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Operating systems, Others

Apple releases watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers with watch face tweaks

November 28, 2023

Via: BGR

A few days after seeding the watchOS 10.2 beta 3, Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.2 beta 4 to developers as the testing cycle continues. Although we still don’t know much about changes with the Apple Watch operating system, Cupertino […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers

November 28, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today released the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released the the third betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2. The biggest […]


iOS, Operating systems

iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone Likely to Be Released This Week

November 27, 2023

Via: MacRumors

As a minor update, iOS 17.1.2 should be focused on bug fixes, but it’s unclear exactly which issues might be addressed. Some users have continued to experience Wi-Fi issues on iOS 17.1.1, so perhaps iOS 17.1.2 will include the same […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as Microsoft thought

November 22, 2023

Via: BGR

A group of researchers have proven that Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as the company might have thought. This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen Windows Hello’s various authentication methods hacked, but it does prove that […]


Operating systems, Windows

Critical zero-day flaws in Windows, Office mean it’s time to patch

November 17, 2023

Via: Computerworld

We are now in the third decade of Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday releases, which deliver fewer critical updates to browsers and Windows platforms — and much more reliable updates to Microsoft Office — than in the early days of patching. […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows 10

November 17, 2023

Via: BGR

To experience Copilot on Windows 10 as early as possible, log into your Windows 10 machine and then navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. From here, select the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re […]


iOS, Operating systems

The MacRumors Show: iOS 18’s AI Features

November 17, 2023

Via: MacRumors

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the widely rumored array of AI features heading for iOS 18 and Apple’s other major software updates in 2024. Supply chain checks suggest that Apple is building servers to deliver […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 and 11 activation issues, says it is investigating

November 16, 2023

Via: TechSpot

According to aggrieved users, the problem affects Windows 10/11 installations that were legally activated using Windows 7/8 product keys as part of a free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, following last month’s update some of those installations are reportedly getting […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2

November 15, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the third public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The third public beta comes two weeks after the second public beta. Beta testers can […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft reflects on 20 years of Windows Patch Tuesday

November 10, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is 20 years old, and 1.4 billion monthly active Windows devices still require constant updates to keep users’ data safe. The company’s official Windows blog posted an abridged version of the Patch Tuesday and Windows security history, […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2

November 10, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the second public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The second public beta comes two weeks after the first public beta. Beta testers can […]


Operating systems, Windows

17 ways to speed up Windows 10

November 9, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Want your Windows 10 PC to run faster? We’re here to help. By tweaking some of the operating settings, your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. And if you’re already running Windows 11, we’ve […]


Operating systems, Others

Android 14’s storage disaster gets patched, but your data might be gone

November 7, 2023

Via: Ars Technica

It’s the start of November, and that means a new Android security patch. Google claims this one is fixing a high-profile Android 14 storage bug that was locking some people out of their devices. The November Security Bulletin contains the […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Preparing to Release iOS 17.1.1 Update for iPhone

November 2, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple appears to be internally testing an iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software in our website’s analytics logs this week. iOS 17.1.1 will almost certainly be focused on bug fixes, but it’s unclear exactly […]


Operating systems, Others

3 tough questions about Samsung’s Android 14 accomplishment

November 1, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Well, my friends, hell has officially frozen over. Samsung, the company traditionally associated with slow and unpredictable Android software updates, has started sending out the latest and greatest Android version to owners of its current-gen Galaxy S23 flagship phone. Make […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds First Public Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.2

October 27, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the first public beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, allowing non-developers to test out the software ahead of its release. The public beta comes a day after the first developer beta. Beta testers can opt-in […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Seeds First Public Beta of iOS 17.2 With Journal App

October 27, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to try out the software ahead of its release. The public iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 betas come a day […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.1

October 25, 2023

Via: MacRumors

Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.1, the first major update to the ‌macOS Sonoma‌ operating system that initially came out in late September. The ‌‌‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.1‌ update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software […]


Operating systems, Others

How Ubuntu Linux snuck into high-end Dell laptops (and why it’s called ‘Project Sputnik’)

October 20, 2023

Via: ZDnet

Today, the Dell XPS-13 with Ubuntu Linux is easily the most well-known Linux laptop. Many users, especially developers — including Linus Torvalds — love it. As Torvalds recently said, “Normally, I wouldn’t name names, but I’m making an exception for […]


Operating systems, Others

Concept imagines gptOS operating system powered by ChatGPT and DALL-E

October 20, 2023

Via: BGR

At the end of September, news broke that ex-Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were working together on a new project. At the time, many people immediately assumed that the two were working on an iPhone killer […]