Operating Systems

iPhone 17 Air would win me over with this key MacBook Air throwback
Apple has a big product launch roadmap for 2025, with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air one of the most exciting debuts. A recent rumor has me thinking about a MacBook Air-inspired feature that could quickly win me over. more…
2025-01-17 19:01
How to customize the Google Chrome toolbar with shortcuts on Mac, Windows
Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop.  more…
2025-01-17 18:42
PC gaming dominates content spending, but Xbox and PlayStation aren't out of the game yet
A new report claims PCs have overtaken consoles in-game content spending, rising 65% from 2011 to 2024 to $30B, whereas consoles only saw an $18B increase.
2025-01-17 18:31
Windows 10 Build 19045.5435 is out in Release Preview with new Outlook and more
Windows 10 insiders can download a new Release Preview build, which adds the new Outlook app and a few fixes here and there. Read more...
2025-01-17 18:25
Windows 11 Beta build 22621.4800 introduces new PC spec cards in Settings
The latest Windows 11 build from the Beta Channel makes it easier to check PC specs with new cards in the Settings app. Read more...
2025-01-17 18:25
Apple readying oxide LCD MacBook Air for 2027 release amid delays in OLED MacBook Air plans
With reports of OLED MacBook Air getting delayed, Apple has allegedly started working on oxide LCD MacBook Air, an upgrade over amorphous silicon TFT LCD in current models. Read more...
2025-01-17 18:24
Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director is exiting BioWare
BioWare has lost the game director behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Corinne Busche departs following an 18-year career at EA. Read more...
2025-01-17 18:08
Senators press Tim Cook and ‘Big Tech’ on million dollar donations to Trump fund amid ‘corruption’ concerns
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have formally asked Apple CEO Tim Cook and other “Big Tech” leaders to respond to questions regarding their million dollar donations to the Trump inauguration fund. Getting straight to the point: mo...
2025-01-17 17:52
As Space Marine 2 crosses 6 million players, Games Workshop is looking for the next big Warhammer 40,000 game
As Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 continues its success by crossing 6 million players, Games Workshop wants another big 40K game.
2025-01-17 17:35
Microsoft blocks critical Secure Boot loophole after over 7 months — fortifying Windows 11 against sophisticated firmware attacks camouflaged as verified UEFI apps
Microsoft finally patched the security threat (CVE-2024-7344), allowing bad actors to gain unauthorized access to Windows 11 by bypassing Secure Boot for over 7 months.
2025-01-17 17:26
Dragon Age: The Vielguard director has left the studio after 18 years for an opportunity she, "couldn't turn down" in the RPG space
Corinne Busche leaves BioWare and EA after an 18-year career in development on titles that included Sim 3, Sims 4, Tiger Woods, and more. Rumors also circulate that BioWare Edmonton could be in trouble as well.
2025-01-17 17:21
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director has left the studio after 18 years for an opportunity she, "couldn't turn down" in the RPG space
Corinne Busche leaves BioWare and EA after an 18-year career in development on titles that included Sim 3, Sims 4, Tiger Woods, and more. Rumors also circulate that BioWare Edmonton could be in trouble as well.
2025-01-17 17:21
Instagram just gave Reels two new features ahead of imminent TikTok ban
In a complete coincidence of timing, Instagram just announced two new features launching for Reels in the US starting today. Here are the details. more…
2025-01-17 17:09
Deals: M3 MacBook Air up to $450 off original prices, USB-C AirPods Max best deal ever, iPhone 15 Pro $469 off, more
Holiday-worthy iPad mini 7 deals roll on, but today we are focused on AirPods and MacBooks. First and foremost, the latest USB-C AirPods Max are now down at the best price ever with $99 in savings on all color options. That offer was ushered in by a no...
2025-01-17 16:45
Roku begins "limited time" sales on 4K Dolby Vision/Atmos, HDR, QLED TVs
Roku has begun a sale and as such, you can get 75-inch, and 43-inch 4K QLED TVs with options for Dolby Vision/Atmos at their lowest prices. Read more...
2025-01-17 16:18
9to5Mac Daily: January 17, 2025 – Apple Intelligence changes in iOS 18.3
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-01-17 15:57
iPhone 17 line might get key hardware change to boost Apple Intelligence performance
Apple Intelligence is in its early stages, but it’s already leading to big changes in Apple hardware such as increased RAM and chip upgrades. Now, a new rumor indicates another key hardware change is coming to the full iPhone 17 lineup that will help...
2025-01-17 15:37
TikTok ban set to go into effect on Sunday as Supreme Court upholds law
TikTok’s last-ditch effort to avoid its impending ban in the United States has failed. On Friday, the US Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law that forces ByteDance to sell TikTok or else face a ban in the United States. Perhaps the largest unknow...
2025-01-17 15:32
Vampire Survivors will be rolling out cross-save across all platforms, and tease ambitious plans for 2025
Poncle had a bumper year for content in 2024 with Vampire Survivors updates and DLC, but they've even more ambitious plans for 2025.
2025-01-17 15:28
Microsoft begins force-updating users to Windows 11 version 24H2
Microsoft has announced that users with Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 are now getting auto-upgraded to version 24H2 as it enters a new rollout stage. Read more...
2025-01-17 15:22