How to install Windows on a Steam Deck
You can run Windows on the Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck......»»
APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262)
ESET researchers discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in WPS Office for Windows (CVE-2024-7262). APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, was exploiting it to target East Asian countries. When examining the root cause, ESET d.....»»
Cryptomator: Open-source cloud storage encryption
Cryptomator offers open-source, client-side encryption of your files in the cloud. It’s available for Windows, Linux, macOS and iOS. Cryptomator works with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, ownCloud, Nextcloud, and any other cloud.....»»
Return to Moria arrives on Steam with mining, crafting, and a “Golden Update”
Changes to combat, crafting, and ambient music came from player feedback. Enlarge / It's hard work, survival crafting, but there are moments for song, dance, and tankards. (credit: North Beach Games) The dwarves of J.R.R.....»»
Old and new Ryzen CPUs speed boost from optional Windows update
And it turns out that old Ryzen CPUs benefit almost as much as newer ones. Enlarge / AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Among AMD’s explanations for the somewhat underwhelming Ryzen 9000 performance repor.....»»
There’s a scary new way to undo Windows security patches
A security researcher has released a new tool that can unpatch your Windows computer and expose it to old vulnerabilities......»»
Watch out Windows — Linux market share could hit a major milestone soon
February 2025 could have a big moment in store for the Linux operating system, despite it typically being limited to business and enterprise......»»
Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Deadlock is now on Steam and on streams. Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock, a mishmash of genres that.....»»
Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models
Some Rokus and Apple TVs receive longer update windows, though. Enlarge / A Samsung representative demonstrating Tizen OS in February. (credit: Samsung) Samsung will provide operating system updates for its newer TVs f.....»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with a free VMware Fusion Pro personal license [Video]
A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Pitchford's prediction that Steam could be "a dying store" have not come to pass. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after Borderlands 3's exclusive launch there. (cred.....»»
Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs
Google has announced their new Essentials app that will be coming to Windows computers, giving users access to various services. The post Google Essentials is a new app for Windows PCs appeared first on Phandroid. Ever since Microsoft kind.....»»
Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck
"The idea is to learn as much as we possibly can about this suit." Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle launched for the third time this week. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 7.08 of the Rocket Report! Lo.....»»
Classic "Marathon Infinity" lands on Steam as a free Mac title
Bungie has finally brought all of the "Marathon" trilogy of games to Steam, with "Marathon Infinity" now playable for free on modern Macs.Marathon Infinite [Bungie, macOS]In May, Bungie started to bring Marathon to Steam, with the intention of bringi.....»»
Steam reviews now show when the writer played primarily on Steam Deck
Steam has released a small but potentially huge feature for its reviews section concerning Steam Deck playability......»»