European Commission finds Apple violated the DMA, threatens huge $38 billion fine

The European Commission claims the company still unfairly restricts developers from informing customers of lower prices on alternative marketplaces. In a preliminary ruling, the European Commission found Appleviolatedthe Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google and Meta arefacingsimilar investigations, Apple just happened to be first in line. The commission argues that Apple’s business terms restrict this freedom. Additionally, the EC criticized Apple for charging excessive fees. Featured on TechSpot

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Michael Berry

How Much RAM Do Gamers Need? 16GB vs. 32GB vs. 64GB

Why Is It So Hard to Answer the Big Question? Article Index How much RAM do gamers need? So here we are with an updated review. but this time we’re approaching it differently for a few reasons. First and foremost, testing RAM capacities can be tricky. Like VRAM testing, a lack of memory doesn’t always manifest in the same way. With system memory or RAM, testing to see if an increased capacity improves performance is equally tricky....

June 24, 2024 · 2 min · 270 words · Tracy Parker

Nvidia hints at the future of DLSS for AI-generated textures and NPCs in games

But the extent of its role is something Nvidia’s Jensen Huang has shed a light on. Currently, DLSS uses AI to upscale and insert synthetic frames, massively boosting performance on GeForce RTX GPUs. But Huang revealed plans to use DLSS for generating entire textures, objects, and even NPCs within games. Say you’re playing a sprawling open-world RPG with a party of six in your crew. According to Huang, two of those could be authentic, handcrafted characters....

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Michael Mccarthy

Pirate Tor Browser 0.8 (11.0.14)

Does it make me surf the net anonymously? Does this contain any viruses or trojans? This is simply a tool to help people get around censorship.

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 26 words · Sandra Perez

Researchers say 280 million people have installed malware-infected Chrome extensions in the last 3 years

That depends on who you believe. Google, for its part, says less than 1% of all installs include malware. But a group of university researchers claim 280 million people installed a malware-infected Chrome extension during a three-year period. “As with any software, extensions can also introduce risk,” wrote the security team. As revealed in a researchpaper, the trio examined Security-Noteworthy Extensions (SNE) on the Chrome store. It was found that between July 2020 and February 2023, 346 million users installed SNEs....

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Kayla Sanchez

Waymo's robotaxi rollout overcomes regulatory roadblocks in California

San Mateo County and LA pushed to delay Waymo’s rollout until city governments could exert greater local control. So, Cortese figured it was better to park the bill for now and try reviving it next year. Concerns raised by local officials are not unfounded. San Francisco’s city attorney even has an ongoing lawsuit to overturn the state’s SF robotaxis approval. However, that battle is being fought with diminishing ammunition with this latest CPUC decision....

June 24, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Kenneth Weeks

7 ways to free up space on Windows 11 computer 2025

Here are the most effective methods to free up space on your setup. Just right-choose Recycle Bin and select empty to permanently delete the items and free up some space. Note Windows automatically deletes items in the Recycle Bin after a lapse of 30 days. This is a good feature, but it requires several gigabytes to save the memory contents into thehiberfil.sysfile. And you could block the Hibernation option to free up storage quickly if you run out of space....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Tracey Diaz

Solved: Windows 11 Boot Loop (Updates are underway)

Microsofts latest release windows 11 version 23H2 brings a fresh and modern experience to users. The company regularly releases Windows updates with the latest bug fixes, new features, and improvements. Again Certain malware or viruses can interfere with the boot process, causing Windows 11 to loop endlessly. If the newly installed hardware rig is incompatible or malfunctioning it may prevent Windows from loading. Lets first remove all the external peripherals connected to your gear andpower cycleyour gadget....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 171 words · Henry Freeman

Threat actor Intelbroker now claims it hacked Apple along with AMD

After it hacked AMD, the group now says it has also compromised Apple. However, it is difficult to verify these claims, and Apple has yet to respond. This is what we know so far. AppleConnect-SSO is an authentication system that allows employees to access specific applications within Apple’s internet. Intelbroker posted screenshots from AMD’s internal systems to prove it has the data. There have been previous cases of cybercriminal gangs makingfalse claimsabout infiltrating big organizations and having stolen data to sell....

June 23, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Christine Anderson

Fix Aw Snap something went wrong Error On Chrome

Something went wrong while displaying this webpage. Contents How to Fix Aw, Snap! Then, you’ve got the option to reload the page and see if it fixes the error. Then dive into the web page again and see what happens. So check their configurations and tweaks. Note:Apply the solutions if Aw Snap! Crash started after Google Chrome update. Right-pick the Chrome shortcut on the desktop and select Properties 2. In the Target field at the end, append the following command line switch and click Apply....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Makayla Hernandez

How to Reinstall Firefox and Restore Performance Windows 11

However, like any software, it may encounter issues over time. This article explores how to repair,reset Firefox without losing data. In addition, we also see how to completelyremove and reinstall Firefoxto fix common problems and restore its performance. Contents What Causes Firefox Not Working on Windows 11? There are multiple reasons causeFirefox not workingor not responding on Windows 11. Outdated versions to corrupted user profiles, conflict add-ons or extensions, or Corrupted Installation Files are common....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Christopher Lee

Solved: Clock Watchdog Timeout Error in Windows 11

The operating system uses a watchdog timer to monitor the activity of each core. If a core fails to respond within a certain period, it triggers theClock Watchdog Timeouterror. Whatever the reason, here is how to fix theCLOCK WATCHDOG TIMEOUTError in Windows 11. A clock watchdog is a timer that tracks how long a program takes to respond. If it takes too long, the system steps in to prevent any problems....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 327 words · Bobby Miller

When Are Next-Gen GPUs Launching? Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Do you mostly buy high-end or budget cards? Do you only consider Nvidia GPUs, or are you interested in all the GPU brands? How old is your current graphics card, and does it struggle in games? Are there any upcoming games you want to play on the highest possible quality controls? The High-End GPU Market and RTX 50 Launch Whispers Let’s start with high-end buyers. We do know that AMD’s RDNA 4 series is currently only planned to have mid-range models....

June 22, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Jennifer Johnson