Operating Systems

Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: Teams for Android is getting some new features soon
This week in our look back on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the Teams app for Android will soon add many more features according to some new listings. Read more...
2024-09-15 06:00
AMD GPU Linux Driver Becoming "Really Really Big" That It's Starting To Cause Problems
The modern AMD kernel graphics driver "AMDGPU" is the biggest driver within the mainline Linux kernel and is approaching six million lines of code albeit a large chunk of that is made up of auto-generated header files for each supported GPU. But this A...
2024-09-15 06:00
Legacy Intel Sound Driver Support Being Removed In Linux 6.12, Other Big Changes
Yet another early pull request for the imminent Linux 6.12 merge window is the sound (audio) driver updates for this next kernel cycle. There is a lot of sound driver work this cycle from new audio bits to removing legacy Intel driver support...
2024-09-15 05:00
Many ACPI Updates Head To The Linux 6.12 Kernel
Ahead of the expected Linux 6.11 stable release today and the Linux Kernel Maintainer Summit happening this coming week in Vienna, Intel engineer Rafael Wysocki submitted early the ACPI updates among the other areas of the kernel he oversees as part of...
2024-09-15 04:00
Ubuntu Developers Begin Working On Snapdragon X1 Elite Support
With the mainline Linux kernel beginning to see DeviceTree support for a few Snapdragon X1 powered laptops like the ASUS Vivobook S15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim7x, Ubuntu developers at Canonical appear to be beginning their exploration around supporting some...
2024-09-15 00:00
KB5043355: Microsoft released a new Windows 11 24H2 Recovery update
Microsoft had quietly released a new Recovery Environment update for Windows 11 version 24H2 under KB5043355. Read more...
2024-09-14 21:30
KB5043353: Microsoft released a new Windows 11 24H2 setup update
Microsoft had quietly released a new KB5043353 update to improve the setup binaries on Windows 11 version 24H2. Read more...
2024-09-14 21:30
Apple re-enables new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of iOS 18 release
After initially disabling the feature last week, Apple has brought back its new “Tap to Provision” feature in the Apple Wallet app in iOS 18, just two days before the wide release of the software. more…
2024-09-14 21:28
The Asus ROG Keris II Ace wireless gaming mouse is 25 percent off at its lowest ever price
The Asus ROG Keris II Ace wireless gaming mouse has a 42,000 DPI optical sensor and weighs just 56 grams. It's at its lowest price to date at $119.99. Read more...
2024-09-14 21:10
Buy a select Samsung Odyssey PC gaming monitor and get a second PC monitor for free
Samsung is offering to give people who purchase a select Odyssey PC gaming monitor a second monitor for free until Sunday. Read more...
2024-09-14 20:36
Microsoft promises “incredible performance boost” for modern Windows 11 apps
Microsoft may have found a way to make Windows App SDK-based apps run faster on Windows 11, with new tests showing up to 50% reduction in load time and 8x reduction in app size. Results may vary, and not all apps would run faster. The post Microsoft pr...
2024-09-14 20:18
Microsoft reveals Windows Agent Arena to benchmark generative AI agents
Microsoft has revealed Windows Agent Arena, a new framework designed to benchmark generative AI agents. Read more...
2024-09-14 19:58
ESR’s new Qi2 chargers with CryoBoost will recharge your new iPhone 16 quickly
ESR is a leading brand for mobile accessories, and the #1 brand for MagSafe accessories by sales on Amazon. Earlier this year, they debuted new Qi2 chargers as an affordable alternative to Apple’s MagSafe. They’re now debuting new Qi2 with their 2n...
2024-09-14 19:43
Indie App Spotlight: ‘CardPointers’ latest update makes tracking credit card rewards easier than ever
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. CardPointers helps users maximize their credit card re...
2024-09-14 19:30
Microsoft will turn off ActiveX controls in Office 2024 for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Microsoft will turn off ActiveX controls in Upcoming Office 2024, thereby reducing the chances of malware infestations via documents. The post Microsoft will turn off ActiveX controls in Office 2024 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 appeared first on Windo...
2024-09-14 19:11
This Govee collaboration is a must-have for Evangelion fans — and for a limited time you can get $20 off
Govee has partnered with the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion to launch a special edition line of gaming lights. For a short period, Amazon has them on sale.
2024-09-14 19:02
Microsoft fixes always-spinning fans in the Surface Laptop 6
If you have a Surface Laptop 6 and its fans just won't stop spinning, get the latest firmware update to fix the problem. Read more...
2024-09-14 17:10
OfficeSuite Family Plan One-Time Purchase now 72% off until 9/25
With today's highlighted deal, you can do more and pay less with this feature-rich lightweight and versatile 5-in-1 alternative to Microsoft Office, with Documents, Sheets, Slides, PDF and Mail. Read more...
2024-09-14 17:00
Palworld studio confirms game will not go free-to-play or be a live service experience
Palworld maker Pocketpair has confirmed that the hit sandbox monster capturing title will not go in the live service route despite recent musings by the CEO. Read more...
2024-09-14 16:06
Linux 6.11 Adds Last Minute Addition For Intel Arrow Lake
The Linux 6.11 kernel is expected to be christened as stable tomorrow. Ahead of that stable release one of the last minute "fixes" is adding in another ID for upcoming Intel Arrow Lake processors...
2024-09-14 15:57