Operating Systems

GOG adds my beloved shooter F.E.A.R. to its Preservation Program "in honor of Monolith Productions" — Including an 80% discount
GOG.com restores missing content to Silent Hill 4: The Room and commits to keeping F.E.A.R. compatible on modern PCs.
2025-03-21 16:33
Vision Pro Diary: Delightful experiences I’ve had in visionOS so far
There’s no shortage of discourse surrounding Apple Vision Pro. Is it a flop? The future? Something in-between? Most of the narratives have little to do with actually using the device, though. After almost a year of balking at Vision Pro’s price tag...
2025-03-21 15:48
Deals: 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro over $300 off, Alpine and Trail Loops, Nomad ChargeKey, more
While we are still tracking some sweet deals on official Apple woven USB-C cables from under $8.50 a pop, alongside the Apple Watch silicone/braided Solo Loops starting from just $20, some new deals have emerged today as well. On the accessory front we...
2025-03-21 15:45
McDonald's is celebrating the Minecraft movie's release with new Happy Meals, toys, and even a special sauce
'A Minecraft Movie' is mere weeks away from release, and you can celebrate with new McDonald's Happy Meals, in-game DLC, Twitch Drop rewards, and more.
2025-03-21 15:35
Calibre Ebook Manager Improves Support for Kobo E-Readers
A new version of Calibre, the Swiss-army knife for e-book management is out, and it brings some notable new features for e-bookworms to dig into. Calibre 8.0.1 boasts improved support for Kobo e-readers, with Calibre now equipped to natively edit, view...
2025-03-21 15:25
GM cracks down on aftermarket CarPlay retrofit solution
Almost exactly two years ago, GM announced its controversial decision to drop CarPlay support from its EVs. Shortly thereafter, the automaker began rolling out its “Ultifi” infotainment software, which was so buggy it left one reviewer stranded in...
2025-03-21 14:53
Security Bite: Has Apple’s Passwords app replaced your password manager yet?
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...
2025-03-21 14:51
Anno 117's new modular ship building system detailed, revealing deep customization
Ubisoft is continuing to drop Anno 117 deep dives about its fresh features, and the latest update is about the new modular shipbuilding and maintenance system. Read more...
2025-03-21 14:44
macOS 15.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac soon
Apple is currently beta testing macOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and more. But the public launches of these releases will be here soon. Here are four new features coming to your Mac in macOS 15.4. more…
2025-03-21 14:43
Removing European news from results barely affected usage of Google 
A study conducted by Google has found that removing European news from its results barely impacts people's usage of its search engine and doesn't affect ad revenue at all. Read more...
2025-03-21 14:16
Atomfall seems like Fallout at first, but its masterful gameplay is more like Prey
Atomfall embodies what video games are truly about: rewarding player autonomy instead of compelling them to follow a specific path.
2025-03-21 14:00
Atomfall review: It might look like Fallout at first, but its masterful gameplay is more like Prey
Atomfall embodies what video games are truly about: rewarding player autonomy instead of compelling them to follow a specific path.
2025-03-21 14:00
I played Atomfall and experienced a masterclass in player freedom wrapped in surreal science fiction
Atomfall embodies what video games are truly about: rewarding player autonomy instead of compelling them to follow a specific path.
2025-03-21 14:00
Save 26% on highly-customizable PDP Victrix Pro wireless controllers
PDP's unique Victrix Pro controller with swappable elements for extra customization is currently available at a big discount at its lowest price. Read more...
2025-03-21 13:52
Microsoft makes it easier to view shared Office files on iOS and iPadOS
You no longer need a Microsoft account to open shared Office files on iPhone or iPad. A new update makes accessing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint easier.
2025-03-21 13:45
"Groundbreaking performance improvements" — Microsoft introduces DirectX Raytracing 1.2
With promises of massive performance gains and "next-generation realism," DXR 1.2 could be one of the biggest leaps forward yet for path tracing in games.
2025-03-21 13:18
ReactOS 0.4.15 Released For This "Open-Source Windows" OS With Tons Of Enhancements
It's been over three years since the last ReactOS open-source operating system release for this platform working on API/ABI compatibility with Microsoft Windows. Today ReactOS 0.4.15 was finally published...
2025-03-21 13:12
Invitation to openSUSE.Asia Summit 2025 - Faridabad, India
29th – 31st August 2025 About openSUSE.Asia Summit We are excited to announce that the openSUSE.Asia Summit 2025 will be held in Faridabad, India. This annual event brings together passionate users, developers, and contributors from across the open-s...
2025-03-21 13:00
GOG's Preservation Program gains 27 more classic games including FEAR and Silent Hill 4
Another wave of classic PC games has been added to GOG's Preservation Program, touting stability and compatibility for modern machines. Even some missing content from Silent Hill 4 has been restored. Read more...
2025-03-21 12:30
Buying a five-year-old MacBook Air was the right decision for me
When I said I’d bought an M1 MacBook Air in 2025, I must confess I was rather expecting comments along the lines of “what were you thinking?” Instead, the prevailing view appeared to be that there really isn’t any reason to favor the latest and...
2025-03-21 12:22