Rare breed: Linux Mint 17.2 offers desktop familiarity and responds to user wants
These days, the desktop OSes grabbing headlines have, for the most part, left the traditional desktop behind in favor of […]
Linux, Software
Networking, Technology
China retains supercomputing crown as U.S. representation lingers near historic lows
A supercomputer developed by China’s National Defense University remains the fastest publically known computer in the world while the U.S.
Hardware, Technology
This Week in Computer Hardware 323: How Much CPU Do You Really Need?
Is Intel’s clock slowing down? IBM nveils it’s first 7nm chip, 2TB Samsung 850 EVOs are here, Logitech changing it’s
Security, Software, Technology
Hacking Team’s arsenal included at least three unpatched exploits for Flash Player
Recently breached surveillance software maker, Hacking Team, had access to three different exploits for previously unknown vulnerabilities in Flash Player.
Technology
This Week in Tech 518: Apple Samsung’d the BBC
Host: Mike Elgan Apple’s mono-marketing, turning off comments, case for the Internet of Things, and more. Guests: Andy Ihnatko, Rene
Security, Software
Hacking Team spyware company allegedly breached, 400GB of data dumped online
An Italian developer of surveillance software, Hacking Team, which has previously been sharply criticized by digital activists, has apparently suffered
Security, Software
ZeusVM malware building tool leak may cause botnet surge
The Internet could see a new wave of botnets based on the ZeusVM banking Trojan after the tools needed to
Microsoft, Windows
Windows 10 to be finalized this week
The sudden flurry of Windows 10 Insider Preview releases over the past week was a sign of what’s to come:
Security, Software
Hacker infiltrates Plex server, holds compromised data at ransom
A hacker recently infiltrated the server hosting media service Plex’s forums and blog and is holding the compromised data at
Hardware, Technology
This Week in Computer Hardware 322: iPhone 6S and Fury X Whine
The iPhone 6S picture leaks, the IP licensing business model, ASUS MG279Q 27-in FreeSync monitor review, AMD Fury X pump