Microsoft is testing a native RGB-lighting controller in Windows 11
No more annoying third-party lighting apps
Operating system articles
Android 14's first developer preview is available now
Google pushes tablet and foldable support, blocks apps older than Android 6.0
Compact custom version of Windows 11 released
Someone shrunk Windows 11 down to 6.3GB and got it running on 2GB of RAM
Windows 11 keeps adding users, but Windows 10 is still king
Which camp are you in?
PikaOS: Ubuntu tweaked for gaming and compatibility
PikaOS has been created around Ubuntu with gamers in mind. Its custom kernel and included drivers promise one of the most care-free out of the box gaming experiences for Linux.
Wine 8.0 is now available with all around improvements
Wine is an compatibility layer for running Windows apps on Linux. This latest release brings an extensive changelog: completion of PE conversion, Direct3D optimizations, WoW64 implementation, support for Sony DualShock and DualSense controllers, and more.
Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 licenses this month
Microsoft really wants people on Windows 11
The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)
UEFI Class 3 systems will need a workaround due to video driver issues
Check out AtlasOS, a redesigned Windows 10 version for gamers and potato PCs
A stripped-down Windows 10 mod with questionable security choices
In brief: The market of "modified" Windows versions has been around for a while. AtlasOS strives to be the "best" version of Windows 10 for gamers - or for hardware platforms which are a bit out of date to properly run a modern OS.
Windows 11 Notepad app appears to be getting browser-style tabs
Following in the footsteps of File Explorer
Linux Mint 21.1 brings a new desktop look
Linux Mint 21.1, codename Vera, is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and debuts an updated Cinnamon desktop environment, a new Corner bar functionality, improved folder icons and several other advancements.
Apple iOS 16.2, macOS 13.1, and concurrent updates include many security and feature updates
Apple introduces Freeform collaboration app, Apple Music karaoke, enhanced end-to-end iCloud encryption, and more
Microsoft is testing new ads in Windows 11
Ads, or "certain actions that need to be taken"?
Facepalm: If there's one thing Windows 11 could use, it's ads appearing in the operating system---said no one other than Microsoft. The Redmond firm appears to be testing a feature in preview builds that shows ads for its services in the flyout menu, where users can sign out or lock the system.
KataOS is Google's new operating system for machine learning applications
An experimental OS designed to be mathematically secure
Report claims almost half of systems are ineligible for Windows 11 upgrades
CPU requirements are holding many systems back
Microsoft releases guide to optimize Windows 11 gaming performance
Putting yourself at risk simply for more frames
Turn your old Nintendo into a word processor with this NES operating system
In context: It used to be that only computers needed operating systems. However, times have changed, and now it seems like just about every electronic device we own needs one. Video game consoles, in particular, need middleman software to handle user input and manage files, but that wasn't the case in the days of cartridge games.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 22H2 update with new Start menu, gaming, and security features
In a nutshell: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 update, also known as the 22H2 update, in over 190 countries. It introduces several upgrades and new features to the company's most recent operating system, including an updated Start menu, better search, and a revamped File Explorer. Microsoft is also adding improved security and gaming-focused tools to the OS.
Kali Linux treats Hacker Summer Camp 2022 with new features
Kali Linux 2022.3 has been released with a new Test Lab Environment, Kali-Tools Repo is now open, and a Discord server for the community.
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 encryption bug that can lead to corrupted data
Only some CPU series were affected
You can now turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook with the public release of ChromeOS Flex
May even prove useful in some enterprise situations
Native CD ripping returns to Windows 11 in latest Insider build
Microsoft's latest update to the Dev Channel focuses on fixes, the Media Player and Camera app
Valve could optimize SteamOS for the GPD Win Max 2 gaming handheld
Valve potentially helping other handheld PCs
China has a renewed plan to make a homegrown OS that could replace the need for Windows
The country wants the open source community to pitch in