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Beautiful KaOS 2015.11 Is Out with KDE Plasma 5.4.3, KDE Frameworks 5.16
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Beautiful KaOS 2015.11 Is Out with KDE Plasma 5.4.3, KDE Frameworks 5.16

The distribution is now powered by Linux kernel 4.2.6
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicGNOME Photos App Now Tries to Become an Image Editor TooFedora Devs Need Your Help to Test the GNOME on Wayland Session for Fedora 24
GNOME Photos App Now Tries to Become an Image Editor Too
Open Source Software
 

GNOME Photos App Now Tries to Become an Image Editor Too

GNOME Photos 3.19.2 is now available for download
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicFedora Devs Need Your Help to Test the GNOME on Wayland Session for Fedora 24Fedora Linux's DNF Package Manager Reaches Version 1.1.4, Available for Fedora 23
Fedora Devs Need Your Help to Test the GNOME on Wayland Session for Fedora 24
Linux
 

Fedora Devs Need Your Help to Test the GNOME on Wayland Session for Fedora 24

The GNOME on Wayland session to be default for Fedora 24
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicFedora Linux's DNF Package Manager Reaches Version 1.1.4, Available for Fedora 23KNOPPIX 7.6.0 Live Linux OS Officially Released, Features Popular 3D Programs
KNOPPIX 7.6.0 Live Linux OS Officially Released, Features Popular 3D Programs
Linux Distributions
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KNOPPIX 7.6.0 Live Linux OS Officially Released, Features Popular 3D Programs

The distribution is now powered by Linux kernel 4.2
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicNetworkManager 1.0.8 Is a Massive Release, Supports IPv6-Only VPN ConnectionsKDE Developers Work on Improving the Security of KDE Plasma 5 on Wayland
Spyware Infects US - Southeast Asia Summit Website
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Spyware Infects US - Southeast Asia Summit Website

C&C server was hosted on an Hong Kong IP address
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicGlassRAT Remote Access Trojan Detected Spying on Chinese BusinessmenEgyptian Hacker Creates KillerRat Spying Tool Out of the Ashes of njRAT
PlayStation 4 Games to Be Soon Played on PCs with Third-Party App

PlayStation 4 Games to Be Soon Played on PCs with Third-Party App

by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
The application is almost ready for launch
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Video Ads Malvertising Lasted 2 Months, Not 12 Hours
Security
 

Video Ads Malvertising Lasted 2 Months, Not 12 Hours

Initial numbers were wrong, it was much worse
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicMalvertising Has Now Spread to Video AdsxHamster Malvertising Campaign Continues, Now Distributes Browser Ransomware
Solus Operating System Could Get Full Disk Encryption Soon
Linux
 

Solus Operating System Could Get Full Disk Encryption Soon

Developers are now considering implementing this feature
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicRadeon Software Crimson Driver 15.11 for Linux Is Out and It's the Same as CatalystRAR 5.30 Brings Multipart Support for 7-Zip and Testing for tar.gz, tar.bz2 and tar.xz
United Airlines Takes 6 Months to Patch Mobile App Bug
Security Fixes and Improvements
 

United Airlines Takes 6 Months to Patch Mobile App Bug

The bug was disclosing personal user details via API calls
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topic63 Percent of Top Android Apps Engage in Covert CommunicationsVideo: Watch Shedun Adware Install Unwanted Apps Without User Interaction
Total War: Attila Enters Age of Charlemagne with Eight New Factions on December 10
Games
 

Total War: Attila Enters Age of Charlemagne with Eight New Factions on December 10

Gamers will be able to use more than 300 new units
by Andrei Dumitrescu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicDestiny Will Deliver Major Weapon Changes in December Update, 2.0.2.1 Hotfix Live NowDICE: Star Wars Battlefront Will Offer Fair Hoth Fights After Post-Beta Tweaks
GTA Online Adds Running Back Mode, Designed to Mimic American Football with Cars
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GTA Online Adds Running Back Mode, Designed to Mimic American Football with Cars

Gamers might also get access to a special event
by Andrei Dumitrescu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicGTA Online Launches Lowriders Week, Price Cuts for Cards and Ammo ComingXbox Live Gets Massive Black Friday Sale for Xbox One and Xbox 360
Radeon Software Crimson Driver 15.11 for Linux Is Out and It's the Same as Catalyst

Radeon Software Crimson Driver 15.11 for Linux Is Out and It's the Same as Catalyst

by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
The old Catalyst is gone, welcome the Crimson driver
Linux
Differences Between the New WordPress Dashboard and the Old WP Admin Panel
Web resources
 

Differences Between the New WordPress Dashboard and the Old WP Admin Panel

A comparison between the new and the old WP admin panel
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicWordPress to Get a JSON REST APIAutomattic Redesigns WordPress Dashboard, Prepares to Dump PHP for JavaScript
How to run Internet Explorer on Mac OS X
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How to run Internet Explorer on Mac OS X

Run Internet Explorer so you can use ActiveX on Macs
by Filip Truta, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicApple Again Blocks Flash in SafariHow the Safari Browser Almost Ended Up Being Called “Alexander”
AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson Driver and Promises Huge Performance Boost
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AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson Driver and Promises Huge Performance Boost

The old AMD Catalyst drivers are going away
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicBlizzard Is Making HD Remakes for StarCraft, Warcraft III, and Diablo IIPC Gaming Is "Dying" and Steam Just Had 11.6 Million Concurrent Players
Sprint Black Friday Deals Include Free TV, 50% Off a Samsung Galaxy S6 Lease, a Year of Amazon Prime
Mobile World
 

Sprint Black Friday Deals Include Free TV, 50% Off a Samsung Galaxy S6 Lease, a Year of Amazon Prime

Great deals on Fitbit, Garmin and Withings accessories too
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicChinese Retailer Offers Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 for Just $80 with Black Friday CouponBest Buy Black Friday Deals Include Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for $50, $250 Gift Card with Galaxy S6 Purchase or Lease
ModPOS Is a Sophisticated Criminal Malware Framework Targeting POS Devices
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ModPOS Is a Sophisticated Criminal Malware Framework Targeting POS Devices

ModPOS was active since late 2013, currently undetected
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicPoS Malware Spread via Weaponized Microsoft Word DocumentsPoS Malware Hits Several Starwood Hotels
Microsoft Rolls Out Real-Time Traffic Camera Feature to Help You Avoid Traffic Jams

Microsoft Rolls Out Real-Time Traffic Camera Feature to Help You Avoid Traffic Jams

by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
The update includes no less than 35,000 traffic cameras
Microsoft Services
Gionee Marathon M5 with 6,020 mAh Battery Launched for $270, Can Be Used as Power Bank
Mobile World
 

Gionee Marathon M5 with 6,020 mAh Battery Launched for $270, Can Be Used as Power Bank

The phone is exclusively available in India via Flipkart
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicGionee Marathon M5 with Huge 6,020 mAh Battery Coming to India on November 24Gionee S Plus Phablet Officially Introduced in India with Octa-Core CPU, USB Type C Port
Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 LTS Gets First GNOME 3.19 Packages for Daily Build
Linux
 

Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 LTS Gets First GNOME 3.19 Packages for Daily Build

The developers are starting to make important changes
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicRAR 5.30 Brings Multipart Support for 7-Zip and Testing for tar.gz, tar.bz2 and tar.xzRadeon Crimson Driver to Bring Linux Performance Improvements of Over 100%
BlackBerry PRIV Now Back in Stock at BlackBerry UK Shop, Priced at £560
Mobile World
 

BlackBerry PRIV Now Back in Stock at BlackBerry UK Shop, Priced at £560

It's also available at Carphone Warehouse for the same price
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicBlackBerry PRIV with Samsung Exynos 7420 Chipset Might Be Coming SoonBlackBerry Priv Shipments Delayed Due to “Internal Technical Issue” - Updated
German Newspaper Sues Makers of iOS Ad Blocker
iPhone
 

German Newspaper Sues Makers of iOS Ad Blocker

Alex Springer goes after Blockr in court
by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicLeak Shows Apple’s Secretly Working on App to Fix Common iPhone IssuesiPhone 6s Slogan Violating Chinese Laws, Apple Forced to Remove It
Automattic Redesigns WordPress Dashboard, Prepares to Dump PHP for JavaScript
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Automattic Redesigns WordPress Dashboard, Prepares to Dump PHP for JavaScript

New dashboard is already active on WordPress.com
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicDrupal 8 Released, Here's a List of All the New FeaturesA Quarter of the Internet Runs on WordPress
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 Tablet with Intel Atom CPU Introduced with Android or Windows 10

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 Tablet with Intel Atom CPU Introduced with Android or Windows 10

by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
The slate is available in China for as low as $155
Mobile World
RAR 5.30 Brings Multipart Support for 7-Zip and Testing for tar.gz, tar.bz2 and tar.xz
Linux
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RAR 5.30 Brings Multipart Support for 7-Zip and Testing for tar.gz, tar.bz2 and tar.xz

A new major update for RAR has been released
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicRadeon Crimson Driver to Bring Linux Performance Improvements of Over 100%NetworkManager 1.0.8 Is a Massive Release, Supports IPv6-Only VPN Connections
Jolla Publishes Open Letter to Community, Needs Successful Financing Round to Save Itself
Mobile World
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Jolla Publishes Open Letter to Community, Needs Successful Financing Round to Save Itself

The Jolla Tablet was not the reason for its financial issues
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicJolla Laying Off at Least Half the Staff Due to Financial DifficultiesSailfish OS 2.0 Released for Early Access Users, Full Changelog Revealed
Microsoft Updates OneDrive for Windows 10 Mobile and iOS with New Look, 3D Touch Support
Mobile Apps
 

Microsoft Updates OneDrive for Windows 10 Mobile and iOS with New Look, 3D Touch Support

New options and improvements have been added too
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicLumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL Coming to Microsoft Store US on November 25Microsoft Tries to Lure Customers with First Official Lumia 550 Video
Adult Apps on Android Might Be Harboring Ransomware, Scareware and SMS Trojans
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Adult Apps on Android Might Be Harboring Ransomware, Scareware and SMS Trojans

Security pros recommend that users stay away from smut
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicAndroid Pornography App Takes Pictures of Users and Blackmails Them for CashAndroid Ransomware Changes Lock Screen PIN with a Random Number
Microsoft Says Voice Recognition Will Replace Browser Search
General Business
 

Microsoft Says Voice Recognition Will Replace Browser Search

Cortana will become a key part of our lives, it claims
by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Says Windows Phone Reached Record Market Share in EuropeMicrosoft Launches 1,000 Windows 10 Deals at 10 Cents
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Goes Official with Metal Body, Fingerprint Sensor, 4,000 mAh Battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Goes Official with Metal Body, Fingerprint Sensor, 4,000 mAh Battery

by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
The smartphone is available for just $140 outright
Mobile World
AT&T Lumia 950 Now Available at Best Buy for $19.97 on Contract
Mobile World
 

AT&T Lumia 950 Now Available at Best Buy for $19.97 on Contract

Only the black version of the smartphone is on sale
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Lumia 750 Could Be Under Internal Testing, More Lumias Coming Next YearMicrosoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL Don't Support Windows 10 Mobile Preview Builds Yet
Microsoft Scores Worst in Windows 8.1 Antivirus Tests
Security
 

Microsoft Scores Worst in Windows 8.1 Antivirus Tests

AV-TEST conducts new series of corporate tests
by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Says Windows Phone Reached Record Market Share in EuropeWindows 10 Will Be the Fastest-Adopted Windows Version Ever, Research Shows
Anonymous Plans to Start Hacking & Rickrolling ISIS Websites
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Anonymous Plans to Start Hacking & Rickrolling ISIS Websites

Hackers get tired of ousting Twitter accounts, move on to more serious things, plan to rickroll ISIS websites
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicISIS Retaliates Against Anonymous, Leaks Data of "To-Be-Killed" US OfficialsAnonymous Takes Down ISIS Main Operations Forum
Dell to Remove Root Certificate Discovered by Community
Technology & Gadgets
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Dell to Remove Root Certificate Discovered by Community

The company will no longer integrate eDellRoot in its PCs
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicAMD and Dell Partner with Oculus to Built "Oculus Ready" PCsLG Wants to Enter the US Ultrabook Market with the "Gram" Laptops
Chinese Retailer Offers Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 for Just $80 with Black Friday Coupon
Mobile World
 

Chinese Retailer Offers Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 for Just $80 with Black Friday Coupon

The deal is available for first 20 customers using coupons
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicXiaomi Redmi Note 3 with 4,000 mAh Battery Launching on November 24Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro Teaser Points to November 24 Unveil
Gamestop: Halo 5, Star Wars, Assassin's Creed Underperform Compared to Destiny and Super Smash Bros

Gamestop: Halo 5, Star Wars, Assassin's Creed Underperform Compared to Destiny and Super Smash Bros

by Andrei Dumitrescu, November 24th, 2015
Black Friday might increase overall sales for all of them
Games
GlassRAT Remote Access Trojan Detected Spying on Chinese Businessmen
Spyware Threats
 

GlassRAT Remote Access Trojan Detected Spying on Chinese Businessmen

GlassRAT spyware goes undetected for three years
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicOmniRAT Lets Hackers Control Android Phones, Windows, Mac, and Linux PCsEgyptian Hacker Creates KillerRat Spying Tool Out of the Ashes of njRAT
Nokia Lumia 530 on Sale on November 30 for Just $10 on Prepaid
Mobile World
 

Nokia Lumia 530 on Sale on November 30 for Just $10 on Prepaid

The Black Friday deal will be availale at MVNO US Mobile
by Cosmin Vasile, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Confirms Lumia 950, 950 XL Arrive in India in DecemberMicrosoft Delays Lumia 950/950 XL in India Until Late November
Microsoft Says Windows Phone Reached Record Market Share in Europe
Windows Phone
 

Microsoft Says Windows Phone Reached Record Market Share in Europe

It’s part of the company’s global Bing strategy too
by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicThe Best Antivirus for Windows 10 RevealedMicrosoft Says Windows 10 November Update Will Show Up for Everyone Very Soon
Radeon Crimson Driver to Bring Linux Performance Improvements of Over 100%
Linux
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Radeon Crimson Driver to Bring Linux Performance Improvements of Over 100%

AMD is very confident that it's going to be a hit
by Silviu Stahie, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicNetworkManager 1.0.8 Is a Massive Release, Supports IPv6-Only VPN ConnectionsKDE Developers Work on Improving the Security of KDE Plasma 5 on Wayland
Dell Ships Laptops with Root Certificate, Big Security No-No - UPDATE
Security
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Dell Ships Laptops with Root Certificate, Big Security No-No UPDATE

Dell makes the same mistake Lenovo made earlier this year
by Catalin Cimpanu, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicLenovo Pushed MitM-Capable Browser Add-On onto Its ProductsCrypto Key Encrypting Superfish Root Certificate Has Been Cracked
The Best Antivirus for Windows 10 Revealed

The Best Antivirus for Windows 10 Revealed

by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
AV-TEST performs new series of tests for Windows 10
Security
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Microsoft Says Windows 10 November Update Will Show Up for Everyone Very Soon
Windows
 

Microsoft Says Windows 10 November Update Will Show Up for Everyone Very Soon

The Media Creation Tool no longer works for TH2
by Bogdan Popa, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Will Be the Fastest-Adopted Windows Version Ever, Research ShowsDestroy Windows 10 Spying 1.6 Released for Download
NetworkManager 1.0.8 Is a Massive Release, Supports IPv6-Only VPN Connections
Open Source Software
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NetworkManager 1.0.8 Is a Massive Release, Supports IPv6-Only VPN Connections

Now available for all GNU/Linux operating systems
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicKDE Developers Work on Improving the Security of KDE Plasma 5 on WaylandChapeau 22 Linux Users Can Now Upgrade to Chapeau 23, Here's How
KDE Developers Work on Improving the Security of KDE Plasma 5 on Wayland
Linux
 

KDE Developers Work on Improving the Security of KDE Plasma 5 on Wayland

KDE Plasma 5.6 to feature a more secure startup process
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicChapeau 22 Linux Users Can Now Upgrade to Chapeau 23, Here's HowNetrunner 17 Linux OS Launches with Gorgeous KDE Plasma 5.4.3 Desktop - Gallery
Chapeau 22 Linux Users Can Now Upgrade to Chapeau 23, Here's How
Other Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
 

Chapeau 22 Linux Users Can Now Upgrade to Chapeau 23, Here's How

Chapeau 23 received a second Beta release
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicNetrunner 17 Linux OS Launches with Gorgeous KDE Plasma 5.4.3 Desktop - GalleryUbuntu Touch Devs to Concentrate More on the Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) Branches
Netrunner 17 Linux OS Launches with Gorgeous KDE Plasma 5.4.3 Desktop - Gallery
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Netrunner 17 Linux OS Launches with Gorgeous KDE Plasma 5.4.3 Desktop - Gallery

The distribution is now powered by Linux kernel 4.2
by Marius Nestor, November 24th, 2015
more on this topicUbuntu Touch Devs to Concentrate More on the Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) BranchesSystemd File Triggers Proposed for the Fedora 24 Linux Operating System