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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Selling your MacBook? Step-by-step guide to factory reset Apple laptops with M-series chip
If you are considering selling your Apple Mac, you might also be thinking about resetting it and preparing it to be traded in or sold to a new owner. Or, you might simply be passing it on to a family member. Note that this guide is for Mac systems running Apple Silicon (M-series chips) or Intel-based Mac with Apple T2 security chip. Having said that, before you begin formatting your Mac and erasing all content and settings, ensure you backup your Mac if there is any essential data. Read on for the steps. Also Read: Vivo V50 Elite Edition teased with Zeiss branding and sound upgrades- Here's what we know Step 1: Tap on the Apple logo in the top left and then System Settings. In System Settings, go to General. Scroll all the way down and find Transfer or Reset. Step 2: Open Transfer or Reset, and then click on Erase All Content and Settings. This will prompt you for your Mac password; please enter it. Step 3: The Mac will now show you items will be removed, including your Apple ID, biometrics, and Bluetooth accessories will be unpaired, and Find My and Activation Lock will be turned off. Step 4: Click continue and then follow the instructions. That is it. Your Mac should now be reset after a while, and you will know that your laptop has been reset after your Mac displays "Hello" on the screen. Also Read: iOS 19 to take to boost iPhone's battery life with help of AI As mentioned earlier, ensure that any very important data is backed up. You can do this using the Time Machine backup, or you can manually copy files onto an SSD or hard drive. Next, you need to charge your laptop to optimal levels whilst you are resetting it. Also, if you are using a desktop Mac, such as a Mac mini or a Mac Studio, ensure that you have a power backup connected because you would not want the reset process to be interrupted if you lose power. If you are using an older Mac and cannot use Erase All Content and Settings, you need to manually sign out of iTunes, back up files, sign out of iCloud, unpair Bluetooth devices, and also erase your Mac and reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Qualcomm slams Intel chips in new Snapdragon ads — and it may have a point
Another chip rivalry is brewing, and this time, Qualcomm's Snapdragon Series X CPUs are taking the gloves off to show how Intel chips can't keep up — and it's pretty ruthless. In a set of three new ads, Qualcomm targets Intel by stating that Snapdragon PCs run at max performance when it's unplugged, while an Intel-based laptop "drops to as little as 55%." Plus, the company ridicules its competition's battery life, with Snapdragon Series X offering "the fastest PCs with multi-day battery life" compared to Intel PCs getting "left behind." There's a lot of spice being thrown around, with two of the ads, "The Max Performance You Deserve" and "Office Tripped," being more comical in the way they bash Intel with its 55% unplugged power. As for "What's the Intel," it outright dishes out the heat with a sly "here's a little intel on what's really inside." The next ad focuses even more on that 55% performance, playing up different scenarios where people "give 55%." That includes a sports coach motivating their team, a company offering a bonus, an officiant asking wedding vows, and a commander inspiring soldiers to fight for their country. It's a funny take, with a office worker at the end stating "PCs powered by Intel can cut performance by up to 55% when unplugged, but with Snapdragon X series, max performance when unplugged. The final ad sees office workers in different scenarios where everything only works in half, like cutting paper with one blade of a scissors, an elevator being halfway up a level, a man's suit being cut in half and more. The main statement is "when PC's powered by Intel perform at 55% when unplugged, it's like your whole team does." It's clear that Qualcomm wants buyers to know that Snapdragon-powered laptops can deliver better performance for those who often use their PCs unplugged. After all, the point of a laptop is for it to be portable, and the tech giant is hammering in that point by throwing shade at Intel. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Can Qualcomm back up these big claims? A look at the small print shows that it's done the benchmarking, but it may leave out other key details. Qualcomm states these tests were based on Geekbench 6.2 single-core scores on WIindows 11 in October 2024, running a Dell XPS 13 with a Snapdragon X Elite and a Dell XPS 13 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU — two laptops we've compared. For the most part, Qualcomm is on point with the type of performance it states. The XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite achieved 2,797 in our Geekbench test, while the Intel-based XPS 13 reached 2,772. What's more, multi-score performance saw 14,635 and 11,033, respectively. As for battery, the Snapdragon-equipped laptop reached 20 hours and 51 minutes, while the Intel-based PC held out for 17 hours and 29 minutes. So, the Snapdragon X Elite does shine in these results. All that said, laptops come in all sorts of different configurations from different brands, and Qualcomm doesn't mention if the performance of an Intel-based laptop is still better than one with a Snapdragon X Elite one, despite the unplugged performance. In our benchmark tests compared Intel Lunar Lake chips with Snapdragon X series and Apple M3 chips, we saw various results and Intel laptops came out on top in certain scenarios. Earlier this year, I saw how Snapdragon X series chips outperform Intel CPUs during a tech demo, with Qualcomm stating its Elite chips offer a 90% performance increase over Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 chips when unplugged. Still, when it comes to other areas of computing, as you'll find in the best gaming laptops and best laptops for video editing, Qualcomm still has some work to do. For now, it's witty ads make a point.
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
NWN, AI OWL, Khan Academy and Intel Partner to Transform AI Learning Opportunities for Students Across Ohio
BOSTON & OHIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NWN, the leading provider of AI-powered technology solutions, together with AI OWL, Khan Academy and Intel, today unveiled the launch of Ohio's AI Education Network. The program aims to enhance AI education in Ohio by establishing technology labs in K-12 and higher education institutions, providing students with hands-on opportunities to develop essential AI skills. "Ohio stands at the forefront of AI education," said Trace Johnson, Co-Founder of AI OWL. "With the launch of the AI Education Network, we're not just preparing students for the future, we're shaping it. By building a dynamic ecosystem of education, training, and industry collaboration, we're equipping the next generation with the skills and opportunities to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in their communities." The launch comes on the heels of the introduction of Ohio's AI in Education Coalition. Launched and previously led by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) during his tenure as Ohio's lieutenant governor, the program is developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure the state's education system is prepared for and can help lead the AI revolution. The first AI-powered education labs from the network are live at Tipp City Schools, a K-12 public school district supporting roughly 2,400 students, and Hocking College, a public community college in Nelsonville, Ohio. At each lab, students receive an advanced AI curriculum through Intel's Digital Readiness program which AI OWL customizes for schools. The labs also leverage Khanmigo, an AI-powered personal tutor for students and teaching assistant for educators, from nonprofit Khan Academy. NWN provides each institution with AI solutions to power the labs, including Intel-based AI PCs, cybersecurity tools, intelligent network connectivity and cloud services. The network is on track to establish a vast array of labs across Ohio by 2028, engaging a significant portion of the state's educational institutions and setting an ambitious new benchmark for tech-driven education. Additionally, AI OWL will continue actively hiring program graduates as developers who will mentor and support the schools where they graduated. "The AI Education Network addresses the pressing need to prepare and train the next generation for an AI-driven future," said Jim Sullivan, President and CEO, NWN. "With Ohio's innovative policies and our collaborations with industry leaders, NWN is poised to bridge the gap between potential and practical application, offering students hands-on experience with AI technology." To learn more about the AI Lab Ecosystem, visit About NWN Corporation NWN is the leading AI-powered technology solutions provider for North America's most innovative public and private organizations. For more than 30 years, NWN has helped over 5,000 CIOs deliver technology modernization programs with its Intelligent Workplace, Customer Experience (CX), Managed Devices, Cybersecurity and Public Safety, Connectivity, and Intelligent Cloud solutions. The company's proprietary Experience Management Platform ensures seamless service delivery, real-time observability and improved efficiency for its clients' most demanding technology needs. NWN is a high-performance, high-integrity team of 1,000+ experts committed to a customer-obsessed culture, earning a 75 Customer Net Promoter Score. The company has been recognized with hundreds of industry awards and is proud to be a 'Best Place to Work' with an 86 Employee Net Promoter Score. For more information, visit:
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMI and C-DAC Strengthen Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Intel-Based Servers for Indian Market
ATLANTA and PUNE, India, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMI®, the global leader in Dynamic Firmware for worldwide computing, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a pioneering institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Building on their successful collaboration in developing the "RUDRA" server, which resulted in over 6,000 units being installed across India's premier institutions, this partnership will take the next step by developing an Intel®-based, next-generation server designed primarily for the Indian government market. C-DAC selected AMI's India branch through a competitive tender process to develop the UEFI/BIOS firmware for this new server, a testament to AMI's extensive expertise in firmware innovation. This joint effort strengthens the "Make in India" initiative and reinforces India's push for self-reliant, innovative technology solutions tailored to local needs. "Since its inception, C-DAC has been recognized as leader in Indian supercomputing. AMI is also widely recognized as the global leader in the BIOS firmware market. This partnership with AMI to develop UEFI/BIOS firmware will help in creating a robust server infrastructure and contribute to the indigenization efforts aimed at achieving self-reliance in critical technologies," said E. Magesh, Director General of C-DAC. "C-DAC and AMI India share a commitment and vision for delivering innovative solutions that drive India's technological capabilities and digital transformation forward. We are therefore greatly excited to embark on the next phase of our transformative journey with AMI, working closely together to develop the next generation of Intel-based server designs," added Sanjay Wandhekar, Centre Head of C-DAC, Pune. "We are thrilled that C-DAC recognized AMI's leadership in developing dynamic firmware solutions, based in part on our strong collaboration together on the RUDRA project. We are confident that our forthcoming contributions will provide a solid foundation for the next generation of indigenous, innovative server designs from C-DAC and ensure a robust and secure future for the 'Make in India' initiative," added Arvind Jayabal, GM of AMI India. About C-DAC: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is India's premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for carrying out R&D in IT, electronics and associated areas. It is well known for its work in the areas of High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) and Strategic Electronics, Multilingual Computing and Heritage Computing, Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics, Software Technologies including FOSS, Healthcare Technologies and Education & Training. For more information, visit About AMI: AMI is Firmware Reimagined for modern computing. As a global leader in Dynamic Firmware for security, orchestration, and manageability solutions, AMI enables the world's compute platforms from on-premises to the cloud to the edge. AMI's industry-leading foundational technology and unwavering customer support have generated lasting partnerships and spurred innovation for some of the most prominent brands in the high-tech industry. For more information, visit Follow AMI on LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest announcements. AMI® is a registered trademark of AMI in the US and/or elsewhere. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the US and other countries. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AMI Sign in to access your portfolio
