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Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech
Apple chief executive Tim Cook says there are still "not enough women at the table" at the world's tech firms - including his own. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Mr Cook said technology "will not achieve nearly what it could achieve" without a more diverse workforce. He said there were "no good excuses" for the lack of women in the sector. He also said he ... Read more
2022-09-26 20:50:39
Why Windows 11's Big 2022 Update Is Worth Downloading
Microsoft gave Windows 11 a major update. Released on Tuesday, the first big update to the operating system can now be downloaded to your laptop or desktop. You may be wondering, though, should you install the upgrade? With all the new security, productivity, accessibility and gaming features, the answer is likely yes. The operating system is fast approaching its first anniversary in early Octob ... Read more
2022-09-25 20:36:24
iOS 16.1 Will Fix Our Biggest iPhone Battery Icon Complaints
Apple may finally give us the battery icon we all wanted. Apple released two iOS 16.1 developer betas since iOS 16 rolled out earlier this month, and both updates address major complaints about the new battery icon support and design. iOS 16 brought back battery percentage to the iPhone status bar after Apple pulled out the feature with the release of iPhone X in 2017 due to space requirements fo ... Read more
2022-09-25 20:35:38
Download Windows 11's 2022 Update: You're Missing Out if You Don't
The new productivity features alone are a good reason to install the update. The first big upgrade for Microsoft Windows 11 is here. Arriving just a couple weeks before the operating system's first anniversary, the update enhances Windows 11 security features, productivity and accessibility tools, as well as gaming features. It may be tempting to put off installing the update, especially if you ... Read more
2022-09-25 20:34:31
Iran unrest: What's going on with Iran and the internet?
Activists in Iran are expressing concern about widespread internet outages and residents being unable to access social media. Anger has circulated online after over a week of protests sparked by the death of a Kurdish woman in police custody. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said Instagram and WhatsApp - two of the major communication tools that Iran usually allows - had been restricted. Wha ... Read more
2022-09-25 20:32:26
Apple Watch Settings You Can Change to Make It Work Even Better
Updating your activity goals and increasing the font size are just a couple of changes that can make your Apple Watch more useful. Changing a few settings on your Apple Watch can make your watch even faster to use while personalizing it for how you want to use it. For example, you can choose how you'd prefer to activate Siri, make your apps appear in a list view rather than a grid and set Portrai ... Read more
2022-09-21 20:42:15
5 Ways to Easily Reset Your Apple ID Password
Whether you've forgotten your password or your account is compromised, resetting your Apple ID password is easy. Apple users know how important their Apple ID and password are. Without these, you can't access Apple services like iCloud and iMessage. An Apple ID and password are also necessary to set up new Apple devices -- like any of the new iPhone 14 models, Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch ... Read more
2022-09-21 20:41:16
Apple Changed the New iPhone Battery Icon in iOS 16.1 to What Everyone Wanted
The latest developer beta of iOS 16.1 shows a redesigned battery icon, in part due to the many complaints posted online. The iPhone used to show the percentage of battery left directly in the status bar, viewable from anywhere on your phone, which offered a handy way to quickly glance at your battery level -- until Apple removed the feature with the release of the iPhone X. The reason? Apple need ... Read more
2022-09-21 20:40:46
Windows 11 2022 Update: Every New Feature Worth Trying
The Windows 11 2022 update is here. We break down everything new from Microsoft. Microsoft released its first major update for Windows 11 on Tuesday. The update includes new security, productivity, accessibility and gaming features. You can check out our step-by-step guide on downloading the new update. The operating system is fast approaching its one-year anniversary in early October. At launch ... Read more
2022-09-21 20:40:06
Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling ban
Twitch has announced a partial gambling ban, targeting slots, roulette and dice games. The Amazon-owned livestreaming platform will bar videos of gambling sites not licensed in the US or "other jurisdictions that provide sufficient consumer protection". The ban includes cryptocurrency gambling sites such as Stake.com, based on the Caribbean island of Curacao. It will take effect from ... Read more
2022-09-21 20:37:27