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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## После релиза Edge 153 в Microsoft признали, что новая версия браузера зависает при работе с некоторыми веб-приложениями DevFeed: [После релиза Edge 153 в Microsoft признали, что новая версия браузера зависает при работе с некоторыми веб-приложениями]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: denis-19 Published: 2026-09-17T06:31:47Z Content type: news Language: ru Sources: [Tagir Valeev]() Topics: [Edge](), [Microsoft](), [веб-приложения](), [Linux](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [Chrome](), [Chromium]() Tags: [2026](), [chrome](), [chromium](), [edge](), [edge-153](), [linux](), [macos](), [microsoft](), [microsoft-edge](), [microsoft-edge-153](), [tag-44d4090ae9e4](), [tag-cdf241ba4036](), [tag-d2c1bd02300f](), [windows]() ### AI overview Microsoft released the stable Edge 153 for Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux on September 11, 2026. Microsoft says some web applications may become unresponsive in Edge 153 and currently recommends rolling back to Edge 152 while it investigates. ### Source excerpt 11 сентября 2026 года вышла стабильная версия браузера Microsoft Edge 153 для Windows 10/11, macOS и Linux. Последнее обновление содержит исправления ошибок, новые политики, патчи безопасности. Предыдущая версия проекта браузера была представлена 27 августа 2026 года. Согласно официальному трекеру проблем Microsoft Edge, в версии Edge 153 обнаружена ошибка, из-за которой некоторые веб-приложения могут зависать. Читать далее ## Swift 6.4 unifies building across Linux, macOS, Windows DevFeed: [Swift 6.4 unifies building across Linux, macOS, Windows]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Joab Jackson Published: 2026-09-17T04:27:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Swift](), [swift-package-manager](), [Development](), [Linux](), [macOS](), [Windows]() Tags: [build](), [cross-platform-development](), [devops](), [linux](), [macos](), [open-source](), [programming-languages](), [swift](), [swift-6-4](), [swift-package-manager](), [windows]() ### AI overview Swift 6.4 makes Swift Build the default engine for the Swift Package Manager, with building unified across Linux, macOS, and Windows. ### Source excerpt Swift Build is now the default engine for the Swift Package Manager ## Раскрыта уязвимость BrokenPipe в клиенте Steam, которая позволяет повысить привилегии в Windows до SYSTEM DevFeed: [Раскрыта уязвимость BrokenPipe в клиенте Steam, которая позволяет повысить привилегии в Windows до SYSTEM]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: denis-19 Published: 2026-09-17T02:25:27Z Content type: news Language: ru Sources: [Tagir Valeev]() Topics: [vulnerability](), [Exploit](), [client](), [Windows](), [Windows 11]() Tags: [2026](), [brokenpipe](), [poc](), [steam](), [vulnerability](), [windows]() ### AI overview A developer disclosed BrokenPipe, a critical zero-day privilege-escalation vulnerability in Steam Client Service on Windows. The published proof of concept reportedly allows a local user with code execution to run a launcher with SYSTEM privileges. The issue was reportedly disclosed to Valve in March 2026 and had not been fixed at the time described. ### Source excerpt Разработчик Джейдип Модхвадия (aka KillaBoi) раскрыл информацию о критической уязвимости нулевого дня (BrokenPipe - Steam Client Service LPE Vulnerability) в клиенте Steam в Windows, использование которой позволяет любому обычному пользователю незаметно повысить права в системе до полных привилегий SYSTEM. Читать далее ## A custom virtual machine for the Stars! 4X game DevFeed: [A custom virtual machine for the Stars! 4X game]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-17T02:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Chris Wellons]() Topics: [Emulator](), [win32](), [Windows](), [x86](), [GitHub](), [releases]() Tags: [blog](), [c](), [emulator](), [game](), [github](), [releases](), [vm](), [win32](), [windows](), [x86]() ### AI overview The article presents Stars!VM, a custom virtual machine for running the 1995 16-bit Windows 3.1 game Stars! on modern systems. It combines an 80286 emulator with a Win16-to-Win32 bridge, embeds the original game in signed GitHub releases, and provides 32-bit builds with features such as a modern file chooser and 4K scaling. ### Source excerpt Stars! is a 1995 4X game (explore, expand, exploit, exterminate) for 16-bit Windows 3.1 that I first played ~28 years ago. While Windows is famously backwards compatible, it's notoriously difficult to play Stars! today. Windows x64 cannot run 16-bit applications, and playing requires either retro hardware or emulation (otvdm, DOSBox), sometimes paired with Wine. My new, exciting solution, Stars!VM, or Stars! Virtual Machine, embeds a custom 80286 emulator and a Win16 to Win32 bridge. As native Win32, the game looks and feels exactly as it did originally, except sporting a modern file chooser and 4k scaling. It's indistinguishable from a genuine 32-bit or 64-bit port of the game, especially with the original 16-bit game embedded inside the VM executable. The signed releases on GitHub embed a compressed copy of the original 16-bit game, so that single EXE is ready to play out-of-the-box with no further setup or downloads. I'm distributing 32-bit builds (but requires SSE2) because there's no advantage to 64-bit here, and these builds work (almost) everywhere except 16-bit Windows. 32-bit Windows could run the original 16-bit game, but the VM-encapsulated version is better behaved. It doesn't dump a Stars.ini under C:\WINDOWS, it interacts properly with the task bar, and copy protection is neutralized via the OS bridge. If you ever been curious about Stars!, now's the time to try it. The game has a thorough, built-in tutorial, but also check out the wiki, the official strategy guide, and AutoHost (play-by-email service). The game predates the modern search engine concept, otherwise they might have chosen a better name. I suggest using "stars 4x" in your searches. If you want to build from source and hack on the VM yourself, the best tool for the job is w64devkit, of course, because it comes with everything you'll need. Plus the game itself: stars.exe from stars27jrc3.zip. Implementation details The emulator itself requires x86 or x86-64 because it does not implement x87 ## BotHub выпустил полноценное приложение для ПК DevFeed: [BotHub выпустил полноценное приложение для ПК]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: DashaPasha (BotHub) Published: 2026-09-16T14:21:39Z Content type: news Language: ru Sources: [Tagir Valeev]() Topics: [Electron](), [Linux](), [macOS](), [Windows]() Tags: [bothub](), [bothub-6fb4765299a5](), [chatgpt](), [claude](), [electron](), [gemini](), [linux](), [macos](), [tag-13e2af703774](), [tag-602ac1ff1e95](), [tag-61cd5a476b1d](), [tag-d027108afc56](), [vpn-3362efe1967b](), [windows]() ### AI overview BotHub has released a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built with Electron, it provides access to the platform's AI models and chats in a standalone window, and includes a screen-recording protection feature that hides the app's content during screen sharing. ### Source excerpt BotHub -- платформа для работы с сотнями ИИ-моделей. В одном интерфейсе доступны ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, генераторы изображений, видео и другие модели. Для использования не нужно оформлять отдельную подписку на каждый сервис: BotHub работает с оплатой по фактическому использованию. Также сервис позволяет пользоваться доступными моделями без VPN. Теперь BotHub можно установить как полноценное десктопное приложение для Windows, macOS и Linux. Это отдельный клиент на Electron, который запускается как обычная программа и находится под рукой независимо от открытых сайтов. Главное преимущество такого формата -- удобство при постоянной работе с ИИ. Не нужно держать ещё одну вкладку среди десятков других: BotHub открывается отдельным окном, а доступ ко всем моделям и чатам остаётся в одном месте. Есть и ещё одна полезная функция -- защита от записи экрана. При демонстрации экрана содержимое приложения скрывается, поэтому переписку с нейросетью не увидят участники созвона или зрители трансляции. Эта возможность доступна именно в десктопной версии. Платформа превращается в отдельное рабочее пространство для ИИ. Потестить можно здесь, читателям Хабра, кстати, дают 300 бесплатных капсов. Скачать приложение BotHub для ПК Читать далее ## Making Websites Work with Windows High Contrast Mode DevFeed: [Making Websites Work with Windows High Contrast Mode]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Khan Academy Published: 2019-03-21T22:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Khan Academy]() Topics: [Accessibility](), [web applications](), [Windows](), [CSS](), [Web Development]() Tags: [accessibility](), [css](), [developers](), [engineering](), [how-to](), [news](), [web-applications](), [web-frontend](), [windows]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how Windows High Contrast Mode changes web application styling and presents accessibility considerations for backgrounds, images, borders, and outlines. It emphasizes using CSS for decorative styling and retaining borders and outlines for functional purposes. ### Source excerpt By Diedra Rater At Khan Academy, we've been working to make our web product more accessible to a ... Read more ## Iranian spies hit Windows machines with Chosen Brick data-stealing malware DevFeed: [Iranian spies hit Windows machines with Chosen Brick data-stealing malware]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-15T18:01:57Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Malware](), [Windows](), [Cybersecurity]() Tags: [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [iran](), [malware](), [microsoft](), [security](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article reports that Iranian spies targeted Windows machines with Chosen Brick, a data-stealing malware. ### Source excerpt 'Enemies of the regime' on notice ## Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Addresses More Than 950 Vulnerabilities DevFeed: [Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Addresses More Than 950 Vulnerabilities]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sergio De Simone Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [InfoQ]() Topics: [Vulnerabilities](), [Microsoft](), [Security](), [cve-2026-85880](), [Windows]() Tags: [agents](), [artificial-intelligence](), [cve-2026-85880](), [development](), [devops](), [microsoft](), [microsoft-ai-security-patch](), [news](), [security](), [security-vulnerabilities](), [september-2026](), [vulnerabilities](), [windows]() ### AI overview Microsoft's September 2026 security update addresses more than 950 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws that allow privilege elevation on Windows systems. The article discusses the possible role of AI-assisted security research and the challenge organizations face in evaluating, prioritizing, and deploying patches. ### Source excerpt With its latest September 2026 Patch, which addresses more than 950 vulnerabilities, Microsoft has patched about 2,750 vulnerabilities so far this year. While many attribute this surge to AI-assisted security research, organizations may struggle to keep pace and fully benefit from these advances, particularly when it comes to evaluating, prioritizing, and deploying patches. By Sergio De Simone ## HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks DevFeed: [HBO Max Reddit account compromised to serve ClickFix attacks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jessica Lyons Published: 2026-09-14T22:43:01Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [ClickFix](), [Malware](), [Reddit](), [Cybersecurity](), [macOS](), [Windows]() Tags: [clickfix](), [cyber-crime](), [cybersecurity](), [hbo-max](), [macos](), [malware](), [reddit](), [security](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article reports that an HBO Max Reddit account was compromised and used to serve ClickFix attacks in a massive 48-hour malvertising campaign targeting macOS and Windows machines with malware. ### Source excerpt Part of a 'massive 48-hour malvertising blitz' targeting macOS and Windows machines with malware ## Perplexity's new agent runs entirely on your GPU -- with one expensive catch DevFeed: [Perplexity's new agent runs entirely on your GPU -- with one expensive catch]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Amanda Caswell Published: 2026-09-14T18:21:44Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [The New Stack]() Topics: [GPU](), [Nvidia](), [Windows](), [Orchestration](), [qwen](), [Cloud](), [browser](), [Ollama]() Tags: [ai-agents](), [ai-infrastructure](), [gpu](), [hardware](), [infrastructure](), [news](), [nvidia](), [ollama](), [orchestration](), [qwen](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article reports that Perplexity's Portable Computer, a local version of its Computer agent, is available in the Perplexity app for Windows on compatible Nvidia GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs. It requires at least 24GB of VRAM and combines local models, orchestration, a browser, tool calling, and a proprietary SPACE sandbox. The article also discusses platform-specific engineering, external service connectors, and the boundary between local and cloud computing. ### Source excerpt Running an LLM on your PC is easy enough, but putting an agent to work there is a different story. The post Perplexity's new agent runs entirely on your GPU -- with one expensive catch appeared first on The New Stack. ## Steam Frame Is $1059 & Comes With Standalone Half-Life: Alyx, Reservations Open Now DevFeed: [Steam Frame Is $1059 & Comes With Standalone Half-Life: Alyx, Reservations Open Now]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: David Heaney Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:16Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [UploadVR]() Topics: [Linux](), [Steam Deck](), [pc](), [Arm](), [Windows](), [USB](), [Code]() Tags: [arm](), [developers](), [headsets-tech](), [linux](), [pc](), [steam-deck](), [tech](), [usb](), [windows]() ### AI overview Valve revealed that the Steam Frame standalone VR headset starts at $1059 for the 256GB model, with a 1TB version priced at $1299, and opened reservations. It runs a VR-adapted Linux-based SteamOS, supports compatible Linux and Windows games, and includes a USB wireless dongle. Valve also announced a standalone ARM build of Half-Life: Alyx, while additional accessories are sold separately. ### Source excerpt BREAKING: Steam Frame starts at $1059 for the 256GB model and comes with standalone-capable Half-Life: Alyx. Reservations are open right now. ## Steam Frame vs. Quest 3 Specs: Better PC Streaming, Power & Hackability DevFeed: [Steam Frame vs. Quest 3 Specs: Better PC Streaming, Power & Hackability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Scott Hayden Published: 2026-09-14T16:59:00Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Road to VR]() Topics: [Streaming](), [pc](), [Linux](), [Steam Deck](), [Windows](), [Operating system](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [cameras](), [compatibility](), [devices](), [hacking](), [linux](), [meta-quest-3-news-reviews](), [news](), [os](), [pc](), [pc-vr-news-reviews](), [pcie](), [steam-deck](), [streaming](), [windows](), [x86]() ### AI overview This comparison examines Valve's Steam Frame standalone headset against Quest 3. Steam Frame is designed to run Steam's flatscreen and PC VR libraries, stream PC VR games wirelessly through a dedicated Wi-Fi 6E dongle, and support native x86 Windows and Linux content through a compatibility layer. Compared with Quest 3, it offers a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a more open and hackable SteamOS platform, an accessible gen4 PCIe expansion port, and broader compatibility, although its application compatibility is not yet as established. ### Source excerpt Want to know how Valve's Steam Frame standalone headset stacks up against the competition? Read on to find out. Steam Frame is a lot like Steam Deck; it can play pretty much all of Steam's game library out of the box, which includes flatscreen content based on x86 architecture--basically everything on Steam--and also now PC [...] The post Steam Frame vs. Quest 3 Specs: Better PC Streaming, Power & Hackability appeared first on Road to VR. ## AWS Weekly Roundup: OpenAI GPT-6 Astra on Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Quick desktop GA, Kiro for students, and more (September 14, 2026) DevFeed: [AWS Weekly Roundup: OpenAI GPT-6 Astra on Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Quick desktop GA, Kiro for students, and more (September 14, 2026)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Micah Walter Published: 2026-09-14T15:56:33Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [AWS News Blog]() Topics: [Amazon Bedrock](), [Frontier Model](), [OpenAI](), [context window](), [browser](), [ChatGPT](), [codex](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [Mobile]() Tags: [agents](), [ai](), [ai-agents](), [amazon](), [amazon-bedrock](), [amazon-elastic-block-store-amazon-ebs](), [amazon-opensearch-service](), [amazon-quick-suite](), [aws](), [aws-lambda](), [aws-outposts](), [aws-transform](), [bedrock](), [browser](), [chatgpt](), [codex](), [context-window](), [frontier-model](), [google-play](), [gpt](), [kiro](), [launch](), [macos](), [mobile](), [openai](), [week-in-review](), [windows]() ### AI overview This AWS Weekly Roundup highlights the general availability of OpenAI GPT-6 Astra on Amazon Bedrock, describing its reasoning, writing, design, computer-use, browser-use, and million-token context-window capabilities. It also covers the Amazon Quick desktop app for macOS and Windows, including synchronized conversations and agents across desktop and mobile, plus other AWS launches and updates. ### Source excerpt There's a particular energy to mid-September in New York. Pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, temperatures are dropping, and it's nearly sweater weather. The city is back at full speed, and so is the AWS launch calendar. This week that energy showed up in a new frontier model on Amazon Bedrock, a desktop app for Amazon [...] ## Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX DevFeed: [Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Gerardo Delgado Published: 2026-09-14T15:00:52Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [NVIDIA Blog]() Topics: [Local AI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [NVIDIA RTX](), [Windows](), [GeForce](), [qwen](), [NVIDIA DGX](), [Cloud](), [GitHub](), [Slack](), [Google](), [Microsoft]() Tags: [agentic-ai](), [ai](), [ai-agents](), [cloud](), [dgx-spark](), [drive](), [geforce](), [github](), [google](), [local-ai](), [microsoft](), [nvidia-dgx](), [nvidia-rtx](), [open-source](), [qwen](), [rtx-pro](), [rtx-spark](), [slack](), [windows]() ### AI overview Perplexity is adding Portable Computer to its Windows app for compatible NVIDIA GeForce RTX PCs and NVIDIA RTX PRO Workstations. The local agent uses NVIDIA-accelerated models to plan multistep tasks, analyze files, and keep sensitive information on the device, while users can authorize cloud support for more advanced research and reasoning. ### Source excerpt As local models become more capable, AI agents can handle more work directly on a PC while keeping sensitive information on the device. Portable Computer is a local version of the agent Perplexity Computer that plans and carries out multistep tasks. Accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs, it uses local models to analyze data, bring together information [...] ## Microsoft patches Windows and Excel - breaks audio, remote access, and paste DevFeed: [Microsoft patches Windows and Excel - breaks audio, remote access, and paste]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Richard Speed Published: 2026-09-14T13:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Windows]() Tags: [excel](), [microsoft](), [os-platforms](), [remote](), [remote-access](), [windows]() ### AI overview Microsoft patches Windows and Excel, but the updates introduce problems affecting audio, remote access, and paste functionality. ### Source excerpt Redmond's quality drive takes another detour through the known issues list ## Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow USB adapters add 802.11ah connectivity to PCs and routers DevFeed: [Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow USB adapters add 802.11ah connectivity to PCs and routers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Debashis Das Published: 2026-09-14T09:00:51Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News]() Topics: [USB](), [Network](), [Hardware](), [RISC-V](), [Linux](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [Encryption]() Tags: [802-11ah](), [connectivity](), [documentation](), [encryption](), [firmware](), [github](), [guides](), [halow](), [hardware](), [iot](), [linux](), [lpwan](), [macos](), [network](), [networks](), [risc-v](), [security](), [usb](), [wi-fi](), [wifi](), [windows](), [wireless]() ### AI overview Morse Micro has released USB-A and USB-C Wi-Fi HaLow adapters based on its MM8108 reference design. The adapters connect PCs and routers to IEEE 802.11ah networks and support Windows, Linux, and macOS. ### Source excerpt Last year, we saw Morse Micro introduce the MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) SoC with up to 43.33 Mbps throughput, along with an MM8108-RD09 USB dongle reference design, for which we had virtually no details at the time. Morse Micro has now released USB-A and USB-C Wi-Fi HaLow adapters based on that reference design. The adapters let PCs and routers connect to 802.11ah networks through USB without a dedicated expansion card and feature an external SMA antenna delivering up to 26 dBm transmit power. Wi-Fi HaLow USB network adapter specifications: SoC - Morse Micro MM8108 32-bit RISC-V Host Applications Processor (HAP) Standard - IEEE802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow Frequency band - 850-950 MHz (Worldwide sub-1 GHz license-exempt range) Operating Modes - Access Point (AP) and Station (STA). Channel Width - 1/2/4/8 MHz Modulation - BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM. Data rate - Up to 43.3 Mbps using 256-QAM modulation at an 8 MHz bandwidth [...] The post Morse Micro Wi-Fi HaLow USB adapters add 802.11ah connectivity to PCs and routers appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. ## A File Existence Bug Caused by Checking Its Timestamp DevFeed: [A File Existence Bug Caused by Checking Its Timestamp]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Remy Porter Published: 2026-09-14T06:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [The Daily WTF]() Topics: [bug](), [Development](), [Windows]() Tags: [bug](), [code](), [codesod](), [development](), [files](), [function](), [time](), [windows]() ### AI overview A Pascal system library implements FileExists by checking whether FileAge returns -1. Because FileAge depends on a valid last-write timestamp, files without that timestamp are incorrectly reported as missing. The underlying failure is also not checked for its error code. ### Source excerpt In addition to using an ancient development environment, with terrible UX, Greta also has the misfortune of working in Pascal. Recently, she was diagnosing a bug. The program was reporting that files didn't exist when they definitely existed. She traced the problem down into the system library. Let's see if you can spot what's wrong: { Delphi / Kylix Cross-Platform Runtime Library } { System Utilities Unit } { } { Copyright (c) 1995-2001 Borland Softwrare Corporation } ... function FileAge(const FileName: string): Integer; {$IFDEF MSWINDOWS} var Handle: THandle; FindData: TWin32FindData; LocalFileTime: TFileTime; begin Handle := FindFirstFile(PChar(FileName), FindData); if Handle <> INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE then begin Windows.FindClose(Handle); if (FindData.dwFileAttributes and FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY) = 0 then begin FileTimeToLocalFileTime(FindData.ftLastWriteTime, LocalFileTime); if FileTimeToDosDateTime(LocalFileTime, LongRec(Result).Hi, LongRec(Result).Lo) then Exit; end; end; Result := -1; end; {$ENDIF} function FileExists(const FileName: string): Boolean; {$IFDEF MSWINDOWS} begin Result := FileAge(FileName) <> -1; end; {$ENDIF} The first function here is FileAge, which returns the last modified timestamp on a file. Note the use of FileTimeToDosDateTime, which is a Windows API function. It converts LocalFileTime and stores the date part in the first output parameter (LongRec(Result).Hi) and the time part in the second output parameter (LongRec(Result).Lo). Result, in this case, is our return value. If anything goes wrong, we return -1. The FileExists function then, simply calls FileAge. If it doesn't return a -1, there must be a file there. That's an awkward, weird solution to the problem. There has to be a system call that can answer that question more obviously. But it doesn't seem like it should be blowing up- it looks like it should work. But note that FileTimeToDosDateTime also returns a boolean value. If it succeeds, great, but if it fails, it returns false ## CachyOS vs. Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS On Intel Wildcat Lake + 8GB RAM DevFeed: [CachyOS vs. Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS On Intel Wildcat Lake + 8GB RAM]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-11T15:08:55Z Content type: comparison Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [benchmarking](), [Linux](), [Ubuntu](), [Windows](), [cpu](), [Hardware](), [intel](), [Linux performance]() Tags: [benchmarking](), [desktop-linux](), [hardware](), [intel](), [intel-core](), [laptop](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [lts](), [memory](), [microsoft](), [nvme](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [review](), [ssd](), [testing](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [windows](), [windows-11]() ### AI overview This comparison measures Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, CachyOS, and Windows 11 performance on a $449 CHUWI UniBook laptop with an Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake processor, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB NVMe SSD across various workloads. ### Source excerpt Often times when testing different Linux distributions or comparing Windows vs. Linux it's on leading flagship desktop or server hardware, but today we are looking at the Ubuntu vs. CachyOS vs. Windows performance at the opposite end of the spectrum. With the new CHUWI UniBook $449 laptop powered by Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake and with 8GB of system memory, here is a look at how those three operating systems compare across a variety of workloads. ## GIMP 3.2.6 Released With Some Early Preparations Toward Eventual GTK4 Port DevFeed: [GIMP 3.2.6 Released With Some Early Preparations Toward Eventual GTK4 Port]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-10T22:12:22Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Font](), [Security](), [Software](), [macOS](), [bug](), [Linux](), [Windows]() Tags: [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [desktop-linux](), [fonts](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [macos](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [security](), [software](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [windows]() ### AI overview GIMP 3.2.6 has been released with performance improvements for loading many fonts, better responsiveness in text and font-list interactions, early codebase preparations for a future GTK4 port, the ability to use Cut on layer groups, and a new Rotation dynamic painting input for newer Wacom pens. The release also adds a macOS package alongside Linux and Windows packages and includes security and bug fixes. ### Source excerpt The long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release for transitioning from GTK2 to GTK3 only saw its stable release last year. But with GTK4 already being out for years, GIMP developers have begun making some very early preparations toward an inevitable GTK4 port... ## On Binary Translation and its Consequences DevFeed: [On Binary Translation and its Consequences]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Chester Lam Published: 2026-09-10T09:46:18Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Chips and Cheese]() Topics: [cpu](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Benchmark](), [Windows](), [Emulator](), [pc](), [Microsoft](), [Azure]() Tags: [arm](), [benchmark](), [cpu](), [emulator](), [hardware](), [microsoft](), [microsoft-azure](), [pc](), [windows](), [x86]() ### AI overview This article examines the performance cost of running x86-64 software through Windows 11's Prism binary translator on Arm-based PCs. Using Geekbench 7, it compares translated x86-64 workloads with native Arm performance while noting that the benchmark represents only a limited range of applications. ### Source excerpt The PC market is one of the toughest areas for a CPU designer to compete in. ## What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture? DevFeed: [What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Raymond Chen Published: 2026-09-09T14:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Raymond Chen]() Topics: [Algorithm](), [Randomizer](), [Windows](), [Filesystems]() Tags: [algorithm](), [files](), [history](), [old-new-thing](), [random](), [recursion](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article explains that Windows XP selected an initial user picture randomly from the Default Pictures directory using the current time as the random seed. It describes a one-pass reservoir-sampling algorithm, including its efficiency and behavior when files change during selection, with a 100-picture safety limit. ### Source excerpt It's random, really. The post What algorithm did Windows XP use to choose your initial user picture? appeared first on The Old New Thing. ## Meta Virtual Display Adds Input Forwarding and Windows-Like Features to macOS DevFeed: [Meta Virtual Display Adds Input Forwarding and Windows-Like Features to macOS]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Craig Storm Published: 2026-09-08T14:50:34Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [UploadVR]() Topics: [Meta](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [App]() Tags: [features](), [headsets-tech](), [improvements](), [mac](), [macos](), [productivity](), [remote](), [windows]() ### AI overview Meta Virtual Display has gained input forwarding on Windows and macOS, while the macOS version now supports a quick-connect prompt and display formats previously available on Windows. Testing found that support for older Intel Macs varies by model. ### Source excerpt The Meta Virtual Display feature of Quest headsets has continued to receive improvements, including input forwarding, and the Mac version now offers functionality previously exclusive to Windows. ## A sample use of the winstart.bat file in Windows 95 DevFeed: [A sample use of the winstart.bat file in Windows 95]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Raymond Chen Published: 2026-09-08T14:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Raymond Chen]() Topics: [Windows](), [Batch file]() Tags: [architecture](), [display](), [driver](), [drivers](), [graphics](), [history](), [multitasking](), [old-new-thing](), [post](), [windows]() ### AI overview The article explains a sample use of winstart.bat in Windows 95: starting the TIGA Communications Driver so 16-bit Windows can use high-resolution graphics modes. It notes that MS-DOS programs could not use TIGA modes and that multitasking TIGA graphics across Windows and MS-DOS sessions was unsupported. ### Source excerpt For a driver that needs high resolution mode only in Windows. The post A sample use of the winstart.bat file in Windows 95 appeared first on The Old New Thing. ## DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs DevFeed: [DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brian Beeler Published: 2026-09-05T00:25:04Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [StorageReview.com]() Topics: [DGX Spark](), [Windows](), [boot](), [Blackwell](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [blackwell](), [boot](), [consumer](), [dgx-spark](), [secure-boot](), [update](), [windows](), [workstation]() ### AI overview A firmware update for a DGX Spark cluster added the Windows UEFI CA certificate, suggesting groundwork for Windows support on the platform. The article explains the certificate's role in UEFI Secure Boot and notes that Windows on this hardware would still require drivers, an installer, and broader platform support. NVIDIA has announced October Windows PCs using the same GB10-class silicon under the RTX Spark name. ### Source excerpt NVIDIA used IFA in Berlin to put Windows at the center of its local AI story. The company's September 3 post covers a new Windows Agent framework for agents that run in the background under OS control, one-click Windows setups for OpenClaw and Nous Research's Hermes Agent, a beta of an inference router called NVIDIA The post DGX Spark Windows Clue: This Week's Firmware Adds a Windows Boot Certificate as NVIDIA Details October RTX Spark PCs appeared first on StorageReview.com. [Next page]()