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[:ru] On March 30, 2019, a new version of Trinity DE (DE), a fork of KDE 3, was released. This version mainly includes bug fixes. Among the most significant announced changes is more accurate work with third-party display managers. Source: linux.org.ru [:en] On March 30, 2019, a new version of Trinity DE (DE), a fork of KDE 3, was released.
On Friday, April 12, security specialist John Page published information about an unpatched vulnerability in the current version of Internet Explorer, as well as demonstrated its exploitation. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to access the contents of local files of Windows systems' users, bypassing the browser's security system. The vulnerability lies in how Internet Explorer handles files in MHTML format, which typically have the extension.
We have already reported that the S7 company plans to create a reusable rocket based on the medium-class Soyuz-5 carrier. Moreover, Roscosmos will participate in the project. As reported by the online publication "RIA Novosti," the head of the state corporation, Dmitry Rogozin, shared some details about this initiative. The future carrier is currently referred to as "Soyuz-5 Light." This involves the development of a lightweight commercial version […]
One of the most impressive new products showcased at the annual CES 2019 exhibition was the 219-inch display Samsung The Wall. Sony developers also decided to join in and created their own giant Micro LED display, standing 17 feet (5.18 m) tall and 63 feet (19.20 m) wide. The fantastic display was presented at the National Association of Broadcasters exhibition in Las Vegas. The massive display supports a resolution of […]
The recently released Microsoft Edge browser based on Chromium will have its own built-in translator that can automatically translate web pages into other languages. Reddit users discovered that Microsoft quietly enabled this new feature in Edge Canary. It moves the Microsoft Translator icon directly into the address bar. Now, whenever the browser loads a website in a language different from the one set in the system, […]
The TechCrunch resource reported that a hacking group breached several websites associated with the FBI and uploaded their content to the Internet, including dozens of files containing personal data of thousands of federal agents and law enforcement personnel. The hackers compromised three sites linked to the FBI National Academy Association, a union of various departments across the U.S. promoting training and guidance for agents and […]
The release of the desktop-oriented distribution GhostBSD 19.04 has taken place, built on the basis of TrueOS and offering the MATE desktop environment. By default, GhostBSD uses the OpenRC initialization system and the ZFS file system. Both live mode operation and installation on a hard drive are supported (it uses a custom installer, ginstall, written in Python). Boot images are created for the amd64 architecture (2.7 GB). In […]
Earlier this year, Intel unveiled one of its most unusual and expensive desktop processors — the Core i9-9990XE. Remarkable features are not the only thing that makes this model standout; its distribution method is unusual as well: Intel sells this processor at closed auctions to a select group of desktop PC manufacturers. However, the well-known store CaseKing.de has decided to offer the Core i9-9990XE […]
Starting today, real-time ray tracing is supported not only by GeForce RTX graphics cards but also by some GeForce GTX 16xx and 10xx cards. The GeForce Game Ready 425.31 WHQL driver, which enables this feature for the graphics cards, can now be downloaded from NVIDIA's official site or updated through the GeForce Now application. A list of graphics cards supporting real-time ray tracing […]
In October 2017, it unexpectedly became clear that there was a serious vulnerability in the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol for encrypting Wi-Fi traffic, which allows users' passwords to be revealed and subsequently enables eavesdropping on the victim's data exchange. The vulnerability, named KRACK (short for Key Reinstallation Attack), was discovered by experts Mathy Vanhoef and Eyal Ronen. After discovery […]
A teaser image of the Flying Spur sedan has surfaced online. If you like the Bentley Continental GT, you'll likely appreciate this new model, as its outlines resemble a coupe transformed into something more massive. As in previous years, the Flying Spur features more streamlined shapes compared to the flagship Mulsanne sedan. It can be assumed that the car in question will receive plenty of […]
From treating depression to reducing the effects of Parkinson's disease and awakening patients in a vegetative state, brain stimulation with electric currents holds immense potential. One of the new studies focused its efforts on halting the decline in cognitive abilities by enhancing memory and learning capabilities. An experiment conducted by scientists from Boston University demonstrated a non-invasive technique capable of restoring functionality […]