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    How to run a Windows app on Linux with Wine

    Nathalie Michel/Getty Images Wine is compatibility layer that lets you run Windows apps on Linux. Because there are so many applications for Windows that don’t have a native version for Linux, it became necessary to create the means to run them on the open-source operating system. When you combine the lengthy list of native applications […] More

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    Alienware’s M18 gaming laptop is a beast, and it’s still $300 off after Labor Day

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAlienware is one of the most well-respected brands of gaming laptops. These machines feature high-performing processors, cutting-edge graphics cards, and form factors designed with gamers in mind. Unfortunately, all those high-end components come with a cost. Also: The best Labor Day 2024 deals still live: Shop Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreLuckily, even after Labor Day sales, we’re still seeing some sweet discounts on high-performing machines. Case in point: the Alienware M18 More

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    This secret Windows 11 setting lets you kill unresponsive apps much faster

    Oleksandr Poliashenko/Getty Images When a Windows 11 application hangs, the normal recourse is to open up the Task Manager, dig through the list of running processes, and use the End Task option in that utility. But there’s another way. I’ll show you how to add an End Task menu item to every running task on […] More

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    There are many reasons why companies struggle to exploit generative AI, says Deloitte survey

    aprott/Getty Images Most companies are struggling to move their generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) projects from initial stages into production, according to a report by consulting giant Deloitte.  “70% of respondents said their organization has moved 30% or fewer of their Generative AI experiments into production,” according to lead author Jim Rowan and team in […] More

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    Enterprises double their generative AI deployment efforts, Bloomberg survey says

    Ilona Nagy/Getty Images The rate at which companies deploy generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) copilot programs doubled between December last year and July 2024, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence report on AI.  Also: A third of all Gen AI projects will be abandoned, says Gartner The report, which surveyed 50 CIOs at US-based companies in […] More

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    A third of all generative AI projects will be abandoned, says Gartner

    KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Companies are “struggling” to find value in the generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) projects they have undertaken and one-third of initiatives will end up getting abandoned, according to a recent report by analyst Gartner. “After last year’s hype, executives are impatient to see returns on Gen AI investments, yet organizations are […] More

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    Labor Day deals are here: Everything to know, plus deals to shop before the holiday weekend ends

    ZDNETLabor Day weekend always marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of back-to-school season, routines, and — unfortunately — colder weather. And while we don’t want to see summer go away, Labor Day also means a weekend full of deals, and it’s officially almost over.Also: The best Labor Day deals: Shop Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreYou’ll find discounts on all things tech, including TVs, headphones, laptops, robot vacuums, and more over the three-day weekend. Retailers like Amazon More