Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
Modern games simply won't launch
Europe prepares trial for Open Web Index to reduce reliance on Google and Bing
The public index would facilitate the creation of new search engines outside of current crawlers
Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?
Microsoft and EU set to end Teams antitrust clash on friendly terms
Software giant looks to dodge hefty fines by unbundling Teams from Office
Stalker remasters set to arrive with 4K support and FSR - free for existing owners
Upgraded lighting, textures, quality-of-life features, and gamepad support
Bottom line: The first three Stalker titles: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, will receive substantial updates on May 20. The enhanced editions feature upgraded graphics and numerous quality-of-life improvements. Veteran players will receive the updated versions for free for each title they already own on Steam or GOG.
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Google issues urgent Chrome update to stop active exploitation
A new security update for Chrome addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited in the wild. The critical flaw could allow unauthorized code execution or data leaks through malicious HTML. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately.
NordVPN finally gives Linux users the GUI they deserve
After years of offering only a command-line interface, NordVPN has launched a full GUI for Linux users. Built on top of the CLI foundation, you can now manage connections, settings, and preferences through a clean, modern interface.
European Union public vulnerability database enters beta phase
Europe has a backup plan in case the CVE system tanks
John Carmack suggests the world could run on older hardware – if we optimized software better
A "fun thought experiment" with some truly enticing practical suggestions
Microsoft unveils a new "human-centric" Start Menu redesign for Windows 11
Designed by fans, tolerated by users: Microsoft shows us the road that led here
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Modders use reverse engineering to bring Nintendo GameCube games to PC
Mario Party 4 is the first decompilation, Metroid Prime may be next
Microsoft gives Windows 10 users three extra years of Office support
The transition to Windows 11 appears slower than expected
AnyDesk offers a secure solution for remote access
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Apple will use AI and user data in iOS 19 to extend iPhone battery life
Apple will showcase iOS 19 at WWDC next month, biggest UI redesign since iOS 7
VPN service cancels customers' lifetime subscriptions after takeover, says new owners didn't know they existed
Lifetime subscriptions rarely last a lifetime
WTF?! When you see an advertisement for a "lifetime" subscription to something, always remember that it rarely means your lifetime. Those who took out lifetime subscriptions to VPNSecure discovered this when the company was taken over by new owners who promptly canceled the subs. Their excuse? They didn't know some customers had them.
IrfanView 4.72 improves batch conversion, adds new edit options
Popular image viewer IrfanView has been updated with multithreading support for batch conversion, a new "Fit to Window" zoom option, a stained glass effect, additional slideshow hotkeys, and various other enhancements.
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"Prompt engineering" is no longer a job, but a skill
The quick rise - and quicker fade - of prompt engineers
Doom: The Dark Ages discs contain almost no data, require full game downloads
All console copies require downloading nearly 100 GB
Apple users can now claim their share of $95 million Siri spying settlement
Users can claim $20 per Siri device, up to $100 per claimant
Google adds on-device AI to Chrome to catch scams in real time
GenAI also helps Android apps and mobile search combat scam campaigns
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Broadcom pressures VMware customers with cease-and-desist letters over perpetual licenses
Reaching a new low in the never-ending quest for converting everyone to a subscription