Operating Systems

How to turn off headphone volume limit warnings on iPhone and iPad
Hearing health is incredibly important, and gentle reminders from Apple to keep that in mind can be helpful. However, if you’re just tired of seeing headphone volume limit warnings, there’s actually a way to turn those off. more…
2025-08-12 18:10
Microsoft removes PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11, here is what you need to know
PowerShell 2.0, a legacy Windows component from the Windows 7 era, is being removed from Windows 11. Here is what you need to know about it. Read more...
2025-08-12 18:04
Google rolls out "Preferred Sources" letting you set preferred sites in search results
After testing in Search Labs, Google is now rolling out its "Preferred Sources" feature to select regions, allowing users to choose their favorite sources for search results. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:48
Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875) August 2025 Patch Tuesday out
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875) for August 2025. Here's what's included. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:16
What are players turning to now that Battlefield 6’s open beta has ended?
As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.
2025-08-12 17:12
As the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Wraps Up, Players Scatter to Other Games — So I'm Asking: What's Everyone Playing Instead?
As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.
2025-08-12 17:12
Not everyone is happy about new CarPlay in iOS 26
We’ve covered the new CarPlay experience in iOS 26 a lot over the summer. There’s a lot of excitement for a lot of the changes, but it turns out not everyone loves the complete experience. more…
2025-08-12 17:08
Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) August 2025 Patch Tuesday out
Microsoft has released August 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5063709. There are also new updates for older Windows 10 versions. Read more...
2025-08-12 17:08
HP Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Desktop Ever — And the Stealthiest, for Those Who Prefer a Minimalist Aesthetic
HP has unveiled the OMEN MAX 45L flagship gaming desktop PC powered by AMD and NVIDIA, as well as a refreshed HP OMEN 35L (with a new Stealth Edition).
2025-08-12 17:00
Windows 11 KB5063878 (24H2) boosts performance, direct download links (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5063878 is rolling out as a mandatory update with a lot of new features, including Quick Machine Recovery, faster performance, and more. If you’re unable to download Windows 11 August 2025 Update, Microsoft has posted direct download lin...
2025-08-12 16:56
Linux Address Space Isolation "ASI" Revived After Lowering 70% Performance Hit To 13%
Several years ago Google engineers began exploring address space isolation for the Linux kernel and ultimately proposing Linux ASI for better dealing with CPU speculative execution attacks. While the hope was it would better cope with the ever growing ...
2025-08-12 16:53
M5 MacBook Pro won’t launch this year, says analyst
Apple’s recent pattern with new MacBook Pro models has been to launch them in the fall. But recently Bloomberg indicated that may not happen this year, and now a second source has chimed in to support a later launch date. more…
2025-08-12 15:46
Deals: 32GB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, Black/Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, AirPods 4 $99, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll starting with the M4 MacBook Air. Alongside entry-level models from $799, we are also still tracking rare $200 price drops on a 24GB model with 1TB of storage an heavily upgraded variant with 3...
2025-08-12 15:45
Sony's Helldivers and Microsoft's Spartans could soon be fighting together
Sony and Microsoft may be about to have Helldivers and Spartans fighting together soon if the latest Xbox port teaser is anything to go by. Read more...
2025-08-12 15:28
Next year’s iPhones could get bigger than usual upgrades with A20 chip
We’re just weeks away from Apple unveiling its iPhone 17 lineup, but a new report corroborates prior indications that next year’s iPhone 18 models are due for an especially strong performance boost thanks to innovations with the A20 chip. more…
2025-08-12 15:20
The top 3 smartphone gimbals on the market right now
Smartphone gimbals have become a dime a dozen at this point, but who are the leaders right now? Here are our top three gimbals that you should be looking at if you are in the market for one. more…
2025-08-12 15:01
Download Generative AI with LangChain: Second Edition (worth $42.99) for free
This second edition tackles the biggest challenge facing companies in AI today: moving from prototypes to production. Read more...
2025-08-12 14:56
iOS 26 brings back the iPhone calculator’s clear button
iOS 18 featured a major redesign to the Calculator app, including fancy features like Math Notes. Those changes included adding a back button to the keypad, replacing the traditional C/AC button. This was so frustrating for some, the real hard-core Cal...
2025-08-12 14:37
Sling TV’s new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5
Sling TV has announced what seems like a tempting new way to watch live TV without a contract. A new “Day Pass” option lets users unlock instant access to live sports, TV, and entertainment for $4.99. There’s also a “Weekend Pass” available f...
2025-08-12 14:28
Thunderbolt 4 dock for Mac with dual 4K displays and 13 ports launches under $200
Thunderbolt 5 is starting to arrive on some Macs, but most of us are still living in the Thunderbolt 4 era. For those users, Plugable is introducing a new docking station designed specifically for Macs. The pairs Mac-friendly styling with pro-grade con...
2025-08-12 14:25