Raspberry Pi OS now runs on Linux kernel 6.1 LTS
Linux 6.1 LTS is now the default kernel on Raspberry Pi OS 2023-05-03, while also featuring updated components including a new 64-bit Mathematica build, Chromium 113, RealVNC and VLC.
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Windows 12 will be a different, modular monster with faster updates, AI integrations, and more
Rumor mill: Windows 12 is all but confirmed at this point, with several hints about what we can expect from the next major Microsoft release. One possibility is a faster update cadence than Windows 11. A more modular OS with components that will live on several different partitions is also rumored. New capabilities could also make the operating system easier to manage on lower-end devices, while offering users the full spectrum of app compatibility with seamless updates.
Does Android need saving? If yes, here's how to do it.
Fragmentation is only one of many issues with the popular OS
Editor's take: Android is a hot mess. Google should make it truly open source. This would relieve them of a major antitrust vulnerability and infuse a massive amount of energy to the project.
Google advises Android users to take action after finding 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in popular phones
All an attacker needs is the target's phone number
AI-powered Windows 12 is on its way, but Windows 10 is still king
Intel is reportedly prepping new AI-accelerating x86 chips for Windows 12
Microsoft accidentally sent Windows 11 upgrade offers to unsupported devices
Windows 11's system requirements aren't changing
In tech culture, the term "vaporware" was first used in reference to which product?
All of those who immediately think "Duke Nukem Forever," please raise your hand
Google is hardening Android security at the firmware level
An arduous but necessary task to improve security for over 2.5 billion active users
Microsoft is testing a native RGB-lighting controller in Windows 11
No more annoying third-party lighting apps
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