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Microsoft promises to nearly double Windows storage performance after forcing slow software-accelerated BitLocker on Windows
The new BitLocker implementation offloads encryption and decryption to dedicated crypto engines on supported SoCs, delivering faster storage performance and reduced CPU usage.
52 years later, only known copy of Unix v4 recovered from randomly found tape, now up and running on a system
The only known complete copy of Unix v4 has been recovered from a tape found at the University of Utah.
Facebook deploys the Steam Deck's Linux scheduler across its data centers
In a recent talk, Meta engineers detailed how they've been deploying a low-latency Linux scheduler originally developed by Valve for the Steam Deck across production servers.
How to get Windows 11 for free (or less than $15) — Get the latest Microsoft OS for less than the price of Windows 10's ESU
Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.
Registry hack enables new performance-boosting native NVMe support on Windows 11
The Windows Server 2025 registry tweak that activates native NVMe support can also be activated in Windows 11, but at your own risk.
Engineer turns E-ink tablet into computer monitor in Linux
E-ink enjoyers can upgrade old tablets into part of the desktop experience using a simple server setup
User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing
A multitude of AMD GPU owners claim the December security update for Windows 11 has fixed GPU hanging and driver crashing, primarily on RX 9000 series GPUs.
Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming
"We’re committed to making Windows the best place to play"
