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The Surface Pro 9 comes in two flavors: A good old Intel x86-based version that maximizes compatibility with existing software at the expense of battery life and another with an ARM processor, which provides incredible battery life and adds 5G cellular networking to the mix. ARM has had a jittery start on Windows machines, but it looks like it’s finally ready for mainstream action. “Contrary to the popular belief that ARM is weak compared to x86 chips, which are power-hungry but can deliver powerful performance, the new ARM chips redefined this....

Enter Microsoft and their Xbox platform. The company just announced a major gaming showcase to be held on June 12. The showcase begins at 10 am PT and is accessible via Xbox’s social media accounts, such as Twitter, TikTok, Twitch, and Facebook. This event is a partnership between Xbox Games Studios and first-party developer Bethesda, famous for franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, and Doom, among many others. Microsoft bought the developer last year, so they develop exclusively for PC and the Xbox platform....

You’ll see MMS in action when someone sends you a message as part of a group text or when you receive a picture or video clip in your phone’s texting app. Instead of coming in as a normal text, you may get a notification of an incoming MMS message, or you may not get the full message until you’re in an area where you have better cellular reception. MMS Requirements and Limitations Most of the time, a mobile phone receives MMS messages the same way it receives SMS texts....

Today, much of a chipset’s historical work has been folded into CPUs themselves and otherwise offloaded onto a single chip on the motherboard. While there may no longer be a discrete set of chips that makes up the chipset, what chipset a motherboard has will still determine what components it supports. Does a Motherboard’s Chipset Matter? Yes, it is essential. Which chipset is on a motherboard is the main deciding factor for compatibility in a modern motherboard....

If you’re replacing an internal hardware component or upgrading for better performance, you must remove the existing equipment from its dedicated motherboard port. To install new components, you do the opposite and plug the new component(s) into a dedicated port. There are also external ports located on the rear of the motherboard, for plugging in and disconnecting peripherals. Without opening the case, you can plug a mouse, keyboard, or external hard drive into the top or rear USB ports, for instance....

The new Discovery section allows you to see what shows and movies are trending on selected streaming platforms, and a new Universal Watchlist consolidates everything you plan to watch, Plex reveals. There’s also a new multi-service search function that lets you look for content across its supported platforms. The Discovery section will show up as a new tab on the left-hand menu. You can select which streaming services and personal libraries you’d like the feature to focus on....

The company continues its partnership with a well-known camera manufacturer, as the OnePlus 10 Pro features a second-generation Hasselblad camera with plenty of bells and whistles, according to a tweet by the company. The OnePlus 10 camera will offer a triple rear camera and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, offering a major resolution bump from the 9 and 9 Pro’s 16-megapixel selfie camera, as reported by The Verge. The rear cameras will also include a new ultrawide lens and sensor, offering an extreme 150-degree field of view, and feature a shooting mode called RAW Plus, which looks to be similar to Apple’s ProRAW format....

Paramedics with the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) are training with jet suits to reach and tend to medical emergencies in the UK’s Lake District faster than ever before. Other paramedics Lifewire spoke to are excited at the development but equally apprehensive of its usefulness in real emergencies. “I think that in areas of rough terrain or extended response times by ground, it could be very beneficial,” Christopher Hammett, Firefighter Paramedic at the Pinellas Park Fire Department in Florida, told Lifewire over WhatsApp....

According to the update notes, Pixelmator’s 2.2 Carmel update includes support for Apple’s newly released operating system. But the update doesn’t stop there as it’s also intended to make use of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon chips for improved performance. But optimization for newer hardware isn’t all the 2.2 update addresses. The new Carmel update comes with a long list of other additions, including 28 different actions you can use with the Shortcuts app....

CPR revealed the vulnerability in a press release sent to Lifewire, noting that it can be found in Qualcomm’s current MSMs, including its 5G chipsets. These chips are often found in high-end devices like Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and LG smartphones, and are responsible for all of the device’s cellular communication. Because Qualcomm chips are used in so many smart devices—Qualcomm MSMs could be found in roughly 32% of phones around the world in 2020—the potential reach of this vulnerability is massive....

NordLocker reported the stolen data on Wednesday, noting that it also contained over 2 billion browser cookies. According to Ars Technica, all of the data from the 1.2-terabyte database appears to have been extracted from over 3 million PCs between 2018 and 2020. NordLocker has been unable to determine exactly which malware was used to gather the data. “Just like with hurricanes, experts love naming dangerous malware. But computer viruses don’t have to have names to be capable of stealing lots of data....

Basic Printer Troubleshooting Methods Before you tackle resetting the printing system, take these simple steps: Check the printer for ink or toner and paper. Delete any open print jobs. Cycle the printer off and on. If it’s a USB printer, disconnect it and reconnect it. Use Software Update or the App Store or visit the printer manufacturer’s website to see if there are any newer versions of the printer software or drivers available....

Locate the Thunderbird Profile You may never need it to restore it, but it is a good idea to make a backup profile from time to time, just in case. When you want to restore your Mozilla Thunderbird data from a backup copy, the process is simple. Before you can replace it with a backup profile, you need to find the existing profile on your Windows or Mac computer. To locate it: If you have never moved your profile folder, you can opt to go directly to the profile folder in Windows 10, 8....

Review The greatest thing about this service is the possibility to unify your communication needs—be called on different phones through one single phone number. Upon registration, you get a phone number from Google, which your contacts can use to call up to six of your phones and contact channels. Configuration, like forwarding etc. can be done on your phone itself. The cost is interesting. Outgoing calls to US numbers are free....

Two new pieces of hardware are on the way from Roku—the Roku Express and Wireless Bass—each offering something different. Whether you’re just getting started with Roku streaming or want to feel more like you’re in a movie theater, you’ve got options. Roku claims the Roku Express is the company’s “most affordable” option for dipping a toe into media streaming. It utilizes what Roku says is an intuitive home screen, along with a guided setup process, so all you have to do is plug it into your TV (don’t forget to connect to the internet) and follow the prompts....

The measure was found by two senior members at XDA Developers, a software development community centered around Android devices. The two users attempted to gain root access to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, only to have the phone’s camera cease to function. This means facial recognition is made unavailable and third-party camera apps won’t work either. A bootloader is software that loads into the memory of a device and comes standard in most operating systems....

The new 14nm EUV DDR5 DRAM is only 14 nanometers and sports five layers of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology. It can reach speeds of up to 7.2 gigabits per second, which is more than twice the speed of DDR4. Samsung also claims its new EUV tech gives the DDR5 DRAM the highest bit density, while increasing productivity by 20% and reducing power consumption by 20%. EUV is becoming more and more important as DRAM keeps shrinking in size....

The Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fits a unique space in the world of smartwatches and fitness trackers. While smart features and deep metrics are somewhat limited, this $60 device offers the ability to automatically start and track a variety of workouts and stay connected with message notifications (and replies with Android phones) and calendar reminders. This featherweight wearable does that while offering what few competing and costlier wearables from big brands like Fitbit and Garmin can: easy around-the-clock wearability and usability without paying an arm and a leg....

We no longer have to rely on rumors—Samsung’s newest Z Series phones are confirmed, and they’re on the way. Both the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 sport refined designs and what Samsung claims will be a 45-percent more durable display, along with improvements to the display options and camera capabilities. Samsung is making it easier to access messages, wallets, and smart home device controls from your cover screen, so you won’t even need to open the phone....

CES 2022 is still a couple of days away, but Samsung hasn’t wasted any time in sharing the details of its upcoming TV models for the year. Its new 2022 models include MICRO LED, Neo QLED, and Lifestyle TVs, each offering a broad assortment of features. These include a new Eco Remote for all 2022 TVs and a new Smart Hub for select models. According to Samsung’s announcement, the updated Smart Hub—and by extension, the Gaming Hub—are specific to the Neo QLED Smart TV model....