In-kernel WireGuard is on its way to FreeBSD and the pfSense router
WireGuard probably won't make it into 13.0-RELEASE, but 13.1 seems very likely. Enlarge / FreeBSD is getting its own in-kernel WireGuard module in the near future, thanks to a sponsored code contribution from Netgate, followed by additional code.....»»
Nasty Linux Netfilter Firewall Security Hole Found
Sophos threat researcher Nick Gregory discovered a hole in Linux's netfilter firewall program that's "exploitable to achieve kernel code execution (via ROP [return-oriented programming]), giving full local privilege escalation, container escape, what.....»»
ISPs continue to charge unfair router rental fees, potentially breaking US laws
When the Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 was signed into law, it included a clause that prevented internet service providers from forcing customers to pay rental fees. Subscribers who already owned modems and routers, which fall into the "co.....»»
Best wireless router deals for March 2022
We’ve gathered up the best wireless router deals you can find right now, from cheap routers to high-end units......»»
Router and Modem Rental Fees Still a Major Annoyance Despite New US Law
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Consumer Reports wants the Federal Communications Commission to take a closer look at whether Internet service providers are complying with a US law that prohibits them from charging hardware ren.....»»
Router and modem rental fees still a major annoyance despite new US law
ISPs dissuade customers from using their own routers, Consumer Reports tells FCC. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jill Ferry Photography) Consumer Reports wants the Federal Communications Commission to take a closer look at wh.....»»
Why the Steam Deck might be too “open” for Fortnite and Destiny 2
Linux-based OS doesn't easily allow for "kernel-level" anti-cheat protections. Enlarge / The Steam Deck. (credit: Valve) In our recent review of the Steam Deck portable console from Valve, we noted that continued updates to t.....»»
This Google WiFi Mesh deal knocks $164 off a pack of three
For a stable wireless internet connection across your home, you should take advantage of Daily Steals' $164 discount for a three-pack of the Google WiFi router......»»
Linus Torvalds Prepares to Move the Linux Kernel to Modern C
"We all know Linux is written in C," writes ZDNet. "What you may not know is that it's written in a long-outdated C dialect: The 1989 version of the C language standard, C89." But that's about to change, explains long-time Slashdot reader Unknowin.....»»
FreeDOS Puts Out New Release
joshuark writes: FreeDOS has put out release 1.3, the latest release in 6-years. Some of the improvements since the 1.2 release, include: new FreeCOM 0.85a, new Kernel 2043 and an 8086 version with FAT32 support, floppy edition now uses compression.......»»
ReiserFS Proposed To Be Removed From Linux In 2022
UnknowingFool writes: Linux kernel developers have discussed on the kernel developers forum to remove ReiserFS from the kernel starting in 2022. ReiserFS was added as Linux's first journaling file system 21 years ago with SUSE using it as the default.....»»
Linux devs fix nasty vulnerability dating back half a decade
Researcher uncovers stack buffer overflow in the kernel networking module for the Transparent Inter-Process Communication protocol......»»
Why It Is Better To Program On Linux
You have probably heard a lot of times that it is better to program on Linux, and programmers use it more often than Windows. Of course, operating systems based on Linux kernel are free and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo.....»»
There were almost two internets. Then, the CIA destroyed one.
In Mashable’s new three-part episode of our series on the digital age's dark side, Kernel Panic, we explore a startlingly advanced computer network developed in Salvador Allende's Chile of the 1970s. Called Project Cybersyn, the network was a c.....»»
Intel Thread Director Is Headed to Linux for a Major Boost in Alder Lake Performance
The Linux 5.18 kernel is adding support this spring for the Intel Hardware Feedback Interface to make better decisions about where to place given work among available CPU cores/threads, reports Phoronix. This is significant because Intel's Alder L.....»»
How do you reset a Netgear router?
If your Netgear router isn't performing at its optimal level, you can try simple steps like restarting your network or restoring your router......»»
How to change the Wi-Fi channel on your router
Changing the Wi-Fi channel can help you get faster speeds and more reliable coverage without requiring new hardware......»»
Best wireless router deals for February 2022
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Best deals Feb. 3: AirPods Pro w/ MagSafe $180, $550 off 55-inch LG OLED, 30% off an Eero router, more!
Thursday's best deals include a $15 20W Anker USB-C charger, $20 off the Razer Kishi iPhone game controller, $40 off a Zoom PodTrak podcast recorder, and $10 off the Aqara HomeKit Secure Video camera.Best deals February 3As we do every day, we've col.....»»
‘Very concerning’: Cisco router vulnerabilities bring broad risks
The 15 new Cisco router vulnerabilities include five with a "critical" severity rating, posing a security risk for businesses of all sizes. The 15 new Cisco router vulnerabilities include five with a "critical" severity rating, posing a security.....»»
No, Linus Torvalds is not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
ZDNet reporter Steven Vaughan-Nichols has solved the mystery of whether Linus Torvalds is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: no. But what's interesting is why the reporter had to ask in the first place: In a GitHub Linux kernel repository, it appear.....»»