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A tech news roundup covering Windows 11 bugs, cloud infrastructure improvements, AI monetization, hardware announcements, and quirky tech developments. The episode discusses Microsoft's ongoing issues with Windows 11, major cloud providers teaming up for better redundancy, OpenAI testing ads in ChatGPT, new gaming handhelds entering the market, and various regulatory and product announcements from around the world.
Windows 11 Login Bug and File Explorer Issues
Microsoft continues to struggle with Windows 11 quality issues, introducing a bizarre bug that makes password login icons invisible but still clickable. The company's recent File Explorer update highlights the operating system's performance problems, with the new version running faster than before but still slower than Windows 10 while consuming nearly twice as much RAM. These recurring issues suggest Microsoft is treating Windows 11 users as unwitting beta testers during the holiday season.
- A preview build bug made the password sign-in option invisible, but it remains clickable if you hover over where it should be
- File Explorer now preloads in the background for improved speed but still runs slower than Windows 10
- The updated File Explorer uses almost twice as much RAM as before the update
" Just hover your mouse over where the icon should be and think happy thoughts. Because it's invisible, but still clickable. "
" We're in the holiday season now, and it looks like Microsoft wants Windows 11 to be the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, they think we all want bugs in our stockings. "
Amazon and Google Cloud Integration
Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud have partnered to launch a groundbreaking service that simplifies connections between their platforms as if they're on the same network. This collaboration addresses the growing frequency of cloud infrastructure outages by making it easier and more affordable for companies to implement backup systems. The service introduces an open standard with encryption by default and multiple layers of redundancy, potentially improving internet reliability.
- Companies previously had to spend thousands of dollars to achieve redundancy between AWS and Google Cloud systems
- The new service makes it easier to switch to backup systems during the increasingly frequent cloud infrastructure outages
- Everything is encrypted by default with four layers of backup and constant monitoring
" Considering how often cloud infrastructure seems to be breaking these days, having an easy way to switch to backup systems would be grand if we're all a little sick of having the entire internet break every few weeks. "
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