Operating Systems

First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 handheld PCs spotted in latest preview
References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.
2025-04-01 13:34
Microsoft's exFAT is getting absolutely huge performance boost on Linux again thanks to Sony
Microsoft's exFAT file system is again getting a huge performance boost on Linux. And once more, Sony is at the forefront. Read more...
2025-04-01 13:30
Apple Intelligence is now fully supported in the EU with iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4 includes a variety of big and small upgrades for iPhone users, but if you’re in the EU, there’s one especially huge bonus change: Apple Intelligence is now fully supported for EU users. more…
2025-04-01 13:18
There are two big issues with Apple’s reported ‘AI doctor’ plan
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported a couple of days ago on what he described as “Apple’s biggest push into health yet with a new AI doctor.” While I completely understand why Apple would want to do this, I think the company will need to tread ext...
2025-04-01 13:15
Firefox gets big update with tab groups, improved address bar, HEVC for Linux, and more
Mozilla has released a big update for Firefox. Version 137 is here with tab groups, an updated address bar, some good news for Linux users, and more. Read more...
2025-04-01 13:14
How to install a screen protector on your gaming handheld — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.
2025-04-01 13:00
I haven't even decided which ending to Atomfall I want to do first, and someone is already speedrunning the game in under half an hour
Speedrunners have already turned their hands to Atomfall, and this ludicrous completion run clocks in under half an hour!
2025-04-01 12:58
The iOS 19 codename sounds like it means something but doesn’t
Mark Gurman’s recent Q&A revealed a little snippet of information about iOS 19 – its codename within the Apple teams working on it – and it sounds very much like it tells us what to expect … more…
2025-04-01 11:37
PowerToys, one of the best free apps on Windows 11, just got a major update
Microsoft PowerToys just got a big update, adding a new Command Palette, improved Color Picker, and more powerful tools for Windows users.
2025-04-01 11:36
South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region
We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.
2025-04-01 11:24
Europe welcomes Apple Intelligence, now in your language
Apple Intelligence's arrival in the EU, coupled with extensive language support, marks a significant step forward in Apple's AI plans. It's also on the Apple Vision Pro in US English. Read more...
2025-04-01 11:24
It’s not just Apple Intelligence: Alexa+ also launching without most features
Apple has gotten a lot of flack for talking up Apple Intelligence while delivering very little of it, and now it seems Amazon is about to do the exact same thing. A new report citing internal company documents suggests that Alexa+, Amazon’s equivalen...
2025-04-01 11:14
It’s not just Apple Intelligence: Alexa+ also launching without key features
Apple has gotten a lot of flack for talking up Apple Intelligence while delivering very little of it, and now it seems Amazon is about to do the exact same thing. A new report citing internal company documents suggests that Alexa+, Amazon’s equivalen...
2025-04-01 11:14
Many AMD Ryzen 9800X3D on ASRock have died as they can't boot to Windows or POST
AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs are dying with over 100 reported total cases. ASRock motherbaords might be the issue but others like Asus are also affected to an extent. Read more...
2025-04-01 11:08
I can trace my nerdom back to the original Xbox and Van Halen's '1984' album as Microsoft turns 50
As Microsoft celebrates 50 years, I look back at the origins of my nerdom, starting with the original Xbox and one of the first albums I ever owned.
2025-04-01 11:05
Seamless migration from Windows
Windows 10 End of Life is approaching and Linux distributions show creativity to attract Windows 10 users. openSUSE takes a step further by offering users a seamless migration tool for migration from Windows 10 and 11 to openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed. T...
2025-04-01 11:00
Tariffs, CPUs, and AI: Here's why I recommend you buy a new laptop before prices get out of hand
Tariffs proposed and already in place are driving up the cost of tech, including laptops. Here's why you might want to invest before more tariffs arrive.
2025-04-01 10:54
Sam Altman's ouster as OpenAI CEO was reportedly a cocktail of deception and toxicity, with Microsoft at the center of it all
An exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal details how Microsoft unveiled OpenAI's unreleased GPT-4 to the world without joint approval from the safety board.
2025-04-01 10:22
Microsoft's Windows 98 can run Meta's Llama AI model on just 128MB of RAM: "We could have been talking to our computers for 30 years now."
Andreessen Horowitz's co-founder recently revealed that a small Llama AI model successfully ran on Windows 98.
2025-04-01 10:02
Apple @ Work Podcast: The meeting of the Brads
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pro...
2025-04-01 10:00