According to XDA-Developers, used Xeon server systems can be a home labber’s secret weapon. For under $500, you get dozens of CPU cores and support for over 256GB of RAM, perfect for running multiple virtual machines. The trade-offs are high power consumption and noise, but there are ways to mitigat
The creative agency iam8bit is suing its former partner, Skybound Games, for $4 million. The lawsuit alleges Skybound used iam8bit’s designs and trade secrets to cut it out of a lucrative deal for the *Stray* Nintendo Switch port.
Long before Linux dominated, a wave of commercial Unix systems for PCs tried to bring serious computing to the masses. From Microsoft’s Xenix to Dell’s own Unix, these 1980s and 1990s platforms laid crucial groundwork. Their ideas about open tools, multitasking, and running on affordable hardware di
For years, VLC has been the reliable but dated workhorse for playing any media file. According to a review, a new open-source app called Screenbox finally delivers that same power in a clean, modern interface designed for Windows 10 and 11, complete with features like Chromecast support and a slick
Nvidia has updated its driver documentation to confirm that all Pascal-based GeForce GPUs are moving to legacy status. This correction removes support for the Titan GTX series and most mobile MX GPUs, leaving only the Turing-based MX450 and Titan RTX with active “Game Ready” drivers.
On the a16z podcast, Marc Andreessen laid out his view on how to gain a real competitive edge with AI. He says most people are just casual users, and true mastery requires dedicated, all-day practice to unlock its potential.
The popular PowerToys utility for Windows is about to make its Command Palette module much more customizable. After fixing performance issues in October’s version 0.95, Microsoft is now adding deep visual theming. The update is expected to roll out later this month.
The Linux kernel is getting a small but significant quality-of-life update. A new 10×18 pixel Terminus bitmap font will be added as a compile-time option to make console text more readable on modern laptops with high-resolution screens. It’s designed for those critical moments before the graphical i
According to a Forbes analysis, OpenAI’s staggering $1.4 trillion infrastructure ambition is on a collision course with financial reality. The company’s $20 billion in revenue can’t support the buildout, and by 2026, market pressure will likely force a major scale-back.
Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, Johny Srouji, is reportedly “seriously considering” leaving the company. This follows a string of high-profile executive departures from Apple in recent months, including its COO, AI chief, and general counsel.
