Arol Wright

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Tech journalist| News/Feature Writer at How-To Geek

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VirtualBox Is Finally Bringing Proper VMs To ARM Windows 11

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

Oracle's VirtualBox 7.2 beta now supports Windows 11 on ARM chips, enabling easy VM creation. Virtualization still limited to ARM-based OSes; it's inefficient to emulate x86 OS on ARM. VirtualBox already supports Apple Silicon Macs, allowing Windows 11 VMs; new beta for ARM Windows is available. Those of us who have stuck with x86 tend to take VMs for granted, but on the ARM side of the pond, it's been an uphill battle to get VM support that's even remotely similar to x86's.
NVIDIA's GeForce Now Is Landing On The Steam Deck

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

NVIDIA released a native GeForce Now app on Steam Deck, giving you access to 2,200+ games. Streaming games on Steam Deck reduces hardware constraints and can increase battery life up to 50%. Features like 4K streaming, HDR, DLSS, and Reflex technology are available for supported titles. The big boom of game streaming services has come and gone, with companies trying the concept out and experiencing various degrees of success (or failure).
Anker's Latest Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Already Heavily Discounted

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

This Anker dock comes with Thunderbolt 5 support, which means that it can drive up to two 8K displays at the same time, and it can also deliver up to 140W of power for fast charging basically anything. Expand Collapse Thunderbolt 5 is a relatively new tech, but it packs some insane speed gains, and if your hardware supports it, gadgets using it can be a great addition to any laptop or computer.
Spotify Wants To Be a Better Podcast Player

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

Spotify is enhancing its podcast features, recommending new episodes on the Home screen just like it currently does with music. A new "Following" feed for podcasts organizes new episodes from subscribed shows for easy viewing. Creators can now link to other Spotify content mentioned in podcast episodes, and use emoji reactions on comments.
Apple Will Let You Fix Your Own iPad

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

iPad has finally been added to Apple's self-repair program, offering manuals, parts, tools, and diagnostics. The program supports a total of 65 Apple products now, including recently released models. Genuine parts for iPads are also now available through Apple's Genuine Parts Distributor program for smaller repair shops.
The Google Photos Editor Just Got a Big Revamp

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

Google Photos debuted a revamped photo editor with AI-powered suggestions that streamline editing tools. New features such as "Reimagine" and "Auto frame" are getting moved to Google Photos' new photo editor. Google Photos introduced QR codes for instant sharing of albums. Google Photos is turning 10 years old. It has changed a lot over the past years, but it remains the first choice for photo management for millions of Android phones worldwide, and with good reason.
Windows Update Isn’t Just for System Updates Anymore

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

Microsoft is developing an update orchestration platform to streamline the update process for apps, drivers, and system components on Windows. The new system will provide developers and IT teams a centralized solution for managing software updates alongside regular Windows updates. One advantage is intelligent scheduling for updates, aiming to minimize interruption to daily workflow.
T-Mobile's Latest App Permission Allows Them To Record Your Screen, And It's On By Default

1 week ago | tmo.report | Arol Wright

T-Mobile is no stranger to having questionable privacy issues in the T-Life app. For example, about a year ago, a toggle, which is on by default, was added that gave permission for them to “profile” you by your account and personal information. That toggle is still there, by the way, and now there’s another one to worry about. As first spotted on Reddit, the T-Life app has added a toggle for a “screen recording tool” built right into the app.
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 Are Getting New Features

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

Microsoft is releasing updates for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 to keep users up to date. The updates include shortcuts like Win + C and a new FAQs section within the OS settings menu. It's still best to update to 24H2 now for more features and security, with 25H2 on the way. When Microsoft releases a new major update to Windows 11, the company wants you to update your computer, and therefore quickly deprecates the previous versions.
ASUS's Latest NUC Tiny PC Has Up To an RTX 5070

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Arol Wright

ASUS unveils the NUC 15 Performance, a tiny PC offering high performance and moderate price savings compared to its ROG counterpart. The PC features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 mobile GPU, suitable for mid-range gaming. The NUC 15 Performance boasts dual-channel DDR5 memory support, fast storage options, and up-to-date connectivity features.