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MacworldSteve Jobs took the Henry Ford approach to listening to customers, which is to say that he unashamedly didn’t listen. “If I’d asked customers what they wanted,” the carmaker is reported to have said, “they would have asked for a faster horse.” And tech fans in the 1980s might have asked for a faster IBM. But Jobs’ Apple had other ideas.The problem is, customers can be quite insistent. Earlier this fall, Apple launched another bold and groundbreaking product in the form of the iPhone Air. However, multiple reports suggest it’s sold very poorly, so poorly, in fact, that the company is believed to have cancelled plans to launch a 2nd-gen model in 2026. And last week, another report claimed the iPhone 16e is also a flop as the “attempt to lower prices has failed.” I doubt that the 16e’s problem was being too cheap, but we’ll come back to that later.Figuring out what customers want before they do is a lovely idea, but ultimately, they’re the ones with the casting vote. You can tell them what they really want is an ultra-slim smartphone as many times as you like, but you can’t force them to buy the thing.Which leaves Apple in a strange position. The most traditional iPhones—the 17, the 17 Pro, and the 17 Pro Max from the current generation—are selling just fine. It’s the outliers and experiments that are struggling. And that’s been the case for a while: the mini format didn’t work, the Plus format didn’t work, and now the Air and e formats don’t seem to be working either. The iPhone is a product of era-defining commercial dominance, but only within quite narrow parameters. And whenever Apple tries to break out of those parameters, it fails.Based on recent sales activity, it would appear that what customers want from their iPhone is a medium to large screen, a state-of-the-art camera, excellent battery life, and premium processing power. What they’ll settle for is a basic phone at a bargain price. But an iPhone that compromises on those key criteria for the sake of a middling price and AI support (like the 16e) or an absurdly slim chassis (like the Air) is going to be given the shortest of shrifts.In the short term, this is obviously fine, and both Apple and the iPhone line remain enormously profitable. But the fact that the company keeps trying to find the elusive fourth format shows how aware it is of the long-term danger.The traditional iPhone is clearly what customers want now, but they won’t want it forever. Or rather, Apple won’t be able to keep making noticeable improvements to that format forever. The yearly refreshes barely register as it is, and at a certain point, customers are going to realise that they don’t need to pay big to get what they want from a smartphone. They can just hold on to their existing handset for longer, buy a cheaper model from Apple’s range, or worst of all, buy at a lower price from an Android manufacturer. Apple will need to woo them with something new.And despite the failures, the company must keep trying. We don’t know what will come next, but Apple won’t prosper as a business if it can’t grasp the opportunity when it arrives. With the trinity of boring iPhones bringing in the money, the loose-cannon fourth model is free to experiment unprofitably. And to find the key to the smartphone’s future, whether that means lower prices, thinner handsets, folding or curved screens, AI, or something else entirely. Just don’t ask me what that something is. I’m waiting for Apple to figure it out.FoundryWelcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Trending: Top storiesFive years later, the M5 chip just made Apple silicon exciting again.2026 is shaping up to be the year of the Mac, reports Roman Loyola.Mahmoud Itani rounds up 9 AI features you can use on your iPhone without enabling Apple Intelligence.From iPod Hi-Fi to iPhone Pocket: Apple’s most head-scratching products ever.Wait, writes the Macalope. Is Apple actually going to make the Mac everyone wants?The one thing Vision Pro is great at is basically guaranteed to fail.Podcast of the weekIn November 2020, the M1 chip made its debut and it changed the Mac for the better. That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast.You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site.Reviews cornerAdobe Acrobat Studio review: The most popular PDF editor goes all in on AI.Mackie CR3.5BT review: Compact audio monitors at a good price.Best over-ear headphones: Top AirPods Max alternatives.The rumor millReport: The next iPhone Air update is up in the air due to terrible sales.The iPhone 18 Pro Max, meanwhile, will reportedly be the heaviest iPhone ever.New HomePod mini imminent? Major retailer calls current model ‘discontinued.’Video of the week @macworld.com New cheap MacBook is months away #macbook #apple ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld A brand-new MacBook for just $699? Find out more in our latest short. You can enjoy all our short-form video on TikTok or Instagram.Software updates, bugs, and problemsPSA: Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac.Will your iPhone get iOS 27? We think we have the answer.See how well macOS 26.2 Tahoe’s new ‘Edge Light’ works in the dark.You can now use your iPhone as your Digital ID–here’s how.And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE:NVRO, OTCQB:ESGLF, FSE: YGK)) ("EnviroGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of an independent case study by ANDRITZ, a global leader in engineering and industrial simulation, validating the performance and commercial scalability of the Company's proprietary NVRO ProcessTM.The study, released by ANDRITZ as part of its IDEASTM digital-modelling success series, of customer tailings, confirms that the NVRO ProcessTM, EnviroGold's clean-technology solution for recovering precious, base and critical metals from mine waste, achieves significant enhancements in recovery, concentrate grade, and operating efficiency. These results directly support the Company's commercialization strategy and global project pipeline.Key Findings from the ANDRITZ Case StudyUsing the IDEASTM simulation platform, ANDRITZ modelled and optimized the NVRO ProcessTM flow sheet, demonstrating:286% increase in gold and 450% increase in silver concentrate grades82% gold recovery in pre-concentration was validated by ALS Global96.3% oxidation efficiency, improving downstream leaching performance67% reduction in concentrate volume for logistics and refining35% reduction in material sent to oxidative leaching, lowering cost and energy loadThe ANDRITZ report confirms the NVRO ProcessTM can be modelled with high accuracy, providing the digital foundation to rapidly replicate and scale the system across multiple global projects.Third-Party Validation Strengthens EnviroGold's Commercialization PathwayThis is the first comprehensive third-party digital case study of the NVRO ProcessTM with ANDRITZ's findings providing: https://www.andritz.com/metris-en/success-stories/envirogold-success-storyTechnical ValidationThe optimization model aligns closely with EnviroGold's lab and pilot results, confirming the underlying chemistry, mass balance, and metallurgical performance of the process.Commercial ReadinessThe IDEASTM model assists EnviroGold to interpret, understand and rapidly deploy the NVRO ProcessTM across a wide range of sulphidic tailings sites globally.Scalable Engineering PlatformDigital replication through IDEASTM provides the blueprint for fast, efficient engineering across future projects reducing design time, de-risking deployment and supporting a capital-light licensing model."The ANDRITZ case study is a major milestone for EnviroGold", said Grant Freeman, Co-CEO. "It ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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A new laptop feels like a fresh digital start: fast, clean, and ready for anything. But before you dive in, it’s wise to perform a quick system check, because many devices come with unnecessary software, suboptimal settings, and disabled security features.We’ll show you the 10 most important steps you should take immediately after switching on for the first time, so that your Windows 11 laptop runs at full performance and with the best possible protection right from the start.1. Setting up Windows and installing updatesThe first step is the most important: setting up Windows carefully can save you a lot of trouble later. After logging in (whether with a Microsoft or local account), you should check for updates immediately:Open Settings → Windows Update.Click on “Check for updates” and install everything.Restart the computer and repeat the process until no more updates are pending.Many new laptops sit in storage for months before sale, so important security and driver updates may be missing. Optionally, you can also check your manufacturer’s website (e.g. Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus) for the latest drivers for graphics or chipset. This ensures stability and performance.Tip: If Windows annoys you with requests or recommendations for a Microsoft account, you can go offline during setup. Windows will then automatically offer a local account.2. Find and uninstall unnecessary softwareManufacturers love to overload laptops with trial versions, tools, and mini-games. Such superfluous programs eat up memory, tend to run in the background, and can slow down your beautiful new system. That’s why it’s best to clear them out right at the start.Here’s what you should do:Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.Sort by installation date or manufacturer.Uninstall anything you don’t know or don’t need.Tip: You can do an even more thorough job with tools such as Revo Uninstaller, which can also detect hidden remnants in the registry. 3. Install important programs and toolsNow comes the creative part. This is where your laptop gets its personalized basic configuration. No new Windows 11 device should be without this software:Browser: Chrome, Firefox, or Brave. Gamers go for Opera GX.Office suite: Microsoft 365, LibreOffice, or Google Docs.PDF tool: Adobe Acrobat Reader, SumatraPDF, or PDF24.Antivirus: Windows Defender is solid, but if you want more control, install an external tool. Password manager: Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePassXC.Cloud backup: OneDrive, Dropbox, or iDrive.Tip: Install your most important programs immediately after the update process. This will give you a clear system status that you can rely on in the event of problems later on. Ninite also allows you to install several programs at the same time without annoying toolbars or additional software.4. Important Windows settings for laptopsWindows 11 comes with many smart functions, but not all of them are optimally preconfigured. A few clicks in the settings make everyday life much more pleasant and secure:Privacy: Under Settings → Privacy & Security → Windows permissions, you can switch off unnecessary transmission of data, advertising, and location access.Windows Defender: Check under Windows Security → Virus & Threat Protection whether real-time protection is active.OneDrive sync: If you prefer local folders, deactivate, or limit the automatic upload.Default apps: Select your preferred programs for browser, mail, and photos–otherwise Windows likes to open Edge & Co. without being asked. You can find the settings under “Default apps” (simply tap in the Start window). You can also get there via Settings → Apps → Default apps.Tip: Activate the “Show file extensions” option in File Explorer. This makes it easier to recognize suspicious files and provides simple protection against phishing and malware. To do this, click on View in the menu bar and tick the “File name extensions” box.5. Configure touchpad, keyboard, and function keysFine-tuning the input devices is worth its weight in gold, especially on laptops. A touchpad that is too sensitive or an impractical FN assignment can quickly become annoying and slow down work processes.Touchpad gestures: Open Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Touchpad. Here you can customize or deactivate gestures for scrolling, zooming, and changing the desktop.Mouse speed: In the same settings, you can adjust the pointer speed (“cursor speed”).Function keys: Many manufacturers offer tools such as Asus Armoury Crate or HP Command Center to configure FN keys. Tip: Use three-finger gestures for multitasking. This allows you to switch between apps or jump to the desktop at lightning speed. This saves time in everyday life and allows you to work in a more relaxed manner.6. Optimize battery and energy settingsA fresh battery lasts a long time at the beginning, but with the right settings, your laptop will run even more efficiently. Windows 11 offers several options for fine-tuning runtime, performance, and power consumption.Open Settings → System → Power & battery.Under Energy status, select what is more important to you: Best Energy Efficiency, Balanced, or Best Performance.You can reduce the screen brightness in battery mode by a few levels. This often gives you an additional 30-60 minutes runtime.Activate energy-saving mode when the battery level drops below 30 percent.Tip for technology fans: Use the command “powercfg /batteryreport” in the terminal (Win X → Terminal (Admin)) to create a detailed battery report. This shows how often your battery has already been charged, what capacity it still has, and when it’s time to replace it.To protect your battery in the long term, we also recommend:Regular intermediate charges instead of continuous operation on the mains adapter.No permanent 100 percent charging, this stresses the energy cells.If the battery isn’t used for a longer period of time, charge it to around 50 percent, and store it in a cool place (but not cold).7. Strengthen security and data protectionAs soon as your system is up and running, you should activate the most important security functions. Windows 11 already has everything you need for this, you just have to switch it on.Activate Windows Hello: Under Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options, you can set up a PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition.Activate BitLocker or device encryption: This will protect your data even in the event of theft.Check the firewall: This should always be active.Wi-Fi security: Delete old networks, avoid public hotspots, or secure them with a VPN.Tip: If you use Windows 11 Pro, you should activate BitLocker. This encrypts the entire hard drive and may be linked to your Microsoft account for recovery. On devices with TPM 2.0 (standard since 2021), this works automatically. If you want maximum control over your privacy, tools like O&O ShutUp10 help to deactivate hidden telemetry services with one click.8. Set up backup and restoreNothing is more annoying than losing a perfectly set-up system because an update interferes or a virus strikes. That’s why we recommend creating a full backup right at the start.Open Control Panel → System and Security → Backup and Restore (Windows 7). Don’t be confused by the term “Windows 7,” this is just an old name that Microsoft still uses.Select “Create system image” and save it to an external hard drive.It’s best to set a restore point immediately afterwards. To do this, simply type “Create restore point” in the search.Tip: Alternatively, you can also use cloud services like OneDrive or Google Drive to automatically back up personal files. If you prefer convenience and are prepared to spend a little money, you can use tools such as Macrium Reflect or AcronisTrue Image. These allow you to create complete images and schedule regular backups automatically.9. Performance tuning and convenience functionsA few quick tweaks not only make Windows faster, but also more convenient.Reduce AutoStart programs: In the Task Manager (Ctrl Shift Esc → “Autostart”), deactivate everything you don’t need all the time.Activate memory optimization: Settings → System → Memory → Switch on “Memory optimization.” Windows will then automatically delete temporary files.Customize visual effects: Enter “Advanced system settings” in the search and select the “Customize for optimal performance” function via Advanced → Performance → Settings.Use snap layouts and virtual desktops: Arrange windows flexibly with Win Z and switch between workspaces with Win Tab.Tip: For power users, it’s worth taking a look at PowerToys. This free Microsoft tool provides additional functions such as window snap, keyboard shortcuts, or color pipette.10. Extras for advanced usersIf you want to be really precise, you can now make a few fine adjustments that are often only known to experienced users:Check BIOS/UEFI: Call up with Del or F2 at startup. There you can adjust Secure Boot, boot sequence, or fan profiles.Check manufacturer tools: Programs such as My Asus, Lenovo Vantage, or HP Support Assistant provide firmware updates. Decide for yourself which ones you want to use or keep.Gaming optimization: For laptops with a dedicated GPU, it’s worth checking the energy profiles in the graphics card control.Deactivate Windows features: Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features → Activate or deactivate Windows features. Unnecessary services such as “Internet Explorer 11” or “XPS services” can be switched off here.
Manages it inside 24 hours.The newly released PS5, PC online RPG Where Winds Meet attracted over two million players during its first 24 hours of availability, marking a successful launch for the free-to-play title.Everstone Studios shared the milestone on social media, and included some further stats like:Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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