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Monday July 14, 2025. 07:57 PM
Tribblix, the illumos distribution that aims to provide a retro feel with modern components, has just released a new update, Milestone 37. At the system level, the max PID is now 99999, so you may see larger PIDs. Usernames exceeding 8 characters are now accepted without...
I recently bought an inexpensive mini PC from Beelink, one of several Chinese manufacturers that have met the demand for tiny but capable gadgets that can handle everything short of gaming and other demanding video apps. The one I chose, the EQ14, has a built-in power supply ...
On Windows, there’s an option to show the seconds on the taskbar clock, but it comes with a warning that it might reduce battery life if you switch it on. LTT Labs decided to look into this to see just how much of a thing this really is, and they concluded that yes, it does a...
What if you want to use Wayland, but prefer Window Maker, which is restricted to legacy X11? Enter wlmaker, or Wayland Maker, a Wayland compositor that reproduces the look and feel of Window Maker. It’s lightweight, very configurable through human-readable configuration...
The 6.12.38, 6.6.98, 6.1.145, and 5.15.188 stable kernel updates have been released, each contains a single AMD-related fix. 'Only users of AMD x86-based processors need to upgrade, all others may skip this release'.
Pepper the cat made headlines last year when a mouse he caught tested positive for a type of jeilongvirus, which had never been seen before in the United States. Now, he has done it again, this time discovering a previously unknown strain of orthoreovirus, a type of virus...
It started with some glow sticks at a night game. Chris Martin, the owner of the Tri-City Chili Peppers, a minor league baseball team in Colonial Heights, Virginia, wondered if the whole game could be lit up like that. Almost everyone told him it couldn't be done. — Read the...
Mark Russell, the razor-sharp satirist behind God Is Disappointed in You (my all-time favorite comedic take on The Bible), is back with a new naughty delight. This time, the altar is the Thanksgiving dinner table and the sacrifice is… well, everyone. — Read the rest The...
If you want to stay more informed about what's happening on the ground in Los Angeles, including the cruel and awful ICE raids targeting innocent people across the city, I highly recommend checking out the crucially important reporting being done by L.A. — Read the rest The...
This morning, I found an interesting Canalys report shared by analyst Runar Bjorhovde that shows — despite everything Apple does— people still don’t seem to think iPhones are all that durable. That’s strange, given how much cash Apple spends improving iPhone...
New research from OutSystems shows an increasing trend in agentic AI prioritization among software executives with 93 percent of organizations already developing -- or planning to develop -- their own custom AI agents. IT leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable...
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the general availability of two HDMI display adapters designed to make it easier for users to expand their screen real estate without the performance drawbacks of juggling multiple dongles. The new OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Adapter and...
In a dramatic reversal that has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, Google has recruited the top executives of AI coding startup Windsurf in a $2.4 billion talent acquisition deal, just two months after Windsurf agreed to be acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion. Google...
Samsung has announced plans to expand Galaxy AI to over 400 million devices worldwide by the end of 2025. The company says this move builds on a major 2024 milestone when it brought Galaxy AI to more than 200 million devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. The...
Amazon says Prime Day 2025 was its biggest yet, with customers saving billions and buying more than in any previous event. The four-day format helped drive what the company calls 'record savings' across electronics, groceries, and household items. In a press release, Amazon...
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising organizations to prepare now for the Windows 11 upgrade ahead of Windows 10 reaching end of support on 14 October 2025, if they haven’t already done so. The advice highlights the importance of meeting new...
Back in 1933, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt told the country, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Those were inspiring words for a nation in the throes of the Great Depression — but terrible advice for an IT executive struggling to decide whether to...
Access to psychotherapy remains something that many people cannot afford, so it is hardly surprising that increasing numbers of people are turning to AI therapists for help. It is not just cost that attracts people to seek therapy from artificial intelligence. Demand for...
In the latest episode of First Person I spoke with Emma Philpott MBE. In a varied career Emma has been an academic, cyber security expert and business leader, and today she is founder and leader of a UK-based cyber security certification company. In a wide and fun chat Emma...
We first heard about Trial Reels last year, and Instagram launched the feature to a limited number of creators back in December. Now the social media giant is giving more people access to the feature which is designed to help grow a following. There is not yet free access to ...
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