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Q: Which Apple MacBook should I buy in December 2024?
A: At least a 16GB MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024). There are lots of 8GB machines around but they won't do for development work or other heavy workloads. The pick of the bunch is at Amazon UK
TL:DR – £1,129 gets you an Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip from Amazon UK! This is an amazing specification although more storage would be useful. It has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, 1080p FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID; Space Grey
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Overview of Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and its functionality
Android Debug Bridge, commonly known as ADB, is a command-line tool that provides developers and advanced users with a means to communicate with Android devices. It serves as a versatile interface to execute commands, transfer data, and access hidden system features. Whether you're deploying applications or debugging errors, ADB is an essential tool in the Android ecosystem.
TL:DR – ADB has been around for many years and is a very stable tool with a lot of funcitonality. Screenshots are easy to do and thats just the start.
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Read more: How to Take Screenshots with Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
Overview of Android Auto and its functionality
Android Auto connects your smartphone to your car's infotainment system, offering a simplified, distraction-free interface for navigation, communication, and entertainment. By projecting essential apps onto your car's display, it ensures drivers can access what they need without compromising safety.
Why taking screenshots with Android Auto is useful
Capturing screenshots in Android Auto is crucial for developers, testers, and designers. Screenshots help document app interfaces, debug issues, and share designs or workflows with teams. Whether for refining an application or creating tutorials, taking screenshots streamlines many processes.
TL:DR – The taking of a screenshot of the infotainment screen is harder than an ordinary screenshot. To me it is a two person operation because passengers should do this as its too distracting for drivers!
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You can export a copy of content in your Google Account to back it up or use it with a service outside of Google.
This is quite the arduous task. See the above comic from XKCD for why!
TL:DR – I need to organise my Photo Libraries. First step is to get them all into one place, locally. This is a work in progress
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With Boot Camp, from Apple, you've been able to install Windows directly on your Intel-based Mac. Some people prefer this option for raw power but it is no longer available on Mac computers with Apple silicon. Virtual machines have been around for a long time and are very useful to me for keeping old operating systems around 'just in case' - and virtualisation is readily available for Mac computers with Apple silicon so how well could Windows work on a new Mac that doesn't support Boot Camp.
TL:DR – Windows 11 (Arm) works really really well with VMware Fusion. Quite hard to set up and activate, but worth it.
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Finder lets you discover advanced functionality naturally. But sometimes you need a cheat sheet. Theres always something new to learn.
TL:DR – These are my favourite advanced Finder moves. I'll add to the list as I remember more.
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Weighing up the pros and cons of receiving money anonymously online? Is privacy is worth the trade-offs? What are the hidden risks?
TL:DR – The purpose of this article is to take a balanced look at the pros and cons of receiving money anonymously online. It will explore both the positive aspects, such as enhanced privacy, and the risks, such as fraud and legal complications, providing a clear perspective on what you might gain—and lose—from this practice.
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Read more: Pros and Cons of Receiving Money Anonymously Online
- iOS 18 - June 10, 2024 release of Apple's iOS operating system for iPhones
- How do you remove a Spigen camera lens screen protector
- All-new Apple Watch Series 10 or the Ultra 2?
- Glowtime – September 2024
- Uncover Apple Certified Refurbished Bargains Direct from Apple
- Why the Apple Macbook Pro M2 is a Hidden Gem
- Deciding Between the UK Network Railcard and Senior Railcard
- End of line for Twitter/X
- Transcribing an audio file on a mac using AI in 2024
- yEd - A free Graph Editor
- Nokia 9500 Communicate What?
- BBEdit - A powerful text and code editor for Mac computers