Tag: operating systems

A new California law says all operating systems, including Linux, need to have some form of age verification at account setup

A new California law…

The government of California is implementing a law that requires operating system providers to implement some form of age…
Developers of Linux distro Fedora propose dropping 32-bit support entirely, but it’s being claimed that the change ‘would kill off projects like Bazzite entirely’

Developers of Linux distro…

If you’re reading this on a PC running Windows, it’s almost certainly a 64-bit version of the operating system.…
After about a bazillion user requests, Windows finally lets you move the audio volume pop-up

After about a bazillion…

Rejoice, for Microsoft has repented. At last, you can move the audio volume pop-up in Windows. At least, you…
Windows 11 gets a fresh new Start menu and it’s one of the most useful changes to the UI in yonks

Windows 11 gets a…

It’s easy to make fun of Windows 11. From its constant integration of AI, to a litany of bugs,…
Windows Recall gets an export feature to let non-Microsoft websites and apps use your Copilot PC’s snapshots

Windows Recall gets an…

It’s fair to say that Windows Recall has been one of Microsoft’s more controversial ideas in recent times. The…
‘We have a new major number purely because I’m easily confused and not good with big numbers’ says Linus Torvalds about Linux 7

‘We have a new…

I’ve never been particularly number-inclined, and apparently I’m in good company, as Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds has a…
Apple’s new UI for Macs and iPhones ‘combines the optical qualities of glass with a fluidity only Apple can achieve,’ but it sure looks like an awful lot like Windows Vista circa 2007

Apple’s new UI for…

The elite of the tech industry are unrivaled in their ability to stand on a stage and earnestly pitch…
New Windows 11 Insider Experimental build adds the ability to check your internet speed without a browser

New Windows 11 Insider…

If you are part of the Windows 11 Insider program, you may have finally received the option to test…
Microsoft’s AI PC beginner’s guide demonstrates how convoluted its branding has become, but hey, at least ‘AI is not here to replace you’

Microsoft’s AI PC beginner’s…

Late last year, Microsoft said that it was making ‘every Windows 11 PC an AI PC’, so congratulations, you’ve…
My favourite thing about Linux gaming will now automagically apply crucial fan patches to your Metal Gear installs, making it even easier than on Windows

My favourite thing about…

There are a lot of things I’ve enjoyed about switching to Linux, but my second favourite—after the incredible smugness…