Microsoft has released December 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 users enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program. The KB5071546 update moves 22H2 systems to Build 19045.6691, with similar updates for older versions.
Parrot OS, the security-focused Linux distribution, has announced a major shift in its upcoming 7.0 release. The beta version is now available, featuring a new default KDE Plasma desktop and a move to a Debian 13 base.
Overclocking is dead for most people. The real performance hack in 2025 is undervolting, a simple tweak that lowers temperatures, reduces noise, and can even improve gaming consistency. It’s a free upgrade hiding in your BIOS.
NextEra Energy, the largest U.S. renewable developer, is making a massive bet on powering the AI boom. The company announced a plan to build 15 gigawatts of new generation for data center hubs by 2035, calling the target “fairly conservative.”
A sourcing expert and a NASA lead make the case that space-based data centers are an economic, not just technical, problem. They argue that solar power, radiative cooling, and smart procurement could make orbital platforms viable within 10-15 years. But significant hurdles around latency, regulation
Microsoft is testing a significant change for Windows 11’s Smart App Control security feature. The company is removing the requirement for a clean install, allowing users to toggle it on and off directly from Windows Security. This could make the performance-boosting security tool accessible to many
If your router is over a decade old, you could be part of a botnet. Experts are calling for a mass retirement of outdated networking hardware in 2025 to improve security and speed for 2026.
According to a report from XDA-Developers, the Linux distribution AnduinOS is being championed as a top choice for users migrating from Windows. It aims to replicate the Windows 11 look and feel more closely than popular alternatives like Zorin OS, while building on the stable Ubuntu foundation. The
Windhawk version 1.7 is out, making it easier to tweak Windows 11. The update focuses on faster installations and fixing crashes that plagued earlier versions.
Cloudflare, which powers about 20% of all websites, suffered a significant outage early Friday. The issue, caused by a system update, was fixed within 25 minutes but impacted major services like LinkedIn and Zoom. This marks the company’s second major outage in recent weeks.
