A split-second race inside the Linux kernel was all it took to turn a routine filesystem copy-on-write operation into a serious privilege escalation.
The "just in case" laptop just got replaced.
Immutable Linux gets a native safe mode: GNOME OS now lets the bootloader skip broken systemd-sysext driver extensions at ...
ESET researchers discovered 11 vulnerable UEFI shim bootloaders signed by Microsoft that allow attackers to bypass UEFI ...
Researchers at firmware security firm Binarly have found six new flaws in U-Boot, the small program that starts up hardware as varied as home routers, smart cameras, and the management chips inside ...
One of my everlasting fears when I join a new Android beta is the risk of bricking my phone by applying a corrupt update from Google. We’ve seen so many bootlooping Pixels over the years, with some ...
The first developer beta of macOS 27 "Golden Gate," released June 8, 2026, immediately after Apple's WWDC keynote, has broken the ability to boot Asahi Linux on Apple Silicon Macs. Any dual-booting ...
The Linux desktop community discussed at the Linux App Summit 2026 how to make Linux systems more secure, robust, and user-friendly.
Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Windows 11 May 2026 cumulative update KB5089549 triggered installation failures and infinite reboot loops on some systems due to insufficient space in the ...
I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for over twice as long. As a member of PCMag's software team, I focus on Windows coverage, but also write about other ...
Blazing fast Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5090 graphic card. Up to 192 GB of RAM. Matte screen. Excellent integration with KDE desktop. Great setup and onboarding for new Linux users. Extended ...