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Various desktop Linux tips for newcomers
We removed ads from OSNews. Donate to our fundraiser to ensure our future! It’s weekend, you might be visiting friends or relatives, and perhaps some of them are curious about switching away from Windows or macOS to Linux. There’s countless gui...
2025-08-16 21:06
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Fedora Copr Repository Offers XLibre Packages For Alternative X Server
While a proposal to replace the upstream X.Org Server with the XLibre fork was ultimately withdrawn prior to voting by the Fedora Engineering and Steering Committee (FESCo), a Fedora Copr repository has now surfaced for those wanting to try out this al...
2025-08-16 20:30
Security Bite: Mac.c is shaking up the macOS infostealer market, rivaling AMOS
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2025-08-16 20:30
8×19 text mode font origins
We removed ads from OSNews. Donate to our fundraiser to ensure our future! Ever wanted to know everything about a specific 8×19 font Intel used for the POST and BIOS screens on its motherboards? OS/2 Museum’s Michal Necasek has you covered. The ...
2025-08-16 19:55
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Microsoft cautions new Windows 11 / 10 ISO installs must have this Defender update
Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update must be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. Read more...
2025-08-16 19:46
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Notify’ is a free app that lets you easily monitor website changes
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Notify is a simple app for monitoring websites for cha...
2025-08-16 19:30
LEAK: It seems Diablo 4's most requested class could be on its way — Plus, an explainer on how Chaos Perks work
A leak from Blizzard’s internal servers has fans convinced Diablo 4’s most-requested class, the Paladin, is finally on the way, just ahead of Gamescom. Meanwhile, Season 10 is bringing the game’s most chaotic theme yet. Literally, the theme is 'C...
2025-08-16 19:02
After years of requests, Diablo 4’s Paladin might finally be on the horizon — here’s why fans think it’s happening
A leak from Blizzard’s internal servers has fans convinced Diablo 4’s most-requested class, the Paladin, is finally on the way, just ahead of Gamescom. Meanwhile, Season 10 is bringing the game’s most chaotic theme yet. Literally, the theme is 'C...
2025-08-16 19:02
Windows 11 cluttered Notepad’s right-click menu, but it’s now getting File Explorer-like UI as a fix
Notepad has improved dramatically over the past few months, largely due to the company’s efforts to integrate Copilot everywhere, but all of the modernization efforts have cluttered the right-click menu. Microsoft has finally realised it messed up, a...
2025-08-16 18:29
Debian Trixie-Based Grml 2025.08 Is Out to Celebrate Debian’s 32nd Birthday
Grml 2025.08 live distro for system administrators is now available for download based on the Debian 13 "Trixie" operating system series. Here's what's new! The post Debian Trixie-Based Grml 2025.08 Is Out to Celebrate Debian’s 32nd Birthday appeare...
2025-08-16 18:15
Deal: World's best GPU the Nvidia RTX 5090 are currently under MSRP for Amazon Prime users
MSI is offering the Nvidia RTX 5090 for prices under the MSRP. The cards are up for sale for as low as $2300. Grab it before it is gone. Read more...
2025-08-16 17:26
Microsoft no longer allows turning off app updates in the Microsoft Store
A recent Microsoft Store update on Windows 11 and 10 took away an important feature, forcing users to settle for a compromise. Read more...
2025-08-16 17:06
DIYer creates ‘RTX 5090 countermeasures’ with cabling spaghetti to mitigate 16-pin meltdowns — system automatically shuts down when the overcurrent protection is triggered
A DIY “RTX 5090 Countermeasures” system to prevent connector thermal damage implements a lot of wiring.
2025-08-16 17:01
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Windows 11 File Explorer is getting a bunch of useful new buttons
Windows 11's File Explorer is getting a bunch of new buttons that will make its Home page a lot more convenient. Read more...
2025-08-16 16:28
Intel's unannounced Core Ultra 7 254V Lunar Lake chip leaks out in new benchmarks — scores worse than entry-level Core Ultra 5 228V in early multi-core tests, but on par in single-core
A new Lunar Lake chips has leaked, the Core Ultra 7 254V, showing up on PassMark with middling multi-core benchmark scores that place it even below the base Core Ultra 5 228V. Single-core scores are on par with other Core Ultra 7 chips but we don't get...
2025-08-16 16:24
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NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
2025-08-16 16:14
ERMAC V3.0 Banking Trojan Source Code Leak Exposes Full Malware Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the inner workings of an Android banking trojan called ERMAC 3.0, uncovering serious shortcomings in the operators' infrastructure. "The newly uncovered version 3.0 reveals a significant evolution of the malware,...
2025-08-16 16:11
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Snipping Tool will soon let you draw on the screen before taking a screenshot
Windows 11's default screenshot-taking app is getting an interesting feature, which will be useful for those who frequently draw on their screenshots. Read more...
2025-08-16 16:06
OpenAI pulling GPT-4o from ChatGPT felt like a free hit to get us hooked — now it's locked behind a $20/month paywall
OpenAI’s decision to abruptly deprecate GPT-4o after the launch of ChatGPT-5 felt like a strategic mistake, made worse by burying it behind a $20/month paywall.
2025-08-16 16:04
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed the heartbreaking truth behind its users’ attachment to previous ChatGPT models — "This was great for my mental health"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.
2025-08-16 16:02