Operating Systems

Windows 11 File Explorer will soon let you turn off OneDrive Backup notifications
Microsoft is finally letting Windows 11 users turn off annoying OneDrive backup notifications in File Explorer. Read more...
2024-11-23 16:54
China piles up tons of US-made chips before Trump enters the White House
China has reportedly started importing vast amounts of chips from the United States before Donald Trump could begin his new term as POTUS. Read more...
2024-11-23 16:26
Here are my top 6 iPhones cases for 2024
Every year, there seems to be an infinite number of cases available for your iPhone. There are thin cases, bulky cases, cases made of leather, others made of pure metal, cases with stands, and cases with a camera control cover; if you can think of it, ...
2024-11-23 15:49
OneOdio Focus A5 Hybrid ANC headphones hands on: high quality, low price, and AI
I was given the opportunity to test some AI-powered wireless headphones with native support for LDAC, here is my verdict. Read more...
2024-11-23 15:00
Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. (Wallet Finder is , so it’s an even better deal than normal right now.) Disguise...
2024-11-23 14:44
M4 MacBook Pro teardown reveals nearly identical internals to previous model
While the new got a number of sweet quality of life upgrades, the new MacBooks looked about the same externally, except for the M4 MacBook Pro gaining an additional Thunderbolt port over the M3 model, something that the M3 Pro/M3 Max models already had...
2024-11-23 14:30
Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple’s Private Wi-Fi Address feature
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pro...
2024-11-23 14:00
China prepares for the maiden flight of Long March 12 - TWIRL #189
We have plenty of rocket launches this week, but the most interesting will be China's maiden flight of the Long March 12. Read more...
2024-11-23 13:38
Apple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at Panera Bread
Earlier this week, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additions, but one of the existing partners will also be going away in a couple months: that being Panera Bread...
2024-11-23 13:22
Help, I let RGB lights take over my entire office, and I'm still not a good gamer
I redid my office setup with all the RGB lighting I could lay my hands on, and it didn't make me a better gamer. At least my setup looks amazing now.
2024-11-23 13:00
Microsoft Edge 132 is out in Beta Channel with improved price tracking and more
Microsoft Edge 132 is now available in the Beta Channel. It packs various improvements, such as better price tracking, Game Assist for PC gamers, and more. Read more...
2024-11-23 11:16
The Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon might be one of the best laptops of 2024, and thanks to Black Friday NOW is the time to get one
The Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon is an incredibly portable, lightweight, and powerful laptop with a unique design.
2024-11-23 11:11
Weekend PC Game Deals: Sci-fi FPS bundle, a dystopian freebie, and more
This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of FPS titles from sci-fi fronts, a freebie from a dystopian setting, early Black Friday deals, and much more. Read more...
2024-11-23 10:16
Microsoft Continues "Demikernel" Development LibOS For Kernel-Bypass I/O
A Microsoft Research project that was quietly announced a few years ago to some fanfare but not hearing much about since has been Demikernel as their library OS architecture for kernel-bypass I/O. A Phoronix reader brought up Demikernel this week and w...
2024-11-23 09:35
IBM Power11 CPUs Launching In 2025 - Linux 6.13 Preps KVM Nested Guests For Power11
IBM isn't formally releasing Power11 processors until next year, but their software engineers continue being quite busy preparing the Linux kernel and other open-source software for Power11. The newest on the kernel side is enabling support for KVM nes...
2024-11-23 08:45
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update as it breaks USB network modems, printers, scanners
Microsoft has blocked Windows 11 24H2 on PCs that are having issues with USB printers, scanners, and network devices like modems. The company has explained what's going on. Read more...
2024-11-23 08:30
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Ubisoft AC, Star Wars games
Microsoft has confirmed that it has blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with certain Ubisoft Assassin's Creed and Star Wars games. Read more...
2024-11-23 08:12
Next year's iPhone 17 and 17 Slim/Air won't get the 5x optical zoom lens
The latest report suggests that the 5x optical zoom camera will remain exclusive to the Pro models on next year's iPhone 17 lineup. Read more...
2024-11-23 07:12
Samsung brings cloud gaming out of beta for Galaxy users in the US
After over a year, Samsung's cloud gaming is now out of beta and is now available for users in North America, but with a twist. Read more...
2024-11-23 06:56
9elements Takes Over Intel 1st Gen Xeon Scalable "Skylake" Support Within Coreboot
For those still running a 1st Generation Xeon Scalable "Skylake" era server, support for it within the open-source Coreboot firmware may continue to improve all these years later thanks to firmware consulting firm 9elements...
2024-11-23 06:48