[ad_1] The preview still has “many usability issues,” including the absence of assistive technology. This isn’t something you’d want to rely on for work until there’s a polished copy. It’s better than compiling the code for Terminal yourself, though, and it’s a good peek at how Microsoft is courting some of its most demanding users. […]
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Microsoft’s reworked Edge browser is available to try on Windows 7
[ad_1] Dev channel builds will be coming to earlier Windows releases “soon,” Microsoft added. While this probably won’t be a must-have release for a home PC (especially if you’re comfortable using Chrome), it could be an important first step for corporate web surfers stuck with old Windows releases. Many office dwellers don’t have control over […]
CERN turns to open source software as Microsoft increases its fees
[ad_1] In its blog post, CERN said “MAlt’s objective is to put us back in control using open software.” Its goal is to break CERN’s dependency on commercial vendors and “keep hands on the data.” The multi-year project will begin with a pilot mail service for the IT department and volunteers this summer. If that […]
Google warns banning Huawei could increase security risks
[ad_1] In accordance with the “national emergency” declared by the Trump Administration last month, Google cut Huawei off from potential Android updates. Huawei responded saying that it could launch its own operating system, which has been in the works for years, as early as this fall. While the Trump Administration did grant a 90-day window […]
Apple might wave goodbye to Dashboard in macOS Catalina
[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple for comment. If Dashboard goes away for good, it’d represent a sad but unsurprising end. Apple introduced the feature way back in 2005, with OS X Tiger. It was a convenient way to check the weather or track your packages, but the appearance of the sidebar (not to mention smartphone notifications) […]
What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2019
[ad_1] When Apple first started talking about redesigning the Mac Pro, it also pointed to the need for a new, pro-grade monitor to go with it. (The company stopped building standalone displays in 2016, instead pushing LG screens in its online store.) So far, rumors suggest that we’ll get a look at a 31.6-inch, 6K […]
Windows 10 May update brings light theme and more upgrade controls
[ad_1] Other additions are harder to see, but could make life considerably easier. You’ll have more control over installing updates, with the option to pause them for up to 35 days in week-long increments. And with Windows Hello now toting FIDO2 certification, you can sign into apps, devices and services using biometrics and PIN codes […]
GM will deliver over-the-air updates to ‘most’ vehicles by 2023
[ad_1] Tesla has been able to update its software via the internet for years, but conventional automakers have been slow to follow suit. GM is one of the first to introduce the capability, and its new electronic system will be able to manage up to 4.5 terabytes of data processing per hour — that’s five […]
South Korea’s government will switch to Linux over cost concerns
[ad_1] It’s not certain which Linux distributions the government would use, and there’s no specific timetable at this stage. A switch wouldn’t be shocking. Free Windows 7 support ends in January 2020, and that could make it expensive to maintain legions of workstations. South Korea would have to upgrade to a newer Windows release after […]
Boeing says its 737 Max software update is complete
[ad_1] The FAA tentatively approved the updates in March, but the software still needs to undergo FAA testing in order to receive certification. At the moment, Boeing is providing the FAA with additional information, including details on how pilots interact with the airplane controls and displays in different flight scenarios. “We’re committed to providing the […]