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Microsoft finally adds dark mode for Windows 11’s legacy file operation dialogs (hands on)
Microsoft is testing dark mode for Windows 11's legacy dialogs, starting with file operations such as copy, delete, cut, move, etc. The post Microsoft finally adds dark mode for Windows 11’s legacy file operation dialogs (hands on) appeared first on ...
2025-08-16 15:53
Nvidia says H20 export controls didn’t stop China’s AI progress — claims 'they only stifled U.S. economic and technology leadership'
Nvidia shared an opinion piece by Aaron Ginn, co-founder of AI company Hydra Host, stating that despite the U.S.’s export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips, China continued to achieve AI breakthroughs.
2025-08-16 15:37
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Simple unofficial Windows 11 requirements bypass app for unsupported PCs gets ISO upgrade
A popular tool for bypassing Windows 11 requirements on unsupported Windows 10 PCs has received new features with its latest update. Read more...
2025-08-16 15:20
With GTA 6, next-gen exclusives, and a console comeback on the horizon, Xbox risks sitting on the sidelines — here's why
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
2025-08-16 15:12
You can now buy replacement trackball balls in red, blue, black, and violet colors — compatible with Logitech, Kensington, Elecom, and ProtoArc mice
Replacement trackball balls in red, blue, black, and violet are now available for sale.
2025-08-16 14:43
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Anthropic updates policy to tackle new agentic AI risks
Anthropic has updated its Usage Policy to reflect new risks posed by the introduction of agentic AI. It also updated its political prohibition rules. Read more...
2025-08-16 14:16
We gave OpenAI’s open-source AI a kid’s test — here’s what happened
OpenAI has finally released some AI models folks can use at home on their local machines, so I decided to see if it was better at a test designed for children than my own kid.
2025-08-16 14:11
Limited-time deal on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers 21 percent savings
You can currently save $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE for a limited time. It includes a cover display so you don't always need to open it up. Read more...
2025-08-16 14:00
From plateau predictions to buggy rollouts — Bill Gates’ GPT-5 skepticism looks strangely accurate
Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.
2025-08-16 13:48
Limited-time Apple Card promo offers 5% back at select gas and EV charging stations
For the next month or so, Apple has a special promotion for those heading out for Summer road trips (or anyone else who drives and has an Apple Card) – allowing users to earn a higher 5% cash back rate at Exxon/Mobil gas stations, as well as qualifyi...
2025-08-16 13:44
How to fix Windows 11 File Explorer flashing in dark mode
Tired of Windows 11 throwing a stun grenade at you every time you open File Explorer? Here is a simple fix. Read more...
2025-08-16 13:00
This Nvidia RTX 5080 is at MSRP but for very limited time only
One of the many different variants of Nvidia's RTX 5080 is currently at MSRP. It is a limited time deal so act fast. Read more...
2025-08-16 12:44
Debian turns 32!
On August 16, 1993, Ian Murdock announced the Debian Project to the world. Three decades (and a bit) later, Debian is still going strong, built by a worldwide community of developers, contributors, and users who believe in a free, universal operating ...
2025-08-16 12:00
KDE is removing all of the colorful third-party app icons from its Breeze icon theme
The latest "This Week in Plasma" update from KDE focuses less on new features and more on fixes, performance tweaks, and the removal of colorful third-party app icons from Breeze. Read more...
2025-08-16 11:30
Russian Group EncryptHub Exploits MSC EvilTwin Vulnerability to Deploy Fickle Stealer Malware
The threat actor known as EncryptHub is continuing to exploit a now-patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver malicious payloads. Trustwave SpiderLabs said it recently observed an EncryptHub campaign that brings together social engin...
2025-08-16 11:04
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Seagate spins up a raid on a counterfeit hard drive workshop — authorities read criminals' writes while they spill the beans
Seagate's security team from Singapore and Malaysia and local Malaysian authorities have raided a counterfeiting hard drive warehouse located outside Kuala Lumpur.
2025-08-16 10:30
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Apple @ Work: Apple won’t fix enterprise macOS backups, but Backblaze will
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & prot...
2025-08-16 10:00
Weekend PC Game Deals: 4X to strategize, bundled action hits, and indie freebies
This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of fresh bundles to peruse, two freebies to claim, genre-specific specials, and much more. Read more...
2025-08-16 09:30
Linux 6.16.1 Fixes A Large Intel GPU Driver Performance Regression - Up To 30%
Released on Friday were the Linux 6.16.1 and Linux 6.15.10 stable kernel point releases. Notable there is an Intel i915 kernel graphics driver performance regression fix with some users having reported as much as a 30% performance hit on prior Linux ke...
2025-08-16 08:53