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.....»»
White House: Use memory-safe programming languages to protect the nation
The White House is asking the technical community to switch to using memory-safe programming languages – such as Rust, Python, Swift, C#, Java, and Go – to prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities from entering the digital ecosystem. Acc.....»»
Daily Telescope: Finally, we’ve found the core of a famous supernova
In the astronomy community, SN 1987A has somewhat legendary status. Enlarge / Webb has observed the best evidence yet for emission from a neutron star at the site of Supernova 1987A. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, et. al.).....»»
How to use Spotlight"s metadata file utilities in macOS
Spotlight is Apple's smart search indexer for macOS. Here's how to use its metadata utilities to get more information about your documents.Spotlight metadata.Spotlight runs in the background on your Mac or iOS device and silently indexes and scans th.....»»
This Dell work-from-anywhere laptop with 32GB of RAM is 40% off
The Dell Precision 3480 Mobile Workstation with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM features a much lower cost than its estimated price......»»
What’s the best $300 CPU? I compared two of the best options
The Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-14600K are two of the best midrange CPUs for gaming and work, but which is the best for you? Let's find out......»»
What’s the best CPU for under $100? I compared the two main options
The Core i3-14100F and the Ryzen 5 5600 are two excellent budget processors, but which is the fastest and most efficient? Let's take a look......»»
Apple"s first foldable screen probably won"t be on the iPhone
A new supply chain report denies that Apple has abandoned folding devices, and instead it claims that the company is working on a foldable iPad or MacBook with a folding screen for 2025 or later.OLED will be at the core of a folding iPadThere have be.....»»
Intel CPU gaming crashes are causing an uproar
Many users are reporting issues with crashes in games on Intel's top CPUs, including the Core i9-14900k......»»
Tesla"s stainless-steel Cybertruck is not rusting, company engineer says after complaints
Some Cybertruck owners say orange-tinted specks on their bare-steel pickups look like rust. Tesla engineer Wes Morrill said it's surface contamination that can be cleaned off easily......»»
Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day
Nearly every organization has core systems services tied to Active Directory that will go down during an outage, according to Cayosoft. Consequences of system downtime for business operations The impact of just one system being down can devastate bus.....»»
Here’s how two of the best budget CPUs stack up against each other
The Ryzen 5 7600 and Core i5 14400 are two of the best budget CPUs of their generations, but which is the best of the two? Let's find out......»»
Save $300 on Apple"s M3 Max MacBook Pro with 128GB RAM, in stock now
Save $300 with an exclusive promo code discount on Apple's Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with a 40-core GPU, 128GB memory and spacious 2TB SSD. Plus, get $80 off AppleCare.Save $300 on a loaded MacBook Pro.The $300 discount is available excl.....»»
Nginx core developer quits project in security dispute, starts “freenginx” fork
Disagreement over security disclosures and bug-fixing priorities led to split. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A core developer of Nginx, currently the world's most popular web server, has quit the project, stating that h.....»»
Scout Motors, forging ahead as EV growth slows, breaks ground on S.C. plant
The groundbreaking of Scout Motors' $2 billion plant follows the fledgling automaker's decision to set up core R&D operations in Metro Detroit and a number of key hires......»»
DuckDuckGo: Sync passwords and bookmarks across devices; no account needed
The ability to sync passwords and bookmarks between devices is a core feature of most browsers, but not something DuckDuckGo supported until today. Safari lets you do this using your Apple ID, and Chrome via your Google account – but that’s no.....»»
Another member of Jony Ive"s core design team departs Apple after 32 years
Bart Andre has been with Apple since 1992, is Apple's longest-serving industrial designer, and intends to leave the company soon.iPhone 15 ProThere have been several high-profile departures from Apple's design team since Jony Ive left in 2019. Ongoin.....»»
Securing Linux/UNIX Systems: Best Practices for System Administrators
In an era where cyber threats loom at every corner of the digital space, the security of Linux/UNIX systems is more critical than ever. System administrators play a pivotal role in safeguarding these systems, ensuring that the data and processes they.....»»
Charlotte, a stingray with no male companion, is pregnant in her mountain aquarium
Charlotte, a rust-colored stingray the size of a serving platter, has spent much of her life gliding around the confines of a storefront aquarium in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains......»»
Windows 11 24H2 goes from “unsupported” to “unbootable” on some older PCs
New Windows version needs CPU features that became common in the late 00s. Enlarge / We've installed Windows 11 on systems as old as this Core 2 Duo Inspiron tower. As of version 24H2, the OS may no longer be bootable on these sy.....»»
Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off
Microsoft's Edge browser, Bing search, and ad business also avoid regulations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple's iMessage service is not a "gatekeeper" prone to unfair business practices and will thus not be require.....»»