VMware customers want out from under Broadcom's pricing, but few are ready to leave
Higher licensing costs drove 90% of survey respondents to explore alternatives
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Dolphin Emulator brings online multiplayer to Android
Dolphin Emulator is one of the best ways to play GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware, with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The latest release adds NetPlay to Android, enabling online multiplayer with desktop users, along with Wii Balance Board support, and security improvements.
1Retro adds cloud saves to RetroArch, OpenEmu, and other gaming platforms
1Retro automatically backs up and syncs retro game saves across devices and emulators, letting you pick up where you left off without manually moving files. It works across OS with support for RetroArch, MiSTer, OpenEmu, RetroBat, OnionOS, and more.
Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs
Users will sacrifice full performance for improved security
RPCS3 just got a lot faster on Arm, after months of low-level optimization
PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 is rolling out a major Arm64 upgrade, delivering up to 60% faster performance and 25% lower power draw on supported hardware. Demonstrated on an Ayn Odin 2 handheld, the optimizations make previously unplayable titles like Ninja Gaiden 3 run smoothly and extend across Arm64 builds on Linux, macOS, and Windows, from Apple Silicon to Snapdragon X laptops and handhelds.
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings broader Linux support and quality-of-life upgrades
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 adds broader Linux support, full 64-bit Windows components, and direct connections to remote ESXi Arm hosts. The update also introduces several quality-of-life fixes requested since Broadcom made Workstation free. For developers, tinkerers, and anyone juggling Linux distros or Windows test environments, Workstation Pro remains one of the easiest ways to run reliable virtual machines on a PC.
Denuvo may have reached the end as every protected PC game is now crackable
The takeaway: The PC piracy scene appears to have reached a milestone many once thought unlikely: Denuvo, long regarded as one of the most formidable DRM and anti-tamper systems in gaming, has effectively been defeated. With hypervisor bypasses emerging as the latest breakthrough, there is now no known PC game protected by Denuvo that cannot be obtained for free through either a crack or a functional bypass.
Hypervisor-based cracks are breaking Denuvo protections in hours
The PC game piracy world will never be the same...
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 expands hardware and OS support
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 focuses on platform updates, adding USB 3.2 support, newer virtual hardware, improved Hyper-V detection, and compatibility with recent Linux releases like Debian 13, Fedora 42, and RHEL 10, plus a new dictTool utility for working with configuration files.
PCSX2 lets you play your entire PS2 library on Windows, macOS and Linux
The latest version brings major performance gains, HDR texture optimizations, and a new "Align to Native with Texture Offset" upscaling mode. With 98.44% of the PS2 library now playable, PCSX2 remains the best way to revisit classic titles with modern enhancements.
Stripped-down Windows 7 fits in 69MB download, with some caveats
It boots, but most apps fail to run unless you download omitted files
VMware Workstation 25H2 brings USB 3.2 support, new tools, and broader CPU compatibility
VMware Workstation 25H2 delivers a solid set of upgrades for power users and developers, adding USB 3.2 support, improved suspend behavior, UI tweaks, and a new dictTool for editing VM config files. The update also expands support for the latest CPUs and Linux distros, including RHEL 10, Debian 13, Fedora 42, and SUSE 16.
Every iPod clickwheel game has been saved from digital oblivion, thanks to a dedicated preservation project
All available on the Internet Archive
Windows Server users have a new tool to convert VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V instances
While preparing for a cloud-only future, on-premise setups can live on in virtualized form
VirtualBox is a free and powerful tool for running multiple operating systems
VirtualBox is open-source virtualization software that enables you to run multiple OS on a single machine. Whether you need to test software, use legacy systems, or create isolated environments, VirtualBox supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and other platforms as both host and guest systems.
Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection
New default settings disable file redirections and enable advanced security features
Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage
The ASIF format delivers near-native SSD speeds for Disk images on Apple silicon
Windows 11 security update leaves virtual machines unable to boot
Another Windows update, another problem: KB5058405 causes startup failures
Broadcom could face EU antitrust fines over 'punitive' VMware contract terms
Report slams Broadcom's unlawful practices after acquiring VMware
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
Microsoft deprecates "revolutionary" virtualization-based security feature in older Windows 11 versions
All things considered, the decision should not affect that many customers
Broadcom is suing Siemens for allegedly using thousands of unlicensed VMware products
Post-acquisition lawsuits are piling up at VMware
Wine 10.0 arrives with a performance and compatibility boost
Wine 10.0, the latest release of the compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux, brings improved 64-bit x86 emulation, full ARM64EC support, and revamped high-DPI scaling, as well as an initial revision of a Bluetooth driver.
VMware Workstation and Fusion now free for all, including commercial users
Starting today, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are available for free on both personal and commercial environments. This shift means VMware has discontinued its paid Pro versions, and the free applications now include all the features previously available in the Pro versions.