Also: The best Linux desktops for pros On the face of it, I thought it would be simple – install virtualization software onto the Mac, download a Kali Linux installer, and install it into a virtualized system on the Mac. Yeah, as it turns out, it’s not that easy. I tried a number of different virtualization platforms, and messed around with a lot of settings before I finally got it to install....

We’ve all seen QR codes in our day-to-day lives. We’ve spotted them in marketing campaigns, on products at stores, and supplying menus at restaurants. They can be a handy tool for getting more followers for your company’s social media accounts – or to simply get the word out about a product or business. Though be aware that QR codes can be used for scams and phishing as well. Some tools for making QR codes for websites require a subscription, while others allow you to create them for free....

Chrome has an annoying habit of losing track of the saved favicons associated with bookmarks. Sometimes this occurs after a crash, but I’ve seen it just randomly happen as well. It has happened to me every six months or so, and a quick search finds a ton of Redditors and others complaining about the issue. The above image is what I woke up to recently on my main machine. Also: How to Google more effectively to get the results you need The prevailing wisdom is that you have to find and delete your Chrome profile, and then set up a brand new profile....

As of August, the price for utility gas had risen by 25% in the US compared with the year prior, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. And with electricity costs being up by 14% in the same time, inflation, and the prospect of a recession, not to mention increasing grocery costs, people are feeling the pressure. There are small changes we can all make to ensure that we’re saving as much energy as possible, both for the health of the planet and for the health of our bank accounts....

I’ve spent months working on refining my ideal iPad Pro work setup, testing various products until I was able to find what works for me. Below is everything I’m currently using, with an added bonus of a few recommendations at the bottom of gadgets I’ve tested and enjoyed as well. More accessories to consider As I said at the start of this, I’ve tested and used many different accessories with my iPad Pro setup over the last year or so....

The report sent Hubspot shares up 5% in late trading. CEO Yamini Rangan said, “I am incredibly proud of how the HubSpot team was able to adapt and execute in 2021 to deliver a truly exceptional year.” Added Rangan, “We went into 2021 with the goal of becoming the #1 CRM platform for scaling companies, and we made significant progress by staying focused on our key strategic priorities. 2022 will be a year of sustained focus and consistency as we continue to invest in those priorities....

The fact that it only features RGB lighting on the scroll wheel is a plus for me as well since I use a palm grip, and any other lighting zones would be a waste. And if anyone shares a workspace or has a gaming computer that also doubles as their workstation, the limited RGB lighting lets you add a touch of personal style without being distracting to coworkers or clients....

IBM developers began working with Clemson researchers through the Call For Code program, which IBM created as a way to support people building innovative technology solutions to persistent global problems. Officials at Clemson wanted to digitize decades of crop and pest management data so that farmers could be provided with instant crop yield recommendations. IBM created an open-source Agricultural Recommendations (AgRec) prototype API for agriculture recommendations so they are available to anyone who needs it....

Intel, which has made billions from its closed-source, complex instruction set computer (CISC) x86 processors, is joining forces with RISC-V, the open-source reduced instruction set computer (RISC) CPU group. What next? Dogs and cats living together!? Dr. David Patterson, co-creator of RISC-V, helped make it an open lingua franca for computer chips, a set of instructions that would be used by all chipmakers and owned by none. Today, Patterson said, “I’m delighted that Intel, the company that pioneered the microprocessor 50 years ago, is now a member of RISC-V International....

Now, I don’t mind paying for what I’m using, but I’m reluctant to pay for things happening in the background on my iPhone that are of dubious benefit to me. OK, let’s take a tour of the settings in iOS 15 that are the ones most likely to burn a hole in your data plan. And bear in mind that even if you have an unlimited plan, your provider may well limit how much high-speed bandwidth you have available....

Bloomberg sources report that Apple is planning major improvements to the iPhone’s lock screen in the forthcoming iOS 16 and iPhone 14. News of the possible iOS features comes ahead of Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) beginning June 6, where it shares what’s new in its operating systems and hardware. The always-on lock screen would provide handy at-a-glance information, much like the always-on mode in the 2019 Apple Watch 5 and later, as well as new widget-like capabilities and wallpapers....

When the free update arrives — likely in September based on Apple’s previous release schedule — there will be a handful of iPhone models that currently run iOS 15 that will be left behind. According to a list of compatible devices posted on Apple’s iOS 16 preview website, the following iPhones are compatible with iOS 16: Apple Don’t waste your money on these Apple products Apple Mac Mini (2023) vs Mac Studio: Is M2 really better than M1?...

For the last five days, I’ve been testing the iPad Air, replacing my iPad Pro – which is normally within arms reach at all times – with the new Air. Outside of display differences (both in size and quality), I haven’t missed my iPad Pro one bit. And heck, I imagine with another week of use, I won’t even miss my Pro’s 12.9-inch screen. My experience with the iPad Air has been everything I figured it would be with strong performance and long battery life....

See also: iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Should you upgrade? Specifications You should buy the iPhone 14 Pro if… 1. You prefer a normal-size phone For many, including myself, the Pro Max-size iPhones are simply too bulky to use. Perhaps it’s the flattened edges that dig into the palms, the shamelessly large camera island at the back, or the beefy battery tucked inside, but the largest iPhone with its 6....

The more cycles it has been through, the more worn it is. Apple says a battery is good for about 500 recharge cycles, so if it’s getting close to that number, you know that a battery replacement might be in your future. There’s no need for jailbreaking, no need to install any apps, and no need to connect it to a computer to do this. I’ve previously shown how to use a third-party Mac tool called CoconutBattery to find out the recharge cycle count....

The new Rebellions & Rejections report from HP Wolf Security surveyed 1100 IT decision-makers and also gleaned insights from a YouGov online survey of 8443 office workers who now work from home. The study found that IT workers often feel like they have no choice but to compromise cybersecurity in order to appease workers who complain about how certain measures slow down business processes. Some remote workers – particularly those aged 24 and younger – outright reject cybersecurity measures they believe “get in the way” of their deadlines....

Given that smartphones no longer have 3.5mm audio ports, people are using their smartwatches and GPS sports watches for audio content, and tablets are used regularly for watching video content there is a large market for true wireless earbuds. With Jabra’s new lineup, people can enjoy clear calls and good sound quality starting as low as $79 or experience Jabra’s best new MultiSensor Voice technolgy for $199. Also: Jabra Elite 85t review: Powerful ANC in an earbuds form factor, six mics for calls Jabra stated that the new Pro category is designed for those who want the best of the best for calls and music, allowing users to experience true wireless without limits....

Under the terms of the joint venture, Jio will own 51% and SES will have a 49% stake respectively. According to Jio, the new joint venture will leverage SES’s satellites in both geostationary and medium earth orbits to deliver data and connectivity services across India at a capacity of up to 100 Gbps. Jio added it will offer its managed services and gateway infrastructure operations services as well as its sales reach to the joint venture....

These new application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), Juniper says, are designed to be optimized for the specific needs of specific points in the network. “As networks have evolved over the past two decades by supporting more diverse and demanding digital services, operators have increasingly sought out specialized silicon to tackle specific roles,” Juniper’s Brendan Gibbs wrote in a blog post. “Networks run better with ASICs optimized for different tasks.” The sixth generation of Juniper’s Trio silicon for MX Series routers maximizes logical scale and programmability for complex and dynamic edge service nodes....

The network, now available in the city of Kawasaki at Kanagawa Prefecture, is powered by Samsung’s virtualised central units and virtualised distributed units as well as Fujitsu’s massive MIMO radio units. Samsung’s baseband and Fujitsu’s massive MIMO radio units are connected with an open interface, the telecom giant said. The site at Kawaski also has network slicing and multi-access edge computing capabilities, which will offer higher speeds and lower latency for mobile users, the company said....