Microsoft releases out-of-band update to fix January Patch Tuesday bugs
Fixes for server and VPN problems
MSI Center replaces Dragon Center, reduces app bloat
MSI Center is a new modular utility for MSI laptops and motherboards. It lets you monitor your hardware, tweak your system settings, and manage RGB lighting.
Chromium-based browsers drop option to delete default search engines
Fixing more problems than it creates?
Custom-written malware discovered across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
Several indicators point to the remote access trojan (RAT) as the work of an advanced threat actor
Congress proposes legislation requiring firms summarize terms of service in plain language
"Users should not have to comb through pages of legal jargon in a website's terms of services"
The Dropbox native Apple silicon beta is finally here
Three months after Google Drive
Microsoft bids farewell to Windows 8-era brightness and volume indicators in the latest Windows 11 Insider Build
Dev preview brings several QoL improvements and over a dozen fixes for Windows 11
The developer who ripped off an already ripped-off game apologizes for ripping it off
He is currently appealing Apple's decision to remove his app
Developer nukes his extensively used JS libraries to protest corporate use without compensation
Thousands of applications ceased working because of the corrupted packages
Experimental VRR scrolling spotted in Microsoft Edge Canary
Variable Refresh Rate isn't just for games anymore
Signal is the go-to app for true private messaging
Using end-to-end encrypted messaging can make data inaccessible to those that wish to collect it. Signal is the gold standard for private messaging apps (desktop and mobile), it is free and open source.
Manage your PC fans and temperature with FanControl
FanControl is a solid SpeedFan alternative that lets you control your CPU, case and GPU fans. In addition, if you're a MacBook user, Macs Fan Control is up to date with M1 support.
Google looks to improve connectivity between Android and Windows
Google has big plans for Android this year
Popcorn Time shuts down due to lack of activity
The world doesn't need Popcorn Time anymore.
Paint.NET 4.3.7 improves rendering speed by 100%
Free image editor Paint.NET has vastly improved rendering performance on its latest revision, in addition to other minor fixes. Download it here.
Use Prime95 to stress test your CPU
Prime95 has been a popular utility for CPU stress testing for as long as we can remember, it will shoot up all cores by searching for Mersenne primes using low-level code.
Japanese university loses 77TB of research data following a buggy software update
34 million files got deleted from Kyoto university's supercomputer due to a backup error
Old BlackBerry phones will stop functioning on January 4
Looks like it's really the end this time
Track your laptop or phone's location with Prey
Prey is anti-theft tracking software for your laptop, phone or tablet that lets you locate, lock, wipe and recover your device if ever stolen, or simply missing. Prey is available for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Linux.
AMD said to be prepping Radeon Super Resolution, an FSR alternative for "nearly" all games
A response to Nvidia's Image Scaling?
Microsoft is adding a Games panel to Edge and some people aren't happy about it
Will this really make Edge more appealing?
Users report LastPass master passwords possibly compromised, company assures there's no breach
Source of strange login attempts unknown
Darktable is a free and cross-platform Adobe Lightroom alternative
Darktable is a highly sought-after photography app that specializes in non-destructive raw image post-production, acting as a virtual light table and darkroom for your RAW images.