Operating Systems

End of an era: Apple discontinues 8GB RAM Macs as the entire lineup now starts with 16GB
It’s officially the end of an era. Apple on Wednesday held the last day of its super week of Mac announcements, this time with the launch of a new generation MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. But the company also did something else: it upgraded all Macs w...
2024-10-30 19:30
Apple reportedly started early manufacturing of iPhone 17 in India
A Foxconn factory in Bangalore allegedly started experimenting with the prototypes and manufacturing processes for next year's iPhone 17. Read more...
2024-10-30 19:16
The best accessories for your new M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini
It’s been a busy time for Mac launches. Apple has released the first three M4 Macs: the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. If you’ve ordered a new M4 model, or even if you’re sticking with your current hardware, these are the best accessories to up...
2024-10-30 19:14
Here’s how many external displays the new M4 MacBook Pro models support
Apple today unveiled its new MacBook Pro lineup powered by M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The update comes with good news for external display support for some users, and we’ve got all of the details about the changes below. more…
2024-10-30 19:05
Apple Music in iOS 18.1 got two upgrades that are easy to miss
iOS and iPadOS 18.1 launched this week, with Apple Intelligence the biggest addition. But the Music app also scored a couple nice upgrades you might have missed. Here’s what’s new for Apple Music. more…
2024-10-30 18:34
Audacity 3.7 Open-Source Audio Editor Is Out to Improve Linux Compatibility
Audacity 3.7 open-source digital audio editor and recording software is now available for download with improved Linux compatibility and various bug fixes. Here's what's changed! The post Audacity 3.7 Open-Source Audio Editor Is Out to Improve Linux Co...
2024-10-30 18:22
Pre-Orders Open for Pine64’s e-Ink Linux Tablet
Forget Amazon’s recent Kindle refresh, the most exciting e-ink device around is the PineNote from prolific open-source hardware makers Pine64. I reported last month that Pine64 had confirmed a new PineNote production run, the first in several years, ...
2024-10-30 18:16
Dropbox announces new round of layoffs, cuts 20% of workforce
Third time's a charm? Dropbox announced its third major round of layoffs in recent years, cutting 20% of staff to refocus on new growth areas. Read more...
2024-10-30 18:16
OpenAI will make you pay to search your ChatGPT history, but only for a while
ChatGPT now includes a search feature that lets you look through your chat history and continue any previous interaction with the AI-powered chatbot. The feature will be available to all users soon, but it is currently restricted to paid subscribers.
2024-10-30 18:10
Intel could potentially be on Apple's acquisition portfolio amid financial struggles, emancipating itself from an overreliance on TSMC for chips — but Samsung could have better standing
A new report suggests Intel could be on Apple's acquisition alley to bolster its AI advances and free it from an overreliance on TSMC for chips.
2024-10-30 18:03
Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty expansion announced for Mac
CD Projekt RED and Apple have announced Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for macOS. Apple silicon owners will be able to jump into the game early next year. Read more...
2024-10-30 18:02
Microsoft unveils a new Bing experience for 2024 U.S. presidential race
Microsoft has launched a new Bing experience to help users track the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election. Read more...
2024-10-30 17:46
Google Chrome gets new performance controls to improve browsing experience
Google has announced some new features to improve user experience and better manage inactive tabs in Chrome. Read more...
2024-10-30 17:30
All the M4 Mac highlights from Apple’s big announcements
Apple has had a big week for Mac announcements. There are new M4 models of the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, plus new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips—all shipping next Friday, November 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 also debuted with Apple Intelligence. Here are a...
2024-10-30 17:26
Apple launches new M4 Pro and M4 Max processors
Apple has a new duo of super-powerful processors with a lot of cores and raw horsepower for all sorts of tasks. Read more...
2024-10-30 17:16
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2024-10-30 17:00
Deals: M4 Mac mini $50 off or from $349 with trade, official Apple Watch charger, new gray Beats Pill, more
Apple’s all-new M4 MacBook Pros have arrived, and we are already tracking solid deals on the rest of the M4 Mac lineup that debuted earlier this week. You can still land as much as $500 off M4 iMac with elevated trade-in values, but these offers are ...
2024-10-30 16:39
MachineGames wants its Indiana Jones game to run at 60fps on Xbox Series X and S
With its release weeks away, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle developer MachineGames has revealed that it is targeting 60 fps on both Xbox Series X and S consoles. Read more...
2024-10-30 16:20
Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" Development Opens - Defaulting To -O3 Optimizations
Canonical has announced the formal state of the Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" development. Among other early changes are now defaulting to -O3 compiler optimizations rather than the default -O2 optimization level when building Debian packages...
2024-10-30 16:02
New Apple video touts M4 MacBook Pro as ‘the Pro for pros’
Apple has released a new video today highlighting the ‘pro’-focused capabilities of the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. In it, four professionals talk through how the device has impacted their work. more…
2024-10-30 16:00