Operating Systems

6 non-AI features I'm excited about on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
Windows 11 version 24H2 brings several new features that don't come with AI integration, and in this guide, I will outline the best ones that everyone should know.
2024-09-16 12:00
Microsoft has scrapped Edge's big UI refresh with rounded tabs
Unveiled last year, Microsoft was working on a new look and feel for Edge that included rounded tabs and a heavier use of acrylic blur effects. Now, the company says this UI update is no longer coming.
2024-09-16 12:00
iOS 18 dark icons: why do some app icons not change color?
With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode icons, you may notice that not all of your icons ch...
2024-09-16 11:48
Idea Raised For Reducing The Size Of The AMDGPU Driver With Its Massive Header Files
Following the weekend news of the AMDGPU kernel driver becoming too large that it's causing the Plymouth boot splash screen on slower Linux systems to time-out, longtime AMD Linux graphics driver engineer Marek Olšák expressed a new idea for helping ...
2024-09-16 11:30
Model aims to combat misinformation by tracking trolls in real-time
Researchers from Texas Tech University have developed a machine learning model that detects Russian troll accounts on X with impressive accuracy, potentially improving misinformation management. Read more...
2024-09-16 11:06
Dating apps haven’t helped us find better partners, suggests research
You’d think that dating apps would help people find better partners, given that they allow daters to expand their dating pool beyond the people they meet organically, but new research suggests that isn’t the case. The research even suggests that on...
2024-09-16 11:02
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Which is best for you?
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC gaming controllers against each other in this epic show down. Examining ergonomics, sticks and controls, software, value for money, ...
2024-09-16 11:00
I put the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless Xbox controller up against Xbox's own famed Elite Controller (Series 2) — Who will win?
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC gaming controllers against each other in this epic show down. Examining ergonomics, sticks and controls, software, value for money, ...
2024-09-16 11:00
"When you use the model, you save enormous amounts of energy" — NVIDIA CEO says they can't do graphics anymore without AI
NVIDIA's CEO has been talking all things AI, and there are some quotes which are particularly pertinent to PC gaming, and, surprisingly for AI, where it's more energy efficient.
2024-09-16 10:44
MX Linux 23.4 Released with Linux Kernel 6.10, Based on Debian 12.7
MX Linux 23.4 distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12.7 “Bookworm” and powered by Linux kernel 6.10. Here's what's new! The post MX Linux 23.4 Released with Linux Kernel 6.10, Based on Debian 12.7 appeared first on 9...
2024-09-16 10:38
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: September 15th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for September 15th, 2024, brings news about Linux 6.11, VirtualBox 7.1, Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, Ardour 8.7, Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9, Juno Tab 3 Linux tablet, KDE Plasma 6.2 beta, new Linux laptop, as well as all the latest dist...
2024-09-16 09:49
GNU Linux-libre 6.11 Makes Adaptations For Rust, Warns Of Hidden Binary Bits In v6.11
Building off yesterday's Linux 6.11 release, the GNU Linux-libre 6.11-gnu kernel is now available that is the downstream stripping out driver support/features depending upon closed-source microcode/firmware and other modifications in the name of softwa...
2024-09-16 09:32
Microsoft sends "Final Notice" before you lose Outlook access on third-party apps today
Microsoft has been sending "Final Notice" emails to users before they lose access to Outlook on third-party mail apps. Read more...
2024-09-16 09:16
AmpereOne Performance With GCC vs. LLVM Clang Compilers
While having the Supermicro ARS-211M-NR R13SPD server in the lab for AmpereOne benchmarking with the flagship AmpereOne A192-32X processor, I took the opportunity to run some fresh GCC vs. LLVM Clang compiler performance benchmarks on AArch64. Here are...
2024-09-16 08:42
Inviting testers for Git forge usecases
Following @t0xic0der and @humaton’s talk on the Git forge ARC (Advance Reconaissance Crew) investigation during Fedora Linux Release Party 40 and more recently, @humaton’s talk on the topic during Flock To Fedora 2024 – we have opened up our ...
2024-09-16 08:00
Dev pitches “settings scheduler” for Windows 11 PowerToys and it’s really useful
PowerToys for Windows 11 may soon allow you to automate settings scheduling, such as Wi-Fi turning on or off based on a timer. The settings scheduler also enables automatic switching to dark mode at specific times. The post Dev pitches “settings ...
2024-09-16 07:44
Report: iPhone 16 Pro models pre-orders low, iPhone 16/16 Plus register more sales
Reports suggest that people aren't much interested in this year's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max as pre-orders have gone down. Read more...
2024-09-16 07:24
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 packs power and style and is currently 21% off
Don't miss the chance to snag the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 at a discount. Both models boast 12 GB of RAM and promise four major Android upgrades for longevity. Read more...
2024-09-16 07:02
The File Struct Is Smaller In Linux 6.12 - May Help File Heavy Workloads
The file structure is one of the most widely-used data structures by Linux kernel drivers. The file struct represents an open file and thus obviously very important and ubiquitous throughout the kernel. With the Linux 6.12 kernel the file struct has be...
2024-09-16 06:30
TamaGo Allows Executing Go Language Code Bare Metal On ARM/RISC-V SoCs
Presented earlier this month at the Open-Source Firmware Conference was TamaGo as a means of running Go programming language code bare metal on Arm SoCs as well as eyeing RISC-V too. TamaGo can allow for "0% C and 100% Go code" for ARM/RISC-V device fi...
2024-09-16 06:00