DirectX 11.2 said to be a Windows 8.1 / Xbox One exclusive
Microsoft’s upcoming DirectX 11.2 update, first shown off at the company’s Build conference last month, promises to deliver a host […]
Microsoft, Software, Windows
Hardware, Technology
Why AMD's next-gen console victories are a big win for PC gamers
Let the light shine on the next generation of consoles. Let Microsoft and Sony slug it out in an epic
Technology
This Week in Tech 413
News breaking socially, security tradeoffs, disaster mentality, smart hats, and more.
Hardware, Security, Software, Technology
Android flaw leaves 99% of devices open to attacks, details to be revealed at BlackHat
Mobile security company Bluebox claims to have discovered a flaw in Android that could leave any device released in the
Hardware, Software
How to change drive letters–even when the letter you want isn't available
We were using drive letters before DOS, and I’m surprised we’re still using them. Everyone knows that C: is the
Security, Software, Technology
'Darkleech' malware attacks servers, demands ransom
A persistent, widespread malware campaign that utilizes compromised Apache servers is locking users’ computers and demanding a fee of $300
Apple, Hardware, Technology
Steve Wozniak: Apple seeking 'next big direction'
Apple may be one of the biggest technology companies out there but lately it has taken a lot of criticism
Microsoft, Software
Microsoft killing off TechNet subscriptions
Microsoft is set to end its TechNet subscription scheme. Started in 1998, TechNet subscriptions gave IT professionals perpetual licenses to
Hardware, Security, Software, Technology
Vulnerabilities found in code library used by encrypted phone call apps
ZRTPCPP, an open-source library that’s used by several applications offering end-to-end encrypted phone calls, contained three vulnerabilities that could have
Linux
Linux 3.10 out with better SSD caching and Radeon support
Linux 3.10 was released by Linus Torvalds last night, bringing with it a new method of SSD caching and some