You plug your iPhone or Android phone into its charger and… nothing happens. Big sigh. From broken or rusted charging ports to damaged power cables, there are plenty of reasons your phone might not charge and not all of them can be easily fixed at home. A common reason for faulty charging is simply that your charging port, whether that’s Lightning on the iPhone 14 Pro or USB-C on the more recent iPhone 15 Pro or Android phones like the Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, is clogged with months’ worth of pocket fluff and the cable can’t quite fit in anymore.
Not to worry: This is one of the simplest and cheapest charging problems to fix. Here’s how.
Why is my charging port blocked?
There are no covers on your phone’s charging port, meaning they’re exposed to every bit of dust, dirt and debris they encounter. Every time you slide your phone into your pocket your phone will be susceptible to pocket fluff and if, like me, you’ve got pockets filled with detritus from accidentally washing your jeans with old receipts in the pockets then that’s asking for trouble. And that’s to say nothing of the biscuit crumbs I have in there. Do not ask me why I have biscuit crumbs in my pockets.
Day by day, this won’t be a problem but those tiny bits of dust and fluff will build up over the months or years you have your phone, compacting together each time you plug in your charging cable until it forms a solid barrier that stops your charger from going all the way in and allowing it to connect and charge.
If you’ve had your phone for more than six months and you’re gradually finding the charger becoming less and less stable (particularly if you have to wiggle it around to get it to begin charging) then it’s highly likely that dirt in your port is the culprit.
It’s a simple task to unclog your phone’s port. You’ll need a cocktail stick, toothpick or other thin item that you can poke in to the port to scrape out the grime. Wood or plastic is better as it’s less likely to scrape against anything inside and potentially cause harm. I’ve done this using a metal SIM removal tool and while it worked well, it’s not the safest option for your phone.
Insert your tool of choice into the charging port until it won’t go further and gently start scraping away. With an older iPhone’s Lightning port you can scrape back and forth, but with USB-C you’ll need to scrape around the charging connector, which sits in the middle of the port.
Eventually you’ll start to work the compacted debris loose and you’ll be able to encourage the dislodged material out of the port. It’s a satisfying process and you might be surprised at how much stuff actually comes out. Gently work on the sides of the port too, but be mindful not to scrape hard against any of the metal charging connectors.
Eventually you’ll have pretty much all of it out. It’s difficult to check for sure if you’ve gotten rid of it all as it’s tricky to see inside the port, even if you have a good light to hand. But once you’ve got a good amount of nonsense out, you can try your charging cable again.
Hopefully it’ll plug in more securely now and begin charging. If not, carry on trying to extract more dirt and then test the charger again. If that still doesn’t solve the issue it’s time to consider other solutions like a new cable or charger.
It’s no secret that Apple is late to the generative artificial intelligence party, with ChatGPT and competitors from Microsoft and Google already on the market. But its entry to the gen AI sphere could be coming soon: on Thursday, Bloomberg reported that earlier this year, Apple acquired DarwinAI, a Canadian startup.
DarwinAI is best known for its work in making AI systems smaller and faster. It also worked on AI technology for visually inspecting components during manufacturing. Apple has already integrated dozens of DarwinAI’s employees into the company, including co-founder Alexander Wong, according to Bloomberg.
Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment and has yet to announce the purchase, but it did tell Bloomberg that it “buys smaller technology companies from time to time.”
However, the signs are all there. DarwinAI’s social media accounts and official website have been shut down, and Wong’s LinkedIn account shows that he started at Apple as the director of machine learning research in January 2024.
Apple’s plans for DarwinAI
The big question, though, is what Apple plans to do with DarwinAI. According to MacRumors, Apple purchased 32 AI startups throughout 2023, which makes DarwinAI the latest in a long list of similar acquisitions. Aside from Apple GPT, an AI chatbot that Apple reportedly uses internally, the company has been tight-lipped about its AI plans.
The company has been teasing plans that could be AI-related, though. CEO Tim Cook told investors during a quarterly earnings call in February that Apple “has some things that we’re incredibly excited about that we’ll be talking about later this year.” During that same call, Cook said Apple’s modus operandi “has always been to do work and then talk about work, and not to get out in front of ourselves, so we’re going to hold on to that.”
For now, the company’s use of AI in existing products is limited to the Apple Vision Pro and several AI-powered features in iOS 17, including AI smarts in the iPhone camera and the ability to digitally clone your voice. Given DarwinAI’s experience with making AI systems smaller and faster, an educated guess would be that the company’s technology will help add more AI features to iOS 18.
Apple’s next OS is expected to be a significant upgrade over iOS 17. Cook teased AI and generative AI already, with rumors circulating that Apple has instructed engineers to create as many AI features as possible. If the iPhone 16 ends up being a minor upgrade, as some rumors suggest, then iOS 18 may even become the bigger story for Apple in 2024. We’ll almost certainly learn more in June during Apple’s WWDC, where Apple typically previews the next version of iOS.
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I’ve been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I’m currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I’ve also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
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The introduction of newer processors like Intel’s 14th-gen H series doesn’t preclude laptops with the older 13th-gen chips from being worth buying, especially as their prices drop. The Acer Predator Triton 14 is a good example of this and will probably become a good deal as replacements trickle out and as it continues to get less expensive.
There are two models of the Triton 14, both of which incorporate an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and 16GB RAM. The entry model (PT14-51-78B4) is nominally $1,500 but discounted to just under $1,200 at the moment and comes equipped with a 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and 1,900×1,200 165Hz display. I’ve seen it as low as $850, though, which is a great price for it. The higher-end model I tested bumps that up to a 1TB SSD, RTX 4070 GPU and 2,560×1,6000 mini LED screen with a dynamically switchable 125Hz/250Hz refresh rate and DisplayHDR 600 certification. It lists for about $2,000 but is currently going for to $1,600. That’s a good price for what you get.
Acer Predator Triton 14 (2023, PT14-51)
Price as reviewed
$2,000
Display
14-inch 2,560×1,600 250/125Hz DisplayHDR 600
CPU
2.4GHz Intel Core i7-13700H
Memory
16GB LPDDR5-6400 (soldered)
Graphics
8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 105W
Storage
1TB NVME SSD, Micro SD slot
Ports
1 x HDMI, 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C/Thunderbolt 4
Networking
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, Bluetooth 5.3
Operating system
Microsoft Windows 11 Home22H2
Weight
3.8 lbs/1.7kg
The laptop’s design doesn’t stand out from the crowd as especially good or bad. It’s got a relatively chunky profile for a 14-inch, but the lid opens out to almost flat; the full range of obtuse angles gives you a lot of leeway when trying to find a good angle on your lap, for instance. The keyboard travel feels a little shallow but responsive, and the bright, per-key RGB lighting can be a bit of a pain to configure — Acer’s PredatorSense software has essential monitoring, power configuration and lighting controls, but it could use a facelift.
There are no dedicated macro keys, unsurprising given the size of the laptop, but it would be nice if the software gave you the ability to rebind at least some of the standard keys, like the media playback controls down the right side. And if you’re a big user of the arrow keys, you may want to look for something that doesn’t have embedded ones. But there’s a dedicated button to cycle among power profiles (Quiet, Balanced, Performance and Turbo) or toggle Turbo. The Triton can get loud and a bit hot in places, like the wrist rest area.
The touchpad is a bit small but serviceable, with an old-fashioned embedded fingerprint reader. Though it has a 1080p webcam, it’s pretty mediocre.
I’ve never been a fan of the type of port and power connection layout the laptop uses; the vents on the sides push the connectors to the middle of the sides — I hate it when the power connector is in the middle of the side, because it gets in my way, and I’d have liked a second USB-C port, even if it wasn’t Thunderbolt.
It supports Nvidia’s Advanced Optimus, which means you can force it to exclusively use the discrete GPU without rebooting via the Nvidia driver.
Performance and screen
Acer doesn’t supply any color- or game-specific color profiles for the display, and it’s not terribly accurate, but it fares well enough for gaming and general-purpose use. The gamma measures 2.0 rather than 2.2, but that brings out the detail in dark areas, which works for gaming. Contrast measures high because black is excellent, but those too-bright shadow areas may make it seem lower contrast because you’re served up a lot more dark areas by games, the web and applications than zero blacks.
Color measurements
Gamut (% coverage)
White point
Gamma
Peak brightness (10% window, nits)
Full screen peak brightness (nits)
Accuracy (DE2K average/max)
SDR
98% P3, 147% sRGB, 92% Adobe RGB
6500K
2.0
680
442
2.4/3.5
HDR
98% P3
6550K
n/a
680
710
n/a
It does hit the common 6500K white point, which I find can be hit and miss with mini LED backlights, which is nice. It gets as bright as required by the DHDR 600 spec. HDR has the same too-bright shadow areas, which means video doesn’t look as great as you’d expect, but it’s still very good.
The screen has a high refresh rate of 250Hz — you can actually set it to 125Hz, 250Hz or to dynamically switch between the two (in addition to a 60Hz setting) in SDR; in HDR you don’t have the 125Hz option It’s not variable refresh, but you can use G-Sync to control it if you want that. I did see some flicker at both refresh rates, so if you’re sensitive to that, I suggest you avoid mini LED.
Laptops with newer-generation CPUs may deliver better performance but not substantially since Intel’s H series processors don’t have any major technology changes from 13th to 14th generations. It fares well, outperforming some larger models; it helps that the GPU can run at as much as 105 watts, at the higher end of the RTX 4070’s scale.
There’s a big performance drop when running on battery, which isn’t uncommon but something to be prepared for. And its battery life isn’t great.
The 2023 Predator Triton 14 isn’t the glitziest gaming laptop, but if you can find it at a good price as the 14th-gen models come to market, it can be a great deal.
Geekbench 6 (multicore)
Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14-51) on battery6,256Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) on battery6,734Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-72T)12,459Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)13,038Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16 (2023)13,723Acer Predator Triton 14 (PT14-51)13,904
Music streaming service Spotify is adding full music videos to its platform, the company said Wednesday, but not everyone will be able to access the new feature just yet. For now, it’s available in beta for Premium subscribers in about a dozen countries across mobile, desktop and TV devices.
Now those subscribers will be able to hit Switch to Video when listening to a track to open up the music video. Turning your phone to landscape mode will open up full-screen videos, similar to the experience on YouTube. Tapping Switch to Audio will take you back to just the music.
“Music videos play a key role in hooking you: Taking you from being a listener to leaning in and becoming a fan,” Charlie Hellman, Spotify’s vice president and head of music product, said in a release. “They’re an important part of so many artists’ tool kits, and it’s a natural fit for them to live in the same place that more than half a billion people choose to listen to music.”
Here’s everything we know so far about the new feature.
Where are Spotify music videos available?
The Premium add-on is limited to users in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia and Kenya, but not yet in the US.
Which artists are included?
Spotify says it’s starting out with a smaller catalog of artists, including Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat and Ice Spice. CNET also found music videos from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Jack Harlow and Tate McRae.
When will Spotify music videos be coming to the US?
That remains to be seen. Spotify hasn’t shared details on that yet, but we’ll update this story as soon as we know more.
What does this mean for YouTube?
The addition of music videos pits Spotify against YouTube, which has dominated the music video scene for almost two decades. YouTube Music also offers listeners the option to toggle between audio and music videos. Music streaming competitor Apple Music has a section for watching an artist’s music videos, too.
Spotify’s superpower is its user base; the company says it has more than 602 million users, which includes 236 million paid subscribers. YouTube Music and YouTube’s paid Premium tier, by comparison, has 100 million subscribers. But the perk of the baseline YouTube app and site is that you can watch music videos for free (you may just need to sit through some ads if you don’t subscribe to Premium).
Last year, Spotify rolled out Clips, which are 30-second vertical videos artists can create to connect with fans. They resemble videos on TikTok — a platform where music also takes center stage.
This year’s Google I/O, the company’s annual developers conference, is set to take place on May 14, per the company’s event website, which went live on Thursday.
Details are slim as to what Google will show off at this year’s I/O, but if last year was any indication, it’ll continue to focus on its advancements in AI.
Google didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Google I/O is the company’s main annual event where it shows off new goals, products and future projections. It’s also a time for developers to come together to learn more about what Google is bringing to the Chrome, Android and other Google products. Apart from a main keynote, headed by CEO Sundar Pichai, there are other developer-focused talks that discuss the finer details of app and product development.
Given how much focus Google put on AI last year, it’s safe to assume the company will continue to double-down on AI developments. The company might also address its rollout of Gemini, a text-based AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT.
Gemini has had a rocky start since its launch last year. Soon after Google’s AI chatbot launched, it was found to be spitting out incorrect information, which led to Google stock losing $100 billion in value. More recently, Gemini’s AI image generation tool incorrectly portrayed historical figures as people of color, which led to both outcry and mockery. It was deemed as “unacceptable” by Pichai. Even Google co-founder Sergey Brin spoke about the incident, saying “we definitely messed up.”
Last year’s I/O also saw the unveiling of the Pixel Fold, Google’s first foldable phone, and a revamp of the Pixel Tablet with increased focus as an at-home smart display. Google also showed off the more affordable Pixel 7A, meaning that it’s likely the Pixel 8A will make its debut this year. Like with every I/O, Google takes time to dive into the next version of Android, as did with Android 14 last year. So it’s fair to assume that more Android 15 details will be shared in May.
Having done the hard work in Czechia last week, Liverpool will look to get the job done at home today as they host Sparta Prague in this Europa League last-16 second-leg fixture.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds take a comfortable 5-1 lead into this game, after a near-perfect showing in Prague in the first leg at Letná Stadium, with Alexis Mac Allister, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai all getting on the scoresheet.
Mohamed Salah is ready to start for the hosts, while Jakub Posek, David Pavelka and Asger Sorensen are all rated as doubtful for Sparta.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live wherever you are in the world.
Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague: When and where?
Liverpool host Sparta Prague at Anfield on Thursday, March 14. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 4 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Friday, March 15 in Australia.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Europa League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action; that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague in the US
American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa League.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague in the UK
Europa League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague in Canada
If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Sparta Prague in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the competition live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Europa League games may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
After a week of disappointing results, tournament favorites Aston Villa will be hoping to keep their season on track as they host Ajax in this Europa Conference League last-16, second-leg tie.
The two sides played out a stalemate at the Johan Cruyff Arena last week, in an at times tempestuous affair which saw defender Ezri Konsa sent off for Villa, and Tristan Gooijer also given his marching orders for Ajax.
Full-back Devyne Rensch returns for the Dutch side after serving a suspension, while Jacob Ramsey is a major doubt for the home side.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live wherever you are in the world.
Aston Villa vs. Ajax: When and where?
Aston Villa host Ajax at Villa Park on Thursday, March 14. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 4 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Friday, March 15 in Australia.
How to watch Aston Villa vs. Ajax online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Europa Conference League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Ajax in the US
American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa Conference League.
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Ajax in the UK
Europa League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports.
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Ajax in Canada
If you want to stream Europa Conference League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Ajax in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa Conference League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the competition live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming Europa Conference League matches using a VPN
With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Europa Conference League games may vary.
If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
Ready to learn a new language? Finding the right resources on your own can be a challenge, and traditional classes can cost a significant sum of money. But thankfully there are language-learning apps like Babbel that can provide you with guided lessons you can access on your own schedule. A lifetime subscription to Babbel could run you as much as $599, but from now until March 18, StackSocial is offering a limited-time discount that knocks that down to just $150. And because your subscription won’t expire, you can make your way through as many of the 14 language selections as you want, all without pesky deadlines or costly recurring fees.
Babbel’s extensive language software includes Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Swedish, Indonesian, Portuguese and more. The lessons are short and to the point, allowing you to practice in 10- to 15-minute intervals that can fit into any schedule. Real-life topics include travel, family, business, food and others. A variety of skill levels are available, ranging from beginner to advanced, so the program can grow with you as you improve.
The speech-recognition technology will give you immediate feedback on pronunciation, so you don’t just learn to read and write but how to listen and speak, as well. You’ll also get personalized review sessions to reinforce what you’ve learned. The program works across desktop and mobile devices. And though the internet is required most of the time, there is also an offline mode available where you can access courses, lessons and reviews without Wi-Fi, so long as you download them beforehand. Babbel also syncs your progress across your devices so that you can jump in from wherever is most convenient.
Becoming fluent in a new language is a great way to stay engaged in learning, and the transferable skills you gain can open a lot of doors for leisure, work and beyond. Note that while you can access this program on as many devices as you want, this subscription offer is available only for new users.
Babbel is a great value when compared with other online courses, especially with this current discount. So whether you’re a lifelong learner or just want to pick up some basics for your globetrotting adventures, this is a solid deal.
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Power Book II: Ghost will wrap up Tariq St. Patrick’s story arc, Starz announced on Thursday. The company released a new teaser trailer that shows Tariq appearing to be cornered and in over his head — again — with other characters caught up in the mix. Season 4 is set to debut on June 7, and will be the final installment in the crime drama.
Longtime Power fans may recall how Tariq’s father, James St. Patrick — aka Ghost — made arrangements in his will for his son to only receive his inheritance on the condition that he completes a four-year degree. That stipulation set up the story premise for the Power Book II spinoff, starting Tariq on a path of attending Stansfield University while juggling duties as a budding drug dealer. By the end of season 3, chaos broke out. Saxe was dead, Tommy took out Tasha, and Tariq kicked off an all-out war with former allies Effie and Monet Tejada’s family.
This sequel series received an early season 4 renewal in 2023 ahead of its season 3 premiere, and this final batch of episodes is set to air in two parts. Part one will debut on Friday, June 7 in celebration of the original Power series’ 10th anniversary, and part two will premiere on Sept. 6.
Season 4 will see Michael Ealy join the cast as Detective Don Carter, as well as returning cast members Michael Rainey (Tariq), Gianni Paolo as Brayden, Mary J. Blige as Monet Tejada, Method Man (Davis MacLean), Woody McClain as Cane Tejada and Alix Lapri as Effie.
Buying a new laptop or computer means that you might end up getting the Home edition of Windows 11, which locks a few good features that some might find useful. You could upgrade to a Pro license that unlocks these features, but that usually costs $200 direct from Microsoft, which is a lot of money to pay. On the other hand, you could grab this deal from StackSocial, which discounts the license down to just $30, a staggering difference from the full price.
This is a great price, but it’s important to note that not every computer out there can run Windows 11, so before you buy it, you’re going to want to ensure that your machine will meet the requirements for the operating system. Additionally, the listing says that if you have a PC that’s already running Windows 10, and Windows Update doesn’t let you install the free Windows 11 upgrade, your computer won’t be compatible with this version either.
After you’ve bought the license, you’ll get an activation key that you can use to install and activate Windows 11 Pro on one computer. To be clear, purchases like this are generally intended for advanced users — folks who are building a new computer or who want to dual-boot an existing computer with a second OS. If you’re doing that, you’ll need a secondary PC to access and download the files, so be sure you can access everything from another computer in your home, or that you have a friend’s machine you can use temporarily. Also, note that you’ll want to have a USB thumb drive available to transfer the file.
