Operating Systems

ChromeOS

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kits Prove Traditional Chromebooks Are Here to Stay

Google is partnering with Back Market to distribute $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kits, offering a lifeline for aging PCs losing Windows 10 support. Despite the premium Googlebook launch, this move proves standard Chromebooks aren't going anywhere....

Jun 22, 2026 33

Linux

Critical Netatalk Vulnerabilities Expose Ubuntu Servers to Path Traversal Attacks

A critical security update for Ubuntu addresses severe flaws in the Netatalk file-sharing service. Attackers can exploit Spotlight RPC handling to execute path traversal attacks and write arbitrary files outside metadata directories....

Jun 22, 2026 21

macOS

The End of the macOS 27 Hackintosh Era: How Apple Silicon Killed the DIY Mac

Apple didn't kill the Hackintosh with lawsuits - it used the Mac mini and Apple Silicon. Now, users buy Macs to run Linux, flipping a 20-year hardware script....

Jun 22, 2026 57

iOS

How to Unlock the 5 Best Hidden Features in iOS 27

Landscape mode now works across core apps like Weather and Health, FaceTime lets you broadcast both cameras simultaneously, and Find My allows custom expiration dates. The latest beta is quietly changing how you use your iPhone....

Jun 22, 2026 20

Android

Popular Android Auto Live TV App Fermata Xtream is Shutting Down

Developer malebuffy has released the final version of Fermata Xtream on GitHub. The closed-source IPTV mod is shutting down after unauthorized rip-offs, leaving Android Auto users with fewer video options....

Jun 22, 2026 34

Windows

Windows 11 Media Player Is Now Slower and More Bloated Than Its 17-Year-Old Predecessor

Microsoft's modern media app consumes 377MB of RAM while idle compared to the legacy version's 103MB. Add in a $0.99 paywall for standard smartphone videos, and the default Windows experience is actively regressing....

Jun 22, 2026 31

ChromeOS

Grab a Rugged, Refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook for Just $80

The sub-$100 laptop market is usually a gamble, but this education-tier device changes the math. With MIL-STD-810G drop testing and a spill-resistant keyboard, it survives accidents that would destroy a MacBook....

Jun 20, 2026 25

Linux

AMD Overhauls Audio Architecture for Zen 6 in Linux 7.2 Kernel Update

AMD drops legacy code for a clean 3,000-line directory, while a decade-old HT-Omega sound card finally gets mainline support. The Linux 7.2 kernel is laying a massive, power-efficient foundation for next-gen hardware....

Jun 20, 2026 26

iOS

iOS 27 Apple Music Features: AI Transitions, Expanded Lyrics, and Faster Streaming

Seven new translation pairs, AI-driven AutoMix transitions expanding to HomePod, and landscape mode for Now Playing - Apple is quietly killing third-party DJ apps....

Jun 20, 2026 15

Android

Android 17 Update Breaks Touchscreens on Multiple Google Pixel Models

Swiping up scrolls down, and screens freeze entirely. The Android 17 update is breaking core touch inputs across Pixel 7 to 10, proving day-one updates remain a gamble....

Jun 19, 2026 19

Windows

Windows 11 Low Latency Profile: The June 2026 Update Speeding Up Old PCs

Microsoft's June 2026 update forces your CPU to hit maximum clock speeds during basic UI tasks. The brute-force fix cures stuttering, but mobile users might pay the price in battery life....

Jun 19, 2026 43

ChromeOS

Googlebook Will Run Android Apps Natively, Killing the ChromeOS Emulation Tax

Google is officially ditching the clunky ChromeOS emulation layer. The upcoming Googlebook runs directly on the Android tech stack, unlocking raw hardware power from Intel and Qualcomm while giving developers a true 'build once, deploy anywhere' ecosystem....

Jun 16, 2026 24

Linux

Linux Kernel 7.1 Purges 140,000 Lines of Legacy Code and Revamps NTFS Support

Over 140,000 lines of legacy code deleted, Intel 486 support dropped, and a powerful new NTFSplus driver added. Linux kernel 7.1 trades nostalgia for speed....

Jun 16, 2026 64

Android

Stop Fighting Android Auto: How Gemini and YouTube Music Create the Ultimate In-Car DJ

Forget exact song titles. Gemini in Android Auto lets you ask for 'that SRK and Dua Lipa collab' or live concert versions, completely changing how you drive....

Jun 16, 2026 32

Windows

Windows 11 Media Player Gets New Features, But Still Loses to 17-Year-Old Legacy App

Microsoft is updating the modern Windows 11 Media Player, but testing reveals it uses 3x more RAM than its 2009 predecessor and still hides HEVC playback behind a $0.99 paywall....

Jun 16, 2026 28

ChromeOS

Google Untethers Gemini: Chromebook Plus Gets a System-Wide AI Button

Google is quietly rolling out a persistent Gemini button to the ChromeOS system tray. The update detaches the AI from the browser, creating a floating assistant that works across local apps and PWAs....

Jun 13, 2026 32

Linux

Arch Linux AUR Hit by Massive Malware Attack Compromising Over 1,500 Packages

The infection scaled rapidly from 400 to 1,579 confirmed packages in just hours. While developers have purged known malicious commits, the official tracking list admits it does not contain every affected package - leaving some systems potentially exposed....

Jun 13, 2026 24

macOS

How to Find Which Intel Apps Will Break in macOS Golden Gate

macOS Golden Gate stops auto-installing Rosetta 2, pre-login authentication plugins fail immediately, and a new Settings menu lists every doomed app. Apple is forcing the final transition....

Jun 13, 2026 61

iOS

iOS 27 Safari Features: Apple Intelligence Transforms Mobile Browsing

Apple Intelligence turns Safari into an active assistant in iOS 27. Generate custom extensions with natural language, auto-group tabs by topic, and let the browser automatically fix compromised passwords without manual navigation....

Jun 13, 2026 25

Android

Why You Should Audit Your Android App Permissions Immediately

Background permission hoarding is draining your battery and privacy. A recent audit revealed WhatsApp and Google apps accessing contacts and photos without being opened for months - disabling them reclaims your device....

Jun 13, 2026 39

Windows

Windows 11 June Update Finally Fixes Start Menu Lag With CPU Boost

The Windows 11 June update forces a temporary CPU spike to make the Start menu open 70% faster. It also adds NPU tracking and fixes 200 security flaws....

Jun 13, 2026 25