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.....»»
Intel is flipping the script on laptops with ‘historic’ Lunar Lake CPUs
Intel has finally shared final details of its new Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra Series 2 mobile chips......»»
Seismic echoes reveal a mysterious "donut" inside Earth"s core
About 2,890 kilometers beneath our feet lies a gigantic ball of liquid metal: our planet's core. Scientists like me use the seismic waves created by earthquakes as a kind of ultrasound to "see" the shape and structure of the core......»»
Doughnut-shaped region found inside Earth"s core deepens understanding of planet"s magnetic field
A doughnut-shaped region thousands of kilometers beneath our feet within Earth's liquid core has been discovered by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), providing new clues about the dynamics of our planet's magnetic field......»»
I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition......»»
The Dell XPS 15 laptop is $400 off during the Dell Labor Day sale
The Dell XPS 15 laptop with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM is $400 off in an early offer from Dell for this year's Labor Day sale......»»
How to prioritize data privacy in core customer-facing systems
Evolving global data privacy regulations are keeping marketers on their toes. In April 2024, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) was introduced in the Senate. The proposed bill would create a federal consumer privacy framework akin to the GDPR, wh.....»»
Today only: 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB SSD, 19-core GPU for just $1,699
For 24 hours only, Apple Authorized Reseller B&H is slashing the price of this premium M2 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch to $1,699. Packed with upgrades, including a bump up to a 19-core GPU, this deal reflects a discount of $800 off MSRP.Grab this upgraded.....»»
The HP Envy, a classic student laptop, has a $400 price cut today
The HP Envy 17t with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor is on sale from HP at 33% off. Don't miss the chance to buy this classic student laptop for $770......»»
The Dell XPS 16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 is $500 off today
One of Dell’s best laptops is $500 off! Order the Dell XPS 16 directly through the manufacturer to take advantage of this exciting markdown......»»
Need a 2-in-1 laptop for back to school? This Dell is $200 off
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop with the Intel Core 5 120U processor is on sale from Dell with a $200 discount that drops its price to an affordable $550......»»
A European lander could return an ice core for a fraction of the cost of Europa Clipper
Cost is a major driving factor in the development of space exploration missions. Any new technology or trick that could lower the cost of a mission makes it much more appealing for mission planners. Therefore, much of NASA's research goes into those.....»»
Climate change is already reshaping PNW shorelines: Tribal nations are showing how to adapt
Keeley Chiasson plodded through the steep, sandy sediment near the base of the bluff. Carefully perched on a firm shelf, she scraped back the weathered surface of the wall, revealing stripes of cocoa, rust and tan sediments......»»
Exoplanets may contain more water than previously thought
We know that the Earth has an iron core surrounded by a mantle of silicate bedrock and water (oceans) on its surface. Science has used this simple planet model until today for investigating exoplanets—planets that orbit another star outside our sol.....»»
What is the BIOS and how to use it
The BIOS or UEFI is an interface you can use to examine core settings on your PC and make important boot changes. Here's how to access it and what you can do......»»
Study shows companies can profit by aligning financial goals with social aims
International research involving Monash University has shown that businesses can achieve financial success by embracing critical global issues such as climate change, poverty, human rights violations and medical breakthroughs as a core mission......»»
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive......»»
Apple released the iMac 26 years ago and it"s better than ever
Even if every part of the iMac has radically evolved, it's still the only computer that debuted in 1998 that you can buy in 2022, because Apple got its core purpose right on this day, 26 years ago, when it went on saleIf there's a single Mac that is.....»»
AutoCanada considers selling U.S. stores, reports data breach and $24 million Q2 loss
AutoCanada is exploring the sale of its U.S. dealerships and other “non-profitable and non-core assets,” as the company swung to a loss for the second quarter amid falling sales, a significant used-vehicle inventory writedown and fallout from the.....»»
Samsung’s MacBook alternative is more than $600 off today
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra, a MacBook alternative with the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Windows 11 Home, is on sale from Samsung with a $675 discount......»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»