Tag: computing

The new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro look good, but Apple urgently needs to revisit its single worst accessory

Well, that’s a wrap on another Apple showcase – the ‘Let Loose’ live event gave us a host of new tech to look forward to, from a shiny new Apple Pencil Pro to the iPad Pro 13-inch, now equipped with the powerful M4 chip. The event also gave us a…

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Tired of ads in Windows 11? This free, straightforward third-party app might be just what you need to cut down the number of ads on your PC

If you’re a Windows 11 user who isn’t quite ready to leave the operating system behind but would like a break from seeing ads all over the place, I have some news that might make you feel better. There’s a free app that cuts out ads to make your Windows…

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OpenAI is working on a new tool to help you spot AI-generated images and protect you from deep fakes

You’ve probably noticed a few AI-generated images sprinkled throughout your different social media feeds – and there are likely a few you’ve probably scrolled right past, that may have slipped your keen eyes.  For those of us who have been immersed in the world of generative AI, spotting AI images…

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, May 8 (game #835)

Another day, another Quordle puzzle to get your brain buzzing. Or rather, two Quordle puzzles – because there’s also the Daily Sequence version now too. I’ve got hints for the standard Quordle below, but not the Sequence because it’s (in my experience) a little easier. But you will find answers for…

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, May 8 (game #66)

Today’s Strands puzzle is not quite as tricky as yesterday’s, but it’s not exactly easy either. So if you’re on the hunt for help then let me point you in the direction of my hints. You’ll find them below, together with the answers and my commentary on the game. SPOILER…

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Google is working on a faster Android setup process that uses Wi-Fi and a cable

Setting up your Android phone might become much faster in the near future. Industry insider Assemble Debug recently dove into the code of Google’s Data Restore Tool and shared his findings with Android Authority. He found evidence within the files of a potential tool referred to as “MultiTransportD2dTransport” as well…

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