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Month: August 2023

Social 

Australian Lawmakers Want to Extend TikTok Ban to WeChat

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An Australian Senate committee is recommending WeChat be banned from government devices, much like TikTok. Australia joined the US, UK, Canada, and the EU, banning TikTok from government devices in April 2023. According to AP News, the Australian Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media is recommending that ban be extended to include WeChat, the popular messaging app that is also based in China. “It tackles both the problems posed by authoritarian-headquartered social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat and Western-headquartered social media platforms being weaponized by the actions of authoritarian governments…

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SEO 

Straight from the source: Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy

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Be specific, don’t skip strategy, and stand out from the competition. Find out what the judges are looking for in your entry. Final deadline: September 1, 2023! Since its inception in 2015, the Search Engine Land Awards have recognized exceptional marketers on an annual basis — showcasing outstanding work, providing well-earned exposure in coverage and interviews, and bestowing upon them the highest honor in search. But the road between deciding to begin an application and winning the award can be a long one. Although the 2023 submission process is exceptionally streamlined — it’s…

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SEM 

8 new Google Analytics 4 features to enhance app measurement and performance

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The new AI-powered features were launched to help marketers better understand their audience and optimize campaigns more effectively. Google Analytics 4 has unveiled eight new features to improve app campaign measurement and performance. The additional AI-powered insights have been set up to give marketers a better understanding of how users behave across both web and app – all in one place. Why we care. The more insights you have into who your target audience is, the more effectively you can optimize campaigns and ensure content is as engaging as possible. The…

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ITProNews Don’t Install Windows 11 22H2 if You Have Third-Party UI Customizations

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Windows 11 appears to be suffering from a bug in which third-party UI customization software can break the Start menu. Version 22H2 introduces a feature that provides a preview of relevant information when hovering over a recommended file. If third-party UI customization software is installed, however, the Start menu may not open at all. Microsoft is aware of the issue but does not appear to have any plans to fix it. Instead, the company says users should uninstall third-party UI programs before installing 22H2: After installing KB5028254 or later updates, the Start…

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Marketing 

Microsoft Expands Self-Repair Program to Xbox Controllers

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Microsoft is expanding its self-repair program, giving customers the option to purchase replacement parts for their Xbox controllers. Microsoft has been increasingly embracing right-to-repair, expanding its self-repair options across its product lines. The latest expansion involves Xbox controllers, with the company offering replacement cases, buttons, and internal parts. A number of tech companies have slowly begun offering self-repair kits and parts, but Microsoft has arguably been the most supportive of such efforts. The company has even begun supporting right-to-repair legislation, a step beyond many of its rivals. Xbox customers can find more…

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