KDE Plasma will officially drop X11 support in version 6.8, expected in early 2027. The transition affects few users since most already use Wayland. X11 holdouts can use LTS distributions or Xwayland compatibility layer.
Colorful has launched three new B850 motherboards with confirmed support for AMD’s future Zen 6 processors. The CVN, Battle-Ax, and MEOW series bring enhanced power delivery and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. This follows similar announcements from MSI, ASRock, Gigabyte, and ASUS.
Microsoft officially ended Windows 10 support in October 2025, but Dell’s earnings call reveals a staggering 1 billion PCs remain on the outdated OS. Half can’t meet Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements, while the other half simply refuse to upgrade. This creates a massive security and migratio
Noctua has confirmed that its current CPU coolers will support Intel’s future LGA1954 socket without requiring new mounting hardware. This comes as welcome news given Intel’s rapid socket changes and the expected late 2026 release of Nova Lake processors. PC builders can now invest in premium coolin
Several popular Linux distributions that appear beginner-friendly actually come with serious security risks and questionable practices. From Windows clones with data leaks to Chinese-developed systems with security bypass attempts, these distros could put your system at risk. Here’s why you should s
The firmware interface we call “BIOS” today is actually UEFI, a fundamentally different system that replaced the original BIOS starting in the early 2010s. While we still use the term out of habit, modern hardware depends on UEFI features that legacy BIOS could never support.
xAI has submitted plans for an 88-acre solar array to power its Colossus supercomputer facility in Memphis. The move comes after environmental groups criticized the company for deploying gas turbines without proper permits earlier this year.
Windows on Arm has transformed from barely usable to robust in recent years, with major apps like Photoshop and Spotify now running natively. Yet many users remain stuck on x86 systems because GIMP’s Arm version remains experimental and unstable. The free photo editor’s poor performance on Arm devic
HiSilicon is proposing a new Linux kernel driver that would allow locking specific data into L3 cache permanently. This could provide stable low-latency access for critical processes but risks hurting overall system performance. The company is seeking community feedback before pursuing upstream incl
In a head-to-head battle between ChatGPT Atlas and Chrome with Gemini 3.0, one AI browser emerged as the overall winner after nine practical tests. The results reveal fundamentally different approaches to AI assistance – one thinks with you, while the other just gives you information.
