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Intel's Optane memory doesn't like the Windows 10 May 2020 update

TechSpot

With the Windows 10 May 2020 update, Microsoft added a new system that informs users when their PCs can’t install the upgrade due to conflicts with certain hardware/software. As reported by Windows Latest, anyone sporting Optane memory in their PCs will be blocked from installing the update until Microsoft has.

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Apple confirms it bought virtual reality event startup NextVR

The Verge

Apple has confirmed it did indeed purchase virtual reality company NextVR, which specializes in recording live events like concerts and sports matches to be experienced in VR, according to Bloomberg. Photo: NextVR. The company’s confirmation arrives after 9to5Mac first reported the acquisition in early April.

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CES 2024: Here are the Washington state companies taking tech innovation to Las Vegas

GeekWire

The new Copilot key, to the right of the Alt key on a Windows 11 keyboard. Microsoft image via YouTube) Microsoft Hot on the heels of the news that it is creating a dedicated “Copilot” AI key for Windows 11 notebooks and other devices, the Redmond, Wash.-based -based Micro Power Cells makes extremely small — and powerful — batteries.

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Surface saver: How Microsoft’s deal with the NFL turned into a marketing boon for its tablet

GeekWire

It now serves as a marketing case study for a successful sports tech partnership. It gave the company a chance to educate the public about its new hardware. “We had tenacity,” said Microsoft sports marketing leader James Bernstrom. “It’s been a great outcome.” People were talking about the Surface.

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Microsoft’s “special event” to reveal Surface and AI upgrades

Dataconomy

Quick take: The Microsoft special to be held in New York will reveal new Surface devices and groundbreaking AI features for Windows, Office, Bing, and more. With the departure of Panos Panay, the former overseer of Windows and Surface, industry eyes are keen to see how Microsoft’s AI ambitions will evolve under new leadership.

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Alienware’s new Aurora R13 comes with Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake CPU

The Verge

Despite the color difference, the R14 will still sport the Legend 2.0 Having the 12th Gen Alder Lake chip gives the R13 access to more hardware options when compared to the R14. Both the R13 and R14 ship with Windows 11. Photo by Alienware. The highest-rated power supply options are 750W Platinum for both builds.

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Mick's IT Blogs: Mick Pletcher

Mick's IT Blog

SCCM: Initiate Hardware Inventory from an applicat. Powershell: How to verify if a Windows Feature is. SCCM: Properties Window Follows Mouse. SCCM: Initiate Hardware Inventory from an applicat. Powershell: How to verify if a Windows Feature is. SCCM: Properties Window Follows Mouse. Sport Bikes.

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