For those dealing with exFAT formatted storage devices under Linux, the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel has a big optimization for yielding much faster delete performance when making use of the "discard" mount option...... Read more »

With Q1 drawing to an end, here is a look back at the most popular Linux/open-source news and Linux hardware reviews around AMD during the quarter on Phoronix. With 109 AMD news articles so far this quarter around their Linux software/hardware efforts and another 20 AMD Linux hardware reviews /... Read more »

Over the past number of months there has been an effort underway to improve FreeBSD laptop support with financial backing by Dell, AMD, and Framework among others. This has resulted in power management improvements, increasing the focus on WiFi driver support for FreeBSD, and related areas to make FreeBSD on... Read more »

The Mozilla Firefox 137 release binaries are now available ahead of the official release set for Tuesday...... Read more »

Greg Kroah-Hartman on Sunday submitted all of the "char/misc" patches for the Linux 6.15 merge window for this random catch-all area of the kernel with small drivers and other random/obscure hardware support...... Read more »

Last week PostgreSQL merged support for IO_uring that can provide for "considerably faster" performance of this popular open-source database server. Over the weekend some additional improvements were merged to the asynchronous I/O "AIO" code to PostgreSQL, including introducing a new batch mode that can also provide a performance win...... Read more »

Cloud Hypervisor began as an open-source Intel software project more than a half-decade ago with an emphasis on security and cloud deployments while leveraging the Rust programming language. With time its scope has broadened a lot as has its industry adoption. With time it added ARM64 support and recruited AMD,... Read more »

The in-development Linux 6.15 kernel is continuing to enhance its support for MIPI's SoundWire specification for small audio peripherals with this two-pin, low-complexity audio interface...... Read more »

All of the Rust programming language infrastructure updates for the Linux 6.15 kernel have now been submitted. In addition to a lot of technical Rust improvements for the Linux kernel, this cycle also marks the first time Rust Linux maintainer Miguel Ojeda has taken a pull request directly from another... Read more »

The Arch Linux powered CachyOS is out with its March 2025 update that delivers a number of new features for this OS that is popular with open-source enthusiasts and power users for its out-of-the-box performance optimizations and extensive tuning...... Read more »

Google's Ozone Wayland support continues to improve for benefiting the Chrome/Chromium web browser. The newest addition merged this past week is support for the xdg-session-management protocol...... Read more »

IO_uring continues maturing while being one of the greatest innovations within the Linux kernel in the past number of years. With Linux 6.15, IO_uring is getting even more interesting with introducing network zero-copy receive support. With this new code a 200G link could be saturated off a single CPU core... Read more »

The watchdog subsystem changes have been submitted for the Linux 6.15 merge window that is now at the mid-way point...... Read more »

The first quarter of 2025 is already drawing to a close... It seemed like Q1'2025 flew by but when looking back at all the Mesa 3D graphics driver activity, there was a heck of a lot accomplished in this area of the open-source landscape. Open-source Vulkan drivers continued advancing feverishly,... Read more »

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One of the best mobile DACs I've reviewed, the iFi GO bar Kensei is a masterclass in build quality, and quality features, with audiophile-grade pricing... Read more »

Have audiophile aspirations and a "beer wallet?" Fiio's KA11 delivers without breaking the bank if you have a solid pair of headphones or IEMs.... Read more »

A wealth of features, a speedy pan and tilt motor, and smart security features make the Tapo TC73 the best on the market right now.... Read more »

Aqara gets a lot right with their Smart Video Doorbell G4, including pricing and features. However, if your porch is tight, its aspect ratio may leave you a bit in the blind.... Read more »

Smart privacy features, Wi-Fi 6, f/2.0 lens, and wallet-friendly pricing make the Aqara Camera E1 tough to beat.... Read more »

This mobile Bluetooth DAC has it all! Beautiful design, highly functional features, and excellent sound quality make this my top pick right now.... Read more »

Who says your indoor security camera needs to be all business to be effective? The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is long on features and fun!... Read more »

This smooth DAC from iFi is a solid performer for those wanting to level up their desktop audio experience.... Read more »

Paying just $60 for this high-quality DAC means you can spend your money where it counts most, high-quality headphones.... Read more »

What you get for $100 with the Qudelix-5K is quite impressive, but that's just the beginning. Wait until you crack open the app! It's PEQ heaven.... Read more »

Combining a great indoor PT camera, Zigbee hub, and a huge list of accessories to connect to makes the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro a HomeKit standout!... Read more »

The former design lead at Apple has teamed up with Sam Altman’s artificial intelligence company.... Read more »

Nebula's newest projector has already replaced my 4K television — but it comes with a price.... Read more »

DSIT Secretary Peter Kyle also said that the UK government was considering plans to use AI to mark homework using data from a national “content store.”... Read more »

The new facility reaffirms the firm's loyalty to Taiwan amid doubts that its commitment to making its supply chains multinational is genuine.... Read more »

The public healthcare body is moving medical histories into the cloud. So far, the result has been a transformation in patient care.... Read more »

Vishay Intertechnology, a US-based semiconductor manufacturer, is set to make an investment of £250m in its Newport facility in Wales.... Read more »

The European Commission (EC), the EU's main executive body, is seeking ways to reduce redundancies within its technology regulations.... Read more »

Cleo AI, a British fintech which provides online cash advance services, has agreed to pay $17m to settle a lawsuit filed by the US FTC.... Read more »

The UK government has launched a new AI Accelerator Programme aimed at enhancing public services across various departments.... Read more »

In the run-up to DTX Manchester, we survey the conference’s standout panels set to draw attention from the best minds in the industry.... Read more »

Microsoft has reportedly ceased plans to proceed with certain data centre projects in the US and Europe, amounting to 2GW of electricity.... Read more »

Apple and SpaceX are competing for leadership in satellite communications for mobile devices, clashing in a battle for frequency spectrum and market clout.... Read more »

Samsung continues to update its apps for compatibility with One UI 7, which will be officially released on 7 April. This week the company released an update for Pentastic, an app that allows you to customise the Air Command menu for the S Pen.... Read more »

Hakan Samuelsson will return to the position of CEO and President of Volvo Cars with a two-year contract from 1 April 2025. He will replace Jim Rowan, who leaves the Board of Directors on 31 March.... Read more »

Samsung will once again use Exynos chips in the Galaxy S26 series, according to insiders. After two generations of running exclusively on Snapdragon, the company plans to bring back its own processors.... Read more »

Samsung has issued a warning about the rise of fake Galaxy devices that are appearing on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree.... Read more »

Technology giant Huawei has announced at the China Electric Vehicle 100 forum a charger with a peak power of 1.5 MW and a maximum charging current of 2,400 Amps. The public premiere of Huawei's new "supercharger" will take place on 22 April.... Read more »

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The full Insteroid presentation will take place in early April... Read more »

Elon Musk has confirmed that his company Neuralink is preparing to test a new Blindsight implant to help blind people restore low-resolution vision.... Read more »

The smartphone is expected to be unveiled in April... Read more »

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Not least Musk's behaviour influenced the Tesla rejection... Read more »

Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr showed a charging station with a peak capacity of 1.2MW at the China Electric Vehicle 100 forum... Read more »

Maingear has once again retooled its sleek and well-crafted MG-1 desktop gaming PC lineup (see our review of a 2023 MG-1 config to see just how well put together these boutique machines are), this time with the latest generation CPU hardware from AMD and Intel, alongside NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX... Read more »

Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tonight, so now is a better time than ever to find some solid deals on some of the best consumer headphones from Bose (and more). We've compiled some of our favorites from the audio brand plus threw in some nice alternatives, because—you know—options are good.... Read more »

As the years have passed, video games are no longer become a mere novelty for the masses. With serious time behind them, they're now becoming iconic in many respects, with some celebrating hefty anniversaries. Such is the case with Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX, which is seeing its 25th anniversary... Read more »

It looks as though ASUS is readying a new flagship socket AM5 (LGA 1718) motherboard for AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors based on Zen 5 (as well as previous gen Zen 4 chips based on the same socket). Either that or somebody meticulously crafted convincing-looking renders showcasing the front and... Read more »

Maybe one day, laptops and smartphones will have the endurance to run for weeks or even months before needing to be recharged. Unfortunately, that day is not today, and it won't be tomorrow or anytime soon. Fortunately, Amazon's 'Big Spring Deal' event is still going on (today is the last... Read more »

When we reviewed the Intel Arc B580, we remarked at that time that we were hopeful Intel would launch a bigger version of that product. The Arc B580 has solid performance (at least, as long as you pair it with a fast CPU) and reasonable power efficiency, but it's a... Read more »

There's still a little bit of time left to take advantage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale event—it kicked off a few days ago and runs until the end of the month, which is now just around the corner. We've already highlighted several items from the event, including record low prices... Read more »

Nintendo is planning to launch its next-gen Switch 2 console on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the day after April Fools' Day and the same day Nintendo will hold a special Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 event, according to a Best Buy Canada blog post that went live ahead of schedule. Best... Read more »

What's a 'budget' PC case to you, dear reader? If you're like us, you probably fondly recall a time when you could buy a crappy sheet metal PC case for $35, and it would even come with a really questionable power supply. These days, it's hard to find anything with... Read more »

We've reported a number of sophisticated cyberattacks where threat actors circumvent 2FA restrictions. In response to the increased vulnerability of passwords, Microsoft has announced a major change in its authentication requirements that will affect over a billion users. This change will see a significant shift from passwords to passkeys.... Read more »

Instagram has continually added more features to better compete with TikTok. In January, we reported that Instagram promised to launch the “Edit app” similar to CapCut, which is largely used by TikTok users. And yesterday, Instagram announced that it has added another update that allows users to fast forward video... Read more »

Nintendo is nearing its big event to usher in the Switch 2 era, but the company wanted to host one final Direct showcase for the original Switch. As expected, most of the games shown off were smaller experiences because the company wants to hold off on any big reveals until... Read more »

Sonos Arc Ultra: $999 MSRP The Sonos Arc Ultra is a big upgrade over built-in TV speakers, that offers premium sound quality and a number of enhancements over its predecessor.   Excellent sound quality More balanced and better bass Improved speech clarity Dolby Atmos works well Sonos Ace headphones integration... Read more »

Amazon is in the midst of its Big Spring Sale event, which started earlier this week on Tuesday, March 25 and runs through Monday, March 31. There are some tantalizing deals to be had, including record low prices for things like the latest-generation PC processors and gaming monitors with reasonably... Read more »

Today, Ubiquiti announced their G6 Protect lineup, featuring the G6 Bullet and G6 Turret, as well as the G6 Instant, which we’ll be focusing on today. Out of all of these options, the G6 Instant excites me the most, because after using it and running it through various different tests,... Read more »

This article is a supplement to the video below, which goes over the ultimate Pi-hole setup, with Unbound, Nebula Sync, and Keepalived. The goal is to provide everything for Pi-hole, including a recursive DNS resolver (Unbound), complete syncing between multiple Pi-hole instances (Nebula Sync), and High Availability (Keepalived). Ultimate Pi-hole... Read more »

In this tutorial, we are going to look at how to set up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Container Manager and a macvlan network interface. It is incredibly important to note that having redundant DNS servers is very important. Losing DNS resolution has similar consequences to losing internet from... Read more »

When you’re shopping for a router/firewall, there are a lot of different options that you can use. Not only with specific vendors but the options within that vendor. With all of the information, it can get overwhelming trying to navigate what makes the most sense for YOU! In this article,... Read more »

In this article, we’re going to take a look at how to set up Proxmox Backup server using NFS storage. Proxmox Backup Server is an operating system designed to handle backups from virtual machines and LXC containers in the Proxmox hypervisor. After configuring Proxmox Backup Server, you’ll configure it as... Read more »

I’ve been using Blue Iris for a few years, and overall, I’ve been extremely happy with how it functions. The one problem I’ve always had is motion notifications in Blue Iris and how they are handled. For the most part, Blue Iris with CodeProject.AI was great at detecting motion events,... Read more »

If you’re interested in building a home server, whether it’s a NAS, hypervisor, or just something to use as a simple file server, using a custom build gives you the most overall control. The reality is that desktop components have come a long way, with tons of cores and threads,... Read more »

In this article, we’ll look at how to configure UniFi Firewall Rules so that you can build a secure, home or small business network. There are various options we’ll look at, from the source and the destination, to the type (LAN In, LAN Out, LAN Local, etc). This is arguably... Read more »

In this article, we’re going to look at the best SSD for NAS devices. In general, NAS devices normally use mechanical hard drives due to their longevity (check out our list of the best NAS hard drives), price, and reliable performance. A lot of NAS devices also have 1GbE NICs,... Read more »

In the ever-evolving world of software development and digital media, Docker containers have become a cornerstone for creating efficient, scalable, and portable applications. Among the myriad of tools available, Docker container converters stand out as essential utilities for developers and content creators alike. These specialized applications streamline the process of... Read more »

ConvertX is a self-hosted, open-source online file conversion tool designed to provide a versatile and private solution for converting files across a wide range of formats. It supports over 1,000 file formats, leveraging powerful libraries and tools such as FFmpeg for video, Pandoc for documents, GraphicsMagick and Vips for images,... Read more »

Mazanoke is a simple image compressor and converter that runs entirely in your browser. No external uploads required. Mazanoke works offline as a web app. Convert between JPG, PNG, and WebP. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Mazanoke on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.... Read more »

Nomie is a privacy-focused, one-tap, daily journaling app designed to help users track and understand their lives with ease. Whether you’re monitoring moods, habits, health factors like sleep and exercise, or even personal goals, Nomie offers a simple, intuitive way to log your experiences with a single button press. Built... Read more »

MariaDB is one of the most popular database servers. MariaDB is a community-developed, commercially-supported fork of the MySQL relational database management system, intended to remain free and open-source software under the GNU, General Public License. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install MariaDB on... Read more »