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Nov 2020
17m 32s

Mon. 11/16 – Is Big Sur Apple’s Vista?

Brian McCullough
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Continued problems with Big Sur have some people wondering if this is Apple’s version of Windows Vista. But actual benchmarks continue to show Apple Silicon is probably a big win. All the details of the Galaxy S21 lineup have leaked. A monster new GPU for supercomputers. And a PC monitor that can actually double as a modern smart tv. Sponsors: MasterWorks. ... Show More
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