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Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Indian Express
Want to turn off AI in Windows? Here's how to disable Copilot features
Microsoft has been pushing AI technology into its products. From Copilot being pre-installed in Windows PCs, to AI in programs like Notepad and Print, the AI overload can become overwhelming. However, Microsoft has given the option to disable these features from your system. Note: Steps mentioned apply only to Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs, and systems running on Windows 11. While the steps might not function the same way on PCs with different specifications, they should be largely similar. Copilot is Microsoft's AI chatbot, introduced by the company in February 2023. While initially it was rolled out in a phased manner, Copilot is now pre-installed on select Windows PCs, and even has a dedicated toolbar button. However, it is possible to remove Copilot from your system. To remove Copilot from your taskbar, you need to right click on the Copilot icon and click on 'unpin from taskbar' option. For further settings, you can click on your Microsoft icon at the bottom left of the screen, then click on 'Settings'. After accessing the Copilot Settings page, there will be more options. For instance, you can turn off the option of 'Auto start on log in' by clicking on the toggle switch. This means that Copilot will not start up the moment you switch on your PC. Similarly, you can also switch off the 'Open Copilot using Alt+Spacebar' shortcut. If you think Copilot does not add value to your system, you can uninstall it completely. Here's how to do this: 📌 Open the settings panel 📌 Click on apps, then installed apps 📌 Navigate to Copilot 📌 Click the three dots next to it 📌 Choose the 'uninstall' option If Microsoft Edge is your browser of choice, you may have seen the AI overload all over it. While the easiest option to avoid this is by switching browsers, there is also a way to limit the AI on Edge itself. 📌 After opening Edge, click on the three dots in the top right corner 📌 Click on the 'settings' option 📌 Switch to the 'Copilot and sidebar' screen via the links on the left of the screen 📌 Click on Copilot 📌 There, turn off the 'Show Copilot button on the toolbar' switch This will hide the Copilot icon from Edge entirely. Even basic Windows programs have AI added to them, such as Notepad and Paint. These aim to help with text or image creation, but can prove to be a hindrance. To remove Copilot from Notepad, simply click on the cogwheel icon (top-right), and turn off the Copilot toggle switch. However, till date, there is no way to uninstall or disable Copilot from Paint, even if the main app is uninstalled. However, users were initially able to remove Copilot from Paint, so there is a chance that this option will return. (This article has been curated by Purv Ashar, who is an intern with The Indian Express)
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LTRX Solution Used by Tier-1 Operator for Managing Cell Site Generator
Lantronix, Inc. LTRX has announced a multi-year agreement with a Tier-1 U.S. mobile network operator. The collaboration will enable the digital transformation of more than 50,000 backup power systems at wireless cell sites nationwide, utilizing Lantronix's advanced Edge gateways and cloud-based software to facilitate real-time monitoring, enhance network reliability and significantly reduce operational costs. These backup generators play a crucial role in maintaining uninterrupted mobile service during power outages, supporting critical functions ranging from everyday mobile phone usage to life-saving medical equipment and emergency communication systems. Traditionally, maintaining these generators involved costly and inefficient manual inspections. With Lantronix's Edge Intelligence solutions, network operators gain remote visibility and data-driven maintenance capabilities, cutting operational expenses while boosting system reliability. The deployment leverages Lantronix's FOX Series industrial IoT gateways along with its cloud-based Percepxion platform, offering a scalable, vendor-agnostic solution for real-time monitoring of generator health. Key metrics, such as fuel levels, battery status, oil pressure and coolant temperature, are continuously tracked to enable predictive maintenance, eliminate unnecessary site visits and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Lantronix, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Lantronix, Inc. Quote The partnership has enabled the mobile network operator to digitize and centralize the management of its nationwide fleet of cell site generators. Notable outcomes include improved network resilience through increased generator uptime, real-time operational visibility with automated alerts for outages and tampering, and secure lifecycle management of connected assets. Additionally, the streamlined integration of millions of devices from edge to cloud has led to greater operational efficiency and cost savings. Beyond generator monitoring, Lantronix's solution also supports expanded infrastructure oversight, including HVAC systems, power regulators, battery banks and power phase and frequency metrics—further enhancing site readiness and reliability across the operator's infrastructure. Recently, Lantronix announced a collaboration with Aerora, a provider of integrated NDAA-compliant propulsion, ground control and AI-powered precision payload systems. This partnership brings cutting-edge Edge AI solutions that accelerate advancements in drones, robotics and surveillance, powered by Aerora's OEM platform for AI-driven visual navigation. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Lantronix strengthened its position in AI edge intelligence and industrial connectivity through a series of strategic initiatives. A notable highlight was the company's collaboration with Teledyne FLIR, where Lantronix's Open-Q platform powered an AI-enabled thermal camera for drones, demonstrating the platform's reliability and performance in critical edge vision applications. Further expanding its AI compute offerings, Lantronix launched the Open-Q 8550CS System on Module (SoM), built on Qualcomm's advanced QCS8550 processor. However, despite these advancements and recent acquisitions, Lantronix continues to face headwinds in certain business segments. Revenues from the IoT System Solutions segment, which accounted for 51.7% of total revenues, declined 45% year over year in the fiscal third quarter. The Embedded IoT Solutions segment, contributing 42.1% to overall revenues, saw a more modest drop of 3.7%. Meanwhile, the Software & Services segment, which made up 6.2% of total revenues, experienced an 8.3% year-over-year decrease. LTRX currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Shares of the company have declined 18.9% in the past year against the Zacks Computer Networking industry's growth of 44.2%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some better-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Blackbaud, Inc. BLKB, Commvault Systems, Inc. CVLT and NETGEAR, Inc. NTGR. BLKB and CVLT sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while NTGR carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Blackbaud's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters while meeting in one and missing in the other, with the average surprise being 1.2%. In the last reported quarter, BLKB delivered an earnings surprise of 6.67%. Its shares have lost 15.7% in the past year. Commvault's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 10.7%. In the last reported quarter, CVLT delivered an earnings surprise of 10.75%. Its shares have surged 44% in the past year. NETGEAR's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 179.12%. In the last reported quarter, NTGR delivered an earnings surprise of 105.71%. Its shares have surged 87.1% in the past year. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Lantronix, Inc. (LTRX) : Free Stock Analysis Report NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR) : Free Stock Analysis Report CommVault Systems, Inc. (CVLT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
Gulf War lessons a catalyst for UAE's military growth, Edge chief says
The Gulf has been on tenterhooks in recent weeks, until news of the ceasefire between Iran and Israel was met with a collective sigh of relief. Conflict in this region, so close to home, is unfortunately nothing new, and at times like these lessons from the past can provide the greatest value. Sometimes, the ability to exercise force can be the best form of defence. This was a lesson not lost on the Emirates when Saddam Hussein's Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. It was at this moment, Hamad Al Marar told The National, that the UAE saw how vulnerable nations could be without control over their own defence capabilities. The managing director and chief executive of Edge, the biggest defence conglomerate in the country, said it bore the seed of a homegrown industry built to protect national sovereignty. What role does Edge play today? 'The defence industry in the UAE dates back to 1991,' he said. 'Post the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the UAE saw the importance of starting the defence industry and creating sovereignty in several domains.' Today, Edge is at the heart of that vision. Established in November 2019, the group was formed through a wave of mergers and acquisitions that brought together more than 35 entities into six advanced technology and defence clusters. 'Edge is the national champion when it comes to defence,' Mr Al Marar said. 'We serve everything from the bullet to the satellite.' That includes land, sea and air platforms, electronic warfare, cyber defence and homeland security. The group is also focused on artificial intelligence, smart materials, robotics and 3D printing. Of more than 200 defence products currently in Edge's portfolio, more than 80 per cent are manufactured locally – a number the group is very proud of. The group also has a presence in more than 100 countries, with entities in Latin America, three in Europe and plans to expand to Asia and Africa. In a move that goes full circle to Mr Al Marar's point that the UAE's military awakening came in 1991, one of the group's most recent deals was the sale of supply ships to Kuwait. Even with this scale, Mr Al Marar sees Edge as a company driven by agility, constantly adapting to new threats and technologies. 'Everything happening around us makes us rethink the way we used to design or produce,' he said. 'New manufacturing methods, from steel printing to intelligent platforms, are part of this evolution. Technology is maturing, making lots of missions possible and we do see a dual use in many of the applications and technologies we have today.' Keeping us safe Particularly in the light of recent geopolitical tensions, Mr Al Marar said deterrence, not destruction, is always the goal. 'Why is there always the idea that conflict should be an army or a nation against another nation?' Illicit fishing and drug smuggling, he said, can be as much of a security threat as any army, which is why 'readiness' remains the guiding principle. 'I always take this example,' he said. 'You might go to the gym to stay healthy. Those hours in the gym are actually the inventory of weapons. You have to be strong. In the presence of CCTV, over 90 per cent of thefts are eliminated. So when people know you're armed, it's less likely they will attack you.' He said Abu Dhabi is considered one of the safest cities in the world not because its people are different, but because of strategy and technology. Building a legacy of success That philosophy is also reflected in Edge's internal culture. The group has more than 14,000 employees, including 3,000 engineers – 50 per cent of them Emiratis, and 82 per cent of the Emiratis are women. In June, Edge won gold at the 2025 Employee Happiness Awards, in the category of Best Company to Work For (Large). It was also certified as a Great Place to Work in December 2024. 'It's software, it's material science, it's robotics,' Mr Al Marar said. 'It's the finest form of design – basically heaven for engineers.' His own journey is proof of the Emirati talent Edge celebrates. While many of his peers studied abroad, he stayed to study accounting at the Higher Colleges of Technology. Smiling, he added that he cannot live for long outside the Emirates because of his love for home. 'I basically cannot live for long outside the country. I like it here.' He started his career in the early days of Tawazun, a UAE-based government entity focused on defence and security acquisition, and has spent more than 20 years in the industry. 'I was fortunate to be at the right place at the right time and worked with brilliant teams to actually see this industry get formed in the way we see today.' His biggest hope is to leave behind an industry that is fully sovereign. 'I have a soft spot for self-determination,' he said. 'And I want to be a reason to give the UAE the ability to defend and the ability to strike.' The next chapter, he said, will focus on technological upgrades and continuous improvement. 'Everything we've done fits into the bigger picture,' he said. 'It's a strategy to make the UAE sovereign. And the real asset of the country – it's not the machines. It's the people.' How the past helps us look forward The UAE's armed forces officially unified in 1976 and have participated in multiple conflicts since. The first major contribution was in the Arab Deterrent Force peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in the late 1970s. Yet, as Mr Al Marar noted, the Gulf War was arguably a watershed moment. The UAE Army participated in the conflict, with 10 Emiratis losing their lives in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq. Three decades after that invasion, the UAE isn't just protecting itself – it is proving what local vision and talent can accomplish. UAE's military strength on show at Union Fortress 10 parade – in pictures
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Celebrity Solstice first ship to undergo $400m upgrade
A lot of water has flowed under the Sydney Harbour Bridge since Celebrity Solstice took out the best cruise ship gong as voted by Australian travel agents in 2015. Launched in 2008, Solstice is no longer the bellwether of ship trends in our seas, though she's garnered 18 awards across her lifetime, had a big redo in 2016, and remains hugely popular with Australian cruisers. But the ship's once groundbreaking features have been overshadowed by the bells and whistles of bigger, glitzier ships. However, when she returns in 2026, Celebrity is confident fans will fall in love with her once more – not for any added gimmickry, more for the enhancement of the things she does best, like dining, relaxing and offering beautiful accommodation. Celebrity is investing almost $400 million to modernise its entire fleet of Solstice Class ships, with the flagship Celebrity Solstice the first to 'be made new again' as the line puts it. Given there are five ships in the fleet, the per-vessel budget looks healthy indeed. When guests board Solstice next year they'll find eight new spaces led by Boulevard Lounge, an entertainment venue where new game shows and trivia will be hosted during the day, followed by candlelit concerts in the evenings. It's paired with the Boulevard Bar cocktail lounge. Celebrity Barcade is a new sports bar with multiple screens, billiard tables, darts and board games. There will be two new restaurants: Trattoria Rossa serving fresh pasta and Fine Cut Steakhouse, an upscale dining experience popular on Celebrity's Edge class ships.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Celebrity Solstice first ship to undergo $400m upgrade
A lot of water has flowed under the Sydney Harbour Bridge since Celebrity Solstice took out the best cruise ship gong as voted by Australian travel agents in 2015. Launched in 2008, Solstice is no longer the bellwether of ship trends in our seas, though she's garnered 18 awards across her lifetime, had a big redo in 2016, and remains hugely popular with Australian cruisers. But the ship's once groundbreaking features have been overshadowed by the bells and whistles of bigger, glitzier ships. However, when she returns in 2026, Celebrity is confident fans will fall in love with her once more – not for any added gimmickry, more for the enhancement of the things she does best, like dining, relaxing and offering beautiful accommodation. Celebrity is investing almost $400 million to modernise its entire fleet of Solstice Class ships, with the flagship Celebrity Solstice the first to 'be made new again' as the line puts it. Given there are five ships in the fleet, the per-vessel budget looks healthy indeed. When guests board Solstice next year they'll find eight new spaces led by Boulevard Lounge, an entertainment venue where new game shows and trivia will be hosted during the day, followed by candlelit concerts in the evenings. It's paired with the Boulevard Bar cocktail lounge. Celebrity Barcade is a new sports bar with multiple screens, billiard tables, darts and board games. There will be two new restaurants: Trattoria Rossa serving fresh pasta and Fine Cut Steakhouse, an upscale dining experience popular on Celebrity's Edge class ships.
