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$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on the Windows 3.1 era 23/06/2024

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on Windows 3.1 era

$200-ish laptop with a 386 and 8MB of RAM is a modern take on the Windows 3.1 era Pocket 386 supports external accessories and will just barely run Windows 95.

40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess 22/06/2024

40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess

40 years later, X Window System is far more relevant than anyone could guess One astrophysics professor's memories of writing X11 code in the 1980s.

Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year 22/06/2024

Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year

Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing will also skip the EU for now.

Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again 22/06/2024

Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again

Win+C, Windows’ most cursed keyboard shortcut, is getting retired again Win+C has been assigned to some of Windows' least successful features.

Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July 21/06/2024

Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July

Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July US cites Russian government's "capacity to influence Kaspersky's operations."

Dell said return to the office or else—nearly half of workers chose “or else” 21/06/2024

Dell said return to the office or else—nearly half of workers chose “or else”

Dell said return to the office or else—nearly half of workers chose “or else” Workers stayed remote even when told they could no longer be promoted.

Why Interplay’s original Fallout 3 was canceled 20+ years ago 21/06/2024

Why Interplay’s original “Fallout 3” was canceled 20+ years ago

Why Interplay’s original Fallout 3 was canceled 20+ years ago OG Fallout producer says "Project Van Buren" ran out of time and money.

From Infocom to 80 Days: An oral history of text games and interactive fiction 20/06/2024

From Infocom to 80 Days: An oral history of text games and interactive fiction

From Infocom to 80 Days: An oral history of text games and interactive fiction MUDs, Usenet, and open source all play a part in 50 years of IF history.

Reports: Apple is halting its next high-end Vision in favor of something cheaper 20/06/2024

Reports: Apple is halting its next high-end Vision in favor of something cheaper

Reports: Apple is halting its next high-end Vision in favor of something cheaper Finding a lower-price replacement for its high-end displays could be difficult.

Windows 11 24H2 is released to the public but only on Copilot+ PCs (for now) 20/06/2024

Windows 11 24H2 is released to the public but only on Copilot+ PCs (for now)

Windows 11 24H2 is released to the public but only on Copilot+ PCs (for now) The rest of the Windows 11 ecosystem will get the new update this fall.

Seven years later, Nintendo proves Metroid Prime 4 still exists 20/06/2024

Seven years later, Nintendo proves Metroid Prime 4 still exists

Seven years later, Nintendo proves Metroid Prime 4 still exists 2025 release could launch on the still-mysterious "Switch 2."

Shadow of the Erdtree has ground me into dust, which is why I recommend it 19/06/2024

Shadow of the Erdtree has ground me into dust, which is why I recommend it

Shadow of the Erdtree has ground me into dust, which is why I recommend it Souls fans seeking real challenge should love it. Casuals like me might wait.

MacBook Air gets hosed, other models hold steady in macOS 15 as Intel support fades 19/06/2024

MacBook Air gets hosed, other models hold steady in macOS 15 as Intel support fades

MacBook Air gets hosed, other models hold steady in macOS 15 as Intel support fades Sequoia is both more and less generous to Intel Macs, depending on the model.

Star Citizen still hasn’t launched, but it’s already banning cheaters 19/06/2024

Star Citizen still hasn’t launched, but it’s already banning cheaters

Star Citizen still hasn’t launched, but it’s already banning cheaters Developer bans "over 600" players for exploiting an item duplication glitch.

Proton is taking its privacy-first apps to a nonprofit foundation model 19/06/2024

Proton is taking its privacy-first apps to a nonprofit foundation model

Proton is taking its privacy-first apps to a nonprofit foundation model Because of Swiss laws, there are no shareholders, and only one mission.

After a few years of embracing thickness, Apple reportedly plans thinner devices 18/06/2024

After a few years of embracing thickness, Apple reportedly plans thinner devices

After a few years of embracing thickness, Apple reportedly plans thinner devices Thinness is good, as long as it doesn't come at the expense of other things.

TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough 18/06/2024

TDK claims insane energy density in solid state battery breakthrough

TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries.

Securing Endpoints: Zero Trust for Devices and IoT 18/06/2024

Securing Endpoints: Zero Trust for Devices and IoT

Securing Endpoints: Zero Trust for Devices and IoT Learn why device security is a critical component of a zero trust security model and discover best practices for securing endpoints and IoT devices. From device inventory and classification to strong authentication and continuous monitoring, this guide covers the essential elements of a robust zero....

Microsegmentation: Implementing Zero Trust at the Network Level 18/06/2024

Microsegmentation: Implementing Zero Trust at the Network Level

Microsegmentation: Implementing Zero Trust at the Network Level Welcome back to our zero trust blog series! In our previous posts, we explored the importance of data security and identity and

Starlink user terminal now costs just $300 in 28 states, $500 in rest of US 17/06/2024

Starlink user terminal now costs just $300 in 28 states, $500 in rest of US

Starlink user terminal now costs just $300 in 28 states, $500 in rest of US The $600 standard price was replaced with regional pricing of $500 or $300.

Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown 17/06/2024

Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown

Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features.

My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper 17/06/2024

My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper

My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper Combo wallpaper-screen saver is a walk down memory lane for classic Mac users.

Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer 17/06/2024

Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer

Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer Plus, the game promises an innovative approach to turn-based multiplayer.

The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords 16/06/2024

The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords

The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords It was getting so bad, people were actually suggesting building more homes.

Gaming historians preserve what’s likely Nintendo’s first US commercial 16/06/2024

Gaming historians preserve what’s likely Nintendo’s first US commercial

Gaming historians preserve what’s likely Nintendo’s first US commercial Mego's "Time Out" spot pitched Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds under a different name.

Customer-Centric Marketing for Technology Vendors 16/06/2024

Customer-Centric Marketing for Technology Vendors

Customer-Centric Marketing for Technology Vendors In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive market, technology vendors often struggle to connect with their customers on a meaningful level. Traditional marketing approaches, which focus on pushing products and services to a broad audience, are no longer effective. Customers demand more personalized...

Securing Identities: The Foundation of Zero Trust 16/06/2024

Securing Identities: The Foundation of Zero Trust

Securing Identities: The Foundation of Zero Trust Learn why identity and access management is the foundation of a zero trust security model and discover best practices for securing identities in a perimeter-less world. From multi-factor authentication and least privilege access to adaptive policies and privileged access management, this guide cover...

Protecting Your Crown Jewels 15/06/2024

Protecting Your Crown Jewels

Protecting Your Crown Jewels Welcome back to our zero trust blog series! In the previous posts, we introduced the concept of zero trust and explored the

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Inside the Titan submersible disaster

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