Operating Systems

GOG is giving away a classic horror game as its Halloween sale kicks off
The GOG store is having a Halloween giveaway, and it's for a point and click game that was released all the waa back in 1993. Read more...
2024-10-31 23:04
PSA: Update your Mac before buying a USB-C Magic Mouse, Trackpad, or Keyboard
Apple this week launched the new USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard along with the M4 Macs. While the new Macs won’t arrive until November 8, customers can already buy the new Magic accessories in stores. However, you may need to u...
2024-10-31 22:57
After Chrome, Microsoft Edge plans to move address bar to bottom on Android
Exciting improvements are coming to Microsoft Edge on Android, including a Copilot v2 experience with updated ChatGPT models, support for extensions, and a potential bottom address bar. The post After Chrome, Microsoft Edge plans to move address bar to...
2024-10-31 22:57
"While the population of Linux users is small, their impact infected a fair amount of players’ games." Apex Legends can't be played on Steam Deck anymore, and EA has explained why.
Apex Legends is no longer playable on devices running Linux, including the Steam Deck, with EA noting the decision is due to the amount of cheaters.
2024-10-31 22:34
This amazing horror game just got multiplayer this Halloween, and it's the most fun you can have for under $3
Buckshot Roulette is one of the best PC games I've played in recent memory, and this Halloween, multiplayer has come to the indie title.
2024-10-31 22:16
Tim Cook honors Luca Maestri in his last earnings call as Apple CFO
As announced back in August, Apple’s current CFO Luca Maestri will soon be moving to a new role at the company. During the Q4 2024 fiscal earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook took some time to honor Luca Maestri’s work as CFO, as this is the last call...
2024-10-31 21:33
Tim Cook: iPhone users adopting iOS 18.1 twice as fast as iOS 17.1
Apple released iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features on Monday. In a new interview with CNBC today, Apple CEO Tim Cook touted that Apple is seeing strong adoption numbers of iOS 18.1 so far. Cook’s comments come following Apple’s Q4 2...
2024-10-31 21:06
VMware Workstation Shifting From Proprietary Code To Using Upstream KVM
This isn't an off-schedule April Fools' Joke or anything like that but an exciting sign of the times: VMware Workstation will be shifting off its proprietary base and onto leveraging the upstream Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) for virtualizat...
2024-10-31 20:57
COSMIC Desktop Alpha 3 Released With More Enhancements
As a nice Halloween treat for Linux desktop users, System76 has published their third alpha version of the Rust-written COSMIC desktop environment...
2024-10-31 20:48
9to5Mac Daily: October 31, 2024 – Apple’s health projects, more
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. Sponsored by ...
2024-10-31 20:43
Apple reports record Q4 2024 earnings with nearly $95 billion in revenue
Apple has released its earnings report for fiscal Q4 2024. The company reports $94.93 billion in revenue during the three-month period, up 6% year-over-year. This sets a new September quarter revenue record. For comparison’s sake, Apple reported $89....
2024-10-31 20:35
Corsair brings some of its best features to this new gaming keyboard — and it won't take up a lot of space
Corsair is officially launching the K70 Pro TKL, a gaming keyboard that features FlashTap and Rapid Trigger functionality.
2024-10-31 20:26
Microsoft Word turns 41: A look back at key updates and the future of writing
Explore the key updates in Microsoft Word as it marks its 41st anniversary, including new AI features and collaboration tools aimed at improving user productivity and experience. Read more...
2024-10-31 19:32
Copilot Money review: The best budgeting app gets better with iPad support, Cash Flow, and Tags
I’ve written before about Copilot’s crucial role in my life, making it extraordinarily easy (and even enjoyable!) to track my finances. Over the last several months, Copilot has gotten even better with new “Tags” and “Cash Flow” features. C...
2024-10-31 19:28
ChatGPT search engine uses Bing, builds extension to replace Google in Chrome
Microsoft's investment in ChatGPT is helping OpenAI in expanding into areas that could threaten its own business and pose a significant risk to Google. Windows Latest found that ChatGPT mainly uses Bing (Bing.com) for its queries. The post ChatGPT sear...
2024-10-31 19:23
To my surprise, Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC sales just passed CoD: Black Ops 6 on Steam
On its launch day, BioWare's highly anticipated Dragon Age: The Veilguard has passed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Steam's Top Sellers list.
2024-10-31 19:17
Windows Recall is once again recalled
Microsoft says it needs more time to cook its controversial Recall feature. This time, it plans a public test for December 2024. Read more...
2024-10-31 19:16
Grounding Gemini responses with Google Search, a costly new capability for developers
Google has introduced a new "Grounding with Google Search" feature in Google AI Studio and the Gemini API to address the issue of LLMs having outdated knowledge. Read more...
2024-10-31 18:56
Microsoft is struggling to get Windows Recall out the door — delays releasing first public preview
Microsoft has announced a further delay for its controversial Windows Recall feature. Expected to be released in preview this month, the company now says to expect the first preview by December.
2024-10-31 18:54
ChatGPT search is officially here, this is what it can do
Following a limited test under the name SearchGPT, OpenAI today formally launched its newly branded ChatGPT search feature. The best shot at a Google contender in years is here, and this is what it can do. more…
2024-10-31 18:50