Operating Systems

GNOME Foundation Accepting Applications For New Executive Director
Following the GNOME Foundation Executive Director leaving after less than one year, the GNOME Foundation has formally begun their search for a new executive director...
2024-09-13 10:00
Google Chrome gets upgraded Safety Check and one-time site permissions
Google is rolling out three new features for Chrome, including an upgraded Safety Check, easier opt-out from unwanted notifications, and one-time site permissions for better control. Read more...
2024-09-13 09:58
Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat
A new survey by Evercore indicates that 8% (up 1% from the previous month) of the study's polled participants use ChatGPT as their default search engine, while Google's market share dropped by 6%.
2024-09-13 09:32
Ubuntu 24.10 ARM64 Installer Supports The Snapdragon-Powered Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
While not quite as exciting as the latest ARM64 laptops sporting the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 series SoCs, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s laptop using the older Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is now available to boot and install using the generic ARM64 images of the...
2024-09-13 09:15
Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint security is not a more secure world"
Microsoft is in talks to develop a new platform that could satisfy the needs of security vendors following the massive outage caused by a faulty CrowdStike that left over 8.5 million Windows devices with BSODs for hours.
2024-09-13 09:12
Apple reveals up to $1,000 in savings for iPhone 16 upgrades
US customers can trade in older iPhones for credits up to $650, making the iPhone 16 upgrade more affordable. With carrier promotions, savings can reach $1,000. Read more...
2024-09-13 08:36
MIcrosoft fixes Edge crashes and taskbar shortcut duplication
Microsoft has released a small update for the Edge browser in the Stable Channel. Version 128.0.2739.79 fixes crashes, taskbar shortcut duplication, and more. Read more...
2024-09-13 08:04
New Fedora shirts available at HELLOTUX
We’ve upgraded the embroidered Fedora shirt collection with dark blue and white T-shirts and polo shirts. There’s a coupon code below, read onward for more details. Half of the Fedora backpacks were for free After delivering more than 800 embroider...
2024-09-13 08:00
AMD Engineer Proposes "Attack Vector Controls" To Rethink CPU Security Mitigation Handling
David Kaplan who is a Senior Fellow at AMD focused on security technologies has published an initial set of Linux kernel patches for "Attack Vector Controls" in rethinking the CPU security mitigation handling. The proposed Attack Vector Controls makes ...
2024-09-13 07:16
Netflix will no longer offer new updates to iPhones and iPads running iOS 16
Netflix has confirmed that it will no longer offer new updates to iPhones and iPads running iOS 16. The app also now requires iPhone XS or later to work. Read more...
2024-09-13 07:14
Ruffle Continues Letting Adobe Flash Player Support Live On In Open-Source
Most of you have fortunately not had to think about Adobe Flash support in years, but for those still having some old assets in Adobe Flash/SWF format or wanting to relive some old games/entertainment based in Flash, the open-source Ruffle project rema...
2024-09-13 06:50
LoongArch KVM To Speed-Up ARM/x86 Binary Translation
The LoongArch changes for the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) have been submitted ahead of the Linux 6.12 merge window opening. For enhancing KVM virtualization on these Chinese CPUs is enabling Loongson Binary Translation (LBT) for accelerating ARM...
2024-09-13 06:39
Chrome Adds Support For FreeDesktop Secret Service & Better Wayland Window Dragging
The Google Chrome/Chromium web browser merged two notable features yesterday for Linux users...
2024-09-13 06:29
Samba Secures A Big Investment From Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund
Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund is set to make a €688,800 investment into the Samba open-source project that re-implements the SMB networking protocol and focused on better file and print service interoperability with Microsoft Windows systems...
2024-09-13 06:10
Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 16 preorders
The Apple Store is down, ahead of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 10 preorders going live. (AirPods 4 are .) If you are looking to buy Apple’s shiny new gadgets, start refreshing the Apple Store at 5...
2024-09-13 06:02
You can change the mouse pointer look in the latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2
The latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 brings some new settings that let you customize the mouse pointer style. Read more...
2024-09-13 06:00
Gemini could be getting Google Photos extension soon
Google Photos extension for Gemini has been recently spotted and works similar to the recently pushed "Ask Photos" and natural language search features in Google Photos. Read more...
2024-09-13 05:34
After Galaxy S25 Ultra, renders of the alleged Galaxy S25 surface online
Renders of the alleged vanilla Samsung Galaxy S25 have emerged online, highlighting flat sides are here to stay. Read more...
2024-09-13 04:58
Apple brings Activation Lock to iPhone parts with iOS 18
Earlier this year, Apple announced some changes to its repair policies. Overall, the company has made it easier for users to repair their iPhone with genuine used parts. However, at the same time, Apple also announced that it would bring Activation Loc...
2024-09-13 01:43
Apple touts iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Intelligence in new videos
On the eve of pre-orders beginning, Apple has shared three new videos showcasing iPhone 16 Pro with Apple Intelligence. The latest ads, which star English actor Bella Ramsey, tout Apple Intelligence features in the Mail app, Photos app, and Siri. more…
2024-09-13 01:15