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Summary: You can find your computer’s uptime on both Windows 11 and Windows 10 using a graphical or command-line method. To find your uptime using the graphical method, open Task Manager and go to the “Performance” tab. Look for the “Up Time” section to see how long your computer has been running. To find your…

Summary: The Meta Quest 2 and Valve Index are two popular VR headsets that offer unique experiences. The Quest 2 is a wireless standalone headset, while the Valve Index is a PC-tethered system. The Valve Index has superior display and optics, with a higher resolution and refresh rate. The Quest 2 offers portability and affordability,…

Summary: Each social media platform has its own norms and expectations for what constitutes oversharing. As social media becomes more intimate and integrated into our lives, what we post and how it is interpreted will evolve. Compartmentalizing our digital identities across different platforms and accounts can lead to conflicting interpretations of what is considered oversharing….

Summary: A recent study conducted by Wharton Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can significantly improve productivity in knowledge work. Consultants who used AI chatbots completed 12.2% more tasks, finished tasks 25.1% more quickly, and produced 40% higher quality results compared to those who did not use…

Summary: The Acer Nitro ED270U P2bmiipx gaming monitor is available at a discounted price of $169 on Newegg, down from its usual price of $199. The monitor features a 27-inch curved VA panel with a dense QHD resolution and a curvature graded at 1500R. It is AMD FreeSync Premium certified, ensuring accurate luminance and a…

Summary: Tesla has released an updated Model Y in China with design and performance tweaks. The new Model Y now has a slightly faster 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds. It features new wheels and an ambient LED lighting strip in the dashboard. The starting price remains the same as before, starting at 263,900 yuan (about…

Summary: Bing Chat, Microsoft’s search platform, is facing a problem with malicious ads. These ads, served by Microsoft’s advertising platform, are deceptive and potentially harmful. When users click on these ads, they are redirected to sites that can phish their login details or push malware. The harmful ads infiltrate Bing Chat conversations and require user…

Summary: Users of Apple’s iPhone 15 have reported overheating issues during charging, setup, and general use. Apple has confirmed that the overheating is software-related and not a result of the phone’s new design. The overheating is caused by increased background activity during the first few days of use, a bug in iOS 17, and issues…

Summary: The process of raising Series A funding has changed in today’s market. Previously, a Series A round could be secured with around $1 million in revenue, but now it’s more like $2-3 million. The uncertainty in the market and rising interest rates have dampened investor appetite for risk. Series A investors have pulled back,…

Summary: PCWorld has compiled a list of the best laptops for October 2023, across various categories such as budget laptops, ultraportables, gaming laptops, and more Some of the standout laptops on the list include the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1, Acer Aspire 3, Dell XPS 13 Plus, HP Dragonfly Pro, Asus Zenbook 14 Flip…