Operating Systems

"Anything sensitive is always encrypted:" Microsoft's controversial Windows AI that remembers everything you do on your PC is finally secure, but will trust follow?
Microsoft has detailed how it's improved Recall's security with encryption and Windows Hello authentication. Recall's data is now isolated in a VBS Enclave, meaning it's no longer readable by third-party apps and users.
2024-09-27 17:00
It's not a bug, you actually CAN uninstall Windows Recall if you don't want it
Microsoft has now confirmed that Windows Recall is removable from the OS if it’s something you’re not comfortable with having installed on your device.
2024-09-27 17:00
It's not a bug, you actually CAN uninstall Windows Recall if you don't want it on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has now confirmed that Windows Recall is removable from the OS if it’s something you’re not comfortable with having installed on your device.
2024-09-27 17:00
"Anything sensitive is always encrypted:" Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature that remembers everything you do using AI is finally secure, but will trust follow?
Microsoft has detailed how it's improved Recall's security with encryption and Windows Hello authentication. Recall's data is now isolated in a VBS Enclave, meaning it's no longer readable by third-party apps and users.
2024-09-27 17:00
Surface Laptop Studio and Studio 2 get new firmware with Battery Protection improvements
The original Surface Laptop Studio and its successor received a new firmware update, which improves the Battery Protection Mode and fixes some issues. Read more...
2024-09-27 16:46
October Prime Day AI PC deals 2024 — Up to $1,340 off, Copilot+ discounts, and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event kicks off on October 8, but you don't need to wait for the two-day event to save big on AI PCs and Copilot+ PCs.
2024-09-27 16:20
Microsoft's rumored Copilot refresh could turn the AI chatbot into a personalized virtual news presenter — spreading its wings beyond image generation and search
A new report claims Microsoft has plans to rebrand Microsoft Copilot's mobile app, turning it into a personalized virtual news presenter.
2024-09-27 16:18
Apple TV+ shifts movie strategy to be very Netflix-like, per report
Today is the Apple TV+ debut of Wolfs, which had its original theatrical plans abruptly canceled. To mark the occasion, Bloomberg has a report out detailing Apple’s new film strategy moving forward. And it sounds an awful lot like Netflix’s approac...
2024-09-27 16:03
Deals: Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 and 42mm models from $369, Up to $600 off MacBook Pro, and more
The lowest prices we have tracked yet on Apple’s brand new iPhone 16 cases continue today alongside some additional price drops from other brands, but the real highlights of today’s roundup come by way of deals on Apple Watch Series 10 and MacBook ...
2024-09-27 15:45
Join us in supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Update September 27, 2024: Relay’s St. Jude fundraising is entering its final week! This year’s campaign is nearing $900,000 and we’d love for the 9to5Mac community to help finish strong! You can donate and learn more about corporate matching pro...
2024-09-27 15:44
Surface Pro 9 gets big firmware update with fixes for keyboard, sleep, and charging issues
The Intel-based Surface Pro 9 has received a big firmware update with a lot of fixes for annoying bugs. Read more...
2024-09-27 15:38
Linux 6.12 Adds Driver For PixArt PS/2 Touchpad Found In Some Laptops
The input subsystem updates merged this week bring a number of improvements to existing drivers while adding one new input driver...
2024-09-27 15:19
Download WinX MediaTrans V8.0 Full License (worth $39.99) for Free
Get a licensed copy for Win/Mac completely free (originally worth $39.95) to transfer data between your devices without data loss. Read more...
2024-09-27 15:00
iOS 18.1 has the first Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.1 is almost here. When it arrives, it will bring the first set of Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here’s the full list of AI features coming to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iOS 18.1 and more. more…
2024-09-27 14:43
Microsoft reveals how Windows 10 and Windows 11 block keyloggers
Microsoft has outlined how the built-in Windows Defender Antivirus safeguards Windows 10 and 11 users against keylogger and screen scraper malware. Read more...
2024-09-27 14:42
AMD Releases AMD-135M: An Open-Source Small Language Model
AMD today announced "AMD-135M" as their first small language model they are publicly releasing. AMD-135M is open-source with the training code, dataset, and weights all being open-source to help in the development of other SLMs and LLMs...
2024-09-27 14:05
Lenovo reportedly working on Legion Go Lite and Legion Go Gen Two handhelds
Lenovo is expanding its portable devices lineup with a Legion Go Gen Two and a low-cost Legion Go Lite. Leaks suggest that the Lite opts for a smaller screen, while the Gen Two uses AMD's Zen 5 chip. Read more...
2024-09-27 13:34
After Click to Cancel, California law protects you when buying digital content
After Click to Cancel legislation for subscriptions, California has introduced another piece of consumer protection legislation for buying digital content. It will force companies to tell you when you won’t actually own the content you think you’re...
2024-09-27 13:12
One of my all-time indie JRPGs is on sale for an astronomical discount at CDKeys for over half its MSRP
CDKeys is currently hosting a 66% discount deal for Sea of Stars, a turn-based indie JRPG that pays homage to beloved classic titles of the genre such as Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG.
2024-09-27 12:42
Apple patent describes using AirPods to detect heart disease, likely next year
9to5Mac recently discovered evidence in iOS 18 that Apple is testing using future AirPods models to measure heartbeat, with our sources indicating that the feature will be implemented in both AirPods Pro 3 and the next generation of Powerbeats Pro. An ...
2024-09-27 12:34