Operating Systems

Dell-WMI-Sysman Linux Driver Being Extended For Alienware Systems
The Dell-WMI-Sysman driver on Linux allows for managing BIOS settings from within Linux using sysfs. This dell-wmi-sysman kernel driver supports most Dell platforms from 2018 and newer for convenient BIOS management...
2024-09-24 06:17
F2FS With Linux 6.12 Converts I/O Paths To Use Folios, Other Improvements
The Flash-Friendly File-System (F2FS) updates have been submitted for the Linux 6.12 merge window...
2024-09-24 06:11
Apple is making it easier for Mac users to enable Low Power Mode with macOS 15.1
Low Power Mode is a feature that has been on the iPhone for years and lets users save battery life with the press of a button. This option was expanded to the Mac with macOS Monterey, but Apple has always kept it hidden in the System Settings. But with...
2024-09-24 01:06
iOS 18: Three new features you probably don’t know about
iOS 18 was officially released to the public last week, but we’re still learning more about all of the new features and changes. Here are a few additional tidbits on improvements to FaceTime, changes to the Wallet app, and more. more…
2024-09-24 00:41
Apple is redesigning the Mac mini: Here’s everything we know
Apple will kick off the Mac’s transition to the M4 chips next month, and one of the headlining updates will be the Mac mini. With an all-new design, two different M4 variations, and more, here’s everything we know so far about the new Mac mini comi...
2024-09-24 00:23
Apple stops signing iOS 17.6.1, making it impossible to downgrade from iOS 18
Apple last week released iOS 18 to the public. The update comes with a bunch of new features, including customizable Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned Photos app and improvements to the Messages app. However, those who have updated to iOS 18...
2024-09-23 23:10
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gets personal as he describes his vision of a better world with AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a new message on his personal blog today, sharing his vision of a better world powered by AI. Read more...
2024-09-23 21:32
Obscura adds iPhone 16 Camera Control support, Lock Screen access in iOS 18
Obscura is a powerful third-party camera app for iPhone, and it just got even more capable. With the launch of iOS 18 and the iPhone 16, Obscura can now be accessed directly from your iPhone’s Lock Screen, adjusted via the Camera Control, and more. m...
2024-09-23 21:23
The new version of Microsoft Teams made for virtual desktops has officially launched
Microsoft has just made the new Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) version of Teams generally available. Read more...
2024-09-23 21:08
Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button
The iPhone 16’s biggest selling point, according to Apple, is the forthcoming Apple Intelligence feature set. However, Camera Control has to be a close second. The new dedicated camera button packs a lot of functionality, but after a few days with my...
2024-09-23 21:01
Skype Insider 8.129 is out with fixes for multiple platforms
Microsoft has released a new Skype Insider update under version 8.129. It fixes various issues across supported platforms. Read more...
2024-09-23 19:54
Hobbit life sim Tales of the Shire gets a March 2025 launch date
The cozy life sim title set in The Lord of The Rings universe, Tales of the Shire, is now coming in March 2025. In the game developed by Wētā Workshop, you play as a Hobbit. Read more...
2024-09-23 19:38
iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change
Apple has released iOS 18.1 beta 5 to developers and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are improvements to Apple Intelligence, upgrades to Camera Control on the iPhone 16, and more. Head below for a full roundup of what’s ne...
2024-09-23 19:24
This is how much iPhone storage Apple Intelligence will require
Apple Intelligence is releasing soon as part of iOS 18.1. When it does, you may need to free up some additional storage on your iPhone. Here are the storage requirements for Apple Intelligence at launch, and why they’ll grow over time. more…
2024-09-23 19:11
Latest iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta enable drag and drop for iPhone Mirroring
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The software updates will be the first to come with Apple Intelligence, but they also bring some other new features. With the betas released today, Apple has finally enabled dr...
2024-09-23 19:00
"We will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future." It looks like we might be getting Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3.
Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits says that the team is encouraged by the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, meaning we could see DLC and even a Space Marine 3.
2024-09-23 18:55
The original Resident Evil 3's re-release on GOG lands this week
The 2000-released PC port of Resident Evil 3 is getting a re-release on the GOG store soon. It comes with major upgrades to let it run easily on modern PC hardware. Read more...
2024-09-23 18:54
Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?
World of Warcraft's levelling experience is one of the worst and most under-baked aspects of the modern game, and Blizzard just made a change that I feel is actually worse for the health of the near 20-year-old MMO.
2024-09-23 18:53
New Starfield animated trailer shows the event that leads to Shattered Space expansion
Bethesda has released a new installment of its Starfield Animated Anthology. The latest episode covers the disastrous event that introduces players to the Shattered Space expansion. Read more...
2024-09-23 18:40
Windows 11 KB5043185 (24H2) tests deeper Microsoft account integration in File Explorer
Windows 11 update brings solid improvements for version 24H2, including a new shared section in File Explorer. It is available for everyone using Windows 11 24H2 in the Dev Channel. The post Windows 11 KB5043185 (24H2) tests deeper Microsoft account in...
2024-09-23 18:29