MSI’s new industrial SBC packs x86 power in tiny package
MSI is targeting industrial markets with its new compact single-board computer. The MS-CF16 offers Intel x86 processors and can operate in extreme temperatures from -40°C to 70°C.
Category: Computing
Why OPNsense on Proxmox Might Be Your Best Router Move
Running OPNsense virtualized on Proxmox addresses FreeBSD’s notorious network driver limitations by leveraging Linux’s superior hardware support. The setup enables instant system snapshots before risky changes and can significantly boost PPPoE throughput. You also gain high availability without need
Apple’s $700 MacBook? The Low-Cost Laptop Gamble
Apple is planning its first truly affordable Mac laptop for early 2026, targeting students and casual users. The device would use iPhone processors and cost well under $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks. This marks a major shift from Apple’s premium-only strategy.
Windows 11’s Lock Screen Just Got Way More Interactive
Microsoft just dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27982 to Canary Channel users, and it’s packed with personalization upgrades. The lock screen now features interactive widgets, while the main widget board gets multiple dashboards and better navigation. File sharing also becomes faster with a
Linux Gaming Finally Hits 3% on Steam – What’s Driving the Surge?
Linux has finally cracked the 3% mark on Steam’s hardware survey, hitting 3.05% in the latest results. This represents roughly a 50% increase in market share over the past year. The timing coincides with near-90% compatibility rates for Windows games on Linux systems.
Quantum internet prototype links 18 users in breakthrough
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have created one of the most complex quantum networks to date, connecting 18 users through quantum entanglement. The breakthrough demonstrates network fusion using entanglement swapping, though experts remain skeptical about its real-world practicality.
Apple Backtracks, Brings Back iPad’s Beloved Slide Over Feature
Apple has reinstated the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 after removing it in the previous update. The feature, which dates back to iOS 9 in 2015, allows apps to float above others and can be hidden with a swipe. Users now need to enable “Windowed Apps” mode to access the functionalit
Microsoft’s Copilot Now Listens – And Talks Back
Microsoft has rolled out voice support for Copilot in its mobile apps, enabling natural conversations with the AI assistant. You can now interrupt Copilot mid-sentence and get spoken responses in real time.
Wild 0.7 Released, Tellusim Core SDK Goes Open Source
Two significant releases hit the open source world this week. The Wild linker continues its rapid development with version 0.7, while Tellusim’s Core SDK becomes available on GitHub for graphics and compute applications.
Windows 11 bypass tool gets dangerous copycat
Bad actors are targeting Windows 10 users with a malicious copycat of the Flyoobe bypass tool. The developer warns users to only download from the official GitHub page as Microsoft’s support cutoff leaves 400 million PCs vulnerable.