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    Microsoft’s July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery – here’s how to fix this

    Microsoft Another Windows update, another glitch. Rolling out this past Patch Tuesday, Microsoft’s July update has created a hiccup for some Windows users who secure their PCs through BitLocker. Affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the bug prevents your PC from booting into Windows, instead resulting in a blue screen that asks for […] More

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    The best TVs for PS5 of 2024: Expert tested

    LG QNED80 tech specs – Screen size: 50-86 inches | Panel type: LED | Refresh rate: 120Hz | Resolution: 4K | HDR: HDR10 | Audio: Dolby Digital | Voice controls: Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Hey Google If you’re looking for a quality TV to use with your PlayStation 5, but also need to stick to a budget, the LG QNED80 is a great option. It’s available in screen sizes from as small as 50 inches to an impressive 86-inch version for dedicated gaming spaces and home theaters. And with an affordable price tag at any size, you won’t have to choose between buying a new TV and snagging a few games off your wish list. Also: The 5 best LG TVs you can buy And even at such a low price, the QNED80 still offers plenty of features that gamers have come to expect as-standard, such as: a 120Hz refresh rate, VRR support via AMD FreeSync, 4K resolution, HDR10 support, and Dolby audio. It even has a few exciting extras like Nvidia GeForce NOW support for cloud-based gaming, and a dedicated gaming dashboard for keeping tabs on refresh rates and picture settings in real-time.  ZDNET’s Artie Beaty was pleasantly surprised with the LG QNED80 when he got to test it out in person. He was impressed with the picture and sound quality for being considered an “entry-level” TV, though he did note that it only had one HDMI port that supports an ARC passthrough. So if you have multiple consoles as well as a soundbar, you’ll have to choose which console is connected to the only other HDMI 2.1 port for VRR support and higher refresh rates. Verified reviews at Amazon and Best Buy also praise the TV for its high-quality audio and picture, though a few do note that the screen has a glossy finish, which creates reflections and glare that can reduce viewing angles and visibility in bright environments. More

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    Elon Musk’s X now trains Grok on your data by default – here’s how to opt out

    Elon Musk shared this photo and wrote, “Our headquarters tonight.” Elon Musk/X Users have raised concerns over the way companies train generative AI tools using everyone’s data, often without permission. Now, you can add Elon Musk’s Grok to the list. Earlier this week, Musk proudly announced that Grok had started supercluster training, added some technobabble […] More

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    Google’s DeepMind AI takes home silver medal in complex math competition

    Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems possess many skills but typically fall short when it comes to tackling complex math problems. That’s why Google is excited that two of its DeepMind AI systems were able to solve several challenging problems posed in a prestigious math competition. In a new post published […] More