Category: General Interest

Microsoft is as creative in naming its updates as Sony is in calling its headphones (“WH1000-XM5”). Windows updates are usually named with cryptic combinations of numbers and letters – such as 22H2. That is likely to change now, The Verge reports. The upcoming major operating system update is expected to be called the “Windows 11 2022 Update.” The name was found by a Twitter user in the software maker’s Get the Started app: It still sounds a bit bureaucratic, but it at least lets users know if their computers are…

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The microwave proves to be very practical in everyday cooking. Many people use the device, but very few know what happens during this food processing. Microwaves cause the molecules in the food to vibrate, and the particles rub against each other, generating heat. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves whose frequency ranges between infrared and broadcast waves. Microwaves can be used to either cook or reheat food. Health concerns about this technology have not been confirmed to date.However, if specific safety and cooking instructions for microwave ovens are not followed, overheating and…

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Heavy and persistent rain is expected in northern Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria. On Wednesday, it should become friendlier. After the storms with partly devastating consequences, which recently kept hundreds of emergency services busy, especially in the south and west of Austria, the east is now facing heavy and persistent rain. Northern Burgenland, Vienna, and parts of Lower Austria are likely to be affected, the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) announced on Sunday. According to the forecast, heavier rain bands will move mainly over Lower Austria and Vienna…

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Apple users beware: The technology giant is urgently asking for an update. The reason: This is the only way to avoid serious security gaps. Apple urges users to update urgently.Who does not know it: for weeks, your phone asks you for an update, and every time, the answer is the same; remember later. But apparently, no one should delay the current update from Apple. The technology giant has now urged all users to have it done. This is because iOS 15.6.1 is supposed to fix two gaps that could otherwise…

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Austria remains divided in two regarding the weather situation. After the storms in Vorarlberg caused numerous floods, the weather service Ubimet now forecasts heavy rainfall for the coming days in the east. In the night to Sunday, starting from Slovakia and Hungary, partly heavy rain sets in eastern Austria. The precipitation area will spread towards the Vienna Woods on Sunday morning. “Basically, you have to expect rain in the course of Sunday from the Weinviertel to Mittelburgenland,” said an expert from Ubimet. There will be embedded thunderstorms, correspondingly large amounts…

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Households with minimum security, social welfare, or social assistance are helped financially at the start of school with the “Schulstartklar!” campaign. The “Schulstart Plus” campaign provides additional support. This is how significant the price differences are for school suppliesBecause of inflation, starting school is a substantial financial burden for many families in Austria. Vouchers for school supplies at the start of schoolThe “Schulstartklar!” campaign helps these families. Households on minimum income, social welfare, or social assistance will receive a letter with which they can pick up vouchers for school supplies…

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Indeed you’ve been called by an unknown number before. Did you also have such a queasy feeling? So that it doesn’t happen to you again, we’ll show you how to find out who it was right away! It’s unpleasant when you look at your ringing cell phone and stare at an unknown number. Who could it be? Should I even answer? And if not, do I need to call back? How to uncover who’s behind the callQuestions upon questions stem solely from the fact that we don’t know who’s on…

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Despite high inflation and a gloomy economic outlook, Apple doesn’t expect demand to plummet. According to a report, the tech giant plans to unveil its new iPhone in early September. It’s not likely to be the only new product. According to a report, Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhones and smartwatches on September 7. This is reported by the financial news agency Bloomberg News concerning insiders. According to the report, the U.S. company plans to present the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 8 on…

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In a recent American study, researchers have discovered why many omicron infections go unnoticed. According to a new study, most people infected with Omicron probably didn’t know that they had the virus as it is mainly asymptomatic. Most people infected with Omicron, a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, probably didn’t know that they had the virus, according to a study from Cedars-Sinai investigators. The findings have been published in JAMA Network Open. Corona sub-variant BA.5 is spreading rapidly around the world. According to scientists, one reason could be that this variant often…

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