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With Windows 10 losing support this year, it’s time to consider alternatives. Debian 12 “Bookworm,” one of the most stable and secure Linux-based operating systems, stands out as a free and powerful replacement. Whether you’re looking to keep your…

The year 2025 will not be a revolutionary one, it will be evolutionary, with developments coming into effect that were necessitated by events and happenings in 2024, and solutions to address these events reaching maturity levels that allow an appropriate,…

While making much of the end of support for Windows 10, practically begging users to move on to Windows 11, Microsoft is sending out some confusing signals. The company has announced that the new Outlook for Windows will be forcibly installed on the aging…

VLC Media Player remains one of the most popular video players, having just hit a staggering 6 billion downloads. But VideoLAN, the company behind the software, is not one to rest on its laurels as an exciting demonstration at CES shows. One of the biggest…

Linux Mint fans, rejoice! The BETA phase for Linux Mint 22.1 has officially concluded. According to the development team, a total of 115 bug reports were submitted during the testing period, leading to the resolution of many issues. This collaborative effort…

Data-driven organizations are increasingly struggling with the limitations of passive metadata practices. These traditional approaches quickly become outdated, leading to inaccurate insights and poor decision-making. Passive metadata often remains siloed,…

Even though it’s only been two years since the public demo of ChatGPT launched, popularizing the technology for the masses, generative AI technology has already had a profound and transformative effect on the world. In the years since the platform’s…

As we head further into 2025, the global economic landscape remains a mix of challenges and potential shifts that will shape markets and industries worldwide. From high interest rates to the evolving impact of AI, there are several key factors that will define…

The RISC-V development ecosystem is expanding with the introduction of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on the HiFive Premier P550, a collaboration between SiFive, ESWIN Computing, and Canonical. This integration brings the power of Linux to developers using the HiFive…

Lenovo has unveiled three forward-thinking retail solutions powered by artificial intelligence and robotics at NRF 2025 in New York City. These innovations aim to help businesses overcome modern challenges while enhancing efficiency, improving customer…

Six-hundred-twenty-nine in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days. Windows 10 users will mass-migrate to Windows…

Despite being an effective tool for safeguarding sensitive information, encryption remains underutilized by many organizations, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats. Many companies still rely on perimeter security measures, viewing encryption as optional…

For two months or more, users of Microsoft Outlook have been hit by a bug that results in the email client freezing. Unfortunately, the bug is triggered by performing a very common action -- using Ctrl + C to copy text. Having finally acknowledged the issue in…

v-color has introduced its DDR5 OC RDIMM modules, which it describes as the first overclockable registered DIMMs. With individual module sizes of 128GB and 256GB, these RDIMMs support configurations reaching up to 2,048GB (2TB) when paired with compatible…

Petcube has announced the launch of its first pet hydration product, the Petcube Water Fountain. Designed for cats and small dog breeds, this new smart device focuses on promoting urinary and kidney health by providing clean, filtered water. The Petcube Water…

PNY has introduced its latest DDR5 notebook memory kits, offering improved performance and efficiency for laptops. Available in 64GB (2x32GB) and 32GB (2x16GB) configurations, these memory modules are designed for users seeking faster speeds and smoother…

SOUNDPEATS has introduced its latest audio product, the PearlClip Pro wireless earbuds. Designed to blend comfort, performance, and affordability, these earbuds aim to enhance daily activities like travel and workouts while delivering exceptional sound…

The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers," an initiative aimed at funding and supporting open development within the Chromium ecosystem. The purpose of this effort is to provide resources and foster collaboration…

MINISFORUM has announced two new devices at CES 2025 -- the AI X1 Pro Mini PC and the N5 Pro NAS. These products focus on delivering strong performance in small form factors, designed to meet modern computing and storage demands. The AI X1 Pro Mini PC features…

In 2024, ransomware groups claimed responsibility for 5,461 successful ransomware attacks on organizations worldwide. Of these 1,204 were confirmed by the targeted organizations, according to analysis by Comparitech. Across the 1,204 confirmed attacks, 195.4…