Operating Systems

This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu
Microsoft released an update for PowerToys recently that allows you to create folders by using templates. The same update also includes a lengthy list of improvements and changes to the app.
2024-10-02 13:22
Report: Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e beats Apple's A18 chip in ray tracing performance
In a recent 3DMark's Solar Bay ray tracing performance test, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e beat the iPhone 16's A18 chipset by a big margin. Read more...
2024-10-02 13:16
Apple continues work on all-glass MacBook with virtual keyboard and trackpad
Apple famously dispensed with a physical keyboard when it revolutionized the smartphone market, and the company’s long-term goal appears to be to do the same for laptops. A succession of patents have revealed Apple’s work on an all-screen MacBook w...
2024-10-02 13:01
Grab the rugged SanDisk 6TB G-Drive ArmorATD now for just $179.99
The SanDisk Professional 6TB G-Drive ArmorATD is now $179.99, down from $229.99, offering rugged durability and fast speeds for all your backup needs. Read more...
2024-10-02 13:00
Grab the rugged SanDisk 6TB G-Drive ArmorATD (HDD) now for just $179.99
The SanDisk Professional 6TB G-Drive ArmorATD is now $179.99, down from $229.99, offering rugged durability and fast speeds for all your backup needs. Read more...
2024-10-02 13:00
Schedule for openSUSE.Asia Summit is Published
The schedule for this year’s openSUSE.Asia Summit is out and features a diverse lineup of talks highlighting advancements in open-source and with the project. This year’s event takes place in Tokyo, Japan, and is a two-day event running from Nov. 2...
2024-10-02 13:00
Redox OS Making Progress On RISC-V Support, Eyes QEMU & Neovim Ports
The Redox OS open-source Rust-written operating system project has published their September 2024 status update...
2024-10-02 12:54
OpenAI's "temporary prototype" search tool could be a Google killer as user experience reportedly worsens on mobile devices with "just way too many ads on the page"
Former Google Engineer Arvind Jain says Google is seemingly focused on generating profit, which has significantly impacted its search user experience with ads. New players like OpenAI's SearchGPT could leverage this avenue to give it a run for its mone...
2024-10-02 12:53
Microsoft confirms major Xbox outage
If you are having issues with Xbox services, you are not alone. Microsoft confirmed a major outage and is currently investigating the situation. Read more...
2024-10-02 12:44
Microsoft reminds how Windows 11 24H2 update can be "optional" on office PCs
Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 yesterday alongside LTSC 2024 for managed PCs. It has reminded how such PCs can have it as an "optional" update. Read more...
2024-10-02 12:42
Deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras finds much to love despite some flaws
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about iPhone photography, it’s Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the developer behind the Halide app. In an incredibly deep dive into the iPhone 16 Pro cameras, he finds much to love – and a few flaws. W...
2024-10-02 12:23
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says company is now "financially sound" after layoffs in 2023
Unreal Engine and Fortnite maker Epic Games is now in a financially stable state, according to CEO Tim Sweeney. This comes after laying off over 800 personnel from the company. Read more...
2024-10-02 12:06
World of Warcraft's 'immortality' levelling experience is a bug, with a fix coming soon
Blizzard confirmed to us today that the inability to die in World of Warcraft's new levelling experience is a bug, with a fix rolling out soon to patch their "cheat death" mechanic for new players.
2024-10-02 12:04
"It’s been amazing seeing everyone’s excitement," we spoke to World of Warcraft's Morgan Day to talk solo dungeon Delves, upcoming talent changes, and more
World of Warcraft: The War Within is one of the best starts to an expansion in recent memory, with some of the best story delivery the game has seen in years. There are some pain points, though, particularly with Hero Talent balance, Delves, and other ...
2024-10-02 12:04
iOS 18.0.1 coming soon with iPhone and iPad bug fixes [Update]
Update October 2, 2024: The release of iOS 18.0.1 is imminent. The information was shared on social media by a private account with a strong track record. The account has previously shared details about upcoming iOS software updates on multiple differe...
2024-10-02 11:49
Sonos makes seven promises, including boosted warranties; customers seem unimpressed
Sonos has been struggling to regain the trust of its customers after its disastrous launch of a new version of the app. After initially doubling down on the new app, the company’s CEO later apologized for it, and he has now made seven promises about ...
2024-10-02 11:29
Intel Xeon 6980P SNC3 vs. HEX Clustering Mode Performance
With the Intel Xeon 6900P "Granite Rapids" processors that launched last week there are SNC3 and HEX clustering modes for these new processors. The default Sub-NUMA Clustering 3 (SNC3) mode for the three compute dies while the HEX mode is like SNC1 mod...
2024-10-02 11:10
Latest Microsoft Office for Mac now available without subscription
Two new subscription-free versions of Office for Mac are now available from Microsoft, with Office Home 2024 costing $149.99. For my money, the standalone versions are by far the best value, letting you buy them once and use them as long as you like, o...
2024-10-02 11:04
Xfce 4.20 Aiming For Release In December
A roadmap/schedule has been published for the lightweight Xfce 4.20 desktop. If all goes well this next iteration of the Xfce desktop will be out before Christmas...
2024-10-02 10:49
Rogue AI goes Admin-mode, installs updates that the PC could never reboot from
A recent incident highlights the importance of using AI carefully and responsibly. The AI went Admin-mode and installed a bunch of updates that it could never reboot from. Read more...
2024-10-02 10:44