Apple warns spyware targets via ‘threat notifications,’ offers these next steps
Did you know that Apple, for years, has had a system and process for sending ‘threat notifications’ to users of suspected spyware attacks? Here’s what that means, and new details on the guidance Apple gives users with a compromised device. more…
2024-12-20 15:10
Can a pair of earbuds really make me ditch my gaming headset?
I went hands on with the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and they exceeded my expectations as well as replacing my gaming headset.
2024-12-20 15:03
Linux 6.13-rc4 To Fix A Nasty USB Problem Plaguing The Kernel For A Few Weeks
Merged to Linux Git minutes ago and ahead of the Linux 6.13-rc4 tagging on Sunday were this week's set of USB fixes that are particularly noteworthy. Most significant is fixing a USB regression that had been present in the stack since the Linux 6.13 me...
2024-12-20 14:55
Core Ultra 9 285K is faster in Linux than in Windows – flagship Arrow Lake chip is 6 to 8% faster on average in Linux
Linux might be the better operating system for Arrow Lake CPUs, as the Core Ultra 9 285K runs faster in the latest version of Ubuntu than it does Windows 11 24H2.
2024-12-20 14:38
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How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11
These instructions are for Windows 11 version 24H2. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.
2024-12-20 14:37
Grab two of SK hynix's superfast Tube T31 1TB Flash drives for just $109 - techy stocking fillers for the holidays
SK hynix's Tube T31 offers best-in-class storage for just $109 for two.
2024-12-20 14:29
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DXVK 2.5.2 Improves Support for Alpha Protocol, Borderlands 2, and Other Games
DXVK 2.5.2 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with improvements for several games. The post DXVK 2.5.2 Improves Support for Alpha Protocol, Borderlands 2, and Other Games appeared first ...
2024-12-20 14:27
Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — Showcasing the best Xbox and PC games of the year
It's that time of year again. Windows Central's team comes together to showcase our favorite games of the past year across Xbox and Windows PC.
2024-12-20 14:14
Rspack npm Packages Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
The developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with c...
2024-12-20 14:09
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AMD Launches A YouTube Channel For Developers
If you are looking for some interesting technical content to watch over the holidays or end-of-year downtime, AMD shared today that they have launched their own YouTube channel for developer-related content...
2024-12-20 14:03
This 27-inch ASUS ROG Strix 1440p gaming monitor is now selling at its lowest price
This 27-inch gaming monitor with a 170Hz IPS display, a 1440p resolution, and fast response time is now available with a big discount at its all-time low price. Read more...
2024-12-20 13:44
Sophos Issues Hotfixes for Critical Firewall Flaws: Update to Prevent Exploitation
Sophos has released hotfixes to address three security flaws in Sophos Firewall products that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution and allow privileged system access under certain conditions. Of the three, two are rated Critical in sever...
2024-12-20 13:43
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New AI accelerator slots into an M.2 SSD port — MemryX launches $149 MX3 AI Accelerator Module capable of 24 TOPS
The MemryX M.2 module delivers efficient AI acceleration for edge computing with 24 TOPS of performance, low power consumption, and seamless Linux integration
2024-12-20 13:32
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How to use AirTag sharing when travelling with family and friends
I didn’t waste any time when AirTags first came out, immediately buying eight of them: for five bags, keys, a videography rig, and a bicycle. But I’ve also repurposed some of them during trips for some AirTag sharingwith friends, and iOS 18.2 makes...
2024-12-20 13:27
Older games dominate Steam as 85% of playtime in 2024 was spent on titles released before this year
Steam Replay revealed that only 15% of playtime on the platform was spent on games released in 2024, but that's actually an increase from last year.
2024-12-20 13:26
Japanese company makes $16 USB-C cable that rotates 360 degrees — cable is approximately 3 feet long and offers 240W power delivery and USB 2.0 transfer speeds
Sanwa Supply Inc. just introduced a USB-C data cable that rotates 360 degrees for the ultimate flexibility.
2024-12-20 13:14
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Underwater footage raises suspicions of undersea cable sabotage as European authorities board Chinese ship for investigation
Chinese authorities are letting Swedish, Finnish, Danish, and German representatives aboard the Yi Peng 3 to facilitate their investigation.
2024-12-20 12:40
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Underwater footage suggests undersea cable sabotage as European authorities board Chinese ship for investigation
Chinese authorities are letting Swedish, Finnish, Danish, and German representatives aboard the Yi Peng 3 to facilitate their investigation.
2024-12-20 12:40
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Bluesky extortion problem gets first response; Mentions tab added
We learned earlier this week of a Bluesky extortion issue, emerging after the social network said that it would use domain name ownership as a way to verify the identity of public figures. Bluesky hasn’t fully addressed the issue, but has taken one s...
2024-12-20 12:36
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AGI is becoming a "less useful term" with o1 — "astonishing cognitive capabilities" predicted before 2026
Sam Altman claims the term is increasingly becoming less useful. He predicts AI systems that "can do truly astonishing cognitive tasks" by the end of 2025.
2024-12-20 12:35