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Microsoft revives MSN brand with fresh new logo for 2024 — replaces "Microsoft Start" branding in Edge
In a statement to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed that it's unifying its news content services under the MSN brand once again.
2024-11-11 13:27
X is testing a free version of Grok AI chatbot in select regions
X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, allowing non-premium users in select regions to experience its feature. Read more...
2024-11-11 13:20
If Mozilla Foundation just laid off 30% of its staff and advocacy division, will its fight for "a free and open internet" continue?
Mozilla recently laid off 30% of its workforce due to a “relentless onslaught of change.” It also shut down its advocacy and global programs divisions.
2024-11-11 13:14
Fedora Stakeholders Debate Concerns Over "Karma" Term For Their Updates System
The latest terminology within the Fedora camp causing concern is "karma" that's long been used for conveying feedback around package updates with their Bodhi software used for gating Fedora Linux package updates...
2024-11-11 13:11
Forget exiting fullscreen! YouTube wants swipe-down gesture to play the next video
YouTube is testing a change to the swipe-down gesture. Now, it takes you to the next video instead of exiting the fullscreen mode. Read more...
2024-11-11 12:18
Streamlining openSUSE Translations Upstream
Managing localization of desktop menus and applications takes a specific tool and approach that fills a gap but leaves inconsistent upstream translations. Open-source translation standards have advanced over the years and the downstream-only model bein...
2024-11-11 12:00
New Linux Timer App Uses MPRIS in an Ingenious Way
MPRIS is something most of us associate with music apps and movie players, but a new app makes use of this freedesktop standard for something less entertaining: timers. Yes, timers. Timing your pizza in the oven, setting a deadline for a task, dedicati...
2024-11-11 11:59
This Linux Timer Tool Uses MPRIS in an Unexpected Way
MPRIS is something most of us associate with music apps and movie players, but a new app makes use of this freedesktop standard for something less entertaining: timers. Yes, timers. Timing your pizza in the oven, setting a deadline for a task, dedicati...
2024-11-11 11:59
Cybercriminals Use Excel Exploit to Spread Fileless Remcos RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that spreads a new fileless variant of known commercial malware called Remcos RAT. Remcos RAT "provides purchases with a wide range of advanced features to remotely control computers bel...
2024-11-11 11:43
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Microsoft Announces Open-Source Hyperlight For Embedded VMM Within Linux/Windows Apps
Microsoft last month announced the open-source Rust-written OpenHCL for running confidential Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP virtual machines. Today Microsoft is announcing another interesting open-source, Rust-based project in the virtualization space: Hype...
2024-11-11 10:10
Basic Support For Many Pre-M1 Apple Devices Coming To Linux 6.13
While not as exciting as if it were Apple M3/M4 device support hitting the upstream mainline Linux kernel, but for those with some older Apple (pre-M1) devices around, support for a number of older SoCs and boards is set to arrive with the upcoming Lin...
2024-11-11 09:52
Don't pay extra for a disc drive! The standard Xbox Series X is now the same price as the All Digital edition.
Microsoft has discounted the standard 1 TB Carbon Black Xbox Series X by $50 ahead of the holiday shopping season. The discount essentially makes the standard Xbox Series X the same price as the All Digital edition.
2024-11-11 09:20
Intel Adapting Energy Aware Scheduling "EAS" To P-State Driver For Lunar Lake
As another effort for boosting the energy efficiency and behavior of Intel Core platforms with a mix of energy efficient "E" and performance "P" cores, a set of patches were posted Friday night for adapting Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS) to the Intel P-...
2024-11-11 09:15
Is your software architecture as clean as your code?
Modern software must function smoothly within a diverse ecosystem, from on-premises monoliths to ever-evolving cloud-based microservices. Architectural choices made during software development, be they explicit or implicit, add complexity and create i...
2024-11-11 09:00
Can Wasm replace containers?
Heralded as the fourth standard of the web, WebAssembly, or Wasm for short, has sparked heated discussion since its origins. Wasm is an assembly-like programming language, a compact binary format, and a compilation target for C, C++, C#, Go, JavaScrip...
2024-11-11 09:00
Breaking down digital silos
To absolutely no one’s surprise, a new Gartner survey of more than 3,100 CIOs and technology executives found that 52% of digital initiatives fail. If anything, the surprise is that the number isn’t higher. Way back in 2014, I was writing about ho...
2024-11-11 09:00
The rise of specialized private clouds
I have always been suspicious of the “private cloud.” I get why the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) included the term in the description of cloud computing almost 17 years ago, however, it was quickly taken as a way to bundle...
2024-11-11 09:00
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 10th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for November 10th, 2024, brings news about LXQt 2.1, Ubuntu Touch OTA-6, Debian 12.8, GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate, KDE Plasma 6.2.3, KDE Gear 24.08.3, KDE Frameworks 6.8, as well as all the latest distro and software updates...
2024-11-11 08:59
Google Play Store might soon let you resume canceled downloads
Google may soon allow users to resume canceled Play Store downloads with a new “Smart Resume” feature. Read more...
2024-11-11 08:56
Unlocking the Future of User Management
Embracing Modernity In the ever-evolving landscape of Linux, Fedora stands out as a pioneer, continually embracing innovation while maintaining stability. One of the most significant advancements in recent releases is the introduction of systemd-homed....
2024-11-11 08:00