Category: General Interest

Even if it is still autumn-mild and the winter tire obligation only applies from November, it is advisable to book an appointment for the tire change already. “If there is a sudden onset of winter, garages are booked up for weeks. In addition, it can be sensitively cold at night or higher altitudes even in October, in which case you have a clear advantage with winter tires,” says ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl. Because even if it may not yet be snowing, morning frost, for example, can make for slippery roads…

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The coming days and the weekend promise to be sunny and warm in Austria. Only Saturday should, according to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) forecast, weather-wise sheer off and bring rain. The Vienna weather in detailA cold front on Saturday: Rain and dense cloudsOn Saturday, a cold front will pass through from the west, bringing dense clouds and rain. In the east, some sun will come across in the morning, and the rain will intensify only in the afternoon; in Vorarlberg, on the other hand, it will…

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The slimmed-down macOS version for the M2 iPad will be developed under the codename Mendocino and released in 2023, Apple Insider reports, citing leaker Majin Bu. The operating system is already being tested. The user interface is supposed to be about a quarter more significant to be equipped for touch operation. Rumors about macOS on the iPad have been around for several years. It was also rumored that macOS could be used as the operating system for the original iPad. However, they have not proven true so far. IPads are…

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Those who choose a cell phone with a fixed contract get it “for free” in 22 percent of cases; for the rest, the surcharge has doubled from 360 to 720 euros in recent years. Apple customers must dig particularly deep into their pockets, the online platforms geizhals.at and tarife.at the report from their experiences. “The zero-euro cell phone is becoming increasingly rare,” says Maximilian Schirmer, head of tarife.at. While in other countries, the trend is increasingly to get one’s latest smartphone from a retailer and get a cheap mobile phone…

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A new WhatsApp feature test phase was announced in the summer of 2022. With the latest update, this feature is now available to all users. Back in the summer of 2022, WhatsApp announced a test phase for emoji reactions to status messages. With the latest update, this feature is available to all users. Eight preset emoticons are provided by messaging service WhatsApp for users to react to others’ status updates with emoticons. However, more emoticons could be added. With these quick reactions emojis, Meta further aligns the app functions with…

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It’s getting serious for everyone who shares a Netflix account with other households. Namely, the streaming provider has introduced a new feature that allows one to export one’s profile. Although Netflix does not mention with a word that the new “Transfer Profile” feature is a piece of the puzzle in the crackdown against shared accounts, the thrust should be clear. Password sharing has been a thorn on Netflix’s side for quite some time. Anyone who exports their profile and uses it to set up a new Netflix account can take…

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Anyone who wants to be prepared for the situational winter equipment obligation that will apply from November 1 should make an effort to change the wheels in good time, the ÖAMTC recommended on Monday. “If there is a sudden onset of winter, the car service shops are booked up for weeks,” emphasized ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl. Before changing, the old winter tires should be checked. By law, the tread depth must be at least four millimeters throughout the winter, and depending on mileage; it should still be about six millimeters…

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The golden October does not get away from Austria at the beginning of the new week. Up to 24 degrees can be expected today, Monday, ZAMG experts predict. Weather in ViennaAfter the sunny Sunday, Austria remains the golden October also at the start of the week. It stays warm – up to 24 degrees are expected on Monday, predicted the experts of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG). The daily highs are consistently above or at 20 degrees until Friday. Weather on Monday: Highs at 17 to 24…

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For a long time, the streaming service’s bosses had vowed never to run ads. Now the low-cost advertising subscription launches on November 1 in twelve countries. Netflix is newly introducing a subscription with advertising breaks. The offer will be launched in twelve countries from November 1, but Austria is not yet among them for the time being. The subscription will be available next month in Germany and will cost 4.99 euros per month. Those who opt for the low-priced subscription must endure four to five minutes of advertising per hour.…

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