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 In the iOS 26 release notes, Apple is warning iPhone users that installing the new software might have a temporary impact on battery life, which is normal.
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 Affirm and Klarna today announced that their pay later options are now available for in-store Apple Pay purchases.
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 The iPhone 17 launches this week with Apple's biggest display upgrade to a non-Pro model in years, some major camera improvements, faster performance, and big battery life gains.
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Apple today released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the latest operating system updates designed for the iPhone and iPad. ?iOS 26? and ?iPadOS 26? are available for free on all compatible devices. You can download Apple's new software over-the-air by going to Settings General Software Update. It can take a few minutes for the updates to propagate to all users due to high demand on launch day.
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 Apple today released updated firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4, introducing support for the new AirPods features that are included in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe.
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 Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26, the newest version of the macOS operating system designed to run on the Mac. macOS Tahoe is a free update that can be downloaded today on compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe can run on all Apple silicon Macs, as well as the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 2020 13-inch ?MacBook Pro?, the 2020 and later iMac, and the 2019 and later Mac Pro.
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 Apple today released tvOS 26, the latest version of the tvOS operating system that runs on the Apple TV 4K.
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 Apple today released visionOS 26, the newest version of the visionOS operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro.
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 Apple today released watchOS 26, the newest version of the watchOS operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. ?watchOS 26? is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and later. You'll also need an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26.
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There's nothing worse than realizing your laptop is gone and being full of regret, wishing you'd taken those proactive steps when you had the chance. You have that chance right now—don't put it off until "later" that never comes. Act now to protect your sensitive data and make sure your laptop is more easily recoverable should you lose it.
Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 have useful safeguarding features worth using, and Windows can theoretically track your lost laptop (but you'll need extra hardware for the best tracking experience). Here are the preemptive steps you should take to protect your laptop ASAP.
Check if your storage is encrypted
First things first, you have to make sure your laptop's internal storage is securely encrypted. There's a good chance it already is—disk encryption is enabled by default on many newer Windows laptops—but it might not be. If it isn't, you'll want to turn it on.
To check if your PC is encrypted, open the Start menu, search for "Device Encryption" or "BitLocker," then click Device encryption settings or Manage BitLocker, respectively. You'll see a different
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NEW RESOURCES Vanderbilt University: AI requires responsible stewardship. Peabody's new online hub guides the way. . "Through an interactive gallery of student-made AI applications and projects, visitors can tinker with innovative machine-learning […]
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