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technology27 days ago•109 min saved

Windows 11 users push back on mandatory Microsoft accounts, demand setup choice

Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account during initial setup is drawing criticism on Reddit and Windows Central, as users call for a local-account option to preserve control and privacy. The debate touches on security features like BitLocker that some say rely on online recovery keys, and while Microsoft employees have reportedly pushed to relax the requirement, the company has not committed to restoring a local account option, leaving users hoping for more transparency and choice in the Windows 11 setup process.

via Windows Central|

#local-account #microsoft-account #privacy

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Backrooms Stakes a New Opening-Weekend Record for A24 with $81M Debut

A24’s Backrooms opened to about $81.45M from 3,442 theaters, setting a new opening-weekend record for the distributor and lifting the weekend’s domestic total to roughly $178.9M; Focus Features’ Obsession followed with about $26.4M, pushing its domestic tally past $100M. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu declined to roughly $25M in its second weekend, while The Breadwinner and Pressure opened with $7.5M and $5.75M respectively. With Scary Movie (2026) and Masters of the Universe debuting next weekend, the race for top spot is set to continue.

via Boxoffice Pro|

#a24 #backrooms #box-office

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Microsoft weighs dropping mandatory Microsoft account sign-in in Windows 11 setup

Microsoft engineers, including Scott Hanselman, are pushing to remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11’s out-of-box experience, with a plan to streamline setup and reduce upsells; a rollout timeline hasn’t been disclosed.

via Windows Latest|

#microsoft-account #oobe #scott-hanselman

technology6 months ago•6 min saved

Home NAS Setup: Essential Buying Tips for Data Security

The Terramaster F4-425 is a cost-effective 4-bay NAS device offering extensive storage, user-friendly setup, and versatile features like media serving and file synchronization, making it suitable for home or small business use, though some setup complexity may challenge less experienced users.

via ZDNET|

#nas #review #setup

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Google Home Enhances Gemini Voices and Fixes Bugs in Latest Update

A Reddit trick allows users to access and change to the new Gemini voices on Google Home by entering a specific URL, enabling immediate experience of the new voices without full Gemini assistant activation, though it does not upgrade the entire assistant to Gemini.

via 9to5Google|

#gemini-voices #google-home #setup

television8 months ago•10 min saved

Gen V Season 2 Finale Sets Up 'The Boys' Final Season and Future Twists

The Gen V Season 2 finale sets the stage for The Boys Season 5, revealing key character developments, conflicts, and future storylines, including the potential return of characters and new spin-offs, while hinting at a possible third season depending on viewership.

via IGN|

#gen-v #season-2-finale #setup

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Rosie O'Donnell Claims 'The View' Fight Was a Producer-Set Up

Rosie O'Donnell alleges that her infamous 2007 on-air fight with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on 'The View' was orchestrated by the show's producer, revealing it was a setup and expressing disappointment over the incident, which she now views as a regrettable part of her career.

via New York Post|

#2007-fight #elisabeth-hasselbeck #entertainment

technology10 months ago•12 min saved

Top Tips and Settings to Optimize Your New Pixel 10

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the first things to do with the Google Pixel 10, including customizing wallpapers with Live Effects, setting up screensavers, enabling voice translation, creating journal entries with AI assistance, and exploring advanced camera features like Pro Res Zoom and AI photo editing, to help new users maximize their device's capabilities.

via Android Central|

#android-16 #features #pixel-10

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Gamer's Cousin Destroys Simulator in Seconds

A Reddit user’s $350 racing simulator monitor was destroyed by his young cousin after being placed on an unstable edge of furniture, highlighting the importance of proper setup and supervision to prevent accidents.

via Stewartville Star|

#accident #monitor #safety

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 Owners Warned to Complete Essential Setup Step

Owners of the new Nintendo Switch 2 are advised to carefully complete the system transfer during initial setup, as skipping this step can make the transfer option unavailable later, requiring a factory reset and risking data loss unless backed up.

via GAMINGbible|

#data-loss #gaming #nintendo-switch-2

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2: Release Details, Pricing, and Retail Updates

The author plans to first charge their Switch 2, then explore setup screens and check out Metroid Prime Remastered, while sharing excitement and curiosity about the console's features and graphics improvements.

via The Verge|

#console #gaming #metroid-prime-remastered

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Kristi Noem Claims Migrant Threatened Trump, Investigators Suspect Setup

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed a migrant threatened to kill President Trump, but investigators believe the migrant was set up and did not write the threatening letter, which may have been sent by someone else to benefit their own interests. The investigation is ongoing, and the individual involved has not been charged with threatening Trump.

via CNN|

#investigation #kristi-noem #migrant

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Chipolo's Android Find My Device Trackers Now Shipping

Chipolo has launched its One Point and Card Point trackers compatible with Android's new Find My Device network. The setup process is straightforward using Fast Pair, although some users may experience delays. Once set up, the trackers can be used to locate items, play sounds, and share tracking with others. The One Point has a replaceable battery, while the Card Point offers a discount for replacement after two years. Both devices come with a 2-year warranty and are available for pre-order starting at $28.

via 9to5Google|

#android #chipolo #find-my-device

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Quick Troubleshooting Tips for iPhone 15 Setup Breakdowns

Some iPhone 15 models are experiencing a bug during the initial setup process, causing them to get stuck on the Apple logo. Apple has released a day-one software update, iOS 17.0.2, to fix this issue. Users are advised to update their iPhones during setup or manually update to iOS 17.0.2 later. If the bug occurs, users can put their iPhone 15 into DFU mode and restore it from a computer to resolve the problem.

via Lifehacker|

#bug #dfu-mode #ios-1702