Operating Systems

Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 hardware and driver compatibility testing
As we approach the general availability of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft has shared that it is improving the driver and hardware compatibility testing process. Read more...
2024-09-20 07:58
Microsoft releases Edge 129 with deprecated CryptoWallet and OS requirement changes
Microsoft Edge 129 is now available in the Stable Channel. The latest release deprecates the CryptoWallet feature and changes OS requirements. Read more...
2024-09-20 07:20
Quickstart in Full Disk Encryption with TPM and YaST2
This is a quick start guide for Full Disk Encryption with TPM or FIDO2 and YaST2 on openSUSE MicroOS. It focuses on the few steps to install openSUSE MicroOS with YaST2 and using Full Disk Encryption secured by a TPM2 chip and measured boot or a FIDO2 ...
2024-09-20 07:00
Gfxstream Merged Into Mesa For Vulkan Virtualization
After seven months under review, Google's Gfxstream code has been upstreamed into Mesa 24.3 as a Vulkan virtualization solution...
2024-09-20 06:42
Here's the battery capacity information of the iPhone 16 models
Thanks to Brazilian regulatory filings, we now know exactly what may just be the battery capacity of each iPhone 16 model. Read more...
2024-09-20 06:40
OpenZFS Merges Support For Direct IO
The OpenZFS project has merged DirectIO (O_DIRECT) support for the ZFS file-system to bypass the ARC for reads and writes...
2024-09-20 06:30
Haiku OS Working On USB 3 SuperSpeed Plus Support
The Haiku open-source operating project known for letting the BeOS spirit live on is out with their newest monthly progress report...
2024-09-20 06:20
Dell XPS 9345 With Snapdragon X1 Sees Linux Patches But Not Yet Speakers & Other Features
Following the other recent work around Linux enablement for Snapdragon X1 powered laptops, yesterday patches were posted for getting the X1 Elite powered Dell XPS 9345 working with Linux but not all functionality is currently working...
2024-09-20 06:11
Real-Time "PREEMPT_RT" Support Merged For Linux 6.12
After many years in the making, it finally was merged overnight... The real-time "PREEMPT_RT" kernel support was merged a few hours ago into Linux Git for this year's Linux 6.12 kernel!..
2024-09-20 05:47
OpenAI o1-preview and o1-mini are now available in GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models
GitHub announced the preview availability of two new OpenAI models, o1-preview and o1-mini, in GitHub Copilot and Models. Developers can now test and integrate these models into their workflows. Read more...
2024-09-20 04:32
Vivaldi Web Browser is Now Available as a Snap
Vivaldi web browser has arrived on the Canonical Snap Store, officially. This Chromium-based web browser has long been available on Linux, offering a traditional DEB installer for Ubuntu users (which adds an APT repo for subsequent updates). And while ...
2024-09-20 01:58
First iPhone 16 pre-orders arrive as lines form at Apple Stores around the world
As the clock turns to September 20 around the world, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launch is in full swing. The first pre-orders have started arriving to lucky buyers, while lines are starting to form at Apple Stores. As we highlighted earlier, Apple...
2024-09-20 00:56
Two Point Museum gets a March launch date, offers Sonic-themed pre-order bonuses
Sega and Two Point Studios have attached a release date to the upcoming management sim Two Point Museum while also unveiling pre-order bonuses and a special edition. Read more...
2024-09-20 00:40
Concord director reportedly steps down as studio awaits Sony's decision on the flopped game
Sony is reportedly still undecided on what it wants to do with its first-party developer Firewalk Studios and the flopped live-service shooter entry Concord. Read more...
2024-09-19 23:30
PowerA is massively upping its game with two new Fusion Pro Xbox controllers — wired AND wireless
PowerA has launched not one but two new controllers, the Fusion Pro 3 for $69.99 and a premium-priced offering with the Fusion Wireless for $149.99.
2024-09-19 23:22
Apple’s Fifth Ave store glows in Apple Intelligence colors to celebrate iPhone 16 launch
iPhone 16 is almost here. Following the start of pre-orders last week, the new iPhones will hit stores tomorrow, September 20. And to celebrate the launch, Apple has made its iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York glow in the colors of Apple Intelligenc...
2024-09-19 22:39
8TB WD Red Plus CMR HDD for NAS / Plex Servers is just $144 but for limited time
Grab this limited-time offer on WD's 8TB Red Plus hard drive (HDD) if you are looking to upgrade your NAS and/or home (Plex) server. Read more...
2024-09-19 20:54
October will be big for Apple products, here’s what’s coming next
September is always Apple’s most packed month for product launches. This year, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 were joined by key software updates like iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more. But October is coming,...
2024-09-19 20:35
Security Bite: macOS Sequoia’s firewall is disrupting security tools, and more
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2024-09-19 20:20
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react to ...
2024-09-19 20:08