Spyware maker gets hacked, data reveals thousands of remotely controlled devices
The CEO didn't know anything about the breach
Switzerland is forcing government bodies to use open-source software
Bern authorities want to promote efficiency, security, and transparency within the federal country
CrowdStrike apologizes for worldwide systems outage, offers vendors a $10 UberEats voucher
To express our gratitude, your next cup of coffee or late night snack is on us!"
How to fix the July 2024 Windows update's reboot loop
Users using BitLocker encryption should keep their recovery keys handy
Facepalm: Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker might have trouble rebooting after installing a July OS update. Microsoft instructs those impacted to refer to the standard BitLocker recovery procedure. The issue is one of many that have hit the operating system in recent weeks, including the CrowdStrike disaster that caused BSODs across the globe.
911 call centers gear up for live video streaming from iPhones
The new feature is part of a larger safety push by Apple
AMD's new Frame Latency Meter tool is an easy way to analyze mouse input lag
It's free and open-source
Developer forced to fix Android apps on Snapdragon laptops after Microsoft's refusal to do something
The Windows Subsystem for Android is going away next year
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain AI-generated patterns and vector graphics
Quickly generate patterns and vector art that fills pre-defined shapes
The iPhone 15 Pro can run Windows 11 – if you can tolerate the 20-minute boot time
Emulation lets Windows break into Apple's walled garden
MySQL vs. MariaDB: a brief comparison guide
MySQL is one of the most popular relational databases. MariaDB is a fork from the original MySQL codebase.
Microsoft blames EU agreement for CrowdStrike disaster, releases USB recovery tool
Microsoft is legally bound to grant third-party developers level 0 kernel access
Microsoft Phone Link app updated with more audio source options
The Phone Link app allows you to receive phone calls, SMS, manage apps, and view photos on your PC by linking your Android device or iPhone. This latest version also lets you choose whether audio plays on your PC or phone.
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Discounted over 80% off, available for Windows or Mac
CrowdStrike also broke Debian and Rocky Linux earlier this year – hackers are taking advantage of Friday's chaos
Can you trust CrowdStrike's software update procedures moving forward?
Cinebench improves ray tracing support in Apple M3 Macs
Cinebench, one of our favorite real-world CPU/GPU benchmarks has been updated to version 2024.1.0, adding support for GPU accelerated Metal RT hardware ray tracing on Mac computers powered by M3 chips.
Google is set to remove low-quality Android apps with "limited functionality" soon
Several other new security policies also take effect on August 31
OpenAI is replacing GPT-3.5 with new GPT-4o mini model for free users
It's over 60% "cheaper" to process than its predecessor
Massive Team Fortress 2 update lands to fix all your nagging complaints
New maps, cosmetics, and a crackdown on bots
3 programming languages that will help you land a job in finance
Strategic choices for finance jobs
Businesses around the world hit by 'Blue Screen of Death' following faulty CrowdStrike update
Microsoft 365 apps and services have been experiencing problems, too
What just happened? The dreaded Blue Screen of Death has been hitting Windows machines across the world as they boot up, impacting banks, airlines, media outlets, food chains, and many other businesses. It's been confirmed that the problem stems from security firm CrowdStrike and an issue with its Falcon Sensor agent. There's also been an apparent separate issue with Microsoft 365 apps and services.
Microsoft wants you to spend $20/month to access Designer AI tools through Microsoft 365
"What do you want to plagiarize today?"
Nvidia will fully transition to open-source GPU kernel modules with R560 drivers
Open-source kernels are only available for newer platforms, including Ada, Grace Hopper and Blackwell
Windows developer shares origin story of the iconic NT Start Menu banner
Remember that blue-to-black gradient? Here's how it came to be
In context: If you were a Windows user in the '90s, you're likely to be intimately familiar with the iconic Start Menu that shipped with Windows NT. That signature vertical banner proclaiming "Windows NT Workstation," or whichever variant you were running, is an image seared into the minds of many PC users from the era, and we have programmer Dave Plummer to thank for bringing the branding element to life.
Apple's latest ad claims Safari is the best browser for privacy
Safari has strong privacy protections, but is it really the best?
Microsoft is changing the way it updates Windows, introduces "checkpoint cumulative updates"
It sounds like a net win, but concerns remain