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These days, I’d use Known Folders Redirection with OneDrive and/or Enterprise State Roaming. That way, you’re not reliant on god-awful offline files or a connection back to your network.

If you don't want a device with Face ID, buy an iPhone SE. They come with the same CPU as an iPhone 13 and non-pro 14. The only disadvantage is that it comes with a smaller screen and it only has one rear-facing camera.

Well, when you activate the screen, there's a little picture of a padlock at the top of the screen. When the phone is locked, it's in a locked position. When FaceID activates, the lock slides into an unlocked position. As to why Apple have replaced Touch ID with Face ID on their higher end devices, I can see a variety of possible reasons: 1) Apple claim it's more accurate, they say the chances of someone else unlocking your device is 1 in a million rather than 1 in 50,000 with TouchID. I've found that there are fewer authentication failures with Face ID than with Touch ID too, handy when you're using your phone to pay for something. 2) The form factor of the phone - Face ID devices need much less of the device set aside for the Face ID sensors than they do for TouchID, so more of the front of device is given over to screen than it would be with Touch ID. I didn't think it would make much difference until I tried a phone with that much screen. Going back to an iPhone 7 from an XR a few years ago showed me how mistaken I was. Of course, Apple could put in an optical fingerprint scanner which go under the screen but those are probably less accurate and IME more error prone than capacitive readers. They could also put one on the back or side of the device but I guess that wouldn't fit their aesthetic. 3) Convenience - look at your phone and it's instantly unlocked. That made a feature that Apple brought in to hide your notifications until the phone was unlocked more convenient as well, as someone else would be able to pick up your phone and not be able to see what you've been sent. Handily, the phone also doesn't unlock until you look directly at it with open eyes, so someone can't just shove the thing in front of your face and have it automatically unlock. 4) You can unlock your phone without taking off your gloves! Great in cold weather. Overall I think Face ID is better experience than Touch ID. Touch ID isn't bad by any definition of the word but Face ID is a clear evolution and an improvement.

What is the cheap, cameraless handset? Are they all the same model? @DaveAshworth recommended the Nokia 105 above, which could be a totally legit recommendation but if you're already running these, or something similar... You're also not being particularly clear on what you're looking for. Regarding cheap Android phones Yes, the initial cost of that Ulefone device is lower but the TCO could end up being higher if the device goes out of support after a year or two and your data security policies require you to be running on a supported operating system. An iPhone SE costs £449 from Apple (probably lower if you've already got a contract with someone) but if history is anything to go by, it should be in support for at least another four years and will receive security and OS updates in that time. Similarly, the Google Pixel 6a is £400 and will receive security updates until 2027. Barring hardware failure or accidental damage, those devices shouldn't need replacing in that time, whereas the Ulefone is already a version of Android behind and there doesn't appear to be an awful lot about updates on their website. Yes, you could buy four Ulefones for the price of a single Pixel but if you have to replace it yearly, you aren't any better off. I'm not saying "Don't buy Android" but I do think it's better to stick with the larger brands, or at least ones which have clearly defined support cycles.

Sounds like people aren't being given much choice...

ooo! C64 cartridge!

0.3 seconds? But I want it noooowwww

I always liked this site for some reason: https://pathetic.org.uk - Pathetic Motorways

Because it’s ten years old about an OS that’s no longer in support?

Riiiiiight. Yeah, no. The majority of Surface devices have been a premium laptops or tablets and have always been priced at Apple levels. Especially when you factor in the cost of the keyboard and stylus. Generally speaking, they’re designed around the latest version of Windows and are meant to show off the latest version of Windows’ latest features. They’re also supposed to be an example to other OEMs as to what’s possible. The only possible exception to that would be the Surface RT (which was next to useless), the Surface Go and the SE you’re looking at here, but even those are pretty expensive for what you’re getting.

The LG Prada was first with a full-screen capacitive touchscreen.

Like so many things with Apple, the iPhone was far from the first of its kind but it's probably fair to say that it was the first mass market smartphone that was aimed at the general person in the street and refined and usable for them to use. I remember reading somewhere that the first internal versions of Android were far closer to Blackberry than what they ended up on and when the Android founders saw the keynote above, they changed course radically. Of course, 16 years down the line and practically every smartphone out there is a massive glass slab without very much to differentiate between them, so ho-hum

Saw The Amazing Maurice at the cinema today with my son. Sky continue their run of not making a complete pig’s ear of Terry Pratchett adaptations. In fact, I’d say it’s the best adaptation of his work that I’ve seen so far. Yes, it doesn’t stick to the book exactly but the changes aren’t horrific and the film flows quite well. Absolute stellar cast too. Recommended.

Microsoft Intellimouse?

Ban on single-use restaurant tableware hailed as fast-food ‘revolution’ in France France to ban single use tableware in all restaurants. That’ll make things interesting for the likes of McDonald’s. I wonder if it’ll push prices up there?

Is it an in-ear thermometer?

Looks vaguely Blackberry-ish, but I'm guessing it's not. Something along the lines of an XDA?

RM Storage Server, possibly

Slashdance Tame

Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Pedi - The harrowing tale of the tale of a pedicurist who returned from their holidays

My, Myself and Irene?

Dogma? If that's right, Jaan can go next as I wouldn't have got that without his clue.

They've got the designs of the banknotes released now as well: https://uk.yahoo.com/news/royal-mint-king-charles-coin-174500856.html Linking a Yahoo version of a Telegraph article so you don't hit their paywall.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clunes

Oh! Geforce dustbuster! AKA FX5800