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| PC World - 27 Sep (PC World)A few days ago, Microsoft released an optional Windows update for users on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and it brings a collection of features and improvements that may be worth the time spent updating.
The most important changes in the KB5043145 update (version number 22631.4247) include new features for the taskbar, the Start menu, and the lock screen, along with performance and stability improvements.
Note: If you’re still on Windows 11 22H2, note that this is the last optional update for your version of Windows. Starting October, you will only receive security updates and must switch to 23H2 to continue receiving feature updates.
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What’s new in the optional update?
Here’s a quick rundown of the most notable changes in the KB5043145 update so you can decide whether it’s worth grabbing:
Taskbar: When you use the Search box in the Taskbar, you can now share local files directly from the search results.
Start menu: When you open the Start menu, the account manager now has a “Sign out” option for quicker access. You can also use the ellipses menu to quickly switch to another user.
Lock screen: When you lock Windows but still have media playing on the system, a new media controls panel now exists towards the bottom-center of the lock screen.
Microsoft Outlook: Whenever you open an encrypted email, you’re now prompted for your PIN every time. This also occurs when using other non-Outlook encrypted email apps.
Microsoft Edge: A bug was fixed where Edge would sometimes freeze when using Internet Explorer mode.
There are a few other minor features and fixes, which you can read about in the official update release notes.
How to get this optional update
The KB5043145 update is an optional patch that’s currently only available to Windows Insiders via the Release Preview Channel. Even for Windows Insiders, some of the changes in the patch are being rolled out gradually and may not be available for several days.
Otherwise, everyone else will be getting the update on the next patch day in October. (If you don’t want to wait and you aren’t a Windows Insider, you may be able to patch manually by downloading the files yourself and using a third-party tool like W10UI.)
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| | | PC World - 27 Sep (PC World)When Chris Hoffman reviewed the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus earlier this year, he liked the Snapdragon-based laptop a lot… but he also thought it was too pricey at $1,100. “Wait for a sale on this one,” he wrote.
Well, that sale is now here: Best Buy is selling the Inspiron 14 Plus with Copilot+ capabilities for just $750.
That’s already a pretty good deal for a laptop with 16GB of RAM and a 1440p screen, but it’s notable because this is the best price we’ve seen for a laptop that qualifies for fancy Windows 11 Copilot+ features.
Related: Copilot+ PCs, explained
The Snapdragon X Plus process is Arm-based, so it’s crazy efficient. Chris got nearly 17 hours in our standard PCWorld battery test (which should last you an entire flight from New York to Sydney, if you’re wondering).
This version of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus comes with a 512GB SSD, which isn’t amazing but can be later upgraded with an M.2 2280 drive like this one if you need extra breathing room. (I’ve confirmed that this is possible from Chris and this Dell support video, just in case!)
I also like the port selection: double USB-C, plus a USB-A for older gadgets, a headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.
Best Buy sells tons of these Dell laptops, so there’s a pretty good chance it’s available for quick pickup at a local store. But if you prefer to buy it online while this deal lasts, shipping is free.
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| | | PC World - 27 Sep (PC World)It’s one thing to have a power bank that can charge your phone while on the go. It’s another to have one that can charge both your phone and your laptop. But it’s next level for a power bank to be able to fast-charge multiple laptops and phones at the same time.
If you need that kind of power in your life, then you need this Anker Prime power bank that’s on sale for $150 at Amazon.
This is a seriously impressive power bank that features 250W of charging output across three ports: two USB-C ports (with max 140W output) and one USB-A port (with max 65W output). The charging rates go down slightly when multiple ports are in use at once.
That’s more than enough throughput to quickly recharge the latest laptops and phones, with Anker claiming that it’s able to recharge 50 percent of M2 MacBook Pro in just 28 minutes.
And with a maximum capacity of 27,650mAh, this Anker Prime power bank packs enough battery life to fully recharge an M2 MacBook Air with plenty to spare, or recharge a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra nearly 4 times. (By the way, that’s just shy of the TSA’s maximum allowed size for carry-on power banks, so you can travel with this one worry-free.)
Recharging this massive power bank isn’t hard, either. Both USB-C ports also act as inputs, so you can recharge the power bank itself at 140W (with a single port) or 170W (with both ports). Of course, you’ll need high-speed wall chargers capable of providing that much input.
You also get a few bonus features if you install Anker’s app, which lets you see how your charging session is going, get real-time stats on each port, what the expected wait time is, and even locate the power bank using a sound alert (in case you misplace it).
This is truly an advanced power bank and worth every penny if you need multiple-device fast charging while on the go. Grab this Anker Prime 250W power bank on Amazon for $150 while this deal lasts!
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| | | PC World - 27 Sep (PC World)At a glanceExpert`s Rating
Pros
Well-built and elegant
Good performance
Extra custom AI program
Cons
Some fan noise
Can get hot
A bit expensive for what you get
Our Verdict
The HP Omnibook X makes no obvious mistakes and is a comfortable, reliable little laptop with good performance and battery life. But there are plenty of others that offer something extra and cost a little less.
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HP’s first laptop with Windows AI features Copilot Plus is called the Omnibook. It’s a new brand name — around the turn of the millennium it was used for business laptops — but after a 22-year hiatus, Omni is now being reintroduced as a name for consumer computers. It replaces the Pavilion series in particular.
The 14-inch Omnibook X we tested today starts off strong. Equipped with Qualcomm’s 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, the Omnibook X is fast enough for office work and day-to-day tasks. The battery life is good as well, which isn’t all that surprising, as Snapdragon processors are known for being more power-efficient. That said, it does get hot on the underside, making it difficult to hold in your lap. Despite a few nitpicks, this laptop generally leaves a favorable impression. Read on to learn more.
Further reading: Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
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HP Omnibook X: Fast enough
It’s still going fast, though. These new Snapdragon-based laptops are on par or better than Intel Core Ultra and AMD’s latest low-power Ryzen processors for laptops, or the Apple M3 in a Macbook Air. The graphics circuitry isn’t as sharp as what’s in those three, but this isn’t a gaming PC, so it does what’s expected of it with no problem.
And above all, it’s the powerful NPU part you want, 45 tops neural performance for AI operations. It provides both faster processing in many creative applications and enables new features such as localized AI for both language models and image generation. It’s also more energy efficient than before.
I’d like to see more applications that can utilize it and that’ll come eventually. At the moment, Copilot Plus itself isn’t revolutionary, but with image generation, live captioning of both streamed film and video meetings, webcam effects, and the upcoming Recall feature, it’s well on its way.
HP Omnibook X: AI assistant
HP has its own AI Companion pre-installed. It’s a digital assistant that can summarize texts, search for information and create text-based content, as well as catalogue documents and make them smartly indexed for searches. It works well and is useful, but I don’t know if the chat function itself does much more than what I can already do with Copilot.
Mattias Inghe
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Windows 11 for ARM works fine, as far as the occasional USB accessory whose drivers and support software are not compatible, so be prepared for that if you want to buy a webcam or USB microphone, for example. The built-in 1440p webcam looks good enough that the need for it is minimal, and the voice recording with microphone also gets a pass.
Of previous HP laptops, the Omnibook X is most like a Pavilion, with good build quality but not so much luxury detail. Its dark grey aluminum surfaces give a sober impression, and with a tapered design to the sides and rounded edges, it’s comfortable to grip. The narrow edges leave the computer’s single USB-A port with a door that needs to be opened. It feels a bit unnecessary just to make it look nice.
More ports in general would have been nice. Now you get two USB-C and one USB-A and one for headphones. The USB-C ports are fast, with USB 4 speed, and both support screen output. Wireless connectivity is best with Wi-Fi 6e. Good enough, but Wi-Fi 7 would have been preferable.
HP Omnibook X: Colorful but dim
The screen, a glassy IPS panel with 1400p resolution, has a touch function that allows you to use the active stylus pen on it. However, none is included. The screen has good colors, well above SRGB in color gamut and high accuracy. Unfortunately, the brightness is lower than other competitors in its class, so there may be problems with sunlight when used outdoors. It also means HDR mode isn’t an option, and there’s no support for it. But for indoor office work, it’s very comfortable to rest your eyes on.
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The built-in speakers get a pass, but there’s a lack of warmth in the tone so it’s not fully enjoyable to play music on them, but I’m also really picky.
As with all Snapgdragon X laptops, battery life is impressive, but with a 59 Wh battery, it’s a little behind the best I’ve tested. With moderate mixed use over the course of a working day, the Omnibook was able to cope fine, so it’s definitely not under-performing.
The new Snapdragon computers are impressive in many ways, and Windows is finally ready to run on ARM for most users. The question is whether the HP Omnibook X is a good choice in a wide range of good competitors. It’s hard to really see why, although it’s mostly high quality on offer. With a price a couple of thousand higher than several equivalent competitors, it’s not possible to put top marks.
HP Omnibook X: Specifications
Product Name: HP Omnibook X 14-fe0845noTested: September 2024Manufacturer: HPProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 12pcs Oryon 3.42 GHzGraphics: Adreno X1-85 1250 MHzNPU: Hexagon, 45 topsMemory: 16 GB lpddr5xStorage: 1 TB SSDDisplay: 14 inch glossy IPS, 2240×1400 pixels, 60 Hz, multi-touchWebcam: 1440p with irConnections: USB C-4, USB C-3 Gen 2 with DisplayPort, USB-A 3 Gen 1, headsetWireless: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3Operating system: Windows 11 HomeOther: Backlit keyboard, face recognitionNoise level: 0-36 dBaBattery: 59 Wh, 3h 20 min (high load, full brightness) to about 21 h (low load, low brightness)Size: 31.3 x 22.4 x 1.44 cmWeight: 2.95 pounds
Rating: 4 out of 5
Performance
Cinebench 2024, CPU all cores: 788 pointsCinebench 2024, CPU single core: 108 pointsGeekbench 6, CPU all cores: 14,489 pointsGeekbench 6, CPU single core: 2,462 pointsGeekbench 6, GPU: 23,900 pointsGeekbench AI 1, NPU (Quantized): 21,890 pointsDisk, read: 4,070, 14 MB/sDisk, write: 2,942, 43 MB/s Read...Newslink ©2024 to PC World | |
| | | PC World - 26 Sep (PC World)TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to SwipeNote for $69 and turn your notes into an organized masterpiece.
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| | | PC World - 26 Sep (PC World)TL;DR: Level up your consulting game with lifetime access to Consultio Pro for just $24.99 through September 29 — all your client management tools in one place.
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| | | Ars Technica - 26 Sep (Ars Technica)Listen to our first audio demo with OpenAI`s new natural voice chat features. Read...Newslink ©2024 to Ars Technica | |
| | | PC World - 26 Sep (PC World)Ergonomics are important, but standing desks and comfortable office chairs can feel like expensive luxuries. Fortunately, Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days event is just around the corner, and like during the July Prime Day sales, you can score solid discounts on popular desks and chairs.
You can even start snagging deals now, in advance of the October 8 and 9 deals bonanza. So while you can wait to see which bargains hit in a few weeks, you don’t have to.
Our list takes into account user reviews, technical specs, price trends over the last year, and our own experiences. PCWorld’s editors have spent years using home office setups, as well as corporate-grade gear. We know what corners you can cut to save some cash, and which ones are must-haves. The best models are often sold direct by their manufacturers, which is why you’ll see links to sites other than Amazon on this list.
Read on for all the current best deals on standing desks and office chairs, and check out our Prime Big Deal Days 2024 hub for fantastic bargains in other tech categories.
Early Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on office chairs
Staples Cartwright Task Chair, Black – $50 (58% off at Staples)
Flexispot OC2 Wide Seat Office Chair, Black – $100 (33% off after coupon)
Staples Hyken Mesh Swivel Task Chair, Black – $100 (66% off at Staples)
Hon Ignition 2.0 Reactiv Office Chair – $370 (20% off at Costco)
Staples makes some very fine desk chairs—and both its ultra-popular Hyken model and lighter-use Cartright Task Chair are very close to their all-time low prices right now. (Tip for that Cartright chair: Having a second person on hand helps assembly go smoothly.)
Looking for a slightly more luxe chair, but that’s not astronomically expensive? Check out the Hon Ignition 2.0 Reactiv, which currently sports one of its biggest discounts since its release.
Early Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on standing desks
Dekhaoxe 31×15 Adjustable Height Mobile Computer Desk, White – $48 (21% off)
Flexispot 48×24 sit-stand desk, Black – $120 (29% off)
ErGear 48×24 standing desk, Black – $130 (18% off)
The deals on standing desks still have room to heat up, but a small handful of discounts are available. Flexispot is a popular brand on Amazon, and for good reason—their standing desks start at much lower prices than competitors. You’ll get nicer finishes for tabletop materials through more expensive rivals like Uplift and Vari, but if all you need is a basic surface, they get the job done.
More great Prime Big Deal Days 2024 tech sales
PCWorld’s editors have curated tons of great deals across other tech categories. Check’em out!
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Standing desks and office chairs FAQ
1.
What features should I look for in a standing desk?
We like dual motor standing desks with programmable controls—they’re a little more expensive, but moving the desk up and down is smoother. Their frames usually have a better build overall, too, making for less wobble during height adjustments and while in use.
Programmable controls means you can go back and forth between two or even three height positions with a single button press, which makes for much better quality of life. No need to wait and monitor the adjustment as it’s happening. (That might sound like not such a big deal, but if you do it multiple times a day over the course of the year, those seconds feel tedious. Trust me on this one.)
2.
What makes for a good office chair?
This question can be tricky to answer, since what’s comfortable is a little different for everyone. Generally, you want enough support for your back so it doesn’t take on a hunched position, but not so much you can’t feel relaxed while sitting. You also ideally want to keep pressure off your lower back if you’ll be sitting for long periods—office chairs usually have seats shaped for this, rather than the flatter surfaces of kitchen and casual desk chairs.
Arm rests, head supports, and mesh fabric can also play a role in comfort, but you may want to try out those features on a sample chair that a friend owns or in a store to see if you need those features. The mesh is particularly good if you sweat or get warm.
Wheeled models are also useful for easily moving the chair—and you can upgrade the casters, as Reddit recommends for an even smoother experience.
3.
How do I know if I’m getting a good deal on standing desks or office chairs during Prime Day?
The deals we select are chosen not just for the product, but because their prices are among the lowest we’ve seen, especially given the pricing history over the last year.
If you’re striking out on your own, be sure to look at reviews, as well as Amazon’s AI summaries of user reviews—avoid anything with high return rates, or a known flaw. Also look for brands with not just high user reviews, but independent reviews online. Many standing desks are just rebranded models, and so too for cheaper desk chairs. Read...Newslink ©2024 to PC World | |
| | | PC World - 26 Sep (PC World)Amazon is gearing up for its Prime Big Deal Days this October, and some early Chromebook sales are already sneaking out.
Beginning October 8, Amazon will launch Prime Big Deal Days, the fall version of its Prime Day event each summer. Our Prime Big Deal Days hub offers deals in all sorts of categories, including special, one-off deals as they roll in. On this page, I’ll collects the best Prime Big Deal Days sales on Chromebooks, with deals from budget to premium models. Using our recommendations for the best Chromebooks as a guide, I explain all my choices.
I’ve worked as a consumer tech editor for 30 years and I’ve been at PCWorld for the last decade. During that time, I’ve been responsible for compiling the best Chromebook deals for Prime Day, Black Friday, and more, and I’ve done deep reporting on the Chromebook ecosystem. I’m confident I can find the best Chromebook bargains for you.
To compile PCWorld’s list of Chromebook deals for Prime Big Deal Days, I looked at the specifications, price, pricing history, the manufacturer, and any reviews we’ve published on a specific Chromebook. I even looked at what deals are being offered by Amazon’s competitors. Read on for all the best Chromebook deals.
First published on Sept. 24, 2024. Last updated on Sept. 24, 2024.
Best early Prime Big Deal Days deals on bargain Chromebooks
Asus Chromebook C424, Celeron N4020/4GB RAM/128GB SSD,14-inch 1080p display, $179.99 (28% off at Amazon)
HP 14-inch Chromebook: Celeron N4120/4GB RAM/64GB SSD, 14-inch 768p display, $159.00 (47% off at Best Buy)
Lenovo Flagship 14-inch Chromebook, Kompanio 520/4GB RAM/64GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $203.98 (10% off at Amazon)
Asus Chromebook 17.3-inch, Celeron N4500/4GB RAM/128GB SSD, 17.3-inch 1080p display, $285.00 (29% off at Walmart)
Best early Prime Big Deal Days deals on midrange to premium Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook Plus CX3402, Core i5-1335U/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $349.00 (30% off at Best Buy)
Acer Spin 714, Core i5-1335U/8GB RAM/256GB SSD, 14-inch 1920×1200 display, $549.99 (21% off at Best Buy)
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook Laptop, Snapdragon 7cG2/4GB RAM/128GB SSD, 11-inch 2000×1200 display, $249.00 (52% off at Best Buy)
The Asus C424 deal at Amazon is surprisingly good, pre-Prime Day. It’s a good all-around Chromebook at a surprising sub-$200 price. It’s clearly the best deal right now. HP’s deal at Best Buy looks somewhat similar, but I don’t like 768p screens unless the price is excellent, and at $160 it’s an okay price, but not great.
I think that the Lenovo Chromebook deal is quite good, for the price. Aside from the iffy 4GB of RAM, this is a very good Chromebook for the price. The discount isn’t much to speak of, but I think that you’ll be buying quite a lot for a reasonable price. I had to add the Asus deal from Walmart, but there’s an interesting caveat: The screen is monstrous, the size of a desktop display at 17 inches. But the weight — if correctly listed — is a relative brick at 5 pounds. You’ll want to leave this on a desk.
Midrange/premium Chromebook deals are a little skimpy right now, and Amazon can’t keep up with its competitors at the moment. You’re paying a bit more for the Chromebook Plus CX3402 to get a Chromebook with a 13th-gen Core chip inside it. (We’re moving onto the 14th- and 15th-gen Core chips now.) But that’s an otherwise ideal mix of features, with the 1080p display and 8GB of RAM I look for. The Spin 512 nudges the display quality a bit higher, but there’s also a decent price premium attached to it, too.
Do be aware that the Duet 3 is a tablet, and not a traditional clamshell Chromebook.
Chromebook FAQ
1.
How much should I pay for a Chromebook during Prime Big Deal Days?
Expect to pay between $170 to $250 or so, depending on the configuration. You’ll see bargain-basement options below $100 and more premium versions will cost $300 and above. We’ve used that advice for the past few years, and even with inflation that still seems to hold true.
While some of the early Chromebook deals were pretty solid, the best deals are usually reserved for the Prime
2.
How will I know a good deal on a Prime Big Deal Days Chromebook?
I always start first with the screen, preferring a large 1080p display if the deal offers it. I also look for at least 8GB of RAM to maximize the available open tabs in a web browser and run necessary apps. I worry less about the microprocessor, as Chrome OS is lightweight and can run on an Intel Pentium and Celeron chip, an AMD chip, or Arm chips from Qualcomm and Mediatek. Anything powered by an Intel Core chip or AMD Ryzen (not an A-series) chip should deliver solid performance.
It’s a little trickier now since Chromebooks are now supported for ten years and some manufacturers see that as a green light to dump ancient hardware. That’s the sort of thing I keep a wary eye upon. These produce what I call “trap” bargains. Here’s one: a Samsung 12.2-inch Chromebook, which at press time was 25% off for $300. The trap: the processor was discontinued seven years ago. Nope.
3.
What aspects should I consider in a Chromebook?
Generally, Chromebooks tend to fall into three categories: ultracheap models at about $100 to $200, which can offer solid discounts but can hide gotchas like a subpar screen; the typical midrange price of between $250 and $400; and premium Chromebooks at $500 or more. The latter are essentially PC laptops with Google’s Chrome OS on top, and might be too expensive for your tastes.
Our story recommending Chromebooks over Windows laptops may help you decide, as might our recommendations for the best Chromebooks. We have a more detailed comparison of laptops versus Chromebooks, too.
Chromebooks used to cut corners, especially where deals are concerned. Some still do. This $209 Asus Chromebook at Target uses an eight-year-old processor from 2016. I don’t want you to buy ancient hardware that won’t run well, so I pay attention to this. I also tend to avoid “renewed” hardware in favor of new, out-of-the-box devices.
I like to focus on the screen first, choosing deals that offer large, eye-pleasing 1080p displays. (A 768p screen can work, but it can be grainy). I like Chromebooks with at least 8GB of memory, but I’m less particular about the type of processor. You don’t need an Intel Core or AMD Ryzen chip, though you will see those in more premium Chromebooks. Arm chips from Qualcomm, Samsung, or Mediatek are more typical and offer longer battery life and decent performance. For a Chromebook, that’s enough.
Google Chrome OS-powered notebooks have a support window. Once closed, they will not receive any additional features, patches, security, or OS updates. However, Google recently extended this support window to a full 10 years, which really opens up the possibilities.
4.
Are the best Chromebook deals during Prime Day at Amazon?
Amazon would like to think so. But if we relied solely on Amazon’s deals, you’d miss out! Many retails offers competitive deals during Prime Days (or Prime Big Deal Days) and the week that event takes place. If we find a Chromebook deal from another retailer, we’ll include it.
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Does a Chromebook’s brand matter?
No. You may have a particular preference, but all Chromebooks that we cover are made by hardware makers with trusted reputations like HP, Samsung, Asus, and so on. If you trust a laptop brand, its Chromebooks should be equally trustworthy. Read...Newslink ©2024 to PC World | |
| | | PC World - 26 Sep (PC World)OpenAI just announced via X/Twitter that the Advanced Voice feature is finally being released to ChatGPT. This exciting update allows users to have more natural spoken-language conversations with the chatbot, bringing us yet another step closer to Her becoming reality.
Advanced Voice isn’t just “ChatGPT with text-to-speech” — it uses its underlying GPT-4o technology to analyze the tone and speed of your voice and pick up on non-verbal cues like body language, then itself responds with emotion in its own voice.
With five new voices, ChatGPT feels more alive than ever. The responses come faster so it feels like you’re holding a real-time conversation, and the update improves accents in (certain) non-English languages. Other improvements include the ability to provide custom instructions with Advanced Voice and memory that persists through a conversation.
Advanced Voice is currently rolling out to all paid subscribers on ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Team plans, but it excludes users in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. (As of this writing, a subscription to ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month and grants access to special features like this along with faster response times.)
Advanced Voice is only available when using the ChatGPT app on iPhones and Android devices, and only in app versions 1.2024.261 and later.
If you’re a paid subscriber but don’t have access to Advanced Voice yet, give it a few days. You’ll receive an app notification when the feature rolls out to you, at which point you can start using it right away.
“[It] makes you realize how unnatural typing things into a computer really is,” wrote OpenAI’s Greg Brockman in an X/Twitter post.
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