Sunday
Dec112022

2 unreleased Mac models were found in Steam's database

A couple of unreleased Mac models were spotted in Steam's November 2022 survey. This survey gathers anonymous information from willing Steam users on details about their computers (including computer models, memory, CPU type, and more). Two unreleased Macs with the identifiers "Mac14,6" and "Mac15,4" were seen at the bottom of the list alongside identifiers for Apple devices like the Mac Studio, M2 MacBook Air, and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro. The two devices were listed with 0% usage on Steam's platform, but their inclusion in the list suggests the company is testing the devices with upcoming Apple silicon chips on the gaming platform.

The "Mac14,6" was already spotted before in two separate Geekbench score entries with the M2 Max processor. That chip is rumoured to come out in the upcoming 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, which has been reportedly delayed to 2023.

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Sunday
Dec112022

Google Chrome rolls out passkey support

Screenshot: The Verge

It's now possible to go passwordless on Chrome. Google Chrome now brings passkeys to Chrome Stable M108 after going through a testing period in October. It's now available on desktop and mobile, running Windows 11, macOS, and Android. You can sync passkeys from Android to other devices either through Google's password manager or a supported third-party app like 1Password or Dashlane. A passkey is a unique identity stored on your phone, computer, and other devices (similar to a USB security key). Sites or apps that support the passkey API can let you login through a quick confirmation combined with your device's biometrics or other secure authentication methods.

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Saturday
Dec102022

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 12/4 - 12/10

Saturday
Dec102022

Google will let you 'follow' Google Slides collaborator

Source: Google

If you're working on a presentation with a colleague or classmate, it'll be much easier to follow along with the changes made to your Google Slides file. The app will let you "follow" a collaborator to see what they're working on. You can click on their avatar in the Slides toolbar to see what slide they're on. You can also stop following them by clicking on the avatar again. You will also stop following the collaborator if they refresh or leave the presentation, when you make edits yourself, click on a different slide, or enter the Slideshow mode.

The feature is already rolling out for all Google Workspace customers, G Suite Basic and Business customers, and those with personal Google accounts.

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