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Linux Optimization Patches Significantly Speed-Up Debuggers Using /proc/kcore

A set of Linux kernel patches posted on Friday by Meta/Facebook provide for sizable performance optimizations for applications leveraging /proc/kcore such as for debuggers...

2024-11-10 09:00

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Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 bugs fixed and new discovered

Catch up with the latest stories from the world of Microsoft in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap. Read more...

2024-11-10 09:00

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Debcow Optimizing Debian Packages For Copy-On-Write File-Systems

Debcow is an experimental implementation of deploying Debian packages on copy-on-write file-systems like Btrfs and Bcachefs. Debcow adapts DPKG to use reflinks for installing packages. With reflinking to the file contents from the Debian package archiv...

2024-11-10 08:00

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Wine-Staging 9.21 Fixes Some Old Game Crashes & Hangs Due To DirectMusic

Building off Friday's release of Wine 9.21, Wine-Staging 9.21 is available as this experimental blend of Wine that carries extra patches for testing/evaluation to enhance the ability for Windows games and apps to run on Linux...

2024-11-10 07:13

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Linux Support For Apple's Latest Magic Trackpad USB-C Model

A patch is pending for enabling support for the USB-C model of Apple's latest Magic Trackpad input device under Linux...

2024-11-10 06:45

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Niri 0.1.10 Scrollable-Tiling Wayland Compositor Brings Many Improvements

If this weekend's release of Hyprland 0.45 doesn't suit your fancy, Niri is also out this weekend with a new feature release. Niri is the scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor for an interesting Linux desktop experience...

2024-11-10 06:31

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Apple might update every Mac with the M4 chip for the first time in over a decade

Apple might refresh every Mac with the M4 chip, a move not seen in over a decade, bringing major performance boosts across the lineup. Read more...

2024-11-10 06:30

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China set to launch cargo mission to its space station - TWIRL #188

We have several rocket launches coming up this week but the most notable one will see China launch a cargo spacecraft to its space station. Read more...

2024-11-10 06:14

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Windows 11’s leaked taskbar feature could recommend apps, sites or snap groups

Windows 11's taskbar will gain new features, but you still won't be able to move it to the top or sides. Instead, it may introduce “recommendations” in the form of a card or panel that appears above the taskbar. The post Windows 11’s leaked taskb...

2024-11-09 23:21

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Apple will likely be updating every Mac with M4, which hasn’t happened in over a decade

Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a number of times where this has been close, but it hasn’t happened anytime in the past decade, at least...

2024-11-09 21:48

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PSN account requirement on PC is there to keep gamers safe, explains Sony

Sony president says the PSN requirement on PC is to keep gamers on the platform safe. However, this doesn't explain why it's needed in single-player games. Read more...

2024-11-09 20:32

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Currency’ is an ad-free and offline app to convert currencies

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Currency is a completely free currency conversion app ...

2024-11-09 20:30

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Microsoft quietly installed KB5001716 Windows 11/10 update on your PC

It's that time of the year again when Microsoft quietly installs KB5001716 on your Windows 11 and 10 PCs. Read more...

2024-11-09 20:12

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COD: Black Ops 6 ultrawide performance review: AMD 7900 XTX vs Nvidia 4080 SUPER

We took Activision's latest Call of Duty, Black Ops 6, for a spin to find how AMD stacks up against Nvidia with all the bells and whistles. Read more...

2024-11-09 17:52

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M4 Mac mini SSD storage can be upgraded, but it isn’t easy yet

Earlier this week, we reported that the storage in the new Mac mini is actually modular, meaning that it isn’t soldered to the logic board of the Mac, and ultimately would be user accessible. However, that didn’t necessarily mean it’d be easy for...

2024-11-09 17:39

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Rare iPhone prototype suggests Apple was experimenting with haptic buttons

A rare iPhone prototype found online hints at Apple testing haptic button technology, blending parts from the iPhone 13 and 14 Pro. Read more...

2024-11-09 17:36

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1TB, 2TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD is back to its lowest price with up to 53% discount

The 1TB and 2TB variants of the Samsung 990 EVO SSD are still at their lowest prices with up to 53% discount on their original MSRP. Read more...

2024-11-09 17:20

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Debian 12.8 “Bookworm” Released with 68 Bug Fixes and 50 Security Updates

Debian 12.8 is now available for download with 68 bug fixes and 50 security updates for the Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series. The post Debian 12.8 “Bookworm” Released with 68 Bug Fixes and 50 Security Updates appeared firs...

2024-11-09 17:04

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1TB lifetime plan to Koofr Cloud Storage now at lowest price ever at 85% off

Save $690 on this lifetime plan and securely store and share your files to any device with this cloud storage service. Read more...

2024-11-09 17:00

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Debian 12.8 Released With Many Bug Fixes & Security Updates

Debian 12.8 is out today as the latest media refresh for the "Bookworm" release with numerous security fixes along with other general bug fixes included as part of the assortment of package updates...

2024-11-09 16:53

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