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Linux / Unix desktop Gnome 40: The next evolution of the Gnome shell

The users of the Linux / Unix desktop Gnome have a few new features: The developers are making extensive changes to the Gnome Shell user interface. The focus is on a new spatial arrangement of the work surfaces, which affects the overview of activities and the behavior of the application launcher. The operating concept thus approximates mobile devices and, according to the developers, is particularly suitable for control via touchpad or hotkeys. However, the new features do not represent a hard break, as with the change from Gnome 2 to Gnome 3.

In a blog post, the developers respond to the feedback from the community with an FAQ and explain the goals of the revision. The developers gave a first insight into the planned innovations in the blog Gnome Shell & Mutter back in December.

New app grid and activity overview In the new design of the activity overview, the virtual desktops are now lined up horizontally and replace the vertical list on the right-hand edge of the screen. The windows have app icons and show the complete window title when you mouseover.

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The app overview differs little from the current design in Gnome 3. 38. Existing features, such as arranging applications at will and writing them in folders, remain possible. The grid still lists apps page by page. Users now scroll through them horizontally instead of vertically.

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Navigation through the two-dimensional space According to the developers, the adjustments in the design make the Gnome-Shell more intuitive because the horizontal and vertical axes fulfill clear functions. Users scroll horizontally through the workspaces. The vertical axis zooms in and out of the app and activity overview. This arrangement should primarily benefit users who operate the desktop with a touchpad or hotkeys. With Super + Alt + arrow keys or a swipe with four fingers on the touchpad in one direction, the user interface jumps to the desired view.

(Source: Gnome) If a window is moved to another virtual desktop using drag-and-drop, the activity overview zooms out to show all work areas. The new design should be suitable for multi-display setups as well as for the vertical orientation of the screen. The active corner is retained. The developers don’t provide an option to switch between the new and old design. But be open to efforts by the community to keep the classic design via Gnome extensions.

Gnome 40 follows Gnome 3. 38, which removes the previous digit. The new version scheme is intended to avoid bulky version numbers and to clarify the gradual development steps. The project did not use the name “Gnome 4” in order not to arouse false expectations that the new Gnome version already uses the recently released graphics library GTK 4.0.

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CES: robot vacuum cleaners think for themselves

Samsung presented the JetBot AI + at the CES, which combines two practical features in one device : The suction bot recognizes obstacles with the help of artificial intelligence and empties itself automatically.

In addition to the almost obligatory lidar sensor for room recognition, the JetBot also features a front camera whose images are used to recognize objects using AI. The aim is to spot and avoid smaller obstacles such as cables, shoelaces or the remains of pets. After cleaning, the JetBot returns to its charging station, which is equipped with its own suction fan and a dust bag. It sucks the suction container of the JetBot empty after every cleaning. According to Samsung, the station’s bag should offer enough capacity for around two months of maintenance-free operation in everyday life.

With its camera and AI, the Samsung bot also detects small obstacles that the Laser sensor overlooks.

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Self-emptying and self-finding A charging station that empties the bot is also available with some Roomba models from the manufacturer iRobot – but so far only with the expensive bots. At CES, iRobot is now announcing the European market launch of the Roomba i3 and i3 +. Both models are intended to cover the affordable entry-level range at iRobot. According to iRobot, the i3 costs 90 euros and the i3 + with suction charging station 700 Euro.

What is interesting about the otherwise identical suction bots is that iRobot No cameras or lidar sensors are used for spatial navigation. Instead, both models have an IR sensor on the underside, which optically scans the ground and, together with a gyro sensor and wheel sensors, is supposed to ensure straight-line stability. Together with the IR obstacle sensors in the front, the i3 and i3 + should also find their way around the room and clean all rooms one after the other in parallel lanes. An interesting approach that works without moving – and thus fragile – parts and perhaps causes less concerns about data protection for some customers because of the lack of a camera.

The Roomba i3 + should navigate safely even without a camera and lidar. The base station automatically empties its container after the cleaning trip.

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For technical reasons, the i3 and i3 + cannot be sent to a desired location in the apartment, and you also have to do without the no-go zones that can be defined in the floor plan. Since both bots use the thorough AeroForce brush rollers of the more expensive Roombas, some customers might see this as a fair compromise between features and price.

Wet and dry A suction charging station will also be available at Roborock in the course of the year. In addition, the Chinese manufacturer is introducing a fundamental innovation with the S7 presented at CES. As with iRobot vacuum cleaners, the brush roller is now made of rubber and is also spring-loaded, so that it can better adapt to uneven floors – for example when driving onto carpets at an angle.

When it comes to carpets, there is a new feature with the technology called VibraRise: If the mop is installed for the optional wet cleaning and the floor sensor of the S7 recognizes carpet, the cloth is automatically lifted so that it touches the carpet not touched. So you don’t need to define separate no-go zones for wet cleaning in the app. The mop also rises in the charging station so that wooden floors do not swell due to the moisture if the mop is not removed immediately after cleaning.

The mop on the rear underside now vibrates during cleaning to better protect dirt remove. The S7 automatically lifts the mop on carpets.

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During wet cleaning, a vibration motor on the mopping module with rapid back and forth movement of the mopping cloth should better loosen dried-on dirt. The vibration intensity can be set between 1650 and 3000 Set vibrations per minute. If the highest level is not sufficient, it can also be specified that each area of the apartment is approached twice.

The S7 is to be used in Germany during the second quarter at a price of 550 Euro come onto the market.

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Corona warning app: data synchronization on some Android smartphones disrupted

The synchronization of the transaction data or the key was a while ago …

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The users of the Corona-Warn-App may not currently receive the current result of the risk assessment. On Wednesday, several users reported (also in the editorial office of heise online) that the app was not updating the risk status or was no longer comparing the encounter data. The error did not appear on the iPhone.

A spokesman for the software group SAP involved in the development confirmed the problems at the request of dpa: At the moment, the Corona warning app on Android smartphones is “in some cases” not able to carry out a key comparison. “This is currently due to the Exposure Notification Framework under the Google smartphone operating system. We have informed Google about the problem and are working together under high pressure to solve the problem.” SAP developed the app together with Deutsche Telekom.

The Corona warning app recorded so far, according to the Federal Ministry of Health, over 23 million downloads and is estimated by 23 Millions of people actively used.

Data protection or not? Most recently, the CDU politician Friedrich Merz and others had campaigned for a relaxation of the data protection concept of the application in order to provide better data for an effective pandemic Combat to collect. This approach was met with sharp criticism from the Federal Data Protection Officer Ulrich Kelber and the Chaos Computer Club (CCC).

“At no point does data protection conflict with the functionality of the app – with more or less data protection it would work just as well or badly, but by no means better,” said CCC spokesman Linus Neumann. He had already emphasized last year that the overriding of app data protection was nonsense, but that there were other useful extensions, including an option for decentralized cluster recording.

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heise + | Microsoft Flight Simulator VR in a practical test: the killer app for virtual reality?

The VR mode of the Flight Simulator promises a real feeling of being in the middle. We have tested it with several VR glasses and give tips for the best flight experience.

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Alexander Spier Martin Fischer Microsoft Flight Simulator VR in a practical test: The killer app for virtual reality? Wide VR support Every beginning is cumbersome Take off in VR: impressive feeling of flight Individual meetings Conclusion Swap a desk chair for a cockpit seat: The virtual reality update of Microsoft Flight Simulator promises to lift the flight experience to a new level. Instead of staring at the flat monitor, you can now sit in the simulated pilot’s cockpit with VR glasses and look around naturally, enjoy the view of the landscape and, of course, control the aircraft at the same time.

While Microsoft’s flight simulation was able to cast its spell over even less ambitious amateur pilots thanks to its realism and graphic splendor, the VR mode has the potential to convey a realistic flight feeling. Getting started is easy with broad support for virtually all common VR glasses on the market. In addition, even players with limited space get a great flight experience right in the middle – without a complex, expensive and space-consuming multi-monitor setup.

However, at first glance the Flight Simulator does not provide the best conditions for VR With. After all, he is hungry for hardware and, in order to avoid nausea, is regarded as a minimum 61 Images per second can be created even with high-end -Graphics cards not reliable. We therefore put on the VR glasses, including an HP Reverb G2 as well as the Rift S and Quest 1 from Oculus, and completed some VR flying lessons.

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Which is best for cloud gaming?

Introduction

“Do you guys not have phones?” This has to be the most iconic line when we think of mobile gaming. It’s been more than two years since Blizzard announced Diablo Immortal and these words went viral, yet the game is nowhere to be found. But over the course of these two years the entire gaming industry changed, evolved if you will. Cloud gaming has become possible and it allowed people who have phones to play high-profile console and PC games on the go. And that’s what we want to explore today.

Cloud gaming is like Netflix, but for games. This is what we’d say to anyone asking for the tldr; version. You pay a monthly subscription; you stream the games you play. Simple as that. For this to happen, you would need a gaming controller and a good internet connection, of course. But other than that – you shouldn’t be needing a top-of-the-line smartphone, PC or console to be able to enjoy AAA titles, like say, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077, Halo: Infinite, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V, Nier Automata, just to name a few.

Currently, there are three major cloud services available to smartphone users – Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming, GeForce Now and Google Stadia. Amazon is currently testing its Luna app, and it will go live later in 2021.

Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming is exactly what the name suggests and is the closest thing to Netflix. You pay a monthly fee, and you have access to 100+ games, which you play on remote consoles. New games are added monthly, but you also lose access to some games each month. All first-party exclusives are always available, of course. See, just like Netflix.

GeForce Now is a bit different. It allows you to rent a high-end PC and play on it while the service streams your sessions to your phone. The fee is lower because you need to buy each game you want to play. It supports games from the game stores operated by Steam, Epic, GOG, and Ubi. So if you already have a disturbingly long backlog of games you’d like to play but don’t have a $4000 PC, this is one very interesting alternative.

Then there is Google Stadia. It is like GeForce Now, except it doesn’t require you to pay for (1080p) streaming if you are playing games you’ve already bought. The monthly fee (Stadia Pro) gives you access to a limited catalog of games to play freely and allows 4K HDR streaming of the ones you’ve already bought. It doesn’t support third-party game stores, though (unlike GeForce Now).

Amazon has a game streaming of its own in the works, too. Amazon Luna is channel-oriented, like a cable service. Your monthly fee gives you access to a certain channel or channels of different games. Currently, it’s still in closed beta test, though.

We’ve tested the three most popular game streaming services, and we had a ton of fun. Check out our impressions start right after the break.

Realme Link source code reveals Realme Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro coming soon

Realme introduced its first smartwatch dubbed Realme Watch in May, and it appears the company is on the verge of delivering the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro which were mentioned in the source code of Realme Link – an app that serves as the central hub for Realme’s AIoT products.

The code doesn’t divulge anything about the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro, but you can expect them to come with some improvements over the first-gen Watch which sports a 1.4″ LCD and packs a 160 mAh battery.

Realme Watch

The Realme Watch has heart rate and SpO2 sensors onboard, and it also supports over a dozen sports modes, including Yoga and Cricket.

The smartwatch is IP68 dust and water-resistant and comes with music and camera controls. You can read our Realme Watch review to learn all about it.

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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro with Active Noise Canceling and customizable audio profile with quick hearing test

In the plethora of earphones True Wireless Stereo arriving from China, some products know how to stand out for quality and innovation. The Soundcore brand products belong to this group (as we also told you in this article dedicated to the TWS in-ear headphones), which is part of the extended galaxy of brand of Anker .

The latest novelty took advantage of the virtual CES showcase to show off and promises to stand out from the crowd again. Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro are the new proposal of totally wireless in-ear headphones: they offer Active Noise Canceling technology and were created in collaboration with some Grammy Award winning prizes with the intent of providing a color-free sonic response even when the Active cancellation of external noise is activated .

In line with the best products on the market, the active noise cancellation promises to be adaptive and modify its response according to the situations of use, whether you are on a plane, working in a cafe or on a walk around town. Soundcore has also paid a lot of attention to the clarity of telephone calls, integrating 6 microphones for earphones, two integrated in the rod and two in the upper part, to better pick up the voice and eliminate background noise even from phone calls. The other two microphones are placed inside the earphones and allow to eliminate the residual noise that could filter out.

Very interesting then seems to be the HearID function , which with a short ‘exam’ of your hearing allows you to create a customized audio profile . In addition, the app will also provide 22 equalization presets and a customizable equalizer.

The earphones declare a 7 hours autonomy per charge and with the case can offer up to 26 total hours of autonomy . The earphones are already available at the price of 129. 99 ?? in four colors.

Windows 10, the 'floating' Start Menu is coming and many other new features: here's how they could be

There are many news that Microsoft is setting up on Windows 10, with debut expected by the end of 2021, and one of them is a new “floating” Start Menu. Here’s how it could be based on a first concept

by Nino Grasso published 14 January 2021 , at 12: 21 in the Operating Systems channel

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The Windows Insider team returned last week from the Christmas holidays releasing the first Windows build 10 beta of 2021, which introduced several new features on the operating system. Selected Dev channel insiders can indeed see a new display mode for news on the taskbar, but by 2021 there will be many other news that we will see on Windows 10 , also and above all on a stylistic level.

Microsoft’s operating system restyling by the end of the year is not an absolute novelty and, with the internal name of Sun Valley, the company is considering introducing a major Windows redesign 10 already for the update 21 H1 expected for the second half of the year. Panos Panay himself spoke last year about accelerating innovation on Windows 10 , confirmed by a Microsoft job announcement in recent days in which the newcomer to the company will have to send a clear public message: “Windows is BACK”.

Windows 10, the new design by end 2021?

The message will be accompanied by “a radical visual renewal of Windows experiences “ , but the new plan that has never been formalized. In the meantime, however, Windows Central’s Zac Bowden has shared a series of concept screenshots showing some of the details that will be changed, based on his information. Among these, the new Start Menu with rounded corners and separated from the taskbar immediately catches the eye.

The new Floating Start Menu appears as a draggable window above the toolbar applications, according to Bowden’s first mockup, and perhaps it can be moved by the user to an arbitrary point on the screen. Other parts of the operating system could also undergo the same treatment, giving a less edgy look to the UI.

According to Bowden we will see other news, such as on the feature Snap Assist which will consider each tab open on Microsoft Edge as individual windows. Snap Assist is the gesture that allows you to move the foreground apps to the right or left, or in the corners of the screen (with Win + directional arrows). The function will be redesigned to manage the individual Edge tabs, and to remember the settings for each app when connecting or disconnecting an external display.

Sun Valley will introduce, according to the source, a new simplified taskbar , similar to the one that will be implemented on Windows 10 X and a new screen on battery usage in Settings. Finally, a new “dashboard” feature should be introduced in the Tasks screen which includes some information about personal or work or school Microsoft accounts, such as recently used Office documents or appointments marked on the Calendar.

It is not certain that all the functions will be implemented on the operating system in the final version, or if we will see them already in the coming months within a Windows Insider build 10. Microsoft has not yet officially talked about Sun Valley, and the new Insider builds – as per the company’s new modus operandi – will not introduce features that are specific to an exact version of Windows 10. The 2021 will still be an important year for Microsoft.

L ‘arrival of Windows 10 X on the first alternative devices to Chromebooks with Google operating system will mark the the beginning of a new era for the Redmond company and for the design of its software. It will be to be seen what will be the footprint that Panos Panay will leave on the Windows environment, all in search of the stylistic coherence that has always been the Achilles heel of the latest version of the OS.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C on flash offer at 14 euro: 5 reasons to buy it now!

In collaboration with Gearbest

Xiaomi’s cheap smartband is sold for only 14 ?? on offer, with a discount of 36% compared to its original price list. This is one of those promotions not to be missed (really), but we warn you that it is about to expire

of Editorial staff published on 14 January 2021 , at 06: 01 in the Wearables channel

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The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C is now on offer at 14, 06 ?? on GearBest. It is a smartband, a gadget that you probably don’t miss but which, once tried, you can hardly do without it. It reproduces the timetable (only on-demand, when needed, to save on battery), and helps with an endless series of activities, starting from the simple receipt of notifications, up to the most advanced functions related to fitness.

At the price of 14?? it is absolutely worth giving it a chance, and on this page we give you 5 reasons not to miss the opportunity. Badly, you can still give it to your cousin, making him happy!

Buy here Xiaomi Mi Band 4C a 14, 06 ??

1. The price

14, 06 ?? and are you still thinking about it? On Amazon at this price you often find only junk, to be honest , which you will hopelessly leave to collect dust in the drawer after an initial trial period. Xiaomi Mi Band 4C is instead a concrete product, designed to offer all those essential and useful functions for all users. It usually costs little, but with the current offer on GearBest it becomes an absolute best-buy !

2. Comfortable 24 and waterproof

Unlike a smartwatch, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C is designed to be worn all day, and even night. It protrudes slightly from the wrist and weighs only 13 grams , without strap. You will hardly feel it during the vast majority of daily activities and it can also be used during pool activities. All with a youthful design, with the possibility of combining up to four different colored straps: in addition to black we have orange, green and blue.

3. Autonomy and fast recharge

Lots of bulky, heavy and uncomfortable smartwatches offer autonomy about a day (sometimes even less). Sure, they have a lot more features, but tell the truth: how many do you really need? Xiaomi Mi Band 4C has the essential functions (those that are then needed by everyone) and guarantees an effective duration of 14 days of use. And when it’s about to run out, just plug it in via USB to a charger for about two hours to get full charge again.

4. Lots of useful functions for everyone

Xiaomi’s cheap smart band connects via Bluetooth 5.0 , is resistant to liquids up to 50 meters deep and has a heart rate monitor integrated, working 24 hours a day. If connected to a smartphone it can receive all notifications , such as calls, SMS, other types of messages from other apps, reminders and appointments, and much more. It also supports monitoring of five fitness activities , such as step counting, running, cycling, treadmill sessions or free movement. Through a dedicated app on your smartphone you can then monitor all your progress, or receive reminders on when to continue with your workouts.

Obviously, the

sleep monitoring , and there is also a integrated media player with which to listen to music (via Bluetooth headphones). We then have a reminder after a certain period of inactivity and also the weather forecast! Do you really need anything else?

5. The large luminous display

Last, but certainly not least , the large display. How wide? 1, 08 inches, with resolution of 128 x 220 pixels, certainly interesting values for a smart bracelet. Sure, it’s not an OLED, but the much higher maximum brightness won’t make you regret the better blacks of organic LED technology, especially in bright sunlight. The Mi Band 4C can be used in all circumstances, even and especially outdoors, without any hindrance.

All for only 14, 06 ?? , we repeat it, but only if you make the purchase in these hours. Xiaomi Mi Band 4C can be purchased at this address , on GearBest.

The video portal Rumble sues Google for abuse of dominant position by prioritizing YouTube

by Antonio Delgado Yesterday at 14: 90 …

The Canadian online video service Rumble has accused Google of abuse of a dominant position by claiming that the search engine has unfairly manipulated its search algorithms , always showing the results of its own video service, Youtube, above those of Rumble.

The lawsuit accuses Google of positioning YouTube above other services and of pre-installing its app

The company asks for 2. 000 million dollars to the California court in charge of the case, alleging that this strategic Malicious ai has cost them the loss of a significant number of visitors and revenue from advertising. In addition, they also add to the demand the fact that Google pre-installs its YouTube application on Android phones , considering it a practice anticompetitive and forcing other manufacturers to do the same

The controversy comes at a time when Rumble is gaining prominence by becoming a popular alternative among the most conservative sector in the US

Not the first time, and possibly It will not be the last, that Google faces lawsuits for abusing its dominant position in the search engine market and, in fact, has already had to face million-dollar fines for similar issues, including the pre-installation of its applications and the obligation that it imposes on certain manufacturers to pre-install them on their devices.

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Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.

Briefly informed: inventory data information, CES, Corona-Warn-App, TikTok

Opposition warns of new attack on digital civil rights Representatives of all opposition factions have sharply criticized the bill with which the grand coalition wants to adapt the provisions on the provision of inventory data to the requirements of the Federal Constitutional Court. The FDP network expert Manuel Höferlin fears that this threatens the “next crack in the foundation of digital civil rights”. Left MP Niema Movassat described it as highly problematic that network operators would have to report suspicious content and related data to the BKA. The anti-hate law was supposed to be “the reaction to the attack in Halle,” said the Green Konstantin von Notz. However, the coalition “screwed up” it by installing the requirements for inventory data information.

Together against “massive attacks” such as SolarWinds Microsoft President Brad Smith has called on the tech industry to work together to secure critical infrastructures against cyber attacks. The recent Solar Winds attacks against Microsoft and numerous other companies are “an indiscriminate, massive attack on the global supply chain that we must protect together,” said Smith in his recorded keynote at the digital CES. The Microsoft President wants a global agreement that outlaws attacks on certain infrastructure such as the healthcare system.

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Google fixes errors in the Exposure Notification Framework Google has eliminated the error in the technical interface of the Corona warning app for Android smartphones. The error had led to a number of users not having received the current result of the risk assessment since Tuesday evening. However, the problem did not result in the loss of data or information about potential threats, emphasizes Google.

TikTok adjusts privacy settings for young people to The social network TikTok, which is particularly popular with young people, is making changes to the privacy settings. The profiles of all users between 13 and 15 Years are now set to “private” by default. Thus the content is not shared publicly. In addition, videos of this age group cannot be commented on unless they have activated the comment function for their own friends list. The changes are intended to bring young people closer to the benefits of privacy settings, explains TikTok.

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Amazon introduces end-to-end encryption for Ring products

Amazon begins to offer users of Ring products end-to-end encryption of videos. In the US, Amazon has already started a test for some users that includes end-to-end encryption on several smart doorbells and security cameras from Ring.

According to the Amazon subsidiary, videos recorded with Ring products are already encrypted during the upload to the cloud. In addition, the videos are therefore encrypted while they are in the cloud. However, Ring can access these encrypted videos. Various functions, such as streaming videos on certain smart displays, require this access.

With end-to-end encryption, Ring loses the Ability to access the encrypted videos, completely. The key required for decryption is stored locally on the user’s device – usually the linked smartphone.

Opt-in function End-to-end encryption is switched off by default. If you want to activate it, you have to activate it manually in the associated app. Currently supported devices include the Video Doorbell Pro, Video Doorbell Elite, and several security cameras. Ring provides an overview of the compatible devices and the encryption technology used in a PDF document.

Ring had already announced last autumn that end-to-end encryption would be made possible for smart doorbells and security cameras. In the coming months, the feature should reach more and more users – it is not yet known when German users of Ring products will also be able to activate end-to-end encryption.

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Audiobooks: Services and Tips in the Mac & i Podcast

With audio books you can enjoy literature without having to read yourself. This is very useful in the subway, on the beach, in bed, on the bike or when driving. Special services such as Audible, Audioteka, BookBeat, Deezer, Nextory or Thalia offer a wide selection of audio books.

Mac & i editor Sebastian Trepesch has tested these services that sell or subscribe to audiobooks. In an interview with his colleague Johannes Schuster, he shares his impressions and reveals a few tricks, for example how to better use audio books within Spotify and Apple Music or where to find free audio books. Other questions are: How expensive are the services and what more do they offer than Spotify and Apple Music? Where is the best offer? Which app do you use on the iPhone for self-ripped audiobooks?

Audiobook services in comparison and 11 You can read tips for enjoying audiobooks also in issue 6 / 2020 of Mac & i or at heise +.

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Creative Cloud: Fan Terror Under Big Sur

Users of macOS 11 alias Big Sur complain about a high processor load from Adobe’s Creative Cloud package. Even on a current MacBook Pro with 16 inch large screen and a fast Intel chip, some of the processes in the creative program suite should reduce the load to almost 100 percent drive.

fan on, battery charged This is visible in the activity display – and above all it can be heard because the fans are spinning up. All you have to do is have the Creative Cloud installed and open one of the programs it contains – such as Photoshop. For some users, however, the fan also rotates without an Adobe app running. The bug also ensures that the battery of notebooks drains much faster.

Two background processes affected The reason for the high processor load seems to be a bug that is in Adobe’s background processes – it apparently only occurs under macOS 11 Big Sur revealed. Affected users report that these are the background processes “CCXProcess” and “CCLIbrary”. You shouldn’t shoot both of them as they are necessary for Adobe programs to work. In addition, the heavy load occurs almost immediately after a restart of the processes.

CCXProcess-Team to the rescue! Adobe itself is busy with the problem, as can be seen in the official forum. The employee Mariia Novikova announced there that the CCXProcess had looked at the matter. A first bug fix is also available, which can be imported using the update function. Novikova promises that if CCXProcess reaches version 4.1.3 afterwards, the error should be resolved. CCLibrary is not mentioned by her, however, possibly the bug in CCXProcess first causes the problem in the library manager.

M1 Macs will soon be supported Adobe recently started to adapt its programs to Apple’s new ARM Macs. There are pre-release versions of Premiere Pro, Rush and Audition as well as Photoshop. However, major changes to the code are necessary on the part of Adobe, which is why the betas currently lack various functions. (bsc)

TikTok adjusts privacy settings for teenagers

The TikTok social network, which is particularly popular with younger people, is making changes to privacy settings. The profiles of all users between 13 and 15 years are now set to “private” by default, which means the content is not shared publicly. The changes are intended to bring young users closer to the benefits of privacy settings, TikTok explains in a press release.

In addition, videos from 13 – to 15 – Do not comment on year olds unless they have activated the comment function for their own friends list . The TikTok functions “Duet” and “Stitch” allow you to interact with the content of other users. From now on, this is only possible if the corresponding content was created by users from 16 years. For all users between the ages of 16 to 17 years TikTok configures Duet and Stitch by default so that they can only work with the Content from friends can interact.

TikTok makes further adjustments to the download function. Videos from users under 15 can no longer be downloaded via the app. The function is deactivated by default for everyone between the ages of 16 to 17, but can be reactivated via the privacy settings . TikTok puts the “Propose your account to others” option, which is used to increase your own audience, between 13 and 15 years. The function can be reactivated.

Small-scale settings When asked by the dpa, why the settings are not uniform for all young people under 17, explains TikTok: “The needs and skills of young people change and develop the older they get. Our attitudes reflect this development”. In order to register for the social network, users have to enter their age using a mask. However, the specified age is not verified. TikTok declares to delete accounts if it turns out that the users are under 13 years old.

Insufficient data protection for children and Young people at TikTok had led to criticism of the platform in the past. Youth advocates criticized the fact that the profiles and content of children and adolescents could by default be viewed and commented on across platforms. This exposes young users to potentially harassing and abusive comments and encourages cyber grooming.

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