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☆ Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Crypto fans just celebrated the bitcoin inventor's birthday and his legend is as mysterious as ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Satoshi Nakamoto is said to be the inventor of bitcoin and wrote the token's original white paper in 2008. Nakamoto's paper, "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," was published in October 2008. In his white paper, Nakamoto cited the work of Stuart Haber, a computer scientist credited with helping invent blockchain technology. A Newsweek article in 2014 said that Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto, a Japanese American man living in California, was the elusive inventor of bitcoin. After the article published, Nakamoto's online account revived itself after a five-year hiatus, stating: "I am not Dorian Nakamoto."

☆ Apple has hidden a bitcoin manifesto in every Mac since 2018, says a tech blogger who discovered it by accident
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Technologist Andy Baio wrote in an April 5 blog post that he found a PDF of the original bitcoin white paper on his Macbook. He said Apple has seemingly hid the original crypto manifesto in "every copy of macOS since Mojave in 2018." Baio shared how any users could locate the manifesto on their own Apple computers. Baio couldn't figure out why, of all documents, the original bitcoin manifesto was chosen to be included in Apple's operating system. As for token itself, bitcoin is hovering around $27,925 on Thursday, and has rallied 68% so far in 2023.

☆ Why Apple, Google, Microsoft passkeys should soon replace your own passwords
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Barbara Collins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Passkeys are an example of what security should be: seamless and invisible to the end user," said Moriarty. Avoiding human error, and hackersFrom a safety standpoint, passkeys are much more secure than passwords for a number of reasons. Even worse, choosing simple passwords (think "abc123" or "password") creates the perfect target for hackers to easily access individuals' accounts. Google began rolling out passkey support for Chrome on Android, Windows and macOS in December 2022. The only potential disadvantage to using passkeys happens if a user loses the secondary device they use to gain access to their accounts.

In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAn attendee interacts with the AI-powered Microsoft Bing search engine and Edge browser during an event at the company's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Microsoft unveiled new versions of its Bing internet-search engine and Edge browser powered by the newest technology from ChatGPT maker OpenAI. When that prompt is entered into ChatGPT, the OpenAI tool generates three bulleted lists detailing examples of German Expressionism in film, music and literature. Bing not only presents lists of cinema, music, and literature representing German Expressionism, but it also gives users extra context about the artistic movement. At times the Bing chatbot opted not to do things that ChatGPT would do.

☆ Apple reportedly considering touchscreen Mac laptop for 2025
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Apple could release a MacBook Pro laptop with a touchscreen as soon as 2025, according to a report from Bloomberg. More recently, he was asked at a conference whether Apple would release a touchscreen laptop, and he said, "who's to say?" Apple's Mac business doesn't need a shot in the arm, though. Apple's Mac business generated $40.1 billion in revenue during the company's fiscal 2022, up 14% from 2021. A touchscreen Mac would require significant software changes to accept finger taps, which require larger buttons, instead of mouse clicks.

☆ These two new Google Chrome features will help save battery life and speed up computer performance
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Google Chrome shown on a smartphone. Over the next few weeks, Google is rolling out two Chrome performance settings to save memory and battery power. Energy Saver modeEnergy saver mode on Google Chrome. GoogleIf you're on a laptop and your battery level reaches 20%, Chrome will go into Energy Saver mode, which will prolong battery life. Memory Saver modeMemory saver mode on Google Chrome.

☆ If you’re thinking about quitting Elon Musk’s Twitter, here’s how to use alternative Mastodon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

It has been reported that more than 200.000 new users flocked the social media app after the takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk. One of the fastest growing alternatives is Mastodon, which looks and feels a lot like Twitter. In the 12 days after Musk bought Twitter, Mastodon app downloads on Apple App Store and Google Play for Android surged more than 100 times previous rates to 322,000 installs during the period, according to analysis by Sensor Tower, an app analytics firm. That's still a lot lower than the over 245 million daily active users of Twitter that CEO Elon Musk tweeted about this week. Davide Bonaldo | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBecause anyone can set up their own Mastodon server, there's no central place to sign up like twitter.com.

To transfer files between your iPhone and Mac, use AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive. AirDropAirDrop is an effective way to quickly share files between an iPhone and Mac. Once you've enabled AirDrop on your Apple devices, you can share files with a few clicks or taps. Open the file you want to share and tap Share icon – the square icon with an arrow pointing up. Open the file you want to share and tap Share icon – the square icon with an arrow pointing up.

You can connect AirPods to a Mac using the "Bluetooth" menu on your computer. There are two ways to connect your AirPods to a Mac, depending upon how you're already using the AirPods. How to connect your AirPods to a Mac if you don't use them on an iPhoneIf your AirPods aren't already connected to your iPhone, you can connect them directly to your Mac. Stefan Ionescu/InsiderHow to connect your AirPods to your Mac if you already use them on your iPhoneYour AirPods are designed to connect to your Mac automatically if you are using the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone. Quick tip: If your AirPods connect but won't remain connected, please read our guide on how to fix AirPods that keep disconnecting.

You can change folder icons on your Mac by copy-and-pasting an image into the folder's icon slot. You can use any image as a Mac folder icon, whether it be something unique or just a differently colored folder icon. If you want the original folder icon back, just select the folder icon and press Command + X. You can change a Mac folder's default blue icon to any picture or color you want. This can be a meme, a picture of yourself, the same folder icon but in a different color — anything you like.

☆ Exclusive: How operating system startup OpenFin landed an investment from the CIA's VC firm and expanded from serving Goldman Sachs to the government sector
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Stephanie Palazzolo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

OpenFin offers an operating system where users can easily interact with apps all on one screen. The startup received $10 million from ING Ventures and an undisclosed investment from In-Q-Tel. OpenFin, a startup that offers a user-friendly operating system, has announced a $10 million investment from corporate VC firm ING Ventures and an undisclosed investment from In-Q-Tel, a VC firm serving the CIA and broader US intelligence community. OpenFin also allows users to easily reorganize their screen to ensure they have access to the most relevant information at any time. In addition to using third party apps on OpenFin, users can also build their own apps on the platform and integrate them with other tools.

☆ Microsoft unveils $4,299 Surface desktop computer
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

At a press event on Wednesday, Microsoft is set to unveil several Surface Pro tablets, Surface Laptop models and a Surface Studio 2+ desktop computer, the last of which has not been updated in several years. The device also includes an updated display, cameras, microphones and supports a digital pen for on-screen drawing. The Surface Studio 2+ starts at $4,299, and $4,499 with the digital pen. The previous Surface Studio 2, released in 2018, received some criticism for its $3,499 starting price. The Surface Laptop starts at $999 for the 13.5-inch version and $1299 for the 15 inch.

To share your screen on a FaceTime call on iPhone or iPad, tap Share Content > Share My Screen. On a FaceTime call on a Mac, click the FaceTime button and select Screen Share. When you are ready to share your screen, tap the Share Content button at the top of the screen. In the FaceTime app, tap the Share Content button at the top of the screen. Share the entire screen: Select Screen, then move the mouse pointer anywhere on the screen and choose Share This Screen.

☆ INVENTO este în căutarea unei Companii tech (Termen extins)
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-19 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +13 min

TERMEN EXTINSAsociația Obștească INVENTO este o organizație neguvernamentală, non-profit și apolitică, înființată în anul 2011 în scopul promovării dezvoltării socio-economice și justiției sociale. Organizația contribuie la capacitarea umană prin elaborarea și implementarea unor programe în domeniul: justiției, economiei sociale, educației și bunei guvernări. În acest sens, INVENTO desfășoară proiecte ce au drept scop eficientizarea serviciilor din justiție și îmbunătățirea accesului la justiție a populației, în special din grupurile vulnerabile și marginalizate. Din martie, 2020, INVENTO este partener de implementare al Programului Națiunilor Unite pentru Dezvoltare (PNUD Moldova) în cadrul proiectului Consolidarea eficienței și a accesului la justiție în Moldova (în continuare – Proiect), realizat cu finanțarea Suediei. Obligatorie Posibilitatea de generare a rapoartelor parametrizate (ex.

Persons: Garanția, Prestatorul, Ion Sandu Organizations: INVENTO, Națiunilor Unite, PNUD, Android, Microsoft Edge, Google, Mozilla Locations: INVENTO, PNUD Moldova, Moldova, Suediei, Invento, Lucrările, Republicii Moldova

☆ Telegram готовится к конкуренции с Clubhouse: в мессенджере появились голосовые чаты
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-21 | by ( ) ru.diez.md time to read: +1 min

Telegram готовится к конкуренции с Clubhouse: в мессенджере появились голосовые чатыМессенджер Telegram выпустил обновление с новой версией голосовых чатов с неограниченным количеством участников. Об этом сообщается на сайте TelegramТеперь голосовые чаты могут создавать каналы и группы, при этом количество слушателей не будет ограничиваться, а сами чаты можно сохранять в виде подкастов. Также администраторы публичных групп и каналов могут создавать пригласительные ссылки, которые сразу открывают голосовой чат. Можно создать отдельные ссылки для спикеров и слушателей — приглашенным спикерам не придется ждать, пока им разрешат включить микрофон. В плане функционала Telegram уже несколько опережает нашумевшее приложение для голосовых чатов Clubhouse, которое получило популярность в начале этого года.

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Flash Sale TurboTax Premier 2020 + $10 Amazon Gift Card TurboTax Premier is a great option for those with investments and rental property. Flash Sale TurboTax Deluxe 2020 + $10 Amazon Gift Card (Mac) The TurboTax Deluxe State comes with five federal E-Files and 1 State download for only $50. Today, you can pick up a $10 Amazon.com gift card with the purchase of the MacOS software for $50. Flash Sale TurboTax Deluxe 2020 + $10 Amazon Gift Card (PC) The TurboTax Deluxe State comes with five federal E-Files and 1 State download for only $50. Turbotax Deluxe State It'll run you a little bit more than the base form of TurboTax Deluxe, but TurboTax Deluxe State comes with five federal E-Files and 1 State download for only $50.

Insert the SD card into your computer's SD card slot. If your PC doesn't have an SD card slot, you'll need to use a USB adapter or card reader that has an SD card slot. Insert the SD card into your computer's SD card slot. If your Mac doesn't have an SD card slot, you'll need to use a USB adapter or card reader that has an SD card slot. What to do if your SD card is write-protectedMost SD cards have a little switch on the card that activates "write-protected" mode.

☆ Navigatorul Microsoft Edge va sincroniza filele și istoricul de navigare între Android și Windows 10
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-17 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: 1 min

Microsoft Edge va activa sincronizarea filelor și a istoricului de navigare între Android și Windows 10. Anterior, Microsoft Edge pentru desktop și mobil funcționau ca aplicații separate, funcția de sincronizare fiind limitată la colecția de fișiere bookmark și la parolele memorate. Funcționalitatea va fi adăugată într-o revizie viitoare a versiunilor Microsoft Edge pentru Android și Windows 10, transmite go4it.ro. Navigatorul Edge sincronizează deja parolele și preferințele, iar cea mai recentă actualizare va ajuta la îmbunătățirea experienței multiplatformă – deocamdată, doar pentru utilizatorii care folosesc Android și Windows 10. Microsoft nu oferă un calendar precis pentru activarea funcționalității promise sau pentru suportul acordat versiunii Edge pentru MacOS.

Persons: Edge Organizations: Microsoft Edge, Windows, Microsoft

☆ Aplicația Shazam pentru iOS primește o interfață nouă și funcționalitate web
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-16 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

După mai mult de un an de când Apple a cumpărat aplicația Shazam, compania a introdus primele actualizări. Aplicația a primit o nouă interfață, exclusivă pentru iPhone, cât și capabilitatea de a folosi serviciul printr-un navigator web. Există și o funcție de căutare nouă, cât și niște topuri realizate de Shazam, transmite go4it.ro. Actualizarea pentru noua interfață și noile funcții poate fi descărcată din App Store-ul pentru iOS. Cei care au actualizările de aplicații automate pornite s-ar putea să fie surprinși de noua interfață a aplicației.

Organizations: Apple, Apple Music, Windows, App

Noua interfață Shazam este acum integrată cu serviciul Apple Music. Cea mai interesantă funcție nouă pentru Shazam este însă posibilitatea de a folosi serviciul folosind un browser web de desktop. Totuși, nu este clar de ce Apple a activat această capabilitate doar pe Safari, Chrome și Firefox care rulează pe macOS și ChromeOS, dar nu și pe Windows. Actualizarea pentru noua interfață și noile funcții poate fi descărcată din App Store-ul pentru iOS. Cei care au actualizările de aplicații automate pornite, s-ar putea să fie surprinși de noua interfață a aplicației.

Organizations: Apple Music, Apple, Windows, App

☆ Ярлыки конфиденциальности стали обязательны в App Store и других магазинах приложений Apple
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-15 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +3 min

Компания Apple продолжает работу, направленную на то, чтобы обеспечить большую прозрачность относительно того, какие данные пользователей собираются и обрабатываются приложениями в App Store. Разработчики приложений должны были в срок до 8 декабря предоставить необходимую для формирования ярлыков конфиденциальности информацию. Более того, данные, на основе которых формируются ярлыки конфиденциальности, должны быть точными и актуальными каждый раз, когда разработчик выпускает обновление для своего продукта. Стоит отметить, что для собственных приложений Apple также будет публиковать ярлыки конфиденциальности. В категорию «данные, связанные с вами» попадает любая информация, которая может использоваться для идентификации пользователя.

Persons: watchOS Organizations: Apple, Apple iOS

The easiest way to see a Wi-Fi password on a Mac computer is through the Keychain Access app. Being able to look up Wi-Fi passwords is useful if you're connected to a specific Wi-Fi network, but need the password to log into another device. How to find a Wi-Fi password with Keychain AccessKeychain Access is a macOS app that stores your passwords, and it's the easiest way to see a Wi-Fi password on Mac:1. In the search bar (located in the upper right corner of the window), type in your home Wi-Fi network name, or whatever Wi-Fi network you're looking for. Business InsiderHow to find a Wi-Fi password with Terminal on MacThe Mac Terminal is a command line system that gives you greater control of the operating system.

☆ Apple представила операционную систему macOS Big Sur для компьютеров
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-13 | by ( ) point.md time to read: +1 min

Компания Apple начала распространять на компьютеры Mac очередное обновление собственной операционной системы, получившее название macOS Big Sur. В Big Sur серьезно обновлен интерфейс и представлено множество улучшений основных приложений, в том числе Safari, Сообщений и Карт. Появилась возможность быстрого доступа к основным элементам управления ОС в одно прикосновение. На странице каждого приложения в Mac App Store появится новый раздел с кратким описанием правил защиты данных, действующих в приложении. Обновление Big Sur получат все актуальные компьютеры Mac в ближайшее время.

Persons: Apple Mac Organizations: Apple, MacBook, Mac Locations: Big, Safari

☆ До конца 2020 года Apple покажет новые компьютеры Mac
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-30 | by ( ) point.md time to read: 1 min

В конце 2020 года компания Apple представит новые компьютеры Mac. На это намекают строчки кода, найденные в бета-версии macOS Big Sur 11.0.1О выходе новинок рассказал и генеральный директор Apple Тим Кук, отчитавшись 29 октября о финансовом положении компании. Кук заметил, что у Купертино еще есть несколько новых продуктов для запуска в этом году. Правда, гендиректор Apple не стал конкретизировать, что это будут за устройства, передает ria.ruО третьей осенней презентации Apple, которая состоится в ноябре, заявлял перед выходом iPhone 12 инсайдер Марк Гурман. По его мнению, компания представит новые компьютеры, в том числе и ноутбук MacBook Pro, построенный на ARM-процессоре.

Persons: Apple Mac, ria.ru Apple, Тим Кук, Кук, Марк Гурман Organizations: Apple, MacBook, ARM, Apple Locations: Купертино

You can sync your Notes from an iPhone to your Mac using an iCloud account. You probably use the Notes app the most on your iPhone, since it's great for jotting down quick thoughts and reminders throughout the day. You can easily sync these Notes by making a few changes to your iCloud settings. Marissa Perino/Business InsiderYou can also access the iCloud settings page by going directly through the Notes app on your Mac. Open Notes.

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