Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO’s arrest

Before visiting family for the holidays, ensure your iPhone is updated with iOS 18.2, especially if it supports Apple Intelligence. Customize your lock screen buttons, set up new tasks on the Action button, and give your home screen a fresh look with iOS 18 features. Make sure to check out the improvements to Apple Maps and the Messages app, and consult the iOS 18 upgrade checklist before upgrading. Full Article

The author is considering upgrading to an Arm-based laptop for better battery life but is hesitant due to compatibility issues with Windows 11 on Arm, including errors and crashes with common apps like Slack and Steam. They express frustration with the lack of support for Arm laptops and the challenges of troubleshooting, ultimately deciding to stick with a Lunar Lake laptop for now despite the potential for future improvements in Arm-based devices. Full Article

SanDisk has rebranded to SANDISK, with a new logo inspired by a "pixel" and emphasizing collaboration and partnership. The company, preparing for a spinoff from parent company Western Digital, aims to tap into new possibilities with its fresh look. Despite previous controversies, the rebranding showcases a bold and modern design that sets Sandisk apart from other companies in the industry. Full Article

Valve's Steam Replay, similar to Spotify Wrapped, offers a year-end summary of games played on Steam, tracking games, achievements, longest gaming streak, and preferred genres. The data also includes insights on how much time was spent on Steam Deck and compares user stats to the median Steam player. Users can make their Replay public to share with friends and attach an overview of their stats to their Steam profile. Full Article

Threads, a new feature from Instagram, allows users to reshare photos and videos without quote posting the original post, giving credit to the original poster. Users have the option to disable this feature if they prefer not to have their content shared in this way. This update aims to make sharing content easier while respecting the original creator's work. Full Article

Looking for last-minute MacOS gift ideas? Consider Apple hardware like the MacBook Pro or iMac, a laptop case for protection, a laptop stand for ergonomic comfort, an iPhone mount with MagSafe for improved video calls, a portable charger for on-the-go power, a USB hub for extra ports, headphones for quality sound, and external drives for additional storage. These gifts can enhance the digital experience of MacOS users and make their lives more enjoyable and productive....