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29 Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Strategy [Infographic] A Small Business Guide to generative AI [Infographic] Reddit Shares Tips for Holiday Marketing Campaigns Advertisement Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTube Meta’s Apps Continue to Dominate the Download Charts Meta Brings its AI Chatbot to Indian Users YouTube Will Share Creator Tips and Insights at VidCon 2024 Advertisement 20+ Pre-Prime Day printer deals: Get a printer-scanner combo for $59.99 Amazon TV deals ahead of Prime Day are actually pretty good Plenty of Apple deals are live already if you don't want to wait for Prime Day The best internet moments of 2024, from the rise of Chappell Roan to AI fails How to turn on noise cancellation on your AirPods Prime Day laptop deals: Our favorite MacBooks are already on sale, and that's about it Apple and Meta reportedly in talks for an AI partnership More heat waves are coming: Get 30% off portable air conditioners at Amazon REI's 4th of July Sale is here: Save up to 40% off all clearance gear Amazon deal of the day: The Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds just hit a record-low price Photographers say Meta is labeling their photos as being 'made with AI' even when they're not ChatGPT is ableist toward applicants with disabilities, new study finds Robert Eggers' macabre 'Nosferatu' trailer will sink its teeth into you Havas preps for future with hefty tech investment, integrated communications WPP promises brands ‘exponentially more content’ with AI Production Studio Apple is in breach of EU's DMA, faces a humongous fine 'House of the Dragon' just played one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book How brands can navigate pre-election chaos on social media Forrester: 91% of US ad agencies are currently using, exploring generative AI Forrester: 91% of U.S. ad agencies are currently using, exploring Gen AI One in 5 young voters prefer TikTok and Instagram for election news, poll reveals - The Independent PepsiCo experiments with Smart Cans, AI tech to improve personalization FAQs
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    How to create a local Microsoft account for Windows 11 - Social media news - NewsLocker (1)

    Microsoft's relentless push for users to sign into Windows with a Microsoft account is hard to ignore, especially with Windows 11 making it tougher to bypass this requirement. But if you’re tired of feeding your data to Microsoft and want to switch to a local account, you’re in luck — it's still possible.SEE ALSO:Microsoft says 'Recall' will now be opt-in
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  • 29 Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Strategy [Infographic]

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    Some tips to help improve your LinkedIn approach.

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  • A Small Business Guide to generative AI [Infographic]

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    Some notes on how you can deploy generative AI for your business.

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    25-06-2024 03:35 via socialmediatoday.com

    Some helpful seasonal marketing notes from the Reddit team.

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  • Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTube

    24-06-2024 22:43 via mashable.com

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    Is there any end in sight to fake Elon Musk livestream scams on YouTube?Over the weekend, Engadget reported on a YouTube broadcast featuring Elon Musk talking at what appears to be a Tesla conference-type event. The livestream had over 30,000 viewers at one point according to Engadget.One problem: It wasn't real. The fake live event is part of an ongoing cryptocurrency scam on YouTube.Fake Elon Musk livestreams on YouTube continue to flourishThe scammers that take part in this particular scheme

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    Prime Day can surely be counted as one of the best times of year to buy a TV depending on the type of TV you're in the market for. If that's a budget-friendly QLED model or Fire TV, you're in luck — you even have a handful of options for decent deals before Prime Day actually starts.While Amazon hasn't marked any of these deals as official early Prime Day deals yet, several are worth considering if you want that new TV now (rather than waiting until Prime Day officially starts). More than

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  • Plenty of Apple deals are live already if you don't want to wait for Prime Day

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    Early Prime Day Apple deals to watch:Best MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$1,129 at Amazon(Save $170)Get DealBest iPad dealApple iPad Air (M2, WiFi, 128GB)$569.99 at Amazon(Save $29.01)Get DealBest Apple Watch dealApple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS)$329.99 at Amazon(Save $99.01)Get DealBest AirPods dealApple AirPods Max$449 at Amazon(Save $100)Get Deal
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  • The best internet moments of 2024, from the rise of Chappell Roan to AI fails

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    The internet moves fast, and we keep up with it, so you don't have to. In this list, we sift through the metaphorical cream that rises to the top of the cultural cesspool we call the World Wide Web, recapping the tech flubs, film faves, and charming catchphrases that have defined 2024 so far.SEE ALSO:The best memes of 2024 (so far)
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  • How to turn on noise cancellation on your AirPods

    24-06-2024 19:58 via mashable.com

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    The cool thing about Bluetooth headphones like AirPods is that you can listen to things without being directly next to your device, and you can choose how much background noise you let in through noise cancellation.With this handy feature, you can say "goodbye" to excess sounds and focus on the sounds you want to hear. But you have to turn on the noise cancellation feature first.SEE ALSO:How to properly clean your AirPods
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  • Prime Day laptop deals: Our favorite MacBooks are already on sale, and that's about it

    24-06-2024 19:49 via mashable.com

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    On any given day, Amazon's best laptop deals include some markdowns on Apple MacBooks... and not much else. The retail giant lists a lot of older and/or discontinued PCs that aren't super worth it. Amazon also has a penchant for inflating sticker prices, making discounts look steeper than they really are. Those factors, combined with the heavy presence of sketchy third-party sellers among Amazon's laptop listings, make it one of the worst places to buy a laptop on the internet (again, unless you

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  • Apple and Meta reportedly in talks for an AI partnership

    24-06-2024 19:06 via mashable.com

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    Meta AI might be coming to iPhones and other Apple devices.According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta and Apple are in talks for a potential partnership that would integrate Meta's generative AI model into Apple Intelligence. It seems that Apple and Meta are putting aside a longstanding feud over privacy and revenue-sharing in favor of establishing footing in the competition for AI dominance. For Meta, the partnership could mean wider distribution of its AI features. For Apple, it would insulate

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  • ChatGPT is ableist toward applicants with disabilities, new study finds

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  • How to create a local Microsoft account for Windows 11 - Social media news - NewsLocker (2024)

    FAQs

    How to create a local account in Windows 11? ›

    To create a local user account in Windows 11 Home, you can do the following:
    1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts.
    2. Select Family & other users.
    3. Select Add account next to Add other user.
    4. Select I don't have this person's sign-in information.
    5. Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
    Apr 30, 2024

    How do I make my Microsoft account local? ›

    Change from a Microsoft account to a local account
    1. In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Your info, or use the following shortcut: Your info.
    2. Select Sign in with a local account instead. ...
    3. Type the username, password, and password hint. ...
    4. Select Next, then select Sign out and finish.

    What's the difference between a local account and a Microsoft account? ›

    Private: Your settings and computer uses don't transmit to remote servers. Everything is stored locally on one computer. Internet-independent: A Microsoft login requires a connection to the internet to retrieve user settings and preferences; a local login does not require an internet connection.

    How to change local account name in Windows 11 without Microsoft account? ›

    How to change the username of a local account in Windows 11
    1. Step 1: Launch Control Panel. Local user accounts are managed via the Windows 11 Control Panel. ...
    2. Step 2: Call User Accounts. In the Control Panel, click on “User Accounts”. ...
    3. Step 3: Change the username of the local Windows 11 account.
    May 7, 2024

    Does Windows 11 still have local accounts? ›

    Setting up a local account in Windows 11 is trickier. Microsoft initially offered a way to choose an offline account with Windows 11 Pro, but that option has since been removed. Windows 11 Home has never given you the ability to use a local account. Still, there is a workaround for both editions of Windows.

    How do I skip adding a Microsoft account? ›

    When you start the Windows 11 installation process, you'll be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account. Instead, click on the "Offline account" option at the bottom of the screen. This will allow you to create a local account on your PC without linking it to a Microsoft account.

    Can you have both a Microsoft account & local account? ›

    You can create two separate accounts on a single Windows PC. Just open the Windows settings > Accounts > Family and other users and select “Add someone else to this PC”. Then, Windows will walk you through the setup of a new user account. You can choose to add a Microsoft account, or not : it's up to you.

    How to create a new user on Windows 11 without Microsoft account? ›

    You can use the Settings app to add a user account. Enter the account information for this person to sign in: If the person you're adding already has a Microsoft account, enter the email address. If the person you're adding doesn't have a Microsoft account, you can use their email address to create one.

    Does Windows 11 require a Microsoft account? ›

    By default, you must log in with a Microsoft account in order to install Windows 11 or go through the box (OOBE) setup process that triggers the first time you turn on a new laptop or desktop. Though Microsoft accounts are free, there are many reasons why you would want to install Windows 11 using a local account only.

    Why does Microsoft not like local accounts? ›

    The first reason is one you probably won't like, but it's probably the most important from a profitability standpoint. Having a Microsoft account linked to your Windows PC means Microsoft can know a lot more about what you're doing on your computer and use that to promote apps and services based on your usage.

    Should I use a local account for Windows 11? ›

    You might want a local account to handle routine administrative tasks, a Microsoft account for personal use, and an Entra ID account for connecting to your organization's servers.

    How to login with a local account instead of domain account Windows 11? ›

    If you're already in Windows 11 using a Microsoft account, you can switch to a local account at any point. Go to Settings and then Accounts. Select the setting for Your Info. Under Account Settings, click the link for Sign in with a local account instead (Figure K).

    How do I link my Microsoft account to my local account Windows 11? ›

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    1. Press and hold the Windows ( ...
    2. Type netplwiz in the box, and then touch or click OK.
    3. Select Add.
    4. Select Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended).
    5. Select Local account.
    6. If you want to use a password, enter the New Password, Confirm Password, and Password hint boxes. ...
    7. Touch or click Next.
    Jan 26, 2024

    How do I create a local account without password Windows 11? ›

    Enter netplwiz in the Run window search box field. The User Accounts window will open. Select the account you want to disable the password option. Uncheck the option that indicates Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.

    Can I use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? ›

    Microsoft may want to make it difficult, but you can still set up a Windows 11 installation without a Microsoft account using a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

    How to switch from Microsoft account to local account in Windows 11? ›

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    1. Press and hold the Windows ( ...
    2. Type netplwiz in the box, and then touch or click OK.
    3. Select Add.
    4. Select Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended).
    5. Select Local account.
    6. If you want to use a password, enter the New Password, Confirm Password, and Password hint boxes. ...
    7. Touch or click Next.
    Jan 26, 2024

    How do I open local users in Windows 11? ›

    Local Users and Groups Management is not available in Windows 11/10 Home editions. You need a third-party program to access it. You can use Lusrmgr.exe, a portable third-party alternative, to enable the Microsoft Management Console snap-in in Windows 11 Home.

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