Operating Systems

Google seeks reversal of verdict forcing it to open the Play Store to third-party app stores
Google is not happy with the 2024 verdict that forces it to allow third-party app store installations from the Play Store and is now set to request an overturn. Read more...
2025-02-03 15:08
NZXT Lift Elite mouse review: A new hero has entered the competitive gamer market
Lightweight gaming mice are dominating the field. NZXT just dropped a competitor that manages to undercut the competition ever so slightly.
2025-02-03 15:00
Slackware-Based PorteuX 1.9 Released with Linux Kernel 6.13, Docker Support
PorteuX 1.9 is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.13, Docker support, and other changes. Here’s what's new! The post Slackware-Based PorteuX 1.9 Released with Linux Kernel 6.13, Docker Support appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not reproduc...
2025-02-03 14:50
Cloud Hypervisor 44 Released With New Performance Improvements
Cloud Hypervisor 44 is now available as the newest version of this security and cloud minded Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) that operates atop Linux's KVM and the Microsoft MSHV Hypervisor...
2025-02-03 14:43
Corsair finally makes 2TB MP600 Mini 2230 Gen4 NVMe SSD actually affordable
The Corsair MP600 Mini 2TB 2230 NVMe SSD has finally received a significant price, making it a great deal. Read more...
2025-02-03 14:42
Apple explains why it requires New Orleans music students to learn coding
New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, due to a collaboration with Apple. Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary instr...
2025-02-03 14:41
Apple-supported New Orleans music students required to learn coding
New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, as part of a collaboration with Apple. Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary i...
2025-02-03 14:41
Apple Music announces special promo for new subscribers: get six months for $2.99
Apple Music has today officially announced a special promotional offer for new subscribers. For a limited time, new subscribers can get six months of Apple Music for just $2.99. That’s a big saving compared to the regular price of $10.99 per month. A...
2025-02-03 14:14
Apple gets tax break in India, a boost to iPhone production
Apple is benefiting from a new tax break in India, which will make it cheaper to assemble iPhones in the country. The change was announced by the government on Saturday. We first learned about the plans last month, which are expected to be worth at lea...
2025-02-03 14:09
One retailer shows how bleak the outlook is for getting an RTX 5090 this side of the summer
One UK retailer has detailed how long you might have to wait for an RTX 5090, and the bad news is it could be June.
2025-02-03 14:09
Semiconductor revenues jumped 18% in 2024, Samsung regains number one spot
The semiconductor industry saw revenues grow 18.1% in 2024. Samsung climbed to the top of the leaderboard in terms of marketshare with Intel slipping to second. Read more...
2025-02-03 14:04
Civilization VII proves the legendary series needed some changes, but it's my favorite way to dominate the world
After more than 50 hours of playtime, I'm finding it easy to recommend Civilization 7 to friends and readers. Here's what I found after 50 hours of play.
2025-02-03 14:00
Zero-click WhatsApp spyware targeted 90 journalists, says Meta
A zero-click WhatsApp spyware attack was made against 90 journalists and other “civil society members,” said Meta, which managed to detect the incident. A zero-click attack means that victims don’t need to tap on a link or take any action in orde...
2025-02-03 13:50
Mozilla Firefox 135 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 135 open-source web browser is now available for download with XZ packaging on Linux and other Linux changes. Here's what's new! The post Mozilla Firefox 135 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New appeared first on 9to5Lin...
2025-02-03 13:44
Fwupd 2.0.5 Firmware Updater Adds Support for More ELAN Fingerprint Readers
Fwupd 2.0.5 open-source Linux firmware updater utility is now available for download with support for more ELAN Fingerprint readers and other changes. Here’s what’s new! The post Fwupd 2.0.5 Firmware Updater Adds Support for More ELAN Fingerprint R...
2025-02-03 13:39
If you bought an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 before stock ran out, you need to grab this NVIDIA driver
NVIDIA launched its RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 last week. If you bought one of the GPUs, you need to download and install this driver from NVIDIA.
2025-02-03 13:30
Apple Music Replay 2025 playlist now available
The new Replay playlist is now available on Apple Music. Users are noticing today that the Replay 2025 playlist is now showing up in their libraries. Apple Music Replay continuously aggregates your top songs, albums, and artists. The playlist updates t...
2025-02-03 13:24
Microsoft Defender VPN on Mac and iPhone will stop working on Feb 28
If you’re using the Microsoft Defender VPN on Mac or iPhone as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription, there’s bad news. The company has revealed in a support document that the privacy feature will cease to work at the end of this month … more…
2025-02-03 13:21
OpenAI's Sam Altman to meet with Samsung's Lee Jae-Young in Seoul to discuss AI and chips
After being acquitted in the merger's case, Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-Young is set to meet with OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman during the latter's South Korea visit. Read more...
2025-02-03 13:20
Three New Intel Battlemage Device IDs Added To Open-Source Linux Driver
Three more PCI device IDs were added today to the Intel open-source Mesa 3D graphics driver code for Battlemage that could be for future higher-end products or along the lines of Data Center GPU Flex Series or other products...
2025-02-03 13:20