Auslogics BoostSpeed 14 adds hardware monitoring and improved drive optimization tools -- get it now!
Auslogics has unveiled its first major release of BoostSpeed for over two years with the release of Auslogics BoostSpeed 14.0. The Windows optimization suite -- available as a free cut-down version alongside a fully featured Pro version, which you can have for just $19.95 -- gains eye-catching new features, optimizations and a major revamp of its user interface.
Existing users will notice the difference immediately on launching the new program. BoostSpeed 14.0 ditches the multi-Dashboard approach by consolidating Basic and Advanced dashboards into a single interface.
The top SME security worries for 2025
Smaller businesses are just as vulnerable to cybersecurity issues as larger ones, more so in some cases as they have fewer resources to devote to protection.
New research from UK cloud services firm Six Degrees looks at the concerns of UK SMEs. It finds 35 percent cite AI-related threats as their top concern, outranking malware (25 percent), scams and other fraud (25 percent), phishing (25 percent), and ransomware (23 percent).
Transcend launches ETD210T SSD designed for data centers and enterprise storage
Transcend has introduced the ETD210T, a 2.5-inch SSD aimed at businesses needing reliable, read-intensive storage solutions. Featuring enterprise-grade TLC (eTLC) NAND flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, this drive is engineered for efficient data transfer and long-term durability. A built-in DRAM cache ensures faster access to data, making it suitable for use in cloud and data center environments.
The ETD210T is designed to handle demanding workloads, offering read speeds up to 530MB/s and write speeds up to 510MB/s. Its endurance rating of DWPD = 1 makes it a viable option for most enterprise use cases. Latency as low as 0.5 milliseconds ensures smooth performance for critical tasks, with a Quality of Service (QoS) level of 99.9 percent. These specifications aim to meet the expectations of modern businesses.
Say goodbye to Windows 11 and switch to MX Linux 23.5 for a faster PC
Tired of the constant updates, bloat, and resource demands of Windows 11? Aren't we all? MX Linux could be the perfect solution to your woes, and thanks to its lightweight nature -- especially compared to Windows -- it could make your PC run even faster!
The latest version of this lightweight Linux distribution has just been released, offering a Windows alternative that’s fast, user-friendly, and entirely free. Built on the rock-solid Debian 12.9 “Bookworm” base, MX Linux 23.5 combines performance, flexibility, and simplicity -- qualities that Microsoft's operating systems always seems to struggle with.
How to quickly remove AI results from Google Search
You can’t have failed to notice that certain searches on Google now display AI-generated summaries, known as "AI Overviews," at the top of search results.
If you ask Google a question, such as “What is Bigfoot?” you will see an instant answer explaining that it is a “legendary, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America, especially in the Pacific Northwest.” That overview will also provide additional information about its size, appearance, location, and other names.
Social media upstart Mastodon is transitioning into a non-profit organization
X and Bluesky rival Mastodon has announced plans to transition into a non-profit organization. The decentralized social network is looking to further differentiate it from the competition, and the latest move “affirm[s] the intent that Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual”.
Precise details of how the change will work are yet to be finalized, but there will be a new, dedicated European not-for-profit entity.
Apple faces a £1.5bn anti-competition class action lawsuit in the UK
Apple finds itself starting a new legal battle today, this time in the UK. A class action lawsuit alleges that the iPhone maker has abused its position to overcharge App Store customers.
A second prong of the lawsuit alleges that the 30 percent commission fee Apple charges app developers runs counter to both UK and European competition laws. The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal will be looking into the claims and passing judgement.
UK government sets out plans to turbocharge AI use
Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal under a new plan announced by the government.
The Prime Minister has agreed to take forward all 50 recommendations set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan released last year, in a plan to make the UK ‘irresistible’ to AI firms looking to start, scale, or grow their business.
Why GraphQL is a serious alternative to the REST API [Q&A]
GraphQL -- in case you haven't heard of it -- is a rapidly rising query and manipulation language for APIs. It's designed to make APIs fast, flexible and developer-friendly, and it moves the complexity of data fetching from the client to the server side.
We spoke to Pete Crocker, director of solutions engineering at OpsMill, to learn why it's increasingly being employed as an alternative to the more established REST API.
Debian Linux 12.9 Bookworm is the perfect free replacement as Windows 10 support from Microsoft ends
With Windows 10 losing support this year, it’s time to consider alternatives. Debian 12 “Bookworm,” one of the most stable and secure Linux-based operating systems, stands out as a free and powerful replacement. Whether you’re looking to keep your system secure or breathe life into aging hardware, Debian offers a compelling solution.
Debian 12 recently rolled out its ninth update, bringing critical security fixes and bug patches. Unlike a complete version overhaul, this update ensures that existing systems stay secure and functional. Current users can upgrade seamlessly by pointing their package manager to an updated Debian mirror. For new users, fresh installation images are readily available.
2025: The year of evolution in identity security
The year 2025 will not be a revolutionary one, it will be evolutionary, with developments coming into effect that were necessitated by events and happenings in 2024, and solutions to address these events reaching maturity levels that allow an appropriate, comprehensive response. With threats like ransomware certain to continue, identity resilience is going to become more important in the year ahead and, as such, identity will become the critical component of security.
This shift in emphasis started to take place in 2024, but there will be a greater focus on it among business leaders in the year ahead as they start to understand that identity is one of the biggest threats to any organization as it is a key vector for attackers.
Microsoft will forcibly install the new Outlook app on Windows 10 in February
While making much of the end of support for Windows 10, practically begging users to move on to Windows 11, Microsoft is sending out some confusing signals. The company has announced that the new Outlook for Windows will be forcibly installed on the aging operating system.
Somewhat unusually, the app will be pushed out as part of February’s security updates. This is likely to lead to mixed reactions; some people will be unhappy at having software installed against their will, while others will be pleased to get something new and more secure.
VLC will soon be able to use AI to generate subtitles for any video
VLC Media Player remains one of the most popular video players, having just hit a staggering 6 billion downloads. But VideoLAN, the company behind the software, is not one to rest on its laurels as an exciting demonstration at CES shows.
One of the biggest features in the pipeline for the media player is automatic subtitles generation and translation based on local, open-source AI models. With subtitles being vital for a lot of people, and highly preferable for many, this use of artificial intelligence plugs an important gap in media accessibility.
Linux Mint 22.1 BETA phase ends with 115 reports leading to crucial bug fixes
Linux Mint fans, rejoice! The BETA phase for Linux Mint 22.1 has officially concluded. According to the development team, a total of 115 bug reports were submitted during the testing period, leading to the resolution of many issues. This collaborative effort highlights the power of open-source communities, where user feedback plays a central role in creating polished and reliable software.
Now that the BETA testing phase is over, the team has moved on to a rigorous QA (Quality Assurance) process. Once this testing phase wraps up, the stable release of Linux Mint 22.1 will be rolled out. This means users won’t have to wait long to experience the enhanced features and bug fixes firsthand.
Active metadata: The key to unlocking data's full potential
Data-driven organizations are increasingly struggling with the limitations of passive metadata practices. These traditional approaches quickly become outdated, leading to inaccurate insights and poor decision-making. Passive metadata often remains siloed, making it challenging to integrate and understand relationships between datasets. As a result, organizations face significant hurdles in achieving data agility -- the ability to adapt how information is interpreted and rapidly acted upon.
Active metadata management solves these challenges by providing a dynamic, intelligent layer that enables businesses to improve their decision-making processes and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly data-centric environment.
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