Operating Systems

Microsoft locks Windows 11 user out, shows how easy losing data from forced encryption is
The forced Microsoft Account requirement and BitLocker auto encryption can lead to catastrophic issues on Windows if you aren't careful, and especially in the case of a lockout. Read more...
2025-06-17 09:18
Report: Trump's T1 Mobile off to a rocky start with messy pre-orders
Trump is planning to launch the T1 Mobile, but things aren't looking good. A flawed spec sheet and a messy pre-order process led one buyer to call it the "worst experience" ever. Read more...
2025-06-17 07:40
Windows 10 KB5063159 fixes bug that wouldn't let some Microsoft Surface devices boot
Microsoft has released a new OOB update KB5063159 that fixes a major boot issue for Surface Hub v1 devices. Read more...
2025-06-17 07:18
Microsoft can't help break Windows Outlook as even opening an email now sends it crashing
Microsoft has confirmed that it has broken Windows Outlook again as the app crashes when a user tries to open an email or write one. Read more...
2025-06-17 07:02
Rufus 4.9 gets emergency fix for unofficial Windows ISO user experience bug
Rufus has received its latest update and with this, it brings a fix for unofficial Windows ISOs, a performance boost and more. Read more...
2025-06-17 03:36
Microsoft Defender XDR gets TITAN-powered Security Copilot recommendations
Microsoft has announced an improvement to Security Copilot Guided Response in Defender XDR called TITAN which aims to flag threats before they've done anything wrong. Read more...
2025-06-17 02:40
Nexus Mods owner steps down citing toll on personal wellbeing
Nexus Mods creator Robin Scott (Dark0ne) has announced that the site is now under new ownership as he exits his management role for personal reasons. Read more...
2025-06-17 01:14
Brad Pitt and Tim Cook surprise fans at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of ‘F1 The Movie’ release
Apple fans visiting the company’s iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York were treated to an unexpected moment this week: following a panel on Apple TV+ hit series Severance, Apple CEO Tim Cook and actor Brad Pitt took the stage to promote the upcoming...
2025-06-17 00:58
Oakley and Meta tease new smart glasses launch for Friday, Apple eyes 2026 debut
It looks like Meta’s smart glasses lineup is about to expand beyond Ray-Ban. A new verified Instagram page called “Oakley | Meta” popped up this week, teasing a joint product launch scheduled for Friday, June 20. Here’s what to expect. more…
2025-06-16 23:41
Ubuntu Adopts Chrony + NTS for Secure Network Time
Ubuntu 25.10 switches to Chrony with Network Time Security (NTS) for authenticated time sync, improving security over the existing setup. You're reading Ubuntu Adopts Chrony + NTS for Secure Network Time, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce ...
2025-06-16 22:59
Canonical at HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and trusted open source solutions provider, is proud to sponsor HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025. Join us from June 23–26 to explore how our collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is transforming the ...
2025-06-16 22:51
Join Canonical at HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and trusted open source solutions provider, is proud to sponsor HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025. Join us from June 23–26 to explore how our collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is transforming the ...
2025-06-16 22:51
Commuters in South Korea will soon be able to pay fares using Apple Pay
More than two years after landing in South Korea, Apple Pay is about to fill one of its biggest gaps in the country: public transportation support. However, the win might be short-lived. Here’s why. more…
2025-06-16 22:38
Tensions boil as OpenAI execs reportedly accuse Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior as partnership frays
A new report suggests that tension continues to brew in Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, with the latter's executives accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive behavior for not signing off on its for-profit evolution.
2025-06-16 22:31
These are my favorite Find My accessories
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great additions to your life. After all, what’s a better investment than a way to keep track of their most important possessions? more…
2025-06-16 22:14
9to5Mac Daily: June 16, 2025 – More iOS 26 tidbits
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more…
2025-06-16 22:12
Spigen just released the Apple Watch charger stand I’ve always wanted
Spigen has just launched a new Apple Watch charging stand that shrinks the iconic design of the original iMac G3 down to bedside-table size, and it looks awesome. more…
2025-06-16 22:00
Get this 27-inch ASUS VA279QG 120Hz monitor for dirt-cheap
One of ASUS' 27-inch IPS monitors with a fast refresh rate is currently available for just over $100. Read more...
2025-06-16 21:32
Dutch court upholds antitrust ruling against Apple over App Store and dating apps
Apple has been dealt another regulatory blow in Europe this week. A court in Rotterdam has upheld a 2021 decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), confirming that the company abused its dominant App Store position. Or at le...
2025-06-16 21:31
To catch up with ChatGPT, Google reportedly cribbed OpenAI's homework to boost Gemini's AI game
A new report suggests that Google used ChatGPT to train Bard though Scale AI waters down the claims as "standard side-by-side evaluations," which are part of industry standards.
2025-06-16 21:23