Operating Systems

Turn off Chrome’s annoying “Image copied, “Link copied” on Windows
In Chrome 130, when you copy a link or text, a small pop-up now appears, stating "Link copied." Similar pop-ups may also appear for actions like "Image copied." The post Turn off Chrome’s annoying “Image copied, “Link copied” on Windows appeare...
2024-11-11 14:19
DXVK 2.5 Brings Memory Management Rewrite & Other Improvements
DXVK 2.5 was just released as the newest version of this open-source project implementing Direct3D APIs atop the Vulkan API for better handling of Windows games on Linux systems as used by Valve's Steam Play (Proton) software...
2024-11-11 14:08
Rumor: iPhone 17 Air might not be as thin as Apple had initially hoped
Apple is widely expected to unveil an all-new iPhone 17 Air next year that puts an emphasis on form over function. The new iPhone 17 Air has been described as “ultra-slim,” but a new supply chain report this week says Apple has hit a roadblock in m...
2024-11-11 14:04
Memtest86+ 7.20 Adds Support For Intel Arrow Lake & AMD Zen 5
Memtet86+ 7.0 debuted back in January while now as we approach the end of 2024, Memtest86+ 7.20 is now available as the latest significant update to this open-source memory tester commonly used on Intel and AMD systems...
2024-11-11 13:55
Everyone's been saying this is the quickest way to get XP in Black Ops 6, so I tried it out — you should too, it really works
The Prestige grind in Black Ops 6 is a long one, but this loadout can help you get more XP per game.
2024-11-11 13:54
Bitcoin rallied past $81,000 for the first time after Trump's victory
Good news for Bitcoin owners as the cryptocurrency zoomed past $81,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump's embrace of digital assets. Read more...
2024-11-11 13:36
Microsoft revives MSN brand with fresh new logo for 2024 — replaces "Microsoft Start" branding in Edge
In a statement to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed that it's unifying its news content services under the MSN brand once again.
2024-11-11 13:27
X is testing a free version of Grok AI chatbot in select regions
X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, allowing non-premium users in select regions to experience its feature. Read more...
2024-11-11 13:20
If Mozilla Foundation just laid off 30% of its staff and advocacy division, will its fight for "a free and open internet" continue?
Mozilla recently laid off 30% of its workforce due to a “relentless onslaught of change.” It also shut down its advocacy and global programs divisions.
2024-11-11 13:14
Fedora Stakeholders Debate Concerns Over "Karma" Term For Their Updates System
The latest terminology within the Fedora camp causing concern is "karma" that's long been used for conveying feedback around package updates with their Bodhi software used for gating Fedora Linux package updates...
2024-11-11 13:11
Forget exiting fullscreen! YouTube wants swipe-down gesture to play the next video
YouTube is testing a change to the swipe-down gesture. Now, it takes you to the next video instead of exiting the fullscreen mode. Read more...
2024-11-11 12:18
Streamlining openSUSE Translations Upstream
Managing localization of desktop menus and applications takes a specific tool and approach that fills a gap but leaves inconsistent upstream translations. Open-source translation standards have advanced over the years and the downstream-only model bein...
2024-11-11 12:00
New Linux Timer App Uses MPRIS in an Ingenious Way
MPRIS is something most of us associate with music apps and movie players, but a new app makes use of this freedesktop standard for something less entertaining: timers. Yes, timers. Timing your pizza in the oven, setting a deadline for a task, dedicati...
2024-11-11 11:59
This Linux Timer Tool Uses MPRIS in an Unexpected Way
MPRIS is something most of us associate with music apps and movie players, but a new app makes use of this freedesktop standard for something less entertaining: timers. Yes, timers. Timing your pizza in the oven, setting a deadline for a task, dedicati...
2024-11-11 11:59
Microsoft Announces Open-Source Hyperlight For Embedded VMM Within Linux/Windows Apps
Microsoft last month announced the open-source Rust-written OpenHCL for running confidential Intel TDX and AMD SEV-SNP virtual machines. Today Microsoft is announcing another interesting open-source, Rust-based project in the virtualization space: Hype...
2024-11-11 10:10
Basic Support For Many Pre-M1 Apple Devices Coming To Linux 6.13
While not as exciting as if it were Apple M3/M4 device support hitting the upstream mainline Linux kernel, but for those with some older Apple (pre-M1) devices around, support for a number of older SoCs and boards is set to arrive with the upcoming Lin...
2024-11-11 09:52
Don't pay extra for a disc drive! The standard Xbox Series X is now the same price as the All Digital edition.
Microsoft has discounted the standard 1 TB Carbon Black Xbox Series X by $50 ahead of the holiday shopping season. The discount essentially makes the standard Xbox Series X the same price as the All Digital edition.
2024-11-11 09:20
Intel Adapting Energy Aware Scheduling "EAS" To P-State Driver For Lunar Lake
As another effort for boosting the energy efficiency and behavior of Intel Core platforms with a mix of energy efficient "E" and performance "P" cores, a set of patches were posted Friday night for adapting Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS) to the Intel P-...
2024-11-11 09:15
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 10th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for November 10th, 2024, brings news about LXQt 2.1, Ubuntu Touch OTA-6, Debian 12.8, GIMP 3.0 Release Candidate, KDE Plasma 6.2.3, KDE Gear 24.08.3, KDE Frameworks 6.8, as well as all the latest distro and software updates...
2024-11-11 08:59