Saturday’s flybyprovidedNASA with many raw images, which it released to citizen scientists for post-processing. Its largest is Loki Patera, about twice the size of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa. NASA calls Io a “tortured moon” because of this tumultuous activity. However, lava quickly fills impacts, leaving no trace. The dark spots (below) are the remnants of collapsed volcanoes. Massive lava flows will eventually bury these, too. Scientists want to learn more about what makes Io so violent....

Sources recently told the YouTuber that thePlayStation 6could also receive a handheld companion. We’re listening and we hear you. Releasing a handheld would be an unexpected move into new territory for Microsoft and an ambitious retry for Sony. Given the nature of these rumors, it’s best not to assume anything until then. Featured on TechSpot

As reported byWABetaInfo, the feature will be accessible via a new sub-menu within WhatsApp called ‘Third-party Chats.’ It is worth noting that the integration of third-party chat support in WhatsApp won’t be available as default. Instead, users will have to opt-in to ensure that they don’t fall victim to spam and scams. Featured on TechSpot

Microsoft working on developing the next major version of Windows 11. As per various sources, this update codenamed Hudson Valley ship by the end of 2024 as version 24H2. Here is everything we know so farWindows 11 Version 24H2 release date, new features, and more. Microsofts plans include an advanced Copilot that leverages next-generation AI PCs to further enhance productivity. The upcoming update will see the Copilot button relocated to the far right of the Taskbar for easier accessibility....

YouTube TV competes with traditional cable and DTH operators as one of the largest pay-TV providers in the country. DTH provider DirecTV is at number three with 11.85 million users. Featured on TechSpot

The original K7 Athlon processor arrived inmid-1999and put AMD on equal footing with rival Intel for the first time. The first models were cartridge-based, designated Slot A, and proved to be quite overclockable. Core voltage for that OC was 1.80, and I had the cache divisor set at 12. Load temps only increased about six degrees Fahrenheit with the OC and voltage boost. Years ago, Microsoft included a specialEaster eggprinted on the PCB of the Xbox One....

Or is it just a theoretical incident? !Another incident illustrates the inherent dangers of making every household item internet-connected. The report states that the toothbrushes the brand isn’t named were vulnerable due to their Java-based OS. Aargauer Zeitung refers to data from cybersecurity company Fortinet in the article. Real or otherwise, the danger of insecure IoT devices isn’t to be underestimated. Zuger notes how cybercriminals are constantly on the lookout for vulnerabilities in connected devices....

All these devices are sold on Amazon, potentially compromising users' privacy and security. Further investigation revealed that these two files are part of the notorious Bladabindi and Redline spyware families. Once the machine is infected, it can then send your private data to malicious actors. Bladabindi, meanwhile, is a backdoor trojan that allows remote access to hackers for data-stealing purposes. A complete system scan also revealed additional unknown files in the Windows folder....

Be ready to budget more than expected if you’re planning a Zen 5 build. The new motherboards will bring updated features like mandatory USB4 support to maximize performance with the Zen 5 architecture. Leading the charge is the flagship AMD X870E chipset, succeeding the current X670E from the Ryzen 7000 generation. A key upgrade with X870E is mandatory 40Gbps USB4 connectivity, according toMoore’s Law is Dead. Requiring discrete USB4 adds cost for motherboard makers, which reduces the chances of affordable X870E models....

Is the platform finally ready to duke it out with Threads? Despite lacking some features, such as direct messaging, its growth hasn’t been hindered so far. For comparison, Meta’s Threads also lacks direct messaging. Bluesky’s public debut aligns with a shifting landscape of X alternatives. Featured on TechSpot

Its clientele includes well-known names such as Ford, LG, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, and Apple. Cirrus Logic recently unveiled a strategic partnership with Intel and Microsoft. The collaboration aims to develop a new reference design for portable PCs based on Intel’s upcomingLunar Lake platform. Cirrus Logic emphasizes that the CS35L56 amplifiers can deliver powerful and clear audio signals. Additionally, the CS42L43 codec reduces power consumption by 50 percent for headset audio compared to older HD-A codecs....

These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP. Also included in the download package is a command-line equivalent that can output in CSV format, Autorunsc. You’ll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically! Autoruns works on all versions of Windows including 64-bit versions.

Especially after the Windows update the disk usage is very high. Due to thehigh Disk usage Windows 10system became unresponsive not perform well. Also, you could StartWindows 10 clean bootstate to determine if start-up service conflict causing the issue. Disabling these services temporarily can reduce disk usage and alleviate the strain on your system. Changing your power plan to High Performance can allocate more resources to disk operations, potentially reducing disk-related problems....