As Sony exits, Verbatim doubles down on optical media

It marks the end of an era for the formats pioneered by Sony. But fear not, data hoarders. In a statement on their Japanese website, Verbatimvowedto meet customer demand through a “stable supply.” They feel that they can continue supporting the entire recording media market by maintaining the supply chain. The statement seems to focus on Japan, but Verbatim is a company with a global presence. 1 Optical Brand in the World....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Luis Finley

Avira AntiVir Rescue System

Are you concerned about recovering data from your system? If so, the Avira Rescue System is the ideal tool for you. The Avira Rescue System is updated daily so that the most recent security updates are always available.

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Richard Ward

Discord now runs on Windows 98 (and even Windows 95) with this unofficial client

Its motto: It’s time to ditch MSN and Yahoo. There are a few caveats to note before jumping in. For starters, using a third-party client like Discord Messenger goes against the company’sterms of service. As such, they would be well within their right to disable accounts for using the program. There is also aDiscord serverabout the client where you could chat with like-minded enthusiasts. Featured on TechSpot

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Patty Curry

Elon Musk's X expands lawsuit against advertisers to include Lego, Pinterest, and other major brands

More companies later suspended their advertising on the platform, including Disney. It named CVS, Mars, rsted, and Twitch, which was added later, specifically. Unilever had also been named but was dropped after the two companies reached an agreement. It alleges that members discontinued or sharply curtailed their ad spending on X after Musk took over. The WFA discontinued GARM shortly after the lawsuit was filed. He later claimed this was aboutfreedom of speech....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Jennifer Bruce

Ford unveils insane 1,000+ hp 7.3L supercharged "Megazilla" V8 crate engine

The largest is a massive 7.3L V8 rated at over 1,000 horsepower. For this model, the Ford Performance team hasturned things upa few notches. Its primary upgrade is a massive 3.0L Whipple supercharger force-feeding the big V8. Ford is keeping actual power numbers under wraps for now, only saying it exceeds 1,000 hp. Of course, Ford built this engine for the race track or off-road use. It’s strictly meant for competition....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Patrick Thomas

Microsoft hides "official" workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs

Microsoft recently updated the official support article that details theinstallation methodsfor Windows 11. The revised page no longer includes any workarounds for bypassing hardware checks and installing the OS on unsupported PCs. Bypassing hardware checks during Windows 11 installation has become a common practice. Additionally, enterprise organizations are likely using these methods extensively across diverse hardware fleets. Analysts and tech pundits are expecting a significant market push coming from the Windows 10 upgrade cycle....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Monica Golden

New GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards are not melting cables, reports confirm issue was with RTX 4090

PCM added that the RTX 5090D and RTX 5080 were fine. It seems that the problem was triggered by user error. Nvidiareleasedthe new, supposedly safer 12V-2x6 connectors in the summer of 2023. It has slightly shorter pins, meaning power won’t be fully delivered unless the cable is properly seated. They are also more flexible and durable. Featured on TechSpot

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Christopher Richardson

NirLauncher

Features What’s New Note:This zip file is password-protected. The password for extracting the files isnirsoft9876$

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Jessica Esparza

Nvidia's answer to AMD Fluid Motion Frames works on all DX11 and DX12 games

A future update will extend the functionality to RTX 40 series GPUs. Fortunately, latency remains largely unaffected, especially if Nvidia Reflex is activated. Note the distorted text and blurred characters. Compare with non-AI-generatedframe here. However, Smooth Motion introduces more noticeable artifacts than fullnative frame-gen implementationsbecause it applies interpolation uniformly rather than selectively. For instance, interface elements like subtitles may appear distorted in AI-generated frames. Featured on TechSpot

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Carly Willis

Smart fabric generates heat from sunlight to keep you warm in freezing temperatures

They’re also somewhat fragile and require special care when cleaning. The end result is a soft fabric with impressive warming capabilities. For those that prefer Fahrenheit, that’s a 60.3 F swing. The fabric’s color shifted, too, from red to white a visual indicator of the temperature change. Once cooled, the fabric returns to its original color. The material is stretchy and durable as well. Image credit:Chris Rosiak,The Nix Company Featured on TechSpot

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Jessica Henry DVM

Solved: Windows stop code NTFS File system (BSOD error)

Learn how to fix NTFS file system errors in Windows 11 with these proven troubleshooting methods. Resolve ntfs.sys failed issues and optimize system stability. The error mostly occurs because of disk drive errors or bad disk sectors. Also, corrupted system files, software conflicts, or improper system shutdowns can resultNTFS_FILE_SYSTEMor STOP 0x00000024. This article explores a few effective troubleshooting methods that help others Fixntfs.sys Failed in Windows 11. It can occur due to various reasons, such as disk errors, faulty hardware, or incompatible drivers....

February 3, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Stephanie Moore

Whistleblower Edward Snowden calls Nvidia's RTX 5000 series a crime against consumers, blasts paltry VRAM

He writes that the RTX 5070 should have a minimum of 16GB instead of the12GB of GDDR7it offers. Endless next-quarter thinking has reduced the Nvidia brand to “F-tier value for S-tier prices”. 5070 should have had 16GB VRAM minimum, 5080 w 24/32 SKUs, 5090 32/48/+. Releasing a $1,000+ GPU in 2025 with a crippling 16GB is a monopolistic crime against the consumer. He also believes that the 32GB RTX 5090 should also have alternative versions with 48GB and more VRAM....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · David Gallegos

Windows 11 reaches highest market share as Windows 10 nears end of support

Windows 10 may be nearing its official end-of-life, but it remains a popular operating system. There are multiple reasons for the less-than-impressive uptake of Windows 11. Many have steadfastly refused to upgrade due to the telemetry and large amount of in-shell ads in Windows 11. Featured on TechSpot

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Danielle Schmidt