EU votes in favor of replaceable smartphone batteries
By 587 votes in favor, 9 against and 20 abstentions, MEPs backed an agreement reached with the Council to overhaul EU rules on batteries and waste batteries.
The agreement will encourage users to replace the batteries in their phones themselves, in particular by making it easier to remove the battery.
Source: European Parliament
By 587 votes in favor, 9 against and 20 abstentions, MEPs backed an agreement reached with the Council to overhaul EU rules on batteries and waste batteries.
The agreement will encourage users to replace the batteries in their phones themselves, in particular by making it easier to remove the battery.
Source: European Parliament
European Parliament
Making batteries more sustainable, more durable and better-performing
On Wednesday, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU.
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Any way to install Windows without the bloatware?
This article describes how to avoid automatically installing software that you don't need when you install a Windows system.
In short, all you have to do is change the language and region settings when you install the system.
#windows #tips
https://bit.ly/3QJujvR
This article describes how to avoid automatically installing software that you don't need when you install a Windows system.
In short, all you have to do is change the language and region settings when you install the system.
#windows #tips
https://bit.ly/3QJujvR
Lifehacker
You Can Install Windows Without the Bloatware
Say goodbye to that unwanted Candy Crush app on your new PC.
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If you hold down CTRL, the Task Manager will stop refreshing. This means that the process names don't move around and are easier to select when sorted by resource usage.
#windows #tips
Via: https://bit.ly/3QNwnmN
#windows #tips
Via: https://bit.ly/3QNwnmN
The Verge
Today I learned you can easily pause the Windows Task Manager to stop apps moving around
I’ve used Windows for more than 20 years and its secrets still amaze me.
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Which version of Windows do you like best?
Anonymous Poll
19%
Windows 7
4%
Windows 8
34%
Windows 10
33%
Windows 11
8%
Windows XP
2%
other versions
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Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build with Canary Channel testers that will allow users to uninstall built-in apps such as Camera, Cortana, Photos, People and Remote Desktop.
The feature is expected to be released in September, with possible additional uninstall options.
#windows #news
Via: https://bit.ly/3KHRFy0
The feature is expected to be released in September, with possible additional uninstall options.
#windows #news
Via: https://bit.ly/3KHRFy0
The Verge
Microsoft will let you uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps soon for less bloat
You’ll soon be able to uninstall even more built-in apps.
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Why does Russia look bigger than Africa on a map?
The Mercator projection, the most popular world map, distorts the size of the shape of landmasses near the pole. This results in Russia looking bigger than Africa. Actually Africa can nearly fit two Russias. In fact, Africa has an area of 11.73 million square miles while Russian one is only 6.6 million square miles.
One can refer to the image above to get the exact sizes of countries compared to what we are used to on a map.
Related: dailymail
The Mercator projection, the most popular world map, distorts the size of the shape of landmasses near the pole. This results in Russia looking bigger than Africa. Actually Africa can nearly fit two Russias. In fact, Africa has an area of 11.73 million square miles while Russian one is only 6.6 million square miles.
One can refer to the image above to get the exact sizes of countries compared to what we are used to on a map.
Related: dailymail
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transfer.zip - Transfer files securely between browsers.
transfer.zip is a web application that allows you to easily transfer files between two devices.
It uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer data transfer, meaning the files are streamed directly between peers and not stored anywhere in the process, not even on transfer.zip servers.
#web #tools
official site | Github
transfer.zip is a web application that allows you to easily transfer files between two devices.
It uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer data transfer, meaning the files are streamed directly between peers and not stored anywhere in the process, not even on transfer.zip servers.
#web #tools
official site | Github
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Forgetting To Cancel Subscriptions Boosts Businesses' Revenue By 200%, Study Finds
Via: https://bit.ly/3DZOWMC
Via: https://bit.ly/3DZOWMC
news.slashdot.org
Forgetting To Cancel Subscriptions Boosts Businesses' Revenue By 200%, Study Finds
Subscription-based models dominate daily life and businesses profit from forgotten subscription payments. The problem of forgotten subscriptions is so large there's now a robust ecosystem of startups promising to save users money by ferreting out and canceling…
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What was the worst version of Windows?
Anonymous Poll
29%
Windows 11
27%
Windows 10
14%
Windows 8
11%
Windows 7
5%
Windows XP
3%
Windows 2000
2%
Windows 95/98
4%
Windows ME
3%
Windows NT
3%
I've never used Windows
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Do you use X (formerly Twitter) ?
Anonymous Poll
43%
Yes
16%
I used to, but not anymore.
27%
No, never used it.
6%
No, but I plan to use it in the near future.
9%
I just want to see the poll results.
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Windows 95 is 28 years old today
Microsoft released Windows 95 on August 24, 1995, with many improvements and innovations that marked a significant milestone in the world of personal computing. It introduced the Start menu, taskbar, and iconic "Start" button that became synonymous with the Windows operating system. With its user-friendly interface and multitasking capabilities, Windows 95 revolutionized the way people interacted with computers.
Microsoft released Windows 95 on August 24, 1995, with many improvements and innovations that marked a significant milestone in the world of personal computing. It introduced the Start menu, taskbar, and iconic "Start" button that became synonymous with the Windows operating system. With its user-friendly interface and multitasking capabilities, Windows 95 revolutionized the way people interacted with computers.
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How ubiquitous keyboard software puts hundreds of millions of Chinese users at risk.
Chinese users often download third-party keyboard apps onto their devices, but a recent report by Citizen Lab found that Sogou, a popular Chinese app, had a security flaw.
The app could intercept and decrypt user input, leaving encrypted communications vulnerable to government surveillance.
Via: MIT Tecnology Review
Chinese users often download third-party keyboard apps onto their devices, but a recent report by Citizen Lab found that Sogou, a popular Chinese app, had a security flaw.
The app could intercept and decrypt user input, leaving encrypted communications vulnerable to government surveillance.
Via: MIT Tecnology Review
MIT Technology Review
How ubiquitous keyboard software puts hundreds of millions of Chinese users at risk
Third-party keyboard apps make typing in Chinese more efficient, but they can also be a privacy nightmare.
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Microsoft is removing several tools from its Microsoft Edge browser to improve the user experience and simplify the browser.
Starting with Microsoft Edge 117, which Microsoft plans to release in September 2023, users will no longer have access to the Math Solver, Picture Dictionary, Citations, Grammar Tools and Kids Mode.
Via: ghacks
Starting with Microsoft Edge 117, which Microsoft plans to release in September 2023, users will no longer have access to the Math Solver, Picture Dictionary, Citations, Grammar Tools and Kids Mode.
Via: ghacks
ghacks.net
These tools will soon be removed in Microsoft Edge to make it simpler
Microsoft announced the removal of several tools in its Microsoft Edge web browser to "improve the user experience" and simplify the browser.
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Do you like the Edge browser for Windows?
Anonymous Poll
59%
Yes, I like it.
30%
No, I don't.
11%
I'd just like to see the poll results.
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