Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system is rolling out today. The new operating system doesn’t have the most lenient requirements for people who want to upgrade compatible devices. To do so, you’ll need 64-bit processors selected, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, UEFI secure boot and TPM 2.0. Despite pushback from users, Microsoft said in an August …
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Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are starting to come back online after a widespread outage lasted more than six hours on Monday, disrupting communications for the company’s roughly 3 billion users. “To the huge community of people and businesses around the world who depend on us: we’re sorry. We’ve been working hard to restore access to our apps and services and are happy to …
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Facebook on Wednesday released its internal research regarding the impact of Instagram on teens after a Wall Street Journal investigation raised serious concerns about the photo-sharing app’s impact on the mental health of teens, including girls’ body image. The report, based on a “trove of internal communications” reviewed by the Journal, prompted US lawmakers to press the world’s largest social network …
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When it comes to VPNs, you often have to decide between security and speed. That’s not a tradeoff you need to make with ExpressVPN. Currently CNET’s top-rated VPN, ExpressVPN offers 160 server locations covering 94 countries around the world, making it a flexible choice for anyone looking to maximize their international streaming video options. Our biggest issue with ExpressVPN has …
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If you’ve been seeking a little “elective” learning like cooking classes with Gordon Ramsay, photography taught by Annie Leibovitz or even some magic with Penn & Teller, MasterClass is the only place you’re going to find all of it. It’s a streaming service offering instruction from world-renowned experts in their fields and it’s serving up a BOGO offer on subscriptions right …
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The chief information officer of a leading virtual private network is among three former US intelligence and military personnel who altogether have been fined more than $1.6 million by the US Department of Justice to resolve hacking-related charges. ExpressVPN CIO Daniel Gericke, as first reported Tuesday by Reuters, is among the three former US intelligence operatives and military members involved …
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Amazon’s average US starting wage has risen to more than $18 an hour, the company said Tuesday. The e-commerce giant is also aiming to hire an additional 125,000 warehouse and transportation workers, having previously said it’ll add 55,000 people for tech jobs. The average Amazon starting pay was around $17 in May, and the increase is a response to rising …
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Apple’s next event is set for today at 10 a.m. PT. Although we expect to see the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7, will the iPad Mini 6 also make an appearance? The iPad Mini last got an update in 2019, and Apple could make the smaller tablet its target for a big upgrade this fall with new features and …
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Unicode launched version 14.0 of its language coding standard on Tuesday, complete with 37 new emojis, over 800 new characters and support for lesser-used languages and symbols. The new emojis include a face holding back tears, heart hands, a low battery indicator and objects like coral. Though the new code debuts today, you won’t be able to incorporate the new …
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Update, Sept. 21: The iPhone 13 lineup has arrived. Read CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, and the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Original story follows. Apple’s rumored new iPhone 13 will likely get its big reveal at Apple’s event later today with the Apple Watch 7 and iPad Mini 6, and as such it’s a good time to …
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