AVG Rescue CD

If malware gets past your security software, AVG Rescue CD can get your PC back up and running. It’s your systems clean bill of health without the bill. you’re free to also access a number of common Linux tools to make changes to your system. Two video tutorials are available to show you how to download and use the AVG Rescue CD:

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Joshua Silva

Elon Musk repeats claim that WhatsApp exports user data nightly, sparking online debate

WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has responded by claiming this is untrue, leading to arguments from all sides. Some people still think it is secure." But WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart denied the claims. “We take security seriously and that’s why we end-to-end encrypt your messages. They don’t get sent to us every night or exported to us.” [some random dude just made it up] doesn’t qualify. Featured on TechSpot

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Elizabeth Smith

Feedly for Android

Feedly is an RSS news reader re-imagined for android phones and tablets. Feedly makes sharing content on twitter, facebook and google+ very simple, either directly or using Buffer. We also offer integration with Pocket, Instapaper and Evernote. Feedly delivers all your favorite news in one place. What’s New New features and bug fixes

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Karen White

MIT researchers develop active noise-canceling fabric using piezoelectric fiber

Along the way, the team realized their material could also be used to filter out sounds. They took the latter idea and ran with it. Thespecially crafted fabric, made out of piezoelectric fiber, is barely thicker than a human hair. This method is useful in small spaces but isn’t effective at room scale. To tackle this challenge, they needed a different approach. In the “still” mode, sound transmission fell by 75 percent....

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Jennifer Mcguire

Process Explorer

Ever wondered which program has a particular file or directory open? Now you could find out. Process Explorer shows you information about which handles and DLLs processes have opened or loaded. The Process Explorer display consists of two sub-windows.

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Ray Wilson

Windows 11 LTSC 2024 for IoT devices includes very permissive hardware requirements

A display is entirely optional, with preferred requirements including at least a 720p, 9-inch screen. Featured on TechSpot

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 18 words · David Garrett

Doom: The Dark Ages could be the next major title in the popular gaming franchise

The latest, unconfirmed rumors suggest a potential reveal date during the upcoming Xbox showcase. This upcoming first-person shooter is expected to be introduced during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. Featured on TechSpot

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 34 words · Alicia Williams

Netflix CEO: AI won't steal creatives' jobs, but those skilled on AI might

The person who uses AI well might take your job." The Netflix boss compared the world’s shift to AI and its impact to revolutions in the entertainment industry. “Remember how everybody fought home video? For several decades, the studios wouldn’t license movies to television,” he said. I don’t know that this would be any different," he continued. “We entered into a business in transition when we started mailing DVDs 25 years ago....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Tommy Kane

This desk hides a full gaming PC, RTX 4090, and widescreen OLED monitor included

In fact, it’s a must watch for anyone interested in clever craftsmanship and technology. In short, it houses a high-performance PC that doesn’t disrupt the room’s design and aesthetic. He has made videos of other DIY projects, such as buildinga “stealthy” PlayStation 5. The desktop is made from aluminum sheets that are 3mm thick and are supported by an extruded aluminum frame. The 3mm sheets are flexible and only become rigid after the panels are attached....

May 27, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Julia Ferguson

As Valve's Deadlock game details leak en masse, company remains suspiciously silent

Is ‘Deadlock’ truly Valve’s next shooter? What’s odd is that Valve isn’t trying to shut down or remove the leaked Deadlock content. This inaction has led to speculation on Reddit that the leaks are anintentionalmarketing ploy by Valve. As one Redditor said, “Free marketing without putting much work into it.” There’s also no denying the footage has that classic Valve game feel. Players can buff skills, ammo capacity, stamina, and more with Souls....

May 25, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Jamie Bryant

Google is building the first fiber optic cable connecting Africa and Australia

Alphabet has invested significantly in improving connectivity infrastructure worldwide to broaden its footprint. Emerging markets hold great potential. Google estimates that in Africa alone, 300 million people will come online over the next five years. The terrestrial part of the project is alreadycomplete. It’s a complex task, so there is no confirmed timeline for completion. It then went on to partner with governments from countries across Africa on numerous digital initiatives....

May 25, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Alexander Salazar

AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 debuts in Counter-Strike 2

Users testing it should report any issues to AMD to help the company avoid its earlier mistakes. Counter-Strike 2 players can now try a preview of AMD’s Radeon Anti-Lag 2. Use AMD’s Bug Report Tool tosend feedback. AMD’s original implementation, introduced in 2019, performed this task for all games at a driver level. However, AMD started employing Anti-Lag+ without informing game developers. As a result, the featurebrokeseveral online games, causing crashes in some and triggering anti-cheat bans in others....

May 24, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Kimberly Powers

Mass layoffs hit the gaming industry: 10,100 jobs lost this year so far, compared to 10,500 in all of 2023

Have the layoffs peaked? Analysts expect the number of cuts to slow down going forward, but not stop completely. This message was for those who have a go at double their revenue year after year. You don’t have to do that. “They’re just at risk of pissing off the shareholders. And that’s fine. That’s how they work. Larian CEO Swen Vincke blamed the firings on the greed of companies trying to continually double their quarterly profits....

May 24, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Aaron Schmidt