Happy 50th Birthday FTP
FTP (file transfer protocol) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Long-time Slashdot reader sandbagger shares an article commemorating a half-century of FTP: Over the years, the FTP protocol got refined with 16 different revisions(*1) adding.....»»
Want to delete your social media, but can"t bring yourself to do it? Here are some ways to take that step
For more than a decade we've been deeply immersed in a love affair with social media. And the thought of ending things can be painful. But like any relationship, if social media is no longer making you happy—and if curating your online persona is e.....»»
This Year"s Super Bowl Broadcast May Seem "Crypto-Happy". But the NFL Isn"t
During today's telecast of the Super Bowl, 100 million Americans will see at least three commercials promoting cryptocurrency, reports the Washington Post, "and though Tom Brady may be gone from the game, he hovers over it, hawking crypto exchange FT.....»»
34 gifts everyone should have on their birthday list
Getting excited about birthday presents is not just for kids. You can be a grown ass adult and still lose your shit when you open up the gift that topped your wish list.As you get older, it does become a little more difficult to come up with a list o.....»»
Workers clean Apollo 16 spaceship ahead of 50th anniversary
The Apollo 16 capsule is dusty all these decades after it carried three astronauts to the moon. Cobwebs cling to the spacecraft. Business cards, a pencil, money, a spoon and even a tube of lip balm litter the floor of the giant case that protects the.....»»
Best SIM-only plans in Australia (February 2022)
If you’re happy with your phone then there’s plenty of dosh to be saved with a SIM-only plan......»»
Steam finally adds the download detail gamers have been missing
It’s a small thing, but it’s bound to make many users happy — Steam is finally updating its client to show the required disk space for each game. For users who are running low on storage, this can be a bit of a game-changer. In any case.....»»
Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto 6 … in a tweet
Grand Theft Auto 6 is in active development. Rockstar is looking for talent and Take-Two is probably happy to start talking about the sequel. Grand Theft Auto 6 is in active development. Rockstar is looking for talent and Take-Two is probably hap.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 367: iPads are hard to buy right now, Wordle is sold, and more iOS 15.4 features
Zac recalls a surprisingly difficult journey to buy a new $329 iPad. Fun word game Wordle has been sucked by the corporate overlords of the New York Times, and we have more iOS 15.4 features and tidbits to discuss. Sponsored by Kandji: Go to Kandji......»»
Tesla recalls 53,822 cars because they won’t stop at stop signs
The government is not happy with the software's "rolling stop" function. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Tesla's controversial hands-free driver-assistance system is the subject of yet another safety recall. In.....»»
Keychron Q2 mechanical keyboard review: Enthusiast luxury at a decent price
An elevated typing experience for a digestible price. Enlarge / The Keychron Q2. (credit: Scharon Harding) Not everyone appreciates the luxury of a mechanical keyboard. Many are happy with the flat keys that come with their.....»»
Spotify support buckles under complaints from angry Neil Young fans
Young: Spotify represents 60 percent of my streams. Enlarge / Neil Young's fans aren't happy that the rocker's music is no longer available on Spotify. (credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Neil Young was mad. Now his fans are,.....»»
Atari is combining NFTs with loot boxes to celebrate its 50th anniversary
GFTs appear like wrapped gift boxes, but “unwrap” on a specific date to reveal a surprise. Each GFT is an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain, and the initial collection will celebrate Atari’s 50th year in business. The set of 10 GFTs will be inspir.....»»
New Vertica Accelerator course puts your SaaS-based data analytics to work, fast
We’re happy to announce a new addition to Vertica Academy’s array of free, self-paced courses designed to put you in the driver’s seat with your data analytics initiatives. The all-new Vertica Accelerator Quick Start course has gone live today.....»»
Happy Birthday, Macintosh, you weren"t a sure thing
On its 38th birthday, we look back at how the Macintosh came to be, what we've forgotten and how it did - and didn't - change everything......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 365: Apple Headset news heats up, iPad Pro redesign details
Benjamin and Zac follow up with even more Apple headset rumors, discuss whether ProMotion will trickle down the iPhone lineup, new details about the 2022 iPad Pro redesign, and the App Store has a date with the Dutch authorities. Sponsored by New Re.....»»
Keep your kitty happy and purring with these cat foods.
Your favourite feline is your source for furry snuggles, ridiculous antics, and 6 am wakeup calls. What would you ever do without them? Keep your sweet little carnivore healthy with well balanced meat-based cat foods! The list below will help you sor.....»»
Build-A-Bear wants to help you get laid
We knew those Build-A-Bear people had to be freaks.The mall and children's birthday party mainstay has launched a new product line with a description that frankly just sounds kind of dirty. "HeartBox" is a series of gift boxes that contain tchotchkes.....»»
Roku is running interactive pop-up ads during live TV broadcasts
It appears that streaming TV provider Roku may be testing pop-up ads with live broadcast customers. Over the weekend, a user on the r/cordcutters subreddit reported that Roku served him an ad overlay during a live NFL game. He was not happy......»»
Is There Really Such a Thing as Low-Carbon Beef?
The USDA is making it easier for farmers to market their meat as “low-carbon.” Not everyone is happy about it......»»
This change to Alt + Tab in Windows 11 is making people very happy
In a boost for multitasking, Microsoft is testing improving the Alt+Tab experience in Windows 11 so that it's cleaner......»»