Operating Systems

Benchmarks: Excellent Power Efficiency With 5th Gen AMD EPYC Using amd-pstate & Power Profiles
The AMD EPYC 9005 "Turin" processors that launched last year offer excellent performance and power efficiency out-of-the-box. For those wanting to pursue maximum power efficiency and running in the most optimal configuration for performance-per-Watt, A...
2025-02-21 09:00
Ubuntu 25.04 Working On More Improvements For Snapdragon X1 Elite Laptop Support
We are nearing one year since the first Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 Elite laptops shipped with Windows 11 ARM. For the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 release it's looking like more of these ARM-powered laptops will have somewhat usable support at least for those wan...
2025-02-21 08:30
Microsoft Edge tests “Get VPN for free” button to lure users on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge's Secure Network hub (VPN) is probably making a comeback. This feature is currently being tested on the Canary channel of Edge. The post Microsoft Edge tests “Get VPN for free” button to lure users on Windows 11 appeared first on Win...
2025-02-21 07:41
PCSX2 Enables Wayland Support By Default - After Previously Calling It "Super Broken"
The latest open-source project enabling Wayland support by default today is PCSX2 as the PlayStation 2 game emulator for Linux and other platforms...
2025-02-21 07:30
All upcoming iPhone 17 models may feature Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip
Future iPhones, starting with the iPhone 17 series could feature in-house Apple-designed chips helping in cost reduction. Read more...
2025-02-21 07:08
Get ready with the latest beta releases
The beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the lates...
Gentoo Linux Announces Official QCOW2 Images For Cloud VMs
One of the Linux distributions we hear very little about in the industry for cloud/VM usage is Gentoo Linux. But that could change with the Gentoo project now putting out official QCOW2 disk images to make it easier deploying this source-based Linux di...
2025-02-21 06:54
This is how the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro could look like
A bunch of alleged renders of the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro have leaked giving us a good look at the devices ahead of their official launch. Read more...
2025-02-21 06:52
Z3fold & Zbud Allocators Likely To Be Removed In Linux 6.15
It's looking like Linux 6.15 will be the kernel that does away with the Z3fold and Zbud allocators...
2025-02-21 06:42
Report: More than 400 million users use ChatGPT every week
ChatGPT is now reportedly used by more than 400 million people every week, while the company's enterprise customers have also doubled since 2024. Read more...
2025-02-21 06:36
Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 ship in more regions, including Image Creator
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for MS Paint on Windows 11 that allows more people to try Paint Creator mode, among other features. The post Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 ship in more regions, including Image Creator appeared fir...
2025-02-21 06:30
Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 out in more regions, including Image Creator
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for MS Paint on Windows 11 that allows more people to try Paint Creator mode, among other features. The post Microsoft Paint’s AI features for Windows 11 out in more regions, including Image Creator appeared firs...
2025-02-21 06:30
Ubuntu 25.04 Now Under Feature Freeze Ahead Of April Release
The Ubuntu 25.04 feature freeze is now in effect as Canonical and the Ubuntu Linux developer community work toward releasing the "Plucky Puffin" in April...
2025-02-21 06:18
Chromium Ozone Support For Wayland Continues Progressing In 2025
Google engineers themselves haven't been energetically pursuing Wayland support within the Ozone abstraction layer for the Chrome/Chromium web browser but thankfully the consulting firm Igalia continues pushing this native Wayland support along. Nick Y...
2025-02-21 06:06
Here’s how the iPhone 16e compares to iPhone 12, 13, and more
Brought to you by Uniq: Check out the new rugged cases from Uniq including the glow in the dark Combat Active iPhone case featuring a textured grip for ultimate control and a reflective lanyard. And the Stride SE, a high-performance Apple Watch sports...
2025-02-21 00:44
Amazon admits defeat to Steam as former VP declares, "We were 250 times bigger, but Goliath lost."
"Just because you are big enough to build something doesn’t mean people will use it."
2025-02-21 00:14
‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies and show nearby places
Tripsy, a popular app to help users plan and organize their trips, has just received another major update with some useful new features. The new version of the app makes it easier for users to check their expenses in different currencies and also to se...
2025-02-20 23:33
Insta360 launches new ‘AI Tracker’ accessory for Flow 2 Pro gimbal
Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is...
2025-02-20 22:47
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle update brings DLSS 4, FSR frame gen, and more
MachineGames' recently released Indiana Jones game, The Great Circle, has just received its third update, and it's touting a lot of features for PC gamers plus many bug fixes. Read more...
2025-02-20 22:02
Marvel Rivals hits 40 million players with two new characters on the way, but the specter of layoffs lingers
Marvel Rivals' success isn't stopping as the game crosses 40 million players so far and new characters are on the way, but the time is weird with recent layoffs.
2025-02-20 22:00