Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making; but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible. What is a TPM, and why do you need one for Windows 11 anyway? “The Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC’s motherboard or added separately into the CPU;” explains David Weston, director of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft. “Its purpose is to protect encryption…
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Despite Apple’s efforts to keep anyone from finding out what it’s working on; leaks have continued to give the world early previews of new iPhones, Macs and more. Its campaign to plug the holes is apparently extending to threats of legal action; as the leaker known as “Kang” posted to Weibo this week about a notice he received from the company (via MacRumors). Kang currently holds the number one spot on the AppleTrack leaderboard; which attempts to compare the reliability of the information various leakers share, and AppleTrack indicates; that other leakers have received similar messages. Prior to the iPhone…
Tesla has recalled nearly 300,000 of its vehicles in China over a reported issue with its cruise control system. The safety risk has seen cruise control in some models activated when drivers shift gears; causing the car to unexpectedly accelerate. There have been no recorded accidents involving the fault; but the issue has resulted in more than 90% of domestically-manufactured Tesla vehicles being recalled. Tesla recalls 280,000 vehicles in China (PA Images) The electric car company said that the possible malfunction concerned 249,855 vehicles manufactured in its Shanghai plant as well as; a further 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles, however…
Twitter restarted its verification process for the first time on May 21 after discontinuing it in 2017. However, the platform abruptly paused it a few days later stating that they were not taking any requests till they reviewed the applications they have already received. Given that they had opened up their verification channel after a three-year gap; they must have gotten bombarded with verification requests to get that exclusive blue tick. The good news, however, is that you can apply to get verified again on Twitter now. And unlike the older stints years ago; this time around your profile also…
Apple sells its iPad models in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen variants, to cater to the different needs of its customers. However, users who are immersed in Apple’s hardware ecosystem do not have any options if they are looking for a larger display; – this could be for educational purposes, or for better artwork design – or simply to enjoy better media content. Apple could be looking to change that by working on new screen sizes, according to a new report. According to a report by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter spotted by 9to5Mac; the Cupertino company is reportedly…
A Police Constable attached to Etim Ekpo Area Command in Akwa Ibom state, Daniel Edet, has been arrested on the orders of the State Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme for allegedly soliciting for sex and collecting the sum of sixty thousand naira (N60, 000) as bail after some persons were arrested. This was contained in a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom state command, Odiko MacDon on Sunday, June 27, 2021. According to the statement, the attention of the command was drawn to a social media video made by one Da Zion Umoh and a further…
The Edo State Police Command on Friday through Divisional Police Officer Agbede Division, CSP Iredia Ogiata received information that there is an ongoing shooting at Ama Community. On receipt of the information, the DPO swiftly mobilized police operatives from the Division to the scene of the incident. Upon arrival, a preliminary investigation revealed that one John Ebatame (‘M’) and Moses Okoyomon (‘M’) were said to have used a double-barrel gun to shoot at six persons in the community during a burial ceremony of one late Martina Rabi (‘F’). The investigation further revealed that John and Moses followed the corpse from…
The 21-year-old alleged killer of Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer, Super TV, Chidinma Ojukwu, has revealed why she was always absent from school and her intentions for the money she took from Mr. Ataga. She said all this during during a recent interview with a popular news outlet. Based on reports, the suspect was paraded on Thursday by the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, at the headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, for the alleged killing of Ataga. Chidinma, who said she is a 300 level Student of University of Lagos has revealed why she was always…
Police authorities say they have launched a manhunt for abductors of a monarch in Ekiti State. Force spokesperson in the state, Sunday Abutu confirmed that the traditional ruler of Eda-Ile Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area Benjamin Osho was kidnapped on Friday when gunmen laid siege on his farm and seized him alongside his wife. The monarch’s wife is said to have been immediately released by the gunmen apparently to enable her to mobilize for payment of ransom. This incident is coming two months after the monarch of Ilemosho Ekiti, David Adegboyega was abducted and later released after about…
The police have arrested a university student accused of killing Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV. Ataga was said to have been found in a pool of his blood with multiple wounds on his body after the media mogul was stabbed to death at a hotel where he reportedly lodges in the Lekki area of Lagos. Chidinma Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), was paraded on Thursday at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, told reporters at the briefing that…