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Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft pauses Windows 11 update as it’s sending some PCs into an infinite reboot hell

June 27, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Windows 11 just got its latest update, but Microsoft has put it on hold following the discovery of a bug that’s seriously bad news. This is the KB5039302 update, which is an optional download for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

macOS Sequoia has yet another cool feature to look forward to, this time adding a way to customize your AirPods Audio experience

June 26, 2024

Via: TechRadar

It seems like every day, there is a new macOS Sequoia feature to look forward to, or some kind of improvement in Apple’s incoming OS, with a freshly spotted one opening up the doors to improved accessibility on the audio […]


iOS, Operating systems

Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 17.6

June 20, 2024

Via: MacRumors

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 updates to public beta testers, with the betas coming a few days after the initial iOS and iPadOS 17.6 developer betas. Public beta testers can get the […]


Operating systems, Others

visionOS 2: Spatial Personas Can Touch Fingers, High Five, Fist Bump Each Other With Visual and Audio Feedback

June 13, 2024

Via: MacRumors

First introduced in April, spatial Personas in Apple Vision Pro are designed to feel as if they are in the same physical space, and to enhance the experience, the lifelike avatars will soon be able to interact directly with each […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft’s latest security update fixes a nasty remote code execution bug in Windows Wi-Fi driver

June 13, 2024

Via: TechSpot

A recent Windows 10 and Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update includes fixes for a potentially dangerous Wi-Fi vulnerability. Discovered within the Windows Wi-Fi Driver, CVE-2024-30078 allows malicious actors a vector for remote code execution (RCE). Despite a non-urgent sounding severity […]


Operating systems, Windows

Why Microsoft keeps adding new features to Windows 10

June 12, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Microsoft’s approach to Windows 10 has been chaotic lately. The company looks like it’s ramping up development of new Windows 10 features this summer — all while insisting it will end support for the OS in October 2025. Whether you’re […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

macOS 15 Sequoia announced at Apple’s WWDC 2024 event

June 11, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Apple has officially announced macOS 15 Sequoia at this year’s WWDC 2024 event (you can follow all the announcements as they happen at our WWDC 2024 live blog), giving us an early look at the upcoming operating system for Macs […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy

June 10, 2024

Via: Ars Technica

On Friday, Microsoft announced major changes to its upcoming Recall feature after overwhelming criticism from security researchers, the press, and its users. Microsoft is turning Recall off by default when users set up PCs that are compatible with the feature, […]


Operating systems, Windows

The Windows on Arm revolution might finally be here

June 7, 2024

Via: BGR

Windows on Arm has had a long road. Microsoft’s PC platform has actually been available on Arm-based computers for a long time now — but to date, getting a Windows on Arm PC has meant sluggish performance and poor app […]


iOS, Operating systems

iOS 18 Rumored to Add These 6 New Features to iPhone’s Messages App

June 3, 2024

Via: MacRumors

Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 in one week from now, and the update is rumored to include many new features for the Messages app on the iPhone. iOS 18 is set to be unveiled during the WWDC keynote […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 11 update introduces a long-awaited File Explorer feature – plus a Start menu change that may not go down so well

May 31, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Microsoft has rolled out an optional update for Windows 11, KB5037853, that will let you try an array of new features which includes support for drag-and-drop functionality in File Explorer’s address bar. The arrival of the latter ability has been […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 11 24H2 enters Release Preview channel, adding HDR backgrounds, Sudo, 7z, and more

May 23, 2024

Via: TechSpot

Windows 11 24H2 is now available to users in the Release Preview channel. This update includes new features such as native support for 7z, HDR backgrounds, Wi-Fi 7, and more. The new build closely resembles the update most Windows 11 […]


Operating systems, Others

Apple releases tvOS 17.5.1 update to Apple TV users

May 21, 2024

Via: BGR

A week after releasing tvOS 17.5 to all users, Apple is now making a new tvOS 17.5.1 update available. At this moment, it’s unclear what’s changed in this version, as Cupertino hasn’t added new functions for Apple TV users with […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 11 update delivers a fix for broken VPNs – but also sees adverts infiltrate the Start menu

May 15, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Happy Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2024 to all who celebrate! Yesterday saw a new update for Windows 11 that brings fixes for existing issues, along with other changes, as part of Microsoft’s monthly patch cycle. Version KB5037771 is now available […]


Operating systems, Others

Could ChromeOS eventually run on your Android phone? Google’s demo of exactly that is an exciting hint for the future

May 15, 2024

Via: TechRadar

A recent report has revealed that Google held a private demonstration that showed off a tailored version of ChromeOS, its operating system (OS) for Chromebooks, running on an Android device. Of course, Android is the operating system for Google’s smartphones […]


Operating systems, Others

Android 15 puts AI front and center: Circle to Search, Gemini assistant, and on-device AI

May 14, 2024

Via: BGR

Google’s I/O 2024 event is underway in California, and artificial intelligence (AI) is, unsurprisingly, the only topic Google will discuss. But that’s not really a surprise to anyone following Google and the AI landscape closely. We knew I/O 2024 would […]


MAC OS, Operating systems

macOS 14.5 RC now available with important bug fixes

May 9, 2024

Via: BGR

Apple has just released macOS 14.5 RC. At this moment, it’s unclear what features this software update might bring, as we haven’t found anything so far. As we approach the macOS 15 announcement, it’s more likely that Apple is focusing […]


Operating systems, Windows

Arc browser for Windows — better than Chrome?

May 8, 2024

Via: Computerworld

This might just be the best web browser for power users. But you’ll have to rewire your brain. A web browser is almost certainly the most popular application on a Windows PCs. And while there’s a lot of competition, all […]


Operating systems, Windows

7 ways to make Windows 11 less annoying

April 30, 2024

Via: ZDnet

I don’t really want to do the “I told you so” dance, but after a couple of my ZDNET colleagues complained recently about “ads” in Windows 11 … well, may I just say I tried to warn you. Last year, […]


Operating systems, Windows

A new Windows 11 backup and recovery paradigm?

April 29, 2024

Via: Computerworld

If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing. A lot has changed regarding built-in backup and recovery tools […]