Operating Systems

Cops think iPhones are secretly communicating with each other to reboot
A new report from 404 Media says that law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michigan believe that iOS 18 includes a “new security feature that tells nearby iPhones to reboot if they have been disconnected from a cellular network for some time.” mor...
2024-11-08 18:27
Cops think iPhones are secretly communicating with each other to reboot [U]
Update: A security researcher on Mastodon has cracked the case on this, proving that it has nothing to do with iPhones secretly communicating with each other. A new report from 404 Media says that law enforcement officials in Detroit, Michigan believe ...
2024-11-08 18:27
Windows 11 Dev build 26120.2222 adds new jump list features, File Explorer fixes, and more
Microsoft has released a fresh build for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. 26120.2222 (KB5046746) is out with new features for jump lists, File Explorer improvements, and more. Read more...
2024-11-08 18:22
Windows 11 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is out in Beta Channel with File Explorer improvements
It is Firday update time for WIndows Insiders, especially those in the Beta Channel. Build 22635.4445 (KB5046745) is out with File Explorer and taskbar improvements. Read more...
2024-11-08 18:16
Save 84% off DeskSense AI Assistant - Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription
Transform Productivity and Creativity with DeskSense: AI-Powered Insights, Seamless Content Management, and Creative Tools. Read more...
2024-11-08 18:00
$1M 'A.I. God' painting? Ultra-artistic humanoid robot creates uncanny artwork of British mathematician — representing "the struggles Turing warned we will face when it comes to managing AI"
A humanoid AI-powered robbot recently created a painting ofEnglish mathematician Alan Turing which was sold for $1,084,800 at an auction.
2024-11-08 17:53
Windows 11 might soon let you customize lock screen widgets
Windows 11 has a bunch of lock screen widgets, but you can only have all of them or none. Fortunately, Microsoft appears to be fixing that. Read more...
2024-11-08 17:42
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2024-11-08 17:33
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2024-11-08 17:13
Microsoft confirms OpenSSH issues in Windows 11 23H2 KB5044380
Microsoft has acknowledged that one of Windows 11 versions has problems with OpenSSH not starting after recent updates. Read more...
2024-11-08 16:54
Deals: M4 Mac mini all-time low, M4 iMac up to $120 off, AirPods Pro 2 $170 via Amazon, Watch bands, more
Alongside the now live Best Buy early Black Friday Doorbuster deals, it’s now time for your Friday edition of our daily 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals on Apple gear and accessories. Alongside an ongoing deal on the brand new AirPods 4, Amazon is now taki...
2024-11-08 16:44
Apple’s gaming success might look entirely different than you expect
Apple has been accelerating its focus on gaming in recent years, fueled by the era of M-class Mac chips, booming App Store subscription revenue, and Apple Arcade. But there’s another area of gaming effort you may have missed, and it’s continuing to...
2024-11-08 16:30
New Mac Mini teardown reveals modular storage and faster SSD for base model
Apple's recently launched Mac Mini desktop computer, powered by the M4 chip, packs upgraded internals. A partial teardown reveals that the device has modular storage and a faster SSD. Read more...
2024-11-08 16:18
Apple’s extended holiday return period officially kicks in
Apple’s key holiday extended return policy has officially started. Apple says that most products received between November 8, 2025 and December 25, 2024 may be returned through January 8, 2025. more…
2024-11-08 16:12
KDE Frameworks 6.8 Adds Breeze Icons for Typst Files and Fixes Many Bugs
KDE Frameworks 6.8 is now available with Breeze icons for Typst files, monochrome variants for a bunch of symbolic Breeze icons, as well as various bug fixes. Here's what's new! The post KDE Frameworks 6.8 Adds Breeze Icons for Typst Files and Fixes Ma...
2024-11-08 16:07
You can now transform your Secretlab chair into the Arcane, World of Warcraft, or Dragonball universes — and it just got more affordable
Secretlab has released SKINS Lite, a more affordable way to customize your TITAN Evo, now with new versions for Arcane, World of Warcarft, and Dragonball.
2024-11-08 16:06
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2024-11-08 16:03
Claim "The ChatGPT Revolution" eBook (worth $12) for free, in exchange for your email
Sharing practical tips and fun ideas Donna McGeorge unpacks everything you need to know. Read more...
2024-11-08 16:00
This 4K gaming handheld docking station offers one-click recording without a computer — yes, really.
I tested this docking station with all of my handhelds to record and stream my games.
2024-11-08 16:00
Calibre 7.21 Brings Read Aloud Fixes, New Audio Overlay
Calibre ebook manager, converter, and reader is out with a new update, and it adds an enticing sounding new feature. For a while now Calibre has offered a ‘read aloud’ feature that does exactly what you think it does: a computer voice reads the tex...
2024-11-08 15:45