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Olemedia / Getty Images Microsoft has patched two critical zero-day SharePoint security flaws that have already been exploited by hackers to attack vulnerable organizations. Responding to the exploits, the software giant has issued fixes for SharePoint Server Subscription Edition and SharePoint Server 2019, but is still working on a patch for SharePoint Server 2016. Designated […] More
Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETLinux is on the rise. I believe the popularity of the open-source operating system will continue to increase and possibly even hit the 10% mark by the end of 2025. Some say that’s a pipe dream, but I believe.Because of the popularity of Linux, I thought I would create a list of my all-time top 10 distributions that I’ve used over the years. Some of these distros are no longer with us, while some of them are still thriving.Are you ready to take a journey with me?Let’s go.1. Pop!_OSPop!_OS has been my go-to Linux distribution for some time now. Part of the reason for that is because I’ve been using System76 computers for the past decade and have found Pop!_OS to run extremely well on them. After all, System76 does ship those machines with Pop!_OS as the default operating system. The performance of Pop!_OS and the System76 hardware is truly something to behold. Of all the Linux distributions I’ve used, Pop!_OS has been the most efficient, while also being a beautiful desktop operating system. Of course, System76 is about to unleash the COSMIC desktop version of Pop!_OS, which I believe will elevate the operating system to even higher levels of performance and ease of use. If you want a do-all Linux distribution, you cannot go wrong with Pop!_OS. One factor to keep in mind, however, is that you aren’t going to revive old machines with Pop!_OS, so you’ll want a system with plenty of resources.Also: 8 ways I quickly leveled up my Linux skills – and you can too2. Ubuntu BudgieIf I had to migrate away from Pop!_OS, the one distribution that would be first on my list would be Ubuntu Budgie. This distribution does borrow some of GNOME’s underpinnings, but there is no mistaking that this distribution stands on its own. Ubuntu Budgie is gorgeous. And even though the developers have created a wonderful layout that should please anyone, Budgie also happens to be highly configurable. You can pretty much make this desktop look and feel exactly how you want. I often consider migrating from Pop!_OS to Ubuntu Budgie. The only reason holding me back is how well Pop!_OS performs on the System76 hardware; otherwise, you can bet I’d be running Ubuntu Budgie. 3. Rhino LinuxIf there is one distribution that could beat Ubuntu Budgie in the looks department, it’s Rhino Linux. Early on, Rhino used the Xfce desktop to achieve this beautiful look, but the developers recently announced they would be adding new spins, which will most likely see all of them looking as good as the default. Rhino Linux also happens to be a rolling release distribution, which means it will always have the latest greatest software. It isn’t just a pretty face. With this Linux distribution, you get multiple package managers, so you can not only enjoy tons of available software, but you can also install it with your favorite tools. More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETFew things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it’s stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don’t give up on it just yet.Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference)Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There are simple ways to clear up this hidden clutter and get your Roku TV behaving like its normal, healthy self.Here are a few methods to clear your Roku’s cache, improve its speed, and make shows play smoothly again.1. Start by unplugging it More
Nina Raemont/ZDNETWithin less than 24 hours of wearing Samsung’s newest Galaxy Watch 8 More
Artur Debat / Getty Images T-Mobile has again earned top marks as the fastest mobile carrier in the land. In a new report released Wednesday, Speedtest provider Ookla highlighted the Uncarrier for providing the top mobile network in the US during the first half of the year. Also: The fastest Wi-Fi 7 internet providers in […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETUpdate: This story was first published on July 8 and was updated on July 23 to reflect the new sales information.Has Samsung finally done it? I’ve been asking myself that question this whole day, as I’ve been going about life with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 More
Adam Breeden/ZDNETDid you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads.Also: Your TV’s USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you’re not taking advantage ofWhat’s the incentive behind this invasive technology? According to market research firm eMarketer, in 2022, advertisers spent an estimated $18.6 billion on smart TV ads, and those numbers are only going up.To understand how ACR works, imagine a constant, real-time Shazam-like service running in the background while your TV is on. It identifies content displayed on your screen, including programs from cable TV boxes, streaming services, or gaming consoles. ACR does this by capturing continuous screenshots and cross-referencing them with a vast database of media content and advertisements. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Samsung Z Flip 7 More
