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Metro
an hour ago
- Metro
Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Ava White named for first time
The teenager who murdered schoolgirl Ava White after the Christmas lights switch-on in Liverpool can be named and pictured for the first time after turning 18. Harry Gilbertson was 14 when he carried out the cowardly attack on November 25, 2021. He was found guilty of her murder the following year at 15 and locked up for at least 13 years. Reporting restrictions preventing Gilbertson from being identified were kept in place until his 18th birthday, despite representations from the media, which were supported by Ava's family. Ava's mother Leeann White, 42, said: 'I wanted the whole world to know who he was. I think Liverpool had the right to know who he was as well.' Ms White said that since the trial, she had been told very little about Gilbertson but had learnt he had done his GCSEs. Speaking through tears, she said: 'It should have been Ava sitting her GCSEs, not him.' On Ava's 15th birthday, in January 2024, Ms White's nephew was sent a photograph from a seemingly fake Snapchat profile which appeared to show Gilbertson posing for the camera with his arms crossed alongside another male whose face had been covered on the photo with a logo and who had his middle finger up. Ms White reported the photo and was told Gilbertson had been using an iPad for educational purposes and there was a glitch in the system allowing him to use the internet, but was also told the photo had been taken while he was on a visit. She said she was told he had been 'read the riot act' but had no formal punishment. Ms White said: 'He didn't get any privileges taken off him. He just got a telling off, basically.' She said she felt 'really angry' when she saw the picture. 'I can never have a photograph with my child now, so why does he have the right? He lost his rights when he murdered my child,' she said. Ms White, who has set up a foundation in Ava's name that provides bleed control kits to premises, said she had mixed emotions about Gilbertson being named. 'I try not to think about him if I'm being honest, because if I do, I'm just taking a million steps back,' she said. 'So, I just try to focus on Ava and doing stuff for her legacy is more important to me than thinking about him.' When making the decision to keep reporting restrictions in place, trial judge Mrs Justice Yip said there were concerns for Gilbertson's younger siblings, one of whom had not been told their brother was on trial for murder. Ms White said: 'Yet I had to sit my little nephews and nieces down and tell them about Ava, but they could hide everything for him. 'I feel like they've done everything they can to protect him and his family.' She said she felt her own family had 'nowhere near' the same protection. Ava had been in the city centre with friends on the night the Christmas lights were being switched on. The group became involved in an argument with Gilbertson and his friends, who had been filming Snapchat videos of them. Gilbertson was carrying a knife and struck Ava once to the neck, causing her fatal injury, before fleeing the scene, discarding the weapon and getting rid of his coat. He was seen on CCTV in a shop later that night taking a selfie and buying butter, which he said was for crumpets. Ms White added: 'I think he's got understanding (of what he's done), he's quite a clever child. 'He's got understanding, he's just got no remorse. 'It really doesn't feel like justice. He still gets to live and breathe. My Ava doesn't. His mum can see him getting married, having a baby. I'm never going to have that with Ava.' Since Ava's death, Ms White, along with Ava's older sister Mia and her aunt June White, have worked through the Ava White Foundation to provide hundreds of bleed control kits in the hope they can prevent other families from going through what they experienced. At least six lives have been saved thanks to the kits provided by the Ava White Foundation, Ms White said. The packs, which include gauze, trauma dressings and tourniquets, are delivered to schools, pubs and businesses and training is given on how to use them. When a 14-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy were stabbed in Kirkby, Merseyside, in April, a bleed control kit donated in Ava's name to a nearby pub was used to help treat the children, who were both taken to hospital but survived. Ms White said: 'I think every establishment should have one. The way knife crime is, it's not going down, it's getting worse. Everyone needs to be aware of this training, it's so easy.' She said hearing of other children killed through knife crime made her 'sad for the child but more so for the mum and what she's got to go through now'. Since Ava's death she no longer has 'good days' but has 'OK days and really bad days', Ms White said. More Trending She added: 'What keeps me going is I'm keeping Ava's name out there and that's more important to me – to keep Ava's name out there so she's not forgotten.' A Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said: 'This was an horrendous crime, and our thoughts remain with the family of Ava White. 'No victim should ever have to see their perpetrators appearing online. 'We've put in place tough measures to clamp down on the use of social media in prisons and have committed to review how we could extend these controls to all places of custody.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Three men repeatedly raped 12-year-old girl after luring her from Asda car park MORE: 'I beat the system and proved I didn't need a TV licence' MORE: Met Police deploying dedicated patrols to protect women and girls at concerts this summer
CNET
2 hours ago
- CNET
The iPad Is Almost a Mac Now. Time to Finish the Job
What's a computer? It's whatever helps me get my work done. I love new ideas for what computers can be, but traditional work tools still win out. For my job, it's generally a PC or Mac. When I travel, an iPad is often convenient, but it's not the same, so I often bring both. The "why not both" approach is exactly what Apple has been pitching with iPads and Macs for years, but Apple has also been adamant that these platforms will never merge. I remember the stage announcement that said as much back in 2018. And back then, I said MacOS and iOS needed to combine. I'm willing to take the long game here, a game Apple is often playing with its tech. And I'm ready to step a few years down the path and wait for this merge moment to happen. But really, this moment should be happening right now. And it is: I thought the latest iPad Pro was the Mac I wanted in another form, minus the software I was looking for. That software is coming now, but things need to go even further. Watch this: The One Thing Keeping iPads from Killing the Mac 04:35 iPadOS 26 is a strong sign that the merge is already underway. Lo and behold, the more Mac-like experience is already here if you explore the developer beta. (A public beta is coming this summer, ahead of a fall release, I'd suggest you wait for before downloading.) While Apple always kept conversations about Macs and iPads very separate, this WWDC, Apple described iPad OS 26 as Mac-like quite a few times. Added support for more windows, a mouse pointer that's now an arrow and not a large circle, menu bars, a Preview app that shows files just like a Mac does, and folders that can be organized like a Mac — mostly — are some of features that already have me nodding my head in appreciation. With a trackpad/keyboard attached, the iPad can now start feeling even more flexible, able to multitask, and possibly, able to get serious work done efficiently. What concerns me, though, is it's still not a Mac. The closer anything gets to an expectation point without fully getting there is a zone that's ripe for uncanny valley disappointment. When will I use the latest iPadOS 26, get into a flow, and suddenly realize there's a part of the OS that's not quite the same as a Mac, and it throws me off? I don't know yet. Maybe it'll never happen. But my suspicion is that this new almost-Mac-like iPadOS will still, in some important ways, not be a Mac. The iPad Pro with the developer beta of iPadOS 26 is already getting so much closer to being a Mac. Scott Stein/CNET It's so close now. You can finish the job, Apple! Most iPads and Macs share the same M-series hardware and work with similar-feeling keyboards and trackpads. There's absolutely no reason I can see why an iPad couldn't also be a Mac, other than Apple deciding the software should be functionally different. (As for a Mac being an iPad, well, you'd need a touchscreen for that, and you'd need Pencil support, so it would be more complicated.) Getting all the Mac and iPad apps to be truly cross-compatible across an OS that would recognize both wouldn't be easy, but Apple can do it. Mac apps had to transition from Intel to ARM-based hardware, and before that from PowerPC to Intel. This time, at least, the hardware is the same…but the goals of the apps are different. Yet, the missions are converging. Macs and iPads and iPhones and everything else are getting similar visual designs with Liquid Glass and increasingly similar notifications and widgets. I don't want every single Apple device to work exactly the same, but when it comes to iPads and MacBooks — two product lines designed to be carried around and put in a bag — I feel their overlaps are getting pretty heavy now. iPad Pro vs MacBook Air side by side in 2024. The convergence is clearly already here. Numi Prasarn/CNET I don't think iPads should stop being simple. I agree with Apple: Let the basic iPad flow be the same, and trigger the multi-windowed work mode with the press of a button. But I don't want that multi-windowed mode to just approach being a Mac. I want it to absolutely, positively become a Mac. Let me leave my laptop behind. Let the Pro models and a certain line of MacBooks converge. This convergence is going to be necessary for another reason beyond just budget and packing convenience. If Apple really wants to make future Vision headsets or lighter-weight connected glasses that become essential devices, then it should compress its product line to make room. I could see myself carrying an iPad-slash-MacBook in my bag and a lightweight pair of Vision glasses that work with it. I don't ever see myself carrying a Vision, an iPad, and a Mac. Something has to give. As I said, I'm patient. In fact, I've waited for these changes — and written about them over and over — for over a decade. I can wait another year, maybe even two, for the next moves. I'm glad the ones I've waited forever for have finally arrived, but I still don't understand why iPad Pros can't also be Macs. Apple's latest moves make me more confident of my feelings than ever, but once again, I'm probably going to have to get used to waiting a bit longer one more time.
Time Business News
3 hours ago
- Time Business News
10 Laptop Hacks Every User Wishes They Knew Sooner
Whether you're a remote worker, frequent traveler, event planner, or IT professional, your laptop is your lifeline. Yet, most users only scratch the surface of what their machines can do. From extending battery life to boosting performance, these ten laptop hacks can significantly improve productivity and ease of use — no new hardware required. Let's dive into the hacks every user wishes they'd learned years ago. Too many background apps starting with your laptop can drastically slow boot times. To streamline performance: Windows : Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable non-essential apps. : Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable non-essential apps. macOS: System Settings → General → Login Items → Remove unwanted apps. Real-World Example: A marketing agency noticed reduced boot time from 58 seconds to just 18 seconds by disabling Slack, Zoom, and Dropbox from startup. Battery life is precious, especially on the move. Nearly all laptops have built-in power-saving settings — but most users don't optimize them. Actionable Tip: On Windows , go to Settings → System → Power & Battery → Enable 'Battery Saver.' , go to Settings → System → Power & Battery → Enable 'Battery Saver.' On macOS, enable 'Low Power Mode' from System Preferences → Battery. Pair this with reduced screen brightness and Wi-Fi toggling when offline for even longer battery sessions. Using your laptop as a second screen boosts multitasking without spending on an external display. On Windows : Use the Project to This PC feature. : Use the feature. On macOS: Use Sidecar with an iPad or Luna Display for cross-device display. Example: Event organizers often use this trick to monitor registration tools on one screen and control digital signage from another. Running out of space? Don't rush to delete photos or documents — reclaim it intelligently. Try These: Windows : Use Storage Sense (Settings → System → Storage). : Use (Settings → System → Storage). macOS: Use Manage Storage in About This Mac → Storage tab → Optimize Storage. Clear temporary files, duplicates, and cached data. Tools like CCleaner or CleanMyMac can automate the process. Cutting down on mouse usage can significantly boost your workflow. Popular Shortcuts: Alt + Tab (Windows) or Cmd + Tab (Mac) : Switch between apps quickly. or : Switch between apps quickly. Windows + V : Access clipboard history. : Access clipboard history. Cmd + Space (Mac): Launch Spotlight search. Pro Tip: Learn shortcuts for your favorite apps like Excel, Zoom, or Adobe Creative Suite — it pays off fast. Juggling multiple projects? Use virtual desktops to separate workspaces by task or client. Windows : Press Windows + Tab → Add Desktop. : Press Windows + Tab → Add Desktop. macOS: Use Mission Control → '+' sign in the top right. This setup helps IT staff or freelancers isolate browser sessions, presentations, or development tools without clutter. When your touchpad fails — or you want hands-free control — turn your smartphone into a trackpad. Apps like Unified Remote, Remote Mouse, or Apple's Remote App allow seamless control for presentations, media, and navigation. Use Case: At corporate events or training sessions, users often pair phones to control slides without standing near the laptop. Most laptops default to 'Balanced' mode, but you can create custom profiles for performance, meetings, or travel. On Windows : Control Panel → Power Options → Create a power plan. : Control Panel → Power Options → Create a power plan. On macOS: Use third-party apps like Turbo Boost Switcher or set up automation via Shortcuts. Hack: Create a 'Zoom mode' with reduced screen brightness, camera optimization, and Wi-Fi preference for smooth video calls. Overheating causes throttling, reduced performance, and shorter hardware life. Tips: Use a laptop stand to improve airflow. Clean out vents monthly with compressed air. Avoid placing your laptop on soft surfaces like beds or couches. Bonus Tip: Keep Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) open to spot resource-heavy apps heating up your system. Many users delay backups because they don't want another subscription. But Windows and macOS offer built-in, free solutions. Windows : File History → External drive or network location. : File History → External drive or network location. macOS: Time Machine → External drive setup. Schedule weekly backups, especially before travel or updates. If you're using laptop rental devices for events or short-term projects, backups become even more critical to prevent data loss. Laptops are more than just mobile computers — they're powerful tools, often underutilized. Whether you're managing a team, running a business, or organizing a conference, these laptop hacks can save time, improve performance, and simplify your tech life. Explore which ones fit your routine and start implementing them today. And if you're working temporarily or organizing an event, laptop rental services can help you access high-performance devices without the long-term investment. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Sunday World
6 hours ago
- Sunday World
Teenager who stabbed Liverpool girl Ava White (12) named as he turns 18
Harry Gilbertson was 14 when he fatally wounded Ava in Liverpool city centre Harry Gilbertson was 14 when he carried out the attack on the schoolgirl on November 25 2021. The following year, he was convicted of her murder after a trial and, at 15, he was sentenced to a minimum of 13 years for her murder. Reporting restrictions preventing Gilbertson from being identified were kept in place until he turned 18, despite representations from the media, which were supported by Ava's family. Ava's mother Leeann White, 42, said: 'I wanted the whole world to know who he was. I think Liverpool had the right to know who he was as well.' She said since the trial, she had been told very little about Gilbertson, but had learnt he had done his GCSEs. Speaking through tears, she said: 'It should have been Ava sitting her GCSEs, not him.' On Ava's 15th birthday, in January 2024, Ms White's nephew was sent a photograph from a seemingly fake Snapchat profile which appeared to show Gilbertson posing for the camera with his arms crossed alongside another male whose face had been covered on the photo with a logo and who had his middle finger up. Ms White reported the photo and was told Gilbertson had been using an iPad for educational purposes and there was a glitch in the system allowing him to use the internet, but was also told the photo had been taken while he was on a visit. She said she was told he had been 'read the riot act' but had no formal punishment. She said: 'He didn't get any privileges taken off him. He just got a telling off basically.' She said she felt 'really angry' when she saw the picture. 'I can never have a photograph with my child now so why does he have the right? He lost his rights when he murdered my child,' she said Ava White (12), who died after she was stabbed following the Christmas lights switch-on in Liverpool city centre. Picture: PA Ms White, who has set up a foundation in Ava's name that provides bleed control kits to premises, said she had mixed emotions about Gilbertson being named. 'I try not to think about him if I'm being honest, because if I do, I'm just taking a million steps back,' she said. 'So I just try to focus on Ava and doing stuff for her legacy is more important to me than thinking about him.' When making the decision to keep reporting restrictions in place, trial judge Mrs Justice Yip said there were concerns for Gilbertson's younger siblings, one of whom had not been told their brother was on trial for murder. File photo of Ava White, who died after she was stabbed following an argument in Liverpool city centre, with her mother Leanne and sister Mia. Merseyside Police/PA Wire Ms White said: 'Yet I had to sit my little nephews and nieces down and tell them about Ava, but they could hide everything for him. I feel like they've done everything they can to protect him and his family.' She said she felt her own family had 'nowhere near' the same protection. Ava had been in the city centre with friends on the night the Christmas lights were being switched on. The group became involved in an argument with Gilbertson and his friends, who had been filming Snapchat videos of them. Gilbertson was carrying a knife and struck Ava once to the neck, causing her fatal injury, before fleeing the scene, discarding the weapon and getting rid of his coat. He was seen on CCTV in a shop later that night taking a selfie and buying butter, which he said was for crumpets. Ms White added: 'I think he's got understanding (of what he's done), he's quite a clever child. 'He's got understanding, he's just got no remorse. 'It really doesn't feel like justice. He still gets to live and breathe. My Ava doesn't. His mum can see him getting married, having a baby. I'm never going to have that with Ava.' Leeann White looks on her mobile phone at a picture on the social media app Snapchat - which appears to show the teenager who killed her daughter Ava posing for the camera with his arms crossed alongside another male - as she is interviewed by the PA news agency at Everton Valley, Liverpool, Merseyside. Peter Byrne/PA Wire Since Ava's death, Ms White, along with Ava's older sister Mia and her aunt June White, have worked through the Ava White Foundation to provide hundreds of bleed control kits in the hope they can prevent other families from going through what they experienced. At least six lives have been saved thanks to the kits provided by the Ava White Foundation, Ms White said. The packs, which include gauze, trauma dressings and tourniquets, are delivered to schools, pubs and businesses and training is given on how to use them. When a 14-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy were stabbed in Kirkby, Merseyside, in April, a bleed control kit donated in Ava's name to a nearby pub was used to help treat the children, who were both taken to hospital but survived. Ms White said: 'I think every establishment should have one. The way knife crime is, it's not going down, it's getting worse. Everyone needs to be aware of this training, it's so easy.' She said hearing of other children killed through knife crime made her 'sad for the child but more so for the mum and what she's got to go through now'. Ava White Since Ava's death she no longer has 'good days' but has 'OK days and really bad days', she said. She added: 'What keeps me going is I'm keeping Ava's name out there and that's more important to me, to keep Ava's name out there so she's not forgotten.'
Phone Arena
6 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Exceptional iPad mini A17 Pro sale is live at Amazon, saving you a huge $120 on this model
iOS fans seeking their next mini device with max power should definitely check out the latest iPad mini sale at Amazon. Right now, the 512GB A17 Pro-powered model is a huge $120 off its original price. That, by the way, is a super-rare bargain—almost all other discounts we've seen for this bad boy have capped at $100. $120 off (15%) Amazon is offering a rare $120 price cut on the iPad mini A17 Pro, saving you $120 on the 512GB variant in Blue. That brings the Wi-Fi-only model down to a much more affordable price. Get yours and save while it lasts. Buy at Amazon $120 off (15%) The iPad mini 6 with 256GB of storage and cellular connectivity is also on sale at Amazon. Right now, you can save $120 on this one at Amazon, making it a perfect alternative for users who demand 4G support on their mini-sized iPad. Buy at Amazon At 15% off, the ~$800 tablet drops just under $680, but only in Blue. This is the Wi-Fi-only version, though. If you prefer the cellular model, consider the iPad mini 6 with 256GB of storage and 4G support. That one is $120 off as well, but only in iPad mini may be small, but it packs a lot of punch with its powerful A17 Pro chip. In fact, it's considerably more capable than the Galaxy Tab S9 and nearly twice as powerful as the Google Pixel Tablet in most benchmark tests, as you can see from our iPad mini A17 Pro review. But it's not just the high-class performance that impresses. With its 8.3-inch display, the device is the perfect Apple slate for on-the-go use, mobile gaming, and much more. Despite its ultra-compact size, it supports pro-grade display features like P3-wide color gamut, Ture Tone and Night Shift, which automatically adjust the color temperature based on your environment. Users who frequently video chat with friends or handle work-related meetings from their tablet will certainly appreciate this fella's Voice Isolation mode, too. It works like a breeze and significantly reduces background noise during calls—a much-appreciated it packs a small 5,078mAh battery, this mini-sized iPad actually delivers excellent battery life. You can expect over nine hours of on-screen time with nonstop browsing and as much as 10 hours while playing games. All things considered, the iPad mini A17 Pro is a powerful, compact tablet that punches far above its weight. If you want a fast, feature-rich device that takes no space in your backpack, this is it. And with Amazon's rare $120 discount on the 512GB version, it's a bargain you shouldn't ignore. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
