A patch authored by Ingo Molnar has been queued for the Linux 7.1 kernel, initiating the removal of support for Intel's i486 processor, first released in 1989. The change targets the M486, M486SX, and ELAN variants, dismantling hardware emulation...
ReactOS, an open-source operating system that aims to achieve compatibility with Microsoft Windows applications and drivers, has announced a significant milestone in hardware support. The project’s developers have achieved roughly 90% compatibility with GPU drivers originally designed for Windows...
Opera GX, a gaming-focused web browser developed by Opera, has officially launched for Linux distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE-based systems. Announced on March 20, 2026, via a Slashdot article linking to nerds.xyz, the browser brings its unique...
Two US lawmakers, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Shontel Brown, are urging a federal investigation into the risk that modern computers, smartphones, and other devices could be monitored using a long-known espionage method based on unintended electronic emissions. The...
Google has released an emergency security update to address CVE-2026–2441, the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability reported in 2026. The flaw, rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, was discovered by security researcher Shaheen Fazim and was being...
The article examines whether Michael Abrash’s hand-written x86 assembly code truly doubled the performance of Quake’s software renderer, as suggested by John Carmack’s original readme after the 1999 source code release. To verify the claim, the author compiled and...
This article explores the 80386 CPU's barrel shifter and its integration with Intel's microcode. The author, nand2mario, is building an 80386-compatible core in SystemVerilog using original Intel microcode extracted from real 386 silicon. The post details how the 386...
GNU Hurd, the long-standing microkernel-based operating system of the GNU Project, has reached an important milestone in its development, according to a status update presented at FOSDEM 2026 by developer Samuel Thibault. The presentation highlighted tangible progress that makes...
The official Notepad++ website was compromised at the hosting provider level, enabling attackers to intercept and selectively redirect update traffic for the popular text editor. The incident began in June 2025 and involved infrastructure compromise rather than flaws in...
Microsoft has confirmed that a limited number of Windows 11 users are experiencing critical boot failures after installing the January 2026 security update released on January 13. According to an official online bulletin, affected systems may fail to start...
The Kaitai Struct Format Gallery serves as an extensive repository of file format specifications defined in the Kaitai Struct language. Each specification provides a formal description of how a given file type is structured, enabling programmers and analysts to...
Airbus is preparing to launch a major procurement process to migrate some of its most sensitive and mission-critical applications to a digitally sovereign European cloud. The aerospace group plans to issue a request for proposals in early January, with...
In December 2025, PC Gamer's Wes Fenlon revisited one of the most memorable quirks of early computing history: the infamous 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme in Windows 3.1. Known for its jarring red and yellow contrast, this theme has...
Michael Stapelberg’s article, published on November 29, 2025, details his experience transitioning from Google Photos to a self-hosted photo management setup using Immich. When the gphotos-sync tool stopped working in early 2025 due to Google’s OAuth restrictions, Stapelberg sought...
The article explores the growing importance of supercomputers in shaping scientific progress, industrial innovation, and governmental decision-making. As technological acceleration intensifies, supercomputing has re-emerged as a strategic asset for countries seeking scientific leadership and digital autonomy. Supercomputers, capable of...
This article offers a detailed examination of the Linux input stack, breaking down its architecture from hardware to user-space components. It divides input handling into kernel-level and user-space levels, highlighting key parts like the input core subsystem and device...
In this video, Linus Torvalds discusses the process of building an ideal Linux-based PC, focusing on hardware selection and configuration choices that maximize performance and compatibility for Linux users.
In this article, Brian Moses shares his latest DIY NAS build for 2026, focusing on a compact 8-bay server with modern components like the Intel N355 CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM. He discusses the criteria for his build, such...
Mexico has taken a significant step toward establishing its first continental-class supercomputer, as the federal government signed an agreement with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). The ambitious project, announced on November 19, 2025, aims to build the largest supercomputer...
Windows 11 offers a wealth of keyboard shortcuts designed to help users navigate the system faster and more efficiently. In this article, Dominic Bayley shares 17 powerful keyboard shortcuts that will save time and make your computing experience more...
The article discusses the alarming state of software quality, highlighting how issues that once would have triggered immediate fixes and updates are now seen as regular occurrences. Memory leaks, inefficient software, and system-level failures in widely used applications are...
Kotlin Brain Teasers by Sam Cooper is a programming book published in October 2025 designed to sharpen and challenge developers' skills in Kotlin. The book presents a series of puzzles that require readers to deduce, diagnose, and understand Kotlin...
