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Corellium’s business is virtualization. It lets you run iOS, Android, and Linux virtualization on ARM processors, the kind of processor used in Apple Silicon. So it’s no surprise that it has managed to port Linux to M1 Macs so soon. But what does Linux on the Mac mean for you? “When Apple decided to allow installing custom kernels on the Macs with M1 processor, we were very happy to try building another Linux port to further our understanding of the hardware platform,” says Corellium in a blog post published on its website....

Avoiding Spam The number one reason why many people use disposable email addresses is to avoid having their primary email address become a target for Spam. After all these years, Spam (also known as unsolicited and unwanted email) is still a significant problem on the Internet. Whenever you register on a website that requires a valid email address, you might overlook fine print that gives the site permission to use your email address and or to sell the information to others....

It’s certainly tempting. With betas, you get early access to all the cool new features, and you may even get to try out stuff that never makes it into the final release. But a beta is a beta for a reason. It is unfinished, unstable, and still partially untested. You often read the patronizing advice that you shouldn’t install beta software unless “you know what you are doing,” but what does that mean exactly?...

So, instead of trying to answer them all individually every time they pop up, here’s a really big page of Q&A’s that should help out. How Often Does Windows Update Check for New Updates? You can always check for updates manually via Windows Update but it does happen automatically every day. Actually, Windows Update checks for updates randomly, every 17 to 22 hours. Why randomly? Microsoft realized that millions of computers checking for updates at the same time might just bring their servers down....

In a news post on the Xbox website, Microsoft has listed a number of next-gen titles that will be coming to Game Pass. This relies on a user’s internet connection rather than the strength of their hardware, so Game Pass subscribers will be able to stream games regardless of their console model. Microsoft is committing to back-to-back monthly releases for 27 new titles, including Halo Infinite, Scorn, Forza Horizon 5, Flight Simulator, and many more....

Project Taara, launched by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is being used in areas where it’s a challenge to lay fiber cables. The technology requires line of sight connections high up on towers. Alphabet is working with a telecom company to deliver internet access in remote parts of Africa. “By creating a series of links from our partner’s fiber-optic network over the ground to underserved areas, Taara’s links can relay high-speed, high-quality internet to people without the time, cost, and hassle involved in digging trenches or stringing cables along poles,” Mahesh Krishnaswamy, the general manager of Project Taara, said in an announcement on the company website....

How Do I Stream Twitch on Roku? There are three ways to stream Twitch on Roku: the official Twitch channel, unofficial Twitch channels, and screen mirroring from a different device. The official Twitch channel is only available if you accessed Twitch on a Roku before the channel got removed, but the other two methods are open to everyone. How to Watch Twitch on Your Roku With the Official Channel The official Twitch channel isn’t available in the Roku Channel Store, but you can still get it if you have ever used it in the past....

How Are Wired Earbuds Supposed to Be Worn? This may sound like a simple question, but there’s actually more nuance to it than you might expect. The simple fact of the matter is that, depending on your particular earbud’s design and the shape of your ear, there’s no guarantee an earbud will be a perfect fit for you no matter what you do, so oftentimes, there is no right or wrong when it comes to how you should wear an earbud....

A new, first-of-its-kind Oxford University study found video games to be linked to a net increase in self-reported happiness. Time spent playing video games is positively correlated with well-being, based on playtime data obtained by researchers from Animal Crossing and Plants vs. Zombies parent companies Nintendo and EA, respectively. The more time a person spends playing these video games, the study says, the more happiness they experience. “Other forms of mass media such as books, television and movies need readers and audiences to empathize with the characters in their stories....

In the highly competitive landscape of virtual reality, it’s vital for newcomers to the battle of the VR headsets to stand out from the crowd, and the HP Reverb G2 does that by pumping up the resolution. It’s exciting to see a new and compelling option for virtual reality enthusiasts, and the Reverb G2 brings very real competition to the likes of Oculus and Valve. Design: High-quality build The HP Reverb G2 certainly has the overall build quality of a high-end VR headset....

“While hybrid work is the new standard for business, blended learning is the new standard for education,” Bill Avey, General Manager and Global Head of Education, Personal Systems, HP Inc, said in the press release, “This requires technology with increased durability, enhanced connectivity, and large screens so content can be accessible and engaging from wherever learning happens,” Each of the Fortis series laptops has been reinforced just about everywhere—from the frame to the keys and even to the cable ports....

I can still remember the first time I booted up KOTOR and dove into the story BioWare created. It was a fantastical time, and one that brought me even closer to a world I’d grown to adore thanks to movies and other video games of the time. But it was also the first time such a deep look had been given to that universe. The first time I truly felt I could do something to impact that world....

Import Your Outlook.com Messages and Contacts Into Gmail Before you start the import process, prepare your Outlook.com account by copying any messages you want to keep from your Deleted Items and Junk Email folders into your Inbox (you may not have any messages you want to keep that are in these folders—after all, these are folders where you usually just have emails you want to get rid of and do not need—but just in case)....

The social network said in a blog post it will begin to automatically default any new user under the age of 16 to a private account. Instagram said current users in that age range with a public account will be able to keep it public. However, they will be encouraged about the benefits of having a private account. “Historically, we asked young people to choose between a public account or a private account when they signed up for Instagram, but our recent research showed that they appreciate a more private experience....

This can be useful in a car, truck, or RV because it increases the types of electronics you can use on the road. Since nearly all household gadgets and electronics run off alternating current, adding a power inverter to your car effectively allows you to take a device that you would normally only be able to use at home and use it on the road. The utility provided by a good power inverter is handy for salespeople, truckers, and other people who spend a lot of time in their vehicles....

How does it work: Clips are basically bits of code that, when triggered by a QR code, for example, will display content like YouTube videos or Doordash orders if you don’t have the associated app downloaded to your iOS device. But why: Not everyone has all the apps they need to access all the possible content out there. And having to stop, access an app, authenticate to the App Store, and wait for a download (assuming you have network signal), can interfere with a users interest in your content....

How to Tell If Disney Plus Is Down If you think Disney Plus is down for everyone and not just you, try these simple steps to see if there are Disney issues afoot. What to Do When You Can’t Connect to Disney Plus If no one else is reporting a problem with Disney Plus, then the problem is likely something on your side. There are many things you can try if Disney Plus seems to be working fine for everyone else, but not you....

First released in 1992 by IBM, and purchased by Lenovo in 2005, ThinkPad has a particularly loyal fanbase. Lenovo encourages this following with premium laptops that target hardcore enthusiasts, and the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the latest. This 2-in-1’s headline feature is in the name. It’s constructed partially from titanium, a material rarely found on a laptop (Apple’s PowerBook G4 was the last to use it). The X1 Titanium Yoga is also the thinnest ThinkPad ever at just 0....

Verify Your Router Address Before you can limit bandwidth on your router, you’ll need to know the Internet Protocol address of your home router. This address is called the default gateway. Each router has its own menu system, but the general principle remains the same. Use the IP address or MAC address of each device to control the maximum bandwidth it can use. In most routers, this feature is called Quality of Service....

Help! The E900 Default Password Doesn’t Work! If the default username or password for your Linksys E900 router doesn’t work, then it means they were changed after the router was set up. Changing the default information means it’s easier to forget the new password! To restore the Linksys E900 router default username and password, reset the router to factory defaults: Help! I Can’t Access My E900 Router! You have to know the IP address of the router before you can log in to it, but if the IP address was changed to something else, then using the default http://192....