AMD finally unveiled its RDNA 4 GPUs, and the price and performance are impressive. NVIDIA needed some strong competition, and it just arrived.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/amd-rdna4-official-reveal
Skype was how my wife and I made long-distance work, and now it’s disappearing. From late-night chats to watching movies 'side-by-side,' it was our go-to app. Now, with Microsoft ending support, I can't help but feel nostalgic.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/skype-made-my-marriage-possible-and-im-sad-to-see-it-go
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff raises concern over exorbitant AI investments by companies like Microsoft, questioning returns. He says the company is augmenting existing products with AI to maximize profits.
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds has already reached over a million concurrent players on Steam, but "Mixed" player reviews are pouring in on Steam.
Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character strings (aka cipher text). Only with the correct password can you reverse this process and restore the original data. It acts as a digital lock that prevents unwanted acc
Vo1d is a long-known botnet that infects Android TV devices, and security experts from XLab have now discovered a new variant that’s said to have infected over 1.6 million Android TV devices around the world, turning them into remote-controlled malware bots.
According to the security res
A webcam is indispensable for video conferencing. However, other applications can also access the camera, which means there’s a potential risk that a malicious intruder is in the system and watching your every move. Creepy. If you don’t need the camera or want to deny access to other people using the computer, you’ll want to make a change to the registry.
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Microsoft plans to sunset Skype, a service that was part of the foundation of IP telephony, by May 5. Instead, Microsoft plans to replace Skype with the free version of Microsoft Teams, the company said.
In doing do, Microsoft will throw a shovelful of dirt on Skype, which it bought for $8.5 billion in May 2011, 14 years ago.
“In order to streamli
For me, one of the most surprising things at Amazon’s lavish Alexa+ event earlier this week was what didn’t happen.
A little backstory: Amazon traditionally trots out its latest dev
You can’t find a new Nvidia graphics card for love nor money. Between pent-up demand from PC gamers and Nvidia selling every GPU it can to the bubbling AI industry, new models are going out of stock in a matter of minutes — and it looks like the situati
In the United States, it’s illegal for commercials to blast the volume louder than regular programming. But as any casual glance at the news will tell you, laws don’t apply if no one is enforcing them. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking a fresh look at this annoying issue, with an eye to expanding enforcement to streaming services.
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Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by the community for the community, the wallpapers in this collection are the perfect opportunity to get your desktop ready for spring — and, who knows, maybe they’ll spark some new ideas, too. Enjoy! https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/desktop-wallpaper-calendars-march-2025/
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When your business requires new software, you have two options: develop custom software in-house or buy off-the-shelf software. To make the best decision, conduct a thorough build vs buy software analysis, considering factors like cost, scalability, customization, and long-term business needs. https://webdesignernews.com/build-vs-buy-software-which-option-is-right-for-your-business/
In today’s digital landscape, building a successful e-commerce platform requires not only a visually appealing design but also a robust technological foundation. https://webdesignernews.com/next-js-stripe-creating-a-high-performing-e-commerce-site/
Stay ahead in web development: latest news, tools, and insights https://webdesignernews.com/stay-ahead-in-web-development/
Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by the community for the community, the wallpapers in this collection are the perfect opportunity to get your desktop ready for spring — and, who knows, maybe they’ll spark some new ideas, too. Enjoy! https://webdesignernews.com/do-you-need-a-little-inspiration-boost/
A powerful OKLCH color picker and converter designed for designers and developers to achieve precise and vibrant color representation. https://webdesignernews.com/oklch-color-picker-converter/
Pop culture subreddit r/Fauxmoi is facing accusations of defamation from YouTuber and podcaster Ethan Klein.
Klein first rose to internet fame through his YouTube channel, h3h3Productions, which he co-created with his wife, Hila Klein. The channel now boasts 5.71 million subscribers. The Kleins caught the attention of r/Fauxmoi—a subreddit inspired by the popular
Transform your approach with customer-centric SEO. Learn how to prioritize user needs for greater engagement and satisfaction.
The post Customer-Centric SEO: How To Enhance Customer Experiences appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/customer-centric-seo-how-to-enhance-customer-expe
A real-world case study about ephemeral vs application state, navigation, scroll controllers, and how refactoring can help you ship new features smoothly. https://codewithandrea.com/articles/why-refactor-before-new-features/
If the colorful new Siri design isn't showing up in iOS 18.3, here's how to enable it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/siris-glow-up-is-more-than-a-makeover-how-to-make-sure-its-active/#ftag=CADf328eec
Supplemental Security Income got a boost got 2025. Here's the maximum amount you can get this year. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/heres-the-maximum-monthly-payout-you-can-get-from-supplemental-security-income-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
ADP gives you the highest level of encryption on your Apple devices. Here's how to turn it on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-and-why-you-should-enable-advanced-data-protection-on-your-iphone-ipad-and-mac/#ftag=CADf328eec
Start here to get the most out of your new phone -- or make your current iPhone feel new. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-iphone-16e-change-these-8-ios-18-3-settings-first/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some of Apple's AI tools have made it into my daily routine. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/these-6-apple-intelligence-features-elevate-the-iphone-16e/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how I use my favorite wireless headphones for flight anxiety -- and why it helps. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/3-ways-i-use-my-noise-canceling-headphones-to-improve-my-flight-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can add and resize your widgets in a few easy steps. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/customize-your-iphones-home-screen-widgets-fast-with-this-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec
Nothing is going to make home prices drop significantly in the near future. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/6-reasons-home-prices-wont-go-down-according-to-this-realtor/#ftag=CADf328eec
Subscribers won't be able to access this game and others after Monday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-payday-3-on-playstation-plus-for-free-this-weekend-before-its-gone/#ftag=CADf328eec
The physical home button is no more, but there's a workaround you can use on pretty much any iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-iphone-no-longer-has-a-home-button-but-theres-a-trick-to-getting-it-back/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple released the public beta of iOS 18.4 and we've had a peek at new features, including priority notifications, Image Playground sketch art, ambient music in the control center and a cooking mode in Apple News Plus. But we have to keep waiting for Siri to get an AI-infused makeover. https://www.cnet.com/videos/ios-18-4-public-beta-adds-cool-features-but-not-for-siri/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the ending of Akira Toriyama's final creation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/dragon-ball-daima-finale-drops-today-where-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
For three days, I used my mobile hotspot instead of my traditional Wi-Fi connection at home. Here’s how it went. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/heres-how-using-my-mobile-hotspot-at-home-went-terribly-wrong/#ftag=CADf328eec
With Grammarly, mistake-free writing is within reach, and can be free. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-grammarly-ai-for-your-editing/#ftag=CADf328eec
Can Steam's portable PC gaming device handle these giant monsters? https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/can-the-steam-deck-run-monster-hunter-wilds/#ftag=CADf328eec
Can you pinpoint what's draining your internet connection? I put mine through its paces and here's what I discovered. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/after-giving-my-internet-a-stress-test-i-found-this-slowed-it-down-most/#ftag=CADf328eec
A strange and beautiful turntable that's launching soon – but don't expect to find it at retailers.
Apple’s Find My network can now be tricked to let hackers stalk any Bluetooth item.
Meta has faced a recent surge in leaks, with the company announcing it has fired "roughly 20" employees.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-says-it-has-fired-several-employees-for-leaking-internal-data
The iPhone 16e is finally out, but compared to the iPhone 14 it replaces there are a few missing key features – though when it comes to MagSafe, Apple seems to think you didn’t want it in the first place.
Waze can now extend across multiple screens if you're using it with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
https://www.techradar.com/phones/waze-5-4-just-gave-you-another-reason-to-switch-from-google-maps
The Rings of Power season 3's cats just got a big cast boost with the addition of two talented actors.
Thousands of Android and iOS users were exposed, report claims.
New piece of stealth advertising in Windows 11 is a warning to back up your PC – and while that’s good advice, not everyone needs prodding to use OneDrive.
Thanks to unofficial CAD renders, we could have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – but if the mockups are to be believed, it looks nearly exactly the same as this year’s model.
Some Windows 10 users hope Windows 12 can save them from an end-of-support upgrade to Windows 11. But they should be careful what they wish for.
Exchange your old devices for huge discounts on the latest versions in this Best Buy Trade Up sale.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/best-buy-apple-trade-up-event-2025
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is an excellent gaming machine with the most powerful iGPU on the market, but it’s not all perfect and the price of entry is steep.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-rog-flow-z13-2025-review
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A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a decent job on that front.
But what many players don’t know is that an even smaller and lighter solution is available by tu
The long wait is over. After kinda-sorta-teasing the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT at CES 2025, AMD is finally pulling back the curtain on its next-generation graphics cards today, ahead of a March 6 launch date. Meet the rival to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50-s
China-based Deepseek illegally obtains Nvidia GPUs from Singapore, claim new media reports.
Sam Altman says that OpenAI has to stagger the release of GPT-4.5 due to GPU shortages.
Three new carrier boards for your Compute Module 5 and the older Compute Module 4 which bring Raspberry Pi 5 accessories to the CM5, and PoE before Raspberry Pi releases its version.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/pineboards-modulo-series-review
Skype to be sunsetted in Q3 2025.
LaCie’s Thunderbolt 5 drive is the fastest we’ve tested – but you may want to skip it even if you have TB5
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/lacie-rugged-ssd-pro5-review
AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and RX 9000-series GPUs launch March 6, beginning with the mainstream to high-end 9070 and 9070 XT. The new chips come with significantly improved ray tracing and AI hardware and should provide Nvidia's RTX 50-series some much-needed competition.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-rdna4-rx-9000-series-gpus-specifica
Article URL: https://terinstock.com/post/2025/02/Netboot-Windows-11-with-iSCSI-and-iPXE/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43204604
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For years, the creator economy has become increasingly accepted as the future of media. These days, makeup tutorials on TikTok could have the same impact for a brand as a multi-million dollar marketing campaign, and a progressive Twitch streamer can reach a comparable, if not bigger audience, as MSNBC.
But like digital media before it, the creator economy now faces a multifaceted conundrum that could determine its long term fate: shifting priorities from
For more than two decades, users have turned to search engines like Google, typed in a query, and received a familiar list of 10 blue links—the gateway to the wider web. Ranking high on that list, through search engine optimization (SEO), has become a $200 billion business.
But in the past two years, search has changed. Companies are now synthesizing and summarizing results into AI-generated answers that elimin
The sky is about to get a lot clearer.
NASA’s latest infrared space telescope, SPHEREx—short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer—will assemble the world’s most complete sky survey to better explain how the universe evolved.
The $488 million mission will observe far-off galaxies and gather data on more than 550 million galaxies and stars, measure the collec
The notion of authenticity in the movies has moved a step beyond the merely realistic. More and more, expensive and time-consuming fixes to minor issues of screen realism have become the work of statistical data renderings—the visual or aural products of generative artificial intelligence. Deployed for effects that actors used to have to create themselves, with their own faces, bodies, and voices, filmmakers now deem these fixes necessary because they are more authentic than what actors can
OpenAI published a new write-up explaining how an internal experiment caused significant errors.
The post OpenAI: Internal Experiment Caused Elevated Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-internal-experiment-caused-elevated-errors/540868/
You can earn more than three times the national average with top CDs – and your APY will never drop. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/dont-overlook-guaranteed-earnings-from-these-high-yield-cds-todays-cd-rates-feb-28-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft's EU cloud customers will now get more control over their data.
Severance season 2's latest episode provides answers to some mysteries, but it also left me with even more questions.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/severance-season-2-episode-7-ending-explained
Fears of automation may be misplaced, as businesses often mishandle technology adoption for workers.
After acquiring more stock last quarter, HP is planning to remove almost all of its US manufacturing away from China.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/hp-says-it-will-move-large-parts-of-production-out-of-china
The price of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is now tied to the weather in London.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/this-indie-game-gets-cheaper-when-its-cold-outside
Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.
Nvidia has launched a new driver for its latest RTX 50 series graphics cards, aiming to fix some glaring issues, including black screens.
Apple faces a lawsuit over claims that its Apple Watch models are actually not carbon neutral.
CrowdStrike reveals the major threats in 2025’s cyber landscape.
Meta to release a stand-alone MetaAI app ,and Altman responds.
SymfonyLive Paris 2025, conference in French language only, will take place from March 27 to 28! The schedule is currently being revealed as we go along. More details are available here.
Alors que nous dévoilons actuellement le programme de la… https://symfony.com/blog/symfonylive-paris-2025-tirez-profit-de-messenger-pour-ameliorer-votre-architecture?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
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Pub.dev has a new chart that lets you see package download counts by version (major, minor, patch). Here's where to find it. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/download-counts-by-version/
GenAI is driving innovation, but unchecked Shadow IT and insecure APIs are creating a security crisis.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-address-shadow-it-challenges-in-the-age-of-genai
OpenAI launches GPT-4.5 to Pro users worldwide.
TL;DR: Get 10TB of cloud storage for a one-time payment of $279.99 with Internx
Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, joins Ryan and Ben to explore the evolution and specialization of language models in AI. They discuss the shift from rule-based systems to transformer models, the importance of fine-tuning for translation tasks, and the role of human translators in ensuring reliable, high-quality output. They also touch on the implications of AI in language education and the challenges faced in implementing LLMs in enterprise workflows. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/02/2
