Forget Windows 11 and try AerynOS instead -- this new Linux distro just got a fresh ISO and powerful updates
The folks behind Serpent OS have completed their rebrand, and the result is something you must check out. Now called “AerynOS,” this Linux distribution just dropped a new ISO (AerynOS 2025.03) and it might soon be time to forget all about Windows 11. Seriously.
This isn’t some clunky science project or a quirky Linux offshoot that breaks every other week. AerynOS is shaping up to be a serious daily driver.
Google unveils Gemini 2.5 in a desperate bid to catch up with ChatGPT
Today, Google introduces Gemini 2.5. Initially, it will only be available as the experimental Gemini 2.5 Pro. And yes, as you can predict, the search giant is calling its newest AI model the most advanced version yet.
While the company promises huge improvements in reasoning and coding, the move feels more like Google playing catchup to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Let’s be honest, folks -- ChatGPT has dominated public attention and enterprise adoption for months.
Discord rolls out a redesigned Game Overlay and desktop update to boost your PC gaming experience
Good news, fellow PC gamers -- Discord has finally refreshed the desktop experience and introduced a completely rebuilt Game Overlay. These new features are rolling out now.
The new Game Overlay is more than just a simple facelift -- it’s been entirely rebuilt from scratch. Instead of forcing the entire Discord app into your game window and draining system resources, the update introduces lightweight widgets you can move and resize based on how you play. Whether you’re deep into an FPS or strategizing in an RTS, you can now tailor the overlay to match the gameplay.
Three-quarters of companies now use open source observability tools
A new report from Grafana Labs looks at the maturity and evolution of the observability landscape, from the complex challenges teams are facing to the tools and tactics they're implementing to overcome them.
The study, based on 1,255 responses, shows 75 percent of respondents are now using open source licensing for observability into software performance, with 70 percent reporting that their organizations use both Prometheus and OpenTelemetry in some capacity. Half of all organizations have increased their investments in both technologies for the second year in a row.
Plugable USBC-7400H4 adapter lets you connect four 4K monitors to your laptop with just one USB-C port
Plugable is back again with yet another productivity-focused tool for both Windows and macOS. The company has launched the USBC-7400H4, a USB-C graphics adapter that can power four 4K displays at 60Hz. Yes, you read that right, folks -- a quartet of HDMI 4K monitors running off a single USB-C port!
This adapter is the first to use the new DisplayLink DL-7400 chipset, giving it capabilities most other adapters can’t match. It’s designed for professionals who want more screen real estate without turning their desk into a tangle of wires and dongles. But of course, it can be used by non-pros too.
Ransomware attacks surge despite payments being down
The latest threat intelligence report from Ontinue finds a 132 percent surge in ransomware attacks, although ransom payments have declined by 35 percent, suggesting a shift in attacker strategies to double down on ransomware efforts.
Among other key trends, the report highlights the rapid rise of Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks, which have become a dominant method for stealing authentication tokens and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA).
1 in 5 SMBs could be put out of business by a cyberattack
Research from VikingCloud finds that a successful cyberattack would force nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses to close down.
For nearly a third of SMBs, a cyberattack with relatively small financial impact -- less than $10,000 -- would cause them to shut down, according to the report.
DOOGEE launches rugged Blade GT Ultra Android 14 smartphone
DOOGEE has officially launched the Blade GT Ultra, and this thing is legit. Seriously, folks, it's a rugged Android 14 smartphone that’s absolutely loaded with specs and packed with features. Best of all, it is competitively priced to tempt buyers away from better-known brands.
Make no mistake, this is not some bare-bones budget phone. The Blade GT Ultra packs serious performance with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor built on a 4nm process, paired with 16GB of RAM (plus an additional 20GB of virtual RAM) and 512GB of storage. The rear cameras includes a 100MP AI main sensor, while the front shooter comes in at 32MP.
Supply chain resilience rated as highly as cybersecurity
A new study finds 83 percent of executives now rank supply chain resilience as being as critical as cybersecurity, and many are turning to technology to strengthen their operations.
The research from Cleo shows that to bolster resilience, 47 percent are considering artificial intelligence (AI), recognizing its potential to automate processes, predict disruptions, and enhance decision-making.
CS2 trade: Best practices for buying and selling in-game skins
Counter-Strike 2 has built on the legacy of its predecessors and maintained a competitive gaming experience while expanding the in-game economy. Trading skins has become an essential part of the community that allows players to personalize their loadouts and even earn money through smart investments. The value fluctuates based on demand, rarity, and market trends, which makes trading exciting and profitable.
Skins are more than just cosmetics; they represent status, strategy, and financial opportunity. Some items have become legendary, with prices reaching thousands of dollars. The rise of trading has had a significant impact on the game’s economy and has led to the creation of secure marketplaces and tools that assist players in making informed transactions. Understanding the mechanics of the cs2 trade is essential for anyone looking to buy or sell skins safely and efficiently.
You can finally remove movies and shows from your Continue Watching list on Disney+
It has been an incredibly long time coming, but Disney+ subscribers are, at long last, being given control over the oft maligned Continue Watching list.
While an ostensibly useful feature, making it possible to easily pick up a viewing sessions from where you left it, Continue Watching lists have also been the cause of complaints. They have become wastelands of abandoned shows, movies that have been bailed on, and accidental additions -- but no more!
New ‘Share screen with Live’ option appears in Google Gemini so the AI assistant can view your screen and see through your camera
AI-powered digital assistants are now (almost) ten a penny, and the rate at which they are gaining new capabilities is nausea-inducing. Google Gemini has long been able to make use of screen grabs as a prompt or part of a prompt, but now things are moving up a notch.
Some Gemini users are starting to notice a new “Share screen with Live” option on their devices. This goes far beyond the ability to analyze and use static screenshots, enabling Gemini to track what is on-screen in real time -- including user activity and what is picked up by the camera.
Huge Microsoft Photos update adds amazing new web search with OCR-extracted text feature and makes AI options easier to access
Microsoft Photos is something of an unsung hero of the Windows app family. It is an astonishingly useful and powerful tool that Microsoft keeps quietly updating on an irregular basis. The latest update has just landed, and it’s a biggie.
We’ve already seen the addition of OCR capabilities to Microsoft Photos so in-image text can be easily copied; this has now been extended to include the option to search the web with text that has been extracted. But this is far from being the only change in the latest update.
23andMe bankruptcy leaves your DNA at risk -- here’s how to delete your data before it’s too late
Well, here we are, folks -- 23andMe just filed for bankruptcy, and if you’re one of the millions who spat in a tube and trusted the company with your genetic secrets, you might want to take action immediately. With the business in financial freefall, people are wondering what’s going to happen to all that ultra-sensitive data -- DNA, family history, medical info, and more.
Let’s be real: when a tech company goes belly-up, everything it owns is potentially up for grabs. That includes customer data. And with 23andMe circling the drain, this is no time to sit on your hands. Now’s the moment to clean house and make sure your DNA isn’t part of some bankruptcy spreadsheet.
Everything an IT pro needs to know about penetration testing
The vast majority of IT professionals will agree that in cybersecurity, waiting for an attack to happen in order to expose weaknesses is a losing strategy.
As such, many will be well-clued up on the benefits of penetration testing; from demonstrating a commitment to protecting sensitive data and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry regulations, to gaining a clearer understanding of security gaps, and strengthening incident response readiness.
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