Wayne Williams
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Kodi 20.1 'Nexus' is finally here
Two months ago, the stable version of Kodi 20 'Nexus' arrived, bringing with it a wealth of new features to the hugely popular home theater software, including support for multiple instances of binary add-ons, AV1 Video support, and a massive rework of the subtitle system. → Read More
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Lean. Agile. Hybrid. It seems that project management these days comes with more confusing buzzwords than ever. But you can make managing your next project simple and straightforward with help from Microsoft Project For Dummies. → Read More
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25314 to the new Canary Channel
As well as releasing a new Windows 11 build to the 'rebooted' Dev Channel, Microsoft today gives Windows Insiders their very first Canary Channel flight, Build 25314. → Read More
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 23403 on the rebooted Dev Channel
Microsoft announced a massive overhaul to the Windows Insider Program earlier in the week, which includes 'rebooting' the Dev Channel and introducing a new Canary Channel for more experimental features, and where we may well see the first signs of Windows 12. → Read More
This isn't Windows XP -- it's a new version of Windows 10, and you can install it now for free
If you want to run a modern operating system like Windows 10, but miss the simplicity and aesthetics of Windows XP, then we have some great news for you. → Read More
Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus now available in bright yellow
It’s nearly Spring, and if you’ve been thinking of buying a new iPhone and want one that will match the season you got it in, then Apple has some great news for you. → Read More
Forget all the talk about Windows 12, could Windows 11.1 Pro win you over?
Although Windows 11 hasn’t been out that long -- it was only released towards the end of 2021 -- there is already a lot of talk about its successor, presumed to be called Windows 12 (although you never know with Microsoft). If you want to find out what to expect from that OS, you can read about it here. → Read More
LibreELEC 11 Linux distro arrives, now with Kodi 20 'Nexus'
Two months ago, the Kodi Foundation released Kodi 20.0 'Nexus', the latest incarnation of its hugely popular home theater software. The new release comes with a wealth of changes, fixes and new features, including support for multiple instances of binary add-ons, AV1 Video support, and a massive rework of the subtitle system. → Read More
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25309 with an enhanced volume mixer
A couple of days ago, Microsoft began to rollout a big update for Windows 11. The Moment 2 update introduces a number of major features, including AI-powered Bing preview on the taskbar. → Read More
Get 'Python Network Programming Techniques' (worth $37.99) for FREE
Gone are the days of manually logging on to different devices to type the same configuration commands over and over again. With this book, you'll find out how you can automate your network infrastructure using Python. → Read More
Rows brings the power of GPT-3 AI to spreadsheets
Following the massive success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, AI is being added to a growing number of tools and services. A couple of days ago, Microsoft released Moment 2 for Windows 11, adding a number of new features to the new OS, including bringing its AI-powered Bing preview to the taskbar. → Read More
Optimize and enhance your mind with 'Sort Your Brain Out, 2nd Edition' FREE for a limited time
We all know that we’re capable of much more than what we’re already accomplishing. But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance? → Read More
Hey, Apple, this is the iOS 17 we need
As a long-time iPhone user, I both really like and appreciate iOS. Apple updates its mobile operating system yearly, adding new features and improving elements. With iOS 16, released six months ago, Apple introduced a reimagined lock screen, improved how notifications are presented, and enhanced Messages. → Read More
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In Coach Me! Your Personal Board of Directors: Leadership Advice from the World’s Greatest Coaches, a team of world-renowned executive coaches and leadership experts delivers a revolutionary collection of contributions from 52 of the globe’s leading management thinkers. Each curated piece explores a critical issue in leadership, covering topics like self-awareness, communication, interpersonal… → Read More
Get 'Cloud Security For Dummies' (worth $21) for FREE
Cloud technology has changed the way we approach technology. It’s also given rise to a new set of security challenges caused by bad actors who seek to exploit vulnerabilities in a digital infrastructure. You can put the kibosh on these hackers and their dirty deeds by hardening the walls that protect your data. → Read More
The new AI-powered Bing preview arrives on iOS and Android today
Microsoft isn’t wasting any time in rolling out and expanding its new AI-powered version of Bing. Yesterday, the company explained how it was beginning to relax some of the limitations it introduced after its AI went rogue and started insulting and gaslighting users, and also revealed future plans which included allowing users to choose the tone of AI chats in Bing. → Read More
Microsoft plans to let you choose the tone of AI chats in Bing and Edge
Two weeks ago, Microsoft announced that it was introducing an enhanced version of ChatGPT into its Bing search engine and Edge browser and opened it up for testing. → Read More
Get 'The JavaScript Workshop' (worth $28.99) for a limited time
If you're looking for a programming language to develop flexible and efficient apps, JavaScript is a great choice. → Read More
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25300 with live captions in more languages
Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel today get a new build to play around with. Build 25300 comes with the usual collection of fixes for known issues, as well as some interesting changes and improvements. → Read More
Get 'Launching & Building a Brand For Dummies' (worth $16.00) FREE for a limited time
These days, customers want to have a deeply felt connection to the brands behind the products they're purchasing, which means that if you're starting a business, a strong brand DNA has got to be part of your creative process from day one. And it needs to be more than just an abstract idea: to give your brand life -- and a bigger chance of surviving against the competition -- you need to have a… → Read More