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Pianist Alfred Brendel dies aged 94
Alfred Brendel's disciplined musicianship was tempered by a deliberately off-beat view of the world.

Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030
The satellite IoT market is set to grow at a 26% CAGR to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by tech advances and rising demand for remote connectivity.

Watch: Kim Woodburn's memorable TV moments
The TV personality appeared on several reality shows, after rising to fame on How Clean Is Your House.

What version of Windows is on your PC? Here’s how to find out
Are you running the most up to date version of Windows? Did your PC update to the big Windows 11 24H2 upgrade yet, or do you still need to grab all the fresh new goodies? Knowing which version of Windows is on your PC can help you answer those questions. Here are three quick, easy ways to find the build and version numbers for your Windows install. 1. Winver tool The Winver tool integrated in the operating system displays the version number in all Windows editions.Sam Singleton The first, and easiest way to check the version and build number of your Windows OS is to use the built-in Winver tool. Simply type “winver” into the search field in the taskbar. Then under the search results open up the winver run command option and an info window opens in which the version and build number appears. 2. Windows Settings Under “Windows specifications” in the Settings menu you can find the version and build number. Sam Singleton The second way to find the version number is under the Windows “Settings” menu. get windows 11 pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro To do this, type “Settings” in the start menu and click on the Settings system option. Under the Settings menu click on “System”. Now scroll all the way down and click on “About”. In the following window, you will find the number listed under “Windows specifications”. 3. Registry database Under the “Registry Editor” you can also find the Windows version. Sam Singleton Thirdly, the version number can also be found in the registry database. Type “regedit” in the search field of the taskbar and click on “Registry Editor”. Next, follow the path “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->Microsoft->Windows NT->CurrentVersion”. Click on “CurrentVersion and you’ll then see the version number on the right-hand side of the window under “ReleaseId”. As a rule, however, the value of the “DisplayVersion” is used, which you can see a few lines above.

Get this Ring doorbell with solar charger for a whopping 47% off
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