Microsoft has rolled out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 25H2, moving encryption off the CPU. The result is a massive reduction in performance penalty, especially for random I/O workloads that dominate daily use.
A severe memory shortage is pushing DDR5 RAM prices way up. As a result, builders are turning back to AMD’s older AM4 platform, making CPUs like the 5-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X a top seller on Amazon again.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 had a brilliant launch year with a strong lineup, but delays for major ports like Borderlands 4 hint at hardware struggles. The console’s future relies on unannounced blockbusters and consistent third-party support.
Bash functions are the key to writing cleaner, more efficient scripts. They let you wrap commands, pass arguments, and avoid repetitive code. Here’s how to start using them today.
Two major open-source virtualization projects have released significant updates. QEMU 10.2 adds IO_uring support for better performance, while Cloud Hypervisor 49 enhances AArch64 and Microsoft Hyper-V compatibility.
Google is testing a new AI tool called Disco that can turn your open Chrome tabs into custom web applications. Built on Gemini 3, it creates “GenTabs” for tasks like study or travel planning through natural language commands. The experimental tool is currently limited to Mac users via Google Labs.
Microsoft donated $1 million for Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, but CEO Satya Nadella skipped the event. This set the tone for a year where the tech giant could no longer avoid politics.
Intel is pushing AI workloads onto older Xeon hardware with new code examples. Meanwhile, the Linux kernel community is working to formalize how AI-generated code contributions should be handled. It’s a pivotal moment for open-source development.
GMKtec has launched the NucBox K15, a compact mini PC built around Intel’s Core Ultra 5 125U. Its standout feature is an OCuLink port, allowing users to connect an external GPU enclosure for a major graphics boost.
Valve has officially moved the Steam client to 64-bit for Windows 10 and 11. The update also sets a firm end-of-support date for users on older 32-bit operating systems.
