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Linux distros are about to killer Windows feature: The Blue Screen of Death

Systemd is used by Debian, Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, and many downstream distros. Enlarge (credit: hdaniel) Windows' infamous "Blue Screen of Death" is a bit of a punchline. People have made a hobby of spotting them out in t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 7th, 2023

iFixit says new Arm Surface hardware “puts repair front and center”

Both devices make it relatively easy to get at the battery and SSD. Enlarge / Microsoft's 11th-edition Surface Pro, as exploded by iFixit. Despite adhesive holding in the screen and the fact that you need to remove the heatsink t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

iOS 18 adds a much-needed new feature for Apple Maps search

Hidden in iOS 18 is much-needed, long-requested update to Apple Maps. There’s finally a “Search here” button that makes it far easier to find what you’re looking for in places that aren’t your current location. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

iPadOS 18 lets you format external drives on an iPad; three options offered

Digital artist and developer Kabel Cadle has spotted a handy new feature in iPadOS 18. For the first time, you can format external drives on an iPad, choosing between three different format options. This brings the device closer in line with the M.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

To hear the cicadas sing, enthusiasts travel from near and far

During an afternoon stroll around Morton Arboretum, near Chicago, Maria Malayter's Apple Watch buzzed twice with an unusual notification. The screen warned her of a "loud environment" with sound levels reaching 90 decibels as cicadas chorused on the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Still worth it in 2024?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a large cover screen, a new hinge, and finally folds flat when you close it. But is it worth $1,000? We found out in our review......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: still worth it in 2024?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a large cover screen, a new hinge, and finally folds flat when you close it. But is it worth $1,000? We found out in our review......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Snapchat Planets: What’s the order, and what do they mean?

If you use Snapchat, you've probably heard of Snapchat Planets. What is the feature, how does it work, and what does it mean? You've come to the right place......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on the Windows 3.1 era

Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95.   The Pocket 386, a new-old laptop that can run MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and (technically) Windows 95.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on Windows 3.1 era

Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95.   The Pocket 386, a new-old laptop that can run MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and (technically) Windows 95.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2024

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what's happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

SharePlay upgrades & iPhone Screen Mirroring coming to the betas on Monday

Developers will get a first look at Apple's new iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing as soon as next week, according to an Apple spokesperson.SharePlay Screen Sharing on an iPadIt was reported earlier that Apple may not release Apple Intelli.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launch

Apple announced Friday that three major features for its upcoming operating systems will not be available in the European Union, when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia ship later this year in the fall. Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to macOS Sequoia.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

iOS 18: How to take advantage of Game Mode on iPhone and what it does

iOS 18 takes gaming further with a dedicated Game Mode for iPhone and iPad. The new feature redirects system resources to maintain high frame rates, improves Bluetooth controller responsiveness and audio with AirPods, and more. Here’s how to use Ga.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again

Win+C has been assigned to some of Windows' least successful features. Enlarge / A rendering of the Copilot button. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is all-in on its Copilot+ PC push right now, but the fact is that they'll.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year

iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing will also skip the EU for now. Enlarge / Features like Image Playground won't arrive in Europe at the same time as other regions. (credit: Apple) Three major features in iOS.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

How to enable secure boot in Windows 11

Secure Boot is a setting that makes sure only official software runs on your PC, and it needs to be enabled for Windows 11 to work. Here's how to enable it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds could be its most comfortable design yet

Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3, feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

This app is like Screen Time on steroids, making you actually follow your iPhone limits

Apple’s Screen Time tools need some work. Not counting serious bugs that go unfixed far too long, one of Screen Time’s major drawbacks is that any limits you set can be easily bypassed. Ultimately, your desire to make healthier technology choices.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI

It looks like YouTube Music could be getting a new AI feature that will allow users to ask it for music recommendations. The post You could soon ask YouTube Music for suggestions using AI appeared first on Phandroid. Music discovery is an.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Mac App Store"s new game sale has big discounts on major titles

A bunch of big Mac games like "Death Stranding" and "Resident Evil Village" are discounted in the Mac App Store, with some being offered at well below half price.Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding is among the discounted titles in the Mac App StoreWWDC h.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024