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Nowadays, Canon’s All-in-one and MultiFunction series printers come with integrated scanner assembly. In addition to printing and copying, you can use such printers to scan documents. While the Windows Fax and Scan app is a preferred option for scanning documents, you get additional functions with tools like Canon IJ Scan Utility. Also, if your printer has a touch panel, you can utilize it to scan from your Canon printer. Using Canon Scan Profile When youinstall the Canon printeron your computer, Windows automatically enables the print profile by default....

The System File Checker (SFC) program is the traditional Windows utility you can use to repair corrupt system files. It scans for any corruption or integrity issues with the protected files in your Windows system and attempts to repair them. You need to append theScannowswitch on the SFC Command to check for and fix such issues. However, there are other things you need to consider as well. For instance, just running the default Command Prompt may not execute this command....

Last year, Huawei and SMIC made quite a breakthrough with the 7nm-class HiSiliconKirin 9000Sprocessor which powers Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro smartphone. However, this year’s Mate 70 Pro handset and its system-on-chip demonstrate limited progress in semiconductor manufacturing in China, as the processor continues to use a 7nm-class process technology reportsBloombergcitingTechInsights. While this may not be a problem for a smartphone, the slow semiconductor progress will likely become an issue for Huawei’s AI processors....

Intelrecently announced that publisher 2K would partner with it to launch its Intel Builder Bundle. This bundle now includes a copy of Firaxis-developedSid Meier’s Civilization VIIalongside thepreviously bundledAssassin’s Creed Shadowsfor purchasers of qualifying Intel desktop CPUs, namely 14th GenerationRaptor LakeorCore Ultra 200S(Arrow Lake) CPUs. Both bundled games are upcoming releases, withCivilization VIIslated for a February 11 release andCivilization VIIto release on March 20. The bundle itself will be redeemable on qualifying purchases made before March 31 until May 15, with games being provided as download codes on or after the release date, depending on the date of purchase....

While the whole market was looking at the appointment ofLip-Bu Tan as Intel chief executive, there was another major development at the company this week: The first 18A (1.8nm-class) wafers are running around Intel’s Arizona fab. Intel’s Fab 52 and Fab 62 in Arizona are high-volume production facilities, so running 18A fabs there is a major milestone for the company. The most important $INTC announcement today wasn’t the CEO announcement.It was 18A wafers coming off the line at their new fab in Arizona....

Intel has contracted Samsung to supply it LPDDR5X devices that it will use as on-package memory for its upcoming codenamedLunar Lake processorsdue later this year, according to aDigiTimesreport citing South Korean media. If the information is correct, this is a big design win for Samsung, as Intel will supply tens of millions of Lunar Lake CPUs over the next few years. Keep in mind that this is a leak and could be inaccurate....

Chinese news outletBenchlifeclaims to have insider information on Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake processors, which will battle it out with thebest CPUson the market. Intel will purportedly market the next-generation chips under the Core Ultra 200 series branding, with 13 alleged SKUs in the works. After 15 years of utilizing the Core i series branding, Intel transitioned to the Core Ultra branding withMeteor Lake. Whether we like it or not, the new terminology for product branding is here to stay....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict For LaCie fans, or for those who just want a fast 20Gb/s USB drive, the Rugged Mini SSD is a fast (if bulky) external SSD. But if you frequently write more than 600GB of files to your drives in one go, you should probably look elsewhere. This drive is very slow once you eat through its fast cache. One of the fastest 20 Gb/s drives we’ve tested...

With its extensive use case, it’s not unusual for the power button to get faulty. However, when the power button malfunctions or becomes unresponsive, you won’t be able to log in or turn off your device easily. If your laptop’s power button is stuck or simply fallen off, you can try cleaning the area and reattach it. Or,restarting your devicemay also help you fix the issue. However, if the power button has other hardware issues, it may require additional repairs....

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has sprung into action with plans to create its own Linux community. Admitting that the decision was precipitated by the recentexpelling of 11 Russian developersinvolved in the development of the Linux kernel, the Ministry slammed the “act of discrimination” against Russians and underlined the need to “build our own alternative structure,” in a statement given toRBC.ru. Linus Torvalds was very forthright in his explanation for the dismissal of the dozen or so Russian kernel driver maintainers last month....

Memory makers have halted disclosing contract prices of DRAM in Q2 2024, following amajor earthquake in Taiwan, which may point to potential price hikes. The earthquake disrupted wafer fab operations, impacting supply as Micron, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix are among those affected, reportsDigiTimes. This situation may lead to sharper price increases than anticipated, as the industry was already aiming for higher prices before the quake, in a bid to recoup losses memory makers incurred in the previous years....

This week, Micronprovided an updateon its HBM4 and HBM4E programs. The next-generationHBM4 memory, with a 2048-bit interface, is on track for mass production in calendar year 2026, with HBM4E to follow in subsequent years. In addition to offering higher data transfer rates than HBM4, HBM4E will also introduce an option to customize its base die, marking a paradigm shift for the industry. Without a doubt, HBM4 impresses with its 2048-bit memory interface....

In a newblog post,Microsoftreports that it has reached a new phase in the gradual rollout ofWindows 1124H2. Compatible systems will be automatically updated to the latest release. Launched in October, Windows 11 24H2 has been plagued by a handful of jarring problems, includinggame-breaking bugs,persistent caches, and broken HDR. Recent patches have addressed most of these issues, and Microsoft is now confident enough to initiate automatic 24H2 updates for mainstream consumers. Note that this does not apply to managed systems....