Operating Systems

Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 get an important battery-preserving feature
Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 11 and the Surface Laptop 7, giving these devices an important battery-preserving feature. Read more...
2025-08-12 12:48
Reddit blocks non-profit Wayback Machine from archiving the site
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the most valuable free services available on the web, ensuring that important sources of information are protected from the vicissitudes of fate and tech companies. Until recently, the archive was able...
2025-08-12 12:35
Microsoft wants you to buy an AI PC — Apple says ‘Here’s a $599 MacBook instead'
The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.
2025-08-12 12:34
Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11
The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.
2025-08-12 12:34
Microsoft 365 Is Gaining Brand-New Apps — Here’s What’s on the Way to Windows 11
Microsoft is adding companion apps to Windows 11 so you can find files, contacts, and events without leaving your taskbar.
2025-08-12 12:29
CodeWeavers CrossOver 25.1 Improves The Stability Of Microsoft Office On Linux
While most Linux gamers are content using Valve's Steam Play (Proton) these days for Linux gaming, a new release of CodeWeavers' CrossOver is now available for enjoying other Windows applications and games on Linux as well as macOS. CrossOver 25.21 enh...
2025-08-12 12:25
You can now watch Apple TV+ shows for free on United Airlines flights
You can now watch Apple TV+ shows on in-flight entertainment systems across United Airlines’ fleet of planes, thanks to a new partnership announced today. United travellers can get free access to Apple Originals like Severance, Slow Horses, and Ted L...
2025-08-12 12:19
Linux Kernel Patched For AMD SEV-SNP Cache Coherency Vulnerability
This Patch Tuesday the only new security fix merged to the Linux kernel is addressing a vulnerability affecting AMD SEV-SNP secure virtual machines...
2025-08-12 12:17
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara' makes the desktop "more comfortable" than ever
Linux Mint 22.2 'Zara' is now available as a beta release. It brings some new user-facing features as well as features behind the scenes. Read more...
2025-08-12 12:12
Nvidia 580.97 driver brings DLSS 4 support for GTA V and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
GTA V and Hellblade 2 now have DLSS 4 multi-frame generation support thanks to Nvidia's latest driver update. Read more...
2025-08-12 11:56
Leaker reiterates that iPhone 17 Air will get binned GPU
A leaker last month indicated that the iPhone 17 Air would get a “binned” version of the A19 Pro chip, with only five graphics cores instead of six. They’ve today reiterated this, affirming another of the compromises buyers will have to make if t...
2025-08-12 11:44
MINIX announces early bird pricing for ER936-AI and ER937-AI mini PCs
With a dedicated NPU and a respective 75, and 80 TOPS under the hood "proper" AI comes to mini PCs. Pre-orders are open with early bird discounts in US and EU. Read more...
2025-08-12 11:40
“We Have Helldivers at Home” — Arrowhead Reacts to Fortnite’s new Bug-Themed Season Ahead of Helldivers 2’s Xbox Launch
The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.
2025-08-12 11:35
Fortnite Adds Bug Battles — Helldivers Devs Say It 'Looks Familiar'
The community manager and CEO of Arrowhead, the developers behind Helldivers 2, have commented on Fortnite's bug-themed season.
2025-08-12 11:35
“Here Is the Heartbreaking Thing”: Amid GPT-5 Backlash, Sam Altman Says Users Need ChatGPT to Be a ‘Yes Man’ Because They’ve Never Had Anyone Support Them
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.
2025-08-12 11:21
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Became a Therapist for Many — And GPT-5 Broke That Bond
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.
2025-08-12 11:21
New Xbox Insider Update Fixes This Annoying Game Library Issue — I Hope It’ll Be Available for All Console Users Soon
A new update for some Xbox Insiders separates demos from owned games, fixing a long-suffering clutter issue for users.
2025-08-12 11:12
The new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter egg
As part of the overall redesign, Liquid Glass has been implemented throughout iOS 26, changing how app icons, toolbars, tab bars and system controls look and behave. But Apple is also open to just having a bit of a fun with the new material, like the c...
2025-08-12 11:09
Fortnite returns to the App Store in another country after court ruling
Fortnite returned to the App Store in the US back in May after a federal court ruling, and is now set to return in Australia too after a similar judgment there. While Epic Games celebrated the ruling, the fate of the app in other countries still remain...
2025-08-12 11:04
“An Unequivocal Antitrust Violation”: Elon Musk Claims Apple Blocks Any AI Firm Besides OpenAI From Reaching #1 in the App Store — But DeepSeek Already Had Its Moment in the Sun
Elon Musk made a bold claim against Apple, and by extension, OpenAI, suggesting that Apple is making it hard for any AI company to rank as #1 in its App Store besides OpenAI.
2025-08-12 11:03