Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection
New default settings disable file redirections and enable advanced security features
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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.
Netflix is suing Broadcom's VMware over virtual machine patents
The streaming giant says that the infringement is "willful and deliberate"
BlueStacks Air is a new Android emulator that natively runs mobile games on Mac
Running Arm code on Arm processors should significantly improve the emulation experience
Another cloud provider bails on VMware after receiving a 900-percent price hike
Are these sound pricing decisions or is Broadcom gouging its customers?
Asahi Linux distro can now run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 on Apple Silicon chips
Highly anticipated: A few years after introducing Linux support for Apple's custom-designed Arm chips, Asahi developers are now shifting their focus to gaming. Getting modern Windows games to run on Apple Silicon isn't exactly a straightforward task, but the devs are clearly enjoying the challenge.
Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app
A streamlined process to download, set up, and use Debian on Android is on the way
Multi-platform Atari 2600 emulator Stella hits version 7.0
Stella lets you relive the Atari 2600 days by playing your favorite classic games on Windows, macOS, and Linux – for free.
Broadcom tried to hit AT&T with a 1,050% price increase for VMware products
A subscription-only model is expensive
VirtualBox 7 gets a modern look, expands Oracle Cloud integration
VirtualBox's refreshed UI brings a more modern feel, including a switch from simplified controls for beginners to full settings for experienced users, and more.
AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to honor existing VMware service agreements
VMware parent now wants "hundreds of millions" in subscription fees to continue offering support
VMware Workstation 17.6 updated with new OS support
VMware Workstation has been updated with support for Windows 11 23H2, Server 2025, Ubuntu 24.04 and Fedora 40. Also, the vmcli command-line tool allows users to create new virtual machines, VM templates, power on VMs, and more settings through direct access to the hypervisor.
Run Windows and Linux virtual machines for free with VMware Workstation
VMware Workstation lets you run Windows, Linux, and a host of other operating systems side-by-side on the same PC. Switch between OS instantly, share files between VMs with drag-and-drop functionality, create clones and more.
Windows 11 will offer new secure application "enclaves" to protect sensitive data through virtualization
Much VM, Very Secure: Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is a controversial security feature enabled by default during Windows 11 installation. By turning the OS into a virtual machine running on top of the Hyper-V hypervisor, data protection and integrity are greatly enhanced, though performance is negatively impacted.
AWS now offers a monster 896-core cloud instance averaging $263 per hour
Serious performance uplift for cloud apps, but priced accordingly
Windows Server 2025 gets VM-based GPU partitioning for AI workloads
The result of Microsoft's team-up with Nvidia
VMware price hike forces Australian company with 24,000 virtual machines to jump ship
Computershare was served a bill 10 to 15 times higher than previously agreed
VMware Workstation and Fusion Pro desktop hypervisors are now free for personal use
A welcome silver lining emerging from Broadcom's messy VMware acquisition?