The IBM mainframe: How it runs and why it survives
In this deep-dive explainer, we look at a big-business mainstay. Enlarge / A Z16 Mainframe. Mainframe computers are often seen as ancient machines—practically dinosaurs. But mainframes, which are purpose-built to proc.....»»
This ultra-portable Samsung Chromebook is $159 right now
The Samsung Chromebook 4, a portable machine that runs on Google's Chrome OS, is on sale for a very cheap price of $159 from Walmart following a $30 discount......»»
iPhone from onboard Alaska Airlines incident found; survives 16,000-foot drop
We’ve seen drop tests, but nothing like this. While searching for the missing door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a resident stumbled upon an intact iPhone on the side of the road. He soon discovered that it actually belonged to a passenger.....»»
Dropshare to shut down its own cloud service later this month
Dropshare is a popular macOS and iOS app that lets users easily share files to cloud platforms. On macOS, the app is very useful as it runs in the Menu Bar, so users can simply drag files there to upload them to the cloud. However, Dropshare’s own.....»»
Apple insists to EU antitrust regulators that it runs five App Stores, not one
Apple's November challenge against the EU's Digital Markets Act says the European Commission got it wrong by saying there's only one App Store, when there's actually five.The Digital Markets Act is the European Union's attempt to level the playing fi.....»»
iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282
Still-working iPhone is one of two discovered after the airline accident, says NTSB. Enlarge / The iPhone that fell from Alaska Airlines flight 1282, discovered by Seanathan Bates under a bush on the side of the road. (credit: Se.....»»
iPhone survives fall from Alaska Airlines midair blowout
An iPhone that was sucked out of the Alaska Airline flight ASA1282 has been found undamaged after a fall of 16,000 feet.The recovered iPhone was open at an Alaska Airline's baggage claimIn mid-2020, an iPhone that fell 1,000 feet from a light aircraf.....»»
3 underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in January
The three underrated shows on Prime Video you need to watch in January 2024 aren't new and have finished their runs, but they might have fallen under the radar......»»
Cobalt Core is a tight, funny roguelike deck-builder deserving of many runs
It's got style, dialogue, and even a plot on top of procedural card battling. Enlarge / These symbols might not mean anything to you now. But give it a few runs, and you might lose a few minutes strategizing this ship's ideal nex.....»»
2024: Apple"s 40 year old Macintosh survives another year
As 2024 springs into reality, it's a fresh opportunity to look at what Apple can do to to stay alive and remain relevant as its core Mac platform reaches the ripe old age of 40.The OG MacIf Apple's Macintosh were a person, it would likely be sufferin.....»»
Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe
Organizations with mainframes face a unique challenge: extending consistency across the entire enterprise, including mainframe environments. The ongoing issue lies in the incompatibility of tools designed for both mainframes and enterprise settings,.....»»
"Resident Evil 4" now available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, & Mac
Capcom's "Resident Evil 4" is now available to download on iPhone 15 Pro and the full game unlock in-app purchase is half off until January 17.'Resident Evil 4'"Resident Evil 4" is a universal app that runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Customers need to.....»»
5 ways to take your PC from boring to beautiful
Performance is one thing, but what about aesthetic? Here are a few things you can to do make your PC look as great as it runs......»»
Get ready for a powered-up Christmas with a Bluetti portable power station
If you missed out on a Black Friday portable power station deal, Bluetti's giving you one last chance to secure a last minute gift at up to 38% off.A leading brand in backup power solutions, Bluetti's sale runs from December 11 to December 25, and of.....»»
Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way—here"s how
When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across eastern Australia created huge amounts of stormwater and flooding......»»
How to permanently upgrade stats in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla
The realm of the roguelike is completely foreign to Kratos in the God of War: Ragnarok Valhalla DLC. Get his edge back by upgrading his stats between runs......»»
UN climate summit runs overtime as fury mounts on fossil fuels
The world's climate negotiators on Tuesday haggled beyond a host-imposed deadline for a deal as at-risk nations voiced fury over a proposed compromise that stops short of phasing out fossil fuels......»»
Lenovo gaming PC with an RTX 3060 while it’s $450 off at Best Buy
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming PC, which runs on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, is on sale from Best Buy for below $1,000 after a $450 discount......»»
How to use macOS file search without using Spotlight
When Mac users think about search in macOS, they often think about Spotlight, but there's another way. Here's how to use the Finder's built-in search instead.Spotlight is Apple's file indexing and search feature. It runs in the background indexing th.....»»
Everyone who should (and shouldn’t) buy the M3 MacBook Pro
The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing......»»
The Apple psychology that explains why the M3 MacBook Pro exists
The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing......»»