Microsoft Paint gains GenAI fill and erase features on Copilot PCs
Following Google Pixel phones, Photos app, and Photoshop
Nvidia App update adds G-Sync controls, RTX HDR support
The Nvidia App is adding G-Sync controls and RTX HDR support for multi-monitor setups, enabling HDR in games without native support. It's also introducing a new driver rollback feature.
Razer Synapse 4 released with new UI, improved performance
Razer Synapse 4 claims a 30% performance boost in tasks like macro creation and driver installation, along with a fully refined UI.
Valve is pouring money into Arch Linux to further improve Steam gaming
Arch Linux is a crucial element in Valve's plans to bring gaming to more PC users
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung alleging collusion to block Play Store alternatives
"Allowing this coordinated illegal anti-competitive dealing to proceed hurts developers and consumers"
Vivo becomes the first to roll out stable Android 15, beating Google and Samsung
Late Android updates are becoming a thing of the past
Windows Recall returns to Copilot+ PCs as an optional feature
The latest Recall version improves data protection
Retro revival: Atari Jaguar console reborn as an iPhone emulation app
A developer has shared progress on an emulator app for iOS
New LibreOffice release is out with over 80 bug fixes and enhanced stability
LibreOffice 24.8.2 is the second release of the LibreOffice 24.8 family which introduces more privacy features, a new password-based ODF encryption, improved support for multi-page floating tables, and general UI enhancements.
Zorin OS is ideal for reviving old computers, based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Zorin OS requires only 1.5 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage, making it ideal for reviving old PCs or for those looking to try a lightweight operating system. The most recent 17.2 release is powered by Linux Kernel 6.8.
Winamp source code released, but with significant restrictions
You can read the code, but you cannot fork it
Monster Hunter Wilds recommends frame generation to reach 60fps at 1080p, requires 140 GB storage
First upscaling, and now reliance on frame generation threatening to become a standard?
Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs
Big if True: Huawei officially launched the first version of HarmonyOS in 2019, debuting it alongside the company's Honor Smart TVs. Now, the Chinese conglomerate is reportedly ready to take its ambitious project for a fully independent operating system to the next level.
MKBHD is getting cancelled over $12/month wallpaper app, ad overload, and excessive permissions
Marques has promised to address the complaints, but not the price
A hot potato: Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has long been one of those rare tech YouTubers who remains universally liked by fans. But his popularity has been put to the test after he released a wallpaper app with a $12 per month/$50 per year premium option that users say has excessive ads and asks for too many permissions. Now, Marques says he will be addressing these issues; but the pricing isn't going to change.
Software fixes now account for over 20% of car recalls
These recalls will only increase as more software-defined vehicles enter the market
Stardew Valley creator says he treats PC updates like a "beta test"
Releasing updates on PC is far quicker than on consoles and mobile
Hacker miraculously gets an Intel 4004 to run Linux, takes about five days to boot
It's more art piece than computer
WTF?! A well-known hacker has done the impossible. He got a stripped-down version of Linux to run on a 4-bit Intel chip from the early 1970s. Sure, it takes nearly five days for the kernel to boot, but hey, mission accomplished.
Kaspersky customers in the US complain about receiving unsolicited security software replacement
The Russian software company has been forced to retire from the US market
X is changing the block function, allowing blocked users to see public posts
And people are not happy about it
New "fair source" movement aims to bridge the gap between open source and proprietary licensing
Open source software isn't profitable enough and "proprietary" has negative associations
Modders negate God of War Ragnarök PSN requirement after a brief review bombing
It only takes two DLL files to play PSN-free
Apple's latest macOS update is causing headaches for security programs
Break different: Apple recently released the latest version of macOS, but things aren't going smoothly for Sequoia. The operating system is reportedly causing serious compatibility issues for security tool vendors, and it appears Cupertino was aware that the OS wasn't fully ready for prime time.
Windscribe is a free VPN that helps you access geo-restricted content
Windscribe allows you to hide your IP address and encrypt your online activity, ensuring private browsing while also giving access to blocked content. It's a good free VPN to have handy if you need it casually. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and browser extensions.
Thunderbird e-mail client will soon stop supporting older Windows and macOS releases
Very few people are using the mail client on Windows 7
Microsoft Edge will show you which extensions are slowing you down, impacting performance
The experiment should start rolling out to Edge Canary soon