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Look out, Nvidia: AMD's new CPUs could kill graphics cards for good

Dedicated graphics cards could soon be a thing of the past, if AMD has anything to say about it. A recent leak from the GeekBench benchmarking software database has flagged up a test result from an unreleased AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor - more specifically, the OpenCL test incorporated into GeekBench has revealed that this chip runs AMD’s new Radeon 780M integrated graphics. Why is this interesting? Well, the Radeon 780M appears to be seriously impressive as far as on-chip iGPUs go - the benchmark results show an OpenCL performance score of 36,757, which is roughly comparable to Nvidia’s GTX 1650. Sure, the GTX 1650 was not exactly one of the best graphics cards - in fact, it was so underwhelming that we didn’t even bother reviewing it when it launched back in 2020, and we wouldn’t really recommend it to anyone today. Not while the GTX 1660 Super and RTX 3050 exist, anyway. But nonetheless, it’s a powerful demonstration of what AMD’s APUs (that’s the term AMD uses for CPUs wit...

This Microsoft Teams update could fix one of its biggest issues - but only if we all behave

A new Microsoft Teams update is due to fix one of its most annoying minor issues - but could raise a whole host of other potential problems. The video conferencing service is working on a tweak that will allow meeting participants to change their display name to whatever they choose. Microsoft means well, of course, but knowing your co-workers, friends and whoever else you use Microsoft Teams with, how much this feature is used in a positive way might be up for debate. Microsoft Teams names In its entry on the official Microsoft 365 roadmap , the company notes that allowing name changes will allow users, "to have flexible representation in different meetings, regardless of their tenant set display name." The update is listed as being in development for now, but has a listed rollout start date of July 2023, meaning users shouldn't have too much longer to wait. Upon release, it will be available to desktop and Mac around the world, with further platforms most likely...

Most bosses really don't understand what benefits their employees want

New research has claimed companies are failing their employees when it comes to workplace benefits by lacking those that are most desired, and even by offering some that are not. Data from an Alight survey of 1,400 employees in the UK and Europe found only 38% of whom believe their workplace benefits meet their needs. However, a second survey of 420 mid-sized and large British and European businesses found as many as 57% of employers believe that workers’ needs are being met. Looking ahead, it concludes that communication between employers and employees holds the greatest power for change, though this is made more challenging by the emerging AI environment that’s set to fundamentally change how we collaborate and communicate. Are my workplace benefits good? Over three-quarters (77%) of employers believe that their benefits exceeded local requirements, however precisely how far they had been exceeded remains unclear because only 34% of workers agreed that there was substantially m...

Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, March 27 (game #427)

It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints. And you might need them - because this popular online game takes the Wordle format and quadruples the difficulty. So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle hints , you'll probably need some for Quordle too.  I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #427 and bookmark this page so you can easily return.  SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.  Quordle today (game #427) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4 *. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).  Quordle today (game #427) - hint #2 - total vowels Wh...

9 surprising foods to cook in an air fryer

The air fryer has revolutionized how many of us cook our breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Not only for those main meals of a day, they're also fantastic counter-top appliances for filling in the hunger gaps in-between. But since humans are creatures of familiarity, tending to stick to what we know instead of trying something new (especially when it comes to food), many folk rarely step beyond those familiar foods that are known for being cooked well in an air fryer, such a fries and chicken wings. Over the past few years, we've seen the best air fryers fly off the shelves as we look to save money on our energy bills. In addition, air fryers deliver a means to cook foods faster, keeping apace with our busy lives, and eat healthier, too, since they don't necessitate the need for using too much, if any, oil. We hear a lot about air fryer mistakes and foods to avoid cooking in an air fryer , but what about all the delicious foods that deliver excellent results when cooked i...

An incoming Android tweak stops your phone from blinding you in the dark

We're still some way off from getting any real news about Android 14 from Google, but the tweaks and updates are still appearing for Android 13 – and one that's apparently in the pipeline will stop your phone's screen from blinding you in the dark. As spotted by Mishaal Rahman (via Phandroid ), the code for the next Android update looks to include a feature that will sense the ambient light conditions around a smartphone even when the screen is switched off. So, the next time you lock your phone, go somewhere that's a lot darker, and then unlock it again, you won't be blinded by the previous brightness setting. The phone will recognize it's now in a darker environment and adjust the brightness accordingly, assuming of course you have the brightness set to adjust itself automatically. "Use a brightness sensor to determine the screen's initial brightness"Test: Use the device in a bright room, turn the screen off, go to a dark room, turn the ...