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Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats'
By Mark Tyson published
Facebook is banning posts which mention various Linux related topics, sites, or groups.

Linux kernel source expands past 40 million lines in 6.14 rc1 release
By Mark Tyson published
The Linux kernel sources expanded beyond 40 million lines with the release of 6.14 rc1.

Microsoft experiments with ‘Drag Tray’ share menu in Windows 11
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft added a 'Drag Tray' to a Windows 11 Insider Preview to make it easier to share files from the File Explorer.

Microsoft reveals improved Windows 11 battery icons and percentage toggle settings
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft has officially revealed that it has been 'improving the battery iconography in Windows 11.'

Wine 10.0 is the new stable Windows compatibility layer for Linux
By Christopher Harper published
The Wine compatibility layer for Linux hits a 10.0 stable release.

Windows 11 Insider Build addresses mouse stuttering, Auto HDR issues, other annoyances
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft releases an update that fixes a few bugs that Windows 11 24H2 introduced.

Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2
By Hassam Nasir published
Your PC will now automatically be updated to Windows 11 24H2.

Parallels adds x86 operating system support for Apple Silicon
By Jowi Morales published
Parallels Desktop introduces a new experimental feature that lets you install x86_64 operating systems on your Apple-silicon Mac.
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