Two core Unix-like utilities, sudo and su, are getting rewrites in Rust
AWS-backed group believes command is too central to the web to keep as-is. Invoking another user's privileges to execute a command. (credit: Cavan Images/Getty)Two of the most fundamental tools of the modern Unix-like command line, s.....»»
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power
Klipsch's Onkyo-powered Flexus Core 200 is a $500 powerhouse Dolby Atmos soundbar......»»
How to select multiple files on a Mac
Selecting files is a core feature of macOS. Here’s four different ways you can do so, along with some answers to a few frequently asked questions......»»
Lowest price: Apple"s M3 MacBook Air 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 10C GPU drops to $1,349
Packed with upgrades, Apple's latest M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB of storage and a 10-core GPU is marked down to $1,349. AppleCare is discounted with an exclusive coupon as well, dropping the price down to $159.The exclusive $150 discount* is.....»»
Unix system administration: Vocabulary for English speakers
In the vast, interconnected world of information technology, Unix stands as a monumental pillar, powering servers, workstations, and critical systems across the globe. Its reputation for stability, efficiency, and flexibility makes Unix system admini.....»»
year of Xbox Game Pass Core for less than $50 at Newegg
As of April 10, get 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Core for $48.99 at Newegg. That's $11 off its normal price of $59.99 and an 18% discount. SAVE $11: As of April 10, get an Xbox 12 Month Game Pass Core digital code for $48.99 at Newegg with promo.....»»
Nanoscale movies shed light on one barrier to a clean energy future
Left unchecked, corrosion can rust out cars and pipes, take down buildings and bridges, and eat away at our monuments. Corrosion can also damage devices that could be key to a clean energy future. And now, Duke University researchers have captured ex.....»»
Flash deal: Apple"s 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch with 19-core GPU drops to $1,949
B&H's 24-hour Deal Zone slashes $550 off Apple's M2 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with an upgraded 19-core GPU and 1TB of storage.Get a premium MacBook Pro 14-inch for $1,949 today.The flash sale at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo shaves $550 off the p.....»»
Discovery of pottery rewrites Aboriginal history
The discovery of the oldest pottery ever found in Australia on Jiigurru/Lizard Island off the Queensland coast is challenging the idea that Aboriginal Australian communities were unaware of pottery manufacture before European settlement......»»
IT pros targeted with malicious Google ads for PuTTY, FileZilla
An ongoing malvertising campaign is targeting IT administrators looking to download system utilities such as PuTTY (a free SSH and Telnet client) and FileZilla (a free cross-platform FTP application). “We have reported this campaign to Google b.....»»
Intel is investigating game crashes on top-end Core i9 desktop CPUs
Crashes may be related to CPUs running above their specified power limits. Enlarge / Intel's high-end Core i9-13900K and 14900K are reportedly having crashing problems in some games. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you ow.....»»
Gamers are reportedly returning Intel Core i9 CPUs in droves
An increasing number of customers are reporting issues with Intel's latest Core i9 CPUs, and the company is finally looking into the problem......»»
Ford delays EV pickup, utilities as it expands hybrid options
The automaker said it is delaying the start of production at its under-construction Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee from late 2025 to 2026. It is also postponing production of three-row EV utilities at a facility in Canada from 2025 to 2027......»»
Strengthening defenses against nation-state and for-profit cyber attacks
There is an urgent need to secure tactical, operational, and strategic critical assets from the edge to the core. In this Help Net Security video, Geoffrey Mattson, CEO of Xage Security, discusses the steps enterprises and critical infrastructure mus.....»»
Myrtle rust is lethal to Australian plants. Could citizen scientists help track its spread?
Every weekend, thousands of citizen scientists head into the great outdoors. If they see an unusual animal, plant or fungi, they take a photo and upload it......»»
AltStore to offer iPhone apps backed by Patreon in the EU
With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, Apple was forced to allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores (or App Marketplace) in member countries. However, these developers are required to pay Apple a Core Technology.....»»
A frozen chunk of genome rewrites our understanding of bird evolution
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds—technically dinosaurs themselves—flourished......»»
Closer to Earth: A new technique for examining ultralow velocity zones at Earth"s core-mantle boundary
The core-mantle boundary (CMB) is crucial for the Earth's magnetic field and rotation. It is known that this boundary harbors complex structures, including ultralow velocity zones (ULVZs), characterized by significantly slowed seismic wave velocities.....»»
Week in review: Backdoor found in XZ utilities, weaponized iMessages, Exchange servers at risk
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094) A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compres.....»»
No, I don’t want the iPhone 16 to go big on AI
I want Apple to focus on the core iPhone experience, not lean into generative AI......»»
Abrupt climate fluctuations in Tibet as imprints of multiple meltwater events during the early to mid-Holocene
A recent study published in the journal Science Bulletin was led by Dr. Shugui Hou (Nanjing University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and Dr. Hongxi Pang (Nanjing University). Shugui Hou drilled an ice core with a length of 127.8 m from the Zangs.....»»