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I, for one, welcome our new Steam Deck-killing, Windows-running overlords

How the Asus ROG Ally and other handheld PCs could make Steam Decks even better. Enlarge I held off on buying the Steam Deck after it came out a little more than a year ago. At the time, it had lots of bugs, long shippi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 28th, 2023

Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices

New phone day for Android users should get a whole bunch easier. If you lose your iPhone or buy an upgrade, you could reasonably expect to be up and running after an hour, presumi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

An ad giant wants to control your next TV’s operating system

Sonos is rumored to be building a streaming box running The Trade Desk's OS. An ad company’s foray into TV operating systems (OSes) illustrates a significant shift for TV hardwa.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Leaker says Valve is working on a Steam Controller 2

Valve is reportedly working on a follow-up to its Steam Controller, along with a new VR controller for a new headset......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Phishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that they fooled some of the best in the business. Federal prosecutors have charged five men with running an extensive phishing scheme t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems

Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Heart cockles have windows in their shells to let in light for symbiotic algae

A team of marine biologists, ecologists and evolutionary specialists from the University of Chicago, Stanford University and Duke University has found that heart cockles have windows in their shells to allow in light needed by the algae that live ins.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Microsoft pushes full-screen ads for Copilot+ PCs on Windows 10 users

Microsoft has frequently used this kind of reminder to encourage upgrades. Windows 10's free, guaranteed security updates stop in October 2025, less than a year from now. Windows.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Valve adds DLSS 3 to SteamOS backend, but don’t expect an Nvidia Steam Deck

A new update for Valve's Proton compatibility layer for Linux adds DLSS 3 support, along with a long list of bug fixes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Graykey iPhone hacking tool can ‘partially’ access iPhone 16 – but betas protect

Leaked documents reveal that the Graykey iPhone hacking tool is able to “partially” access iPhone 16 models – but not if they are running any of the iOS 18 betas. Graykey is a competitor to Cellebrite, and is intended for use by law enforcem.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Microsoft announces new Mac mini-sized desktop PC, but it only works online

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new product called “Windows 365 Link,” which is essentially a desktop PC similar in size to launched a few weeks ago. However, while the Mac mini is a full computer, Microsoft’s alternative runs exclusively in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

iCloud will no longer sync Safari bookmarks on some older versions of iOS

As we reported on Monday, Apple has published a new support document confirming that iCloud backup will stop working on iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or older versions of the operating system. Now we’ve also learned that there will be restriction.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Update now — Fortinet Windows VPN hacked to steal user data

A months-old vulnerability, with no fix in sight, is being abused to grab VPN passwords......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel

Microsoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down millions of Windows machines and rendered them remotely unfixable. As part.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features

Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users to make system changes on their PCs without having administrator rights (th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

“Windows 365 Link” is Microsoft’s $349 thin client for Windows in the cloud

Small, plastic thin client is Microsoft’s first “Cloud PC,” launches in April. Microsoft is announcing some new hardware today, but it’s a bit different from a typical Sur.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives with a “full digital twin” of Earth

Machine learning generates the closer-up ground in this very big sequel. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is out today (Xbox/PC, Steam), and it packs in a whole lot of simulation......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Windows 365 Link Cloud PC: Connect securely to Windows 365

Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option (Source: Microsoft) Windows 365 Link prioritizes security “We have heard c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Apple ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier on December 18

Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to us.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Some iPhone 16 Pro units are plagued by a yellow display issue

There are multiple reports of iPhone 16 Pro owners running into a yellow tint issue on the screen, and it seems Apple Support hasn't been particulalry helpful......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024