Category: Computer Internet Operating Systems Security

Microsoft is using customers’ bandwidth to deliver Windows updates

Microsoft is using a Torrent-like setup to help alleviate the load on its servers by allowing users to get updates from other users’ computers, using >>>

Posted: July 31, 2015 in Computer, Internet, Operating Systems, Security

How YouTube killed an extension with 300,000 users

Streamus, the Chrome extension that turns YouTube into a serious music service, has been neutered by Google after a long battle between the company and >>>

Posted: July 21, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Operating Systems, Social, Software

OpenBSD 5.6 Released

OpenBSD 5.6.

Posted: November 1, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems

Forensic scientist identifies suspicious ‘back doors’ running on every iOS device | ZDNet

Forensic scientist identifies suspicious 'back doors' running on every iOS device | ZDNet.

Posted: July 21, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security

Kaspersky Lab uncovers new Android and iOS spying tools

Kaspersky Lab uncovers new Android and iOS spying tools.

Posted: June 24, 2014 in Computer, Internet, Operating Systems, Security

No, A ‘Supercomputer’ Did NOT Pass The Turing Test For The First Time And Everyone Should Know Better | Techdirt

No, A 'Supercomputer' Did NOT Pass The Turing Test For The First Time And Everyone Should Know Better | Techdirt.

Canonical confirms it’s no longer hot on Ubuntu for Android | News | TechRadar

Canonical confirms it's no longer hot on Ubuntu for Android | News | TechRadar.

Posted: April 30, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS desktop arrives this week as Windows XP alternative- The Inquirer

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS desktop arrives this week as Windows XP alternative- The Inquirer.

Posted: April 17, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems

Not dead yet: Dutch, British governments pay to keep Windows XP alive | Ars Technica

Not dead yet: Dutch, British governments pay to keep Windows XP alive | Ars Technica.

Posted: April 6, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems

SoylentNews | Intel Processors to Become OS Locked

SoylentNews | Intel Processors to Become OS Locked.

Posted: March 17, 2014 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security, Software