Operating Systems

Samsung embroiled in South Korean political scandal

Latest Samsung troubles come in wake of Note7 phablet flame-out

Android patches fix Drammer RAM attack, but not Dirty Cow exploit

The security patches address 12 critical vulnerabilities in various Android components and drivers

Why scripts are better than politicians

Microsoft postpones Windows anti-exploit tool’s retirement

Extends Enterprise Mitigation Experience Toolkit support until July 2018

How to reduce Windows 10’s on-disk footprint

Over time, as Windows 10 is patched repeatedly, installer files can become outdated or orphaned and occupy a lot of disk space. Two utilities can help with that.

Unix tip: Coloring your world with LS_COLORS

Microsoft consolidates its Windows update platforms

New design will make it easier for devices to perform OS upgrades

Is the smartwatch market tanking or on a long, slow climb?

Two analyst firms are far apart on Apple Watch shipments in Q3

How to speed up Windows 7 Update scans—forever

Win7 Update scans got you fuming? Here’s how to make the most of Microsoft’s 'magic' speed-up patch

Microsoft will shrink and speed up Windows 10 updates

Unified Update Platform is supposed to cut the size of updates and require less processing power