this be a lesson to keep a backup. Whether you use a cloud service, store important files on iCloud Drive, or use Time Machine with an external drive, you’ll want to make sure your most personal stuff that isn’t already in a cloud—local documents, files, movies, music, etc. That way even if you need to wipe your Mac and start over. ★★ Full
The commonly used videoconferencing program includes useful options even in its free tier. By Glenn Fleishman, Senior Contributor, Macworld Jan 5, 2022 3:00 am PST Zoom became popular earlier in the pandemic for videoconferencing, whether for casual, academic, or business purposes. Its popularity hasn’t ebbed, but many of its best features remain obscure. Local recording of audio and video is one of those, and you have overlooked it given some complexity in setting it up and using it. Local recording is an option even for those hosting a session with Zoom’s free tier of service. ★★ Full Article ★★
Making a FaceTime video chat call can be a fun way to have a conversation with someone remotely, and the iPhone and iPad make it very easy to place FaceTime video calls as this article will demonstrate.The requirements to use FaceTime are pretty simple; you must have FaceTime enabled on your device, and the recipient must have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac to receive a FaceTime call, and the recipient must also have FaceTime enabled on their device. Aside from that, everyone just needs an internet connection, whether wi-fi or cellular. ★★ Full Article ★★
One of the main reasons that people use Macs is that they are reliable. Even while your Mac is sleeping it is actually performing maintenance and keeping your machine in tip-top shape. But sometimes, even Apple’s best machines can run into trouble. Strange behaviors, sluggish performance, and stuck settings can become frustrating in no time flat. We’re going to dive into a few techniques that you can use to get your Mac back up to speed. 🍎🍎 Full Article 🍎🍎
Chip companies can tout benchmarks all day, but Apple has an advantage they don't: Decades of macOS optimization.By Dan Moren, Contributor, Macworld Jan 16, 2022 5:30 am PST Once upon a time, you could watch a keynote presentation from any major computer chip company and rest easy in the confidence that the name “Apple” would never pass the lips of any presenter. The message always seemed to be, as per the classic Mad Men meme, “I don’t think of you at all.”But oh how the tables have turned. With the transition to Apple silicon well underway, and the debut of the high-powered M1 Pro and M1 Max chips last summer, major players in the silicon market are hastening to not only mention Apple, but to prove how much better their latest products are than that computer company that nobody used to care about. This past week’s Consumer Electronics Show was a news cavalcade for the likes of Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, all of whom took their time to reassure the vendors that rely on them that, yes, the
The present and future of Apple silicon on the Mac. By Roman LoyolaSenior Editor, Macworld Jan 16, 2022 1:00 am PSTMacs have undergone a big change since last June. Announced at WWDC 2020, Apple is switching its internal architecture from one that uses Intel CPUs, third-party graphics processors, and other parts, to the company’s own “system on a chip.” The first Apple silicon SoC for Macs is called the M1. That chips was followed up by the M1 Pro and M1 Max.It’s a big step for Apple and the Mac. But what does it mean for you? In this article, we cover frequently asked questions about Apple’s system on a chip, what it means to the user, how it affects what software you can use, and how fast it really is. We will regularly update this article with news, reviews, testing, and releases, so continue to check back. ★★ Full Article ★★
Our favorite Senior Threat Researcher, [user=1424]FredFunk[/user], is back this week with another roundup of all the the cybersecurity stories you may or may not have heard of. Oh, and if you missed the [url=https://twitter.com/hashtag/lifeatwebroot?src=hashtag_click&f=live]#LifeatWebroot[/url] feature about Kelvin, [url=https://community.webroot.com/tech-talk-7/life-at-webroot-kelvin-murray-338875]be sure to check it out[/url]. [h1] [/h1][h3]Weaponised Hair Straighteners?[/h3] Smart [url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/6/18170575/kohler-konnect-bathroom-smart-gadgets-numi-intelligent-toilet-ces-2019]toilets[/url], smart [url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/21/juicero_boss_defends_juice_startup/]juicers[/url], smart [url=http://www.mysmalt.com/]salt shakers[/url] and now…..smart [url=https://glamoriser.com/]hair straighteners[/url]. Devices made “smart” for dumb reasons [url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/07/03/zipato_hardcoded_key/]in dumb ways[/url]. “The
Two factories used by Western Digital and Kioxia have been affected.ANDREW CUNNINGHAM - 2/10/2022 Solid-state storage devices have so far been spared from the scarcity and high prices that the chip shortage has wrought upon graphics cards, cars, Raspberry Pi boards, and innumerable other products. But that may change soon, due in part to a "contamination" at two Japanese factories used by Western Digital and Kioxia to make flash memory. >> Full Article <<
If you're having issues with your Apple Watch's ability to make it through the day, we've got a helpful guide that can show you how to extend your Apple Watch battery life.It's inevitable — every once and a while, your Apple Watch winds up running out of battery before you make it back to the charger. Maybe it was a longer day than usual, or perhaps you found yourself fiddling with your Apple Watch to pass the time. However, if you find that you're routinely running out of battery before you head home, this indicates that you're experiencing significant battery drain for one reason or another. There are a few ways you can squeeze some extra battery life out of your Apple Watch. ✿✿ Full Article ✿✿
Apple's new models of MacBook Pro have detoured away from the trend of becoming lighter and more minimal, and toward being thicker, heavier, and packed with more connection options. Why did Apple change course?The latest MacBook Pro models have reversed many of the decisions Apple made with the design and functionality of the 2016 version, much to the delight of its users. Gone is the Touch Bar, replaced by a row of full-sized function keys and a dedicated Touch IDbutton on the right-hand side. 🍎🍏 Full Article 🍏🍎
hoakley December 3, 2021iCloud is one of those features in macOS which works almost all the time for the great majority of users, but is vulnerable to problems when Apple makes changes to it, typically in a major new version of macOS. Just a few years ago, changes which had already been announced had to be cancelled early in beta-testing because of the devastation they caused to existing iCloud accounts. Thankfully the changes to iCloud in Monterey are relatively minor, but have still caused plenty of users to complain of syncs that seem never to end, and other issues. This article aims to provide a little understanding, and maybe even help you to a solution. ★★ Full Article ★★
