
Article URL: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Wireless-Maintainer-2025
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43088486
Points: 66
# Comments: 22
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Wireless-Maintainer-2025

Article URL: https://soatok.blog/2025/02/18/reviewing-the-cryptography-used-by-signal/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43088785
Points: 39
# Comments: 1
https://soatok.blog/2025/02/18/reviewing-the-cryptography-used-by-signal/

Messages can also perform conversions, so you never have to look up how many pounds are in a kilogram again. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-iphones-messages-app-can-function-like-a-calculator-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Subscribers can play that fantasy adventure game and more, too. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/explore-the-living-lands-in-avowed-now-on-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS' Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and for $0. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/file-your-tax-return-for-free-how-the-irs-free-file-program-really-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

Only PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play these games on the service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-star-wars-jedi-survivor-and-more-games-on-playstation-plus-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Windows 11 users don’t need a Microsoft account to use Notepad after its latest update – but you will need to login to use the app’s new AI feature.

The chance to create an NPC for The Elder Scrolls 6 is up for grabs at a charity auction.

The Noname057 hacker group has been linked to recent cyberattacks against Italian banking and airport websites.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/pro-russian-hackers-hit-italian-bank-airport-websites

Unofficial renders give us a clear look at the iPhone 17 Air's possible design, and we've also heard more about the iPhone 17.

In a baffling move, Nintendo will be discontinuing Gold Points rewards from eShop purchases in March.

Rare's Everwild is still in development despite its five years of radio silence, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.

We've got more tri-fold news: for Samsung's rumored device, and Huawei's existing handset.

Users can now migrate messages from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat with new service.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-chat-wants-to-help-you-dump-microsoft-teams-for-good

Apple is rumored to be putting its own 5G modem in the iPhone SE 4, which may lag behind the Snapdragon equivalent.

From AI’s origins to its future impact, we make sense of it all - minus the tedious tech talk.
https://www.techradar.com/news/what-is-ai-everything-you-need-to-know

Apple will bring its new M5 chip to the MacBook Pro before the iPad Pro, according to a new report.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said it will continue putting PlayStation and Nintendo logos in its trailers to be "transparent" with its audience.

Comparing Perplexity Deep Research to ChatGPT Pro's Deep Research

The XCSSET infostealer was updated after more than two years, and now comes with new persistence and obfuscation mechanisms.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-spies-a-new-and-worrying-macos-malware-strain

Windows 11's KB5051987 update is causing users problems with File Explorer and, in rare cases, breaking the operating system entirely.







Avowed gives you the option of sparing or slaying your killer Ygwulf in the An Untimely End quest. Here is a guide for the consequences of each path.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/avowed-ygwulf-guide-an-untimely-end-quest

While Chromebooks are generally limited compared to Windows and macOS laptops, I personally made the switch to Chromebooks full-time a while ago and haven’t looked back. One of the big reasons for that switch — and why I’m a big Chromebook advo

The AI chatbot ChatGPT from Open AI has triggered the hype surrounding generative artificial intelligence and dominates much of the media coverage.
However, in addition to the AI models from Open AI, there are other chatbots that deserve attention. And unlike ChatGPT, these are also available for local use on the PC and can even be used free of charge for a

The FSP Vita GM 850W has great overall performance under typical operating conditions, is fairly priced, and has a long warranty - but its performance degrades greatly as ambient temperatures increase.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/fsp-vita-gm-850w-power-supply-review

Call on Intel management and the U.S. government to retain control over Intel Foundry.

The OWASP vulnerabilities list is the perfect starting point for web developers looking to strengthen their security expertise. Let’s discover how these vulnerabilities materialize in full-stack web applications and how to prevent them. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/02/how-owasp-helps-secure-full-stack-web-applications/


Skip the harsh chemicals and expensive cleaners. This simple steam cleaning method will have your microwave sparkling in under two minutes. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-gave-my-microwave-a-steam-bath-and-it-worked-better-than-any-cleaner/#ftag=CADf328eec

It looks like the arrival of a new more affordable Apple iPhone is imminent. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/tim-cook-drops-hint-on-iphone-ses-launch-for-tomorrow/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want stronger kidneys? 13 foods that can give you a boost. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/13-foods-best-for-fueling-kidney-health/#ftag=CADf328eec

AI helps SOC teams combat rising cyber threats and alert fatigue.

The Atom 2 improves on the original with a brighter lens, new AI modes, improved range, and more.

Like the look of Beats' new Powerbeats Pro 2 but want to bag a fully-waterproof design –and a significant saving? Huawei's got just the thing…

That most businesses are still using assisted intelligence rather than fully autonomous AI.

Garmin's latest update adds a to-do list that you can use throughout the day.

Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.

Article URL: https://x.com/xai/status/1891699715298730482
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43085957
Points: 196
# Comments: 256
As a fun evening project, I made a live-updating version of the 'What a week, huh?' meme (based on a panel from The Adventures of Tintin comics [1]).
There's a page for every timeframe:
- 'What a day': https://tintin.dlazaro.ca/day
- 'What a week': https://tintin.dlazaro.ca/week
- 'What a month': https://tintin

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-tuesday-feb-18/#ftag=CADf328eec
Article URL: https://thomasvogelaar.me/posts/programming-with-chronic-pain/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084350
Points: 13
# Comments: 0
https://thomasvogelaar.me/posts/programming-with-chronic-pain/
Article URL: https://robocode.sourceforge.io/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084682
Points: 22
# Comments: 3

Article URL: https://danco.substack.com/p/have-you-ever-seen-a-goth-downtown
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084958
Points: 22
# Comments: 1
https://danco.substack.com/p/have-you-ever-seen-a-goth-downtown


Article URL: https://tip.golang.org/doc/go1.24
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43086170
Points: 56
# Comments: 1
Article URL: https://www.scattered-thoughts.net/writing/small-tech/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43081378
Points: 52
# Comments: 3
Article URL: https://youtubesequencer.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43085492
Points: 32
# Comments: 7

Article URL: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/667/getting-a-charge-out-of-wasted-automobile-heat/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084154
Points: 5
# Comments: 5
https://climate.nasa.gov/news/667/getting-a-charge-out-of-wasted-automobile-heat/
Article URL: https://www.gravelmap.com/map#_=10/45.5424/-122.6544
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43085718
Points: 13
# Comments: 3

Article URL: https://www.wheresyoured.at/longcon/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43085885
Points: 13
# Comments: 2
Article URL: https://twitter.com/xai/status/1891699715298730482
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43085957
Points: 8
# Comments: 1

Article URL: https://mathenchant.wordpress.com/2025/02/17/dedekinds-subtle-knife/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084200
Points: 8
# Comments: 4
https://mathenchant.wordpress.com/2025/02/17/dedekinds-subtle-knife/


This method only takes a fraction of the time without sacrificing flavor and your patience. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/my-15-minute-or-less-baked-potato-cooking-hack/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're withdrawing from your savings account more than before, this advice can help. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/saving-money-in-todays-economy-isnt-easy-but-dont-give-up-on-this-high-yield-account-option/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't expect it to be cheap.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/apple-hardware-refresh-in-the-works

Looking for the Totem pieces in Dawnshore , Emerald Stair and beyond? Here's a guide to every totem piece in Avowed from The Totem of Rightful Rulership to the Totem of Perseverance.

Blender Studio, tvůrčí jednotka svobodného open-source projektu Blender, nedávno představila svou videohru Project DogWalk. Open-source správce knihovny videoher Playnite získá v budoucnu podporu Linuxu. Svobodná multiplatformní RTS 0 A.D. https://www.root.cz/clanky/blender-predstavil-project-dogwalk-playnite-ziska-podporu-linuxu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Dnes si popíšeme zbylé MMX instrukce a většinu instrukcí použijeme v příkladech. Také si popíšeme instrukční sadu 3DNow! společnosti AMD. Ta nebyla přímou konkurencí MMX, ale spíše první vlaštovkou vedoucí k SSE a AVX. https://www.root.cz/clanky/simd-instrukce-na-80-86-dokonceni-popisu-mmx-instrukce-3dnow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Article URL: https://github.com/decrazyo/nes86
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43082739
Points: 46
# Comments: 6
Article URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-pearson-overturned-airplane-1.7461227
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083012
Points: 35
# Comments: 25
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-pearson-overturned-airplane-1.7461227

Article URL: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/17/privacy-is-not-dead/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083151
Points: 34
# Comments: 3
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/17/privacy-is-not-dead/

Article URL: https://joyarbitrage.substack.com/p/find-your-2ers
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083345
Points: 17
# Comments: 6

Article URL: https://previnder.com/tls-ca-linux/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083687
Points: 27
# Comments: 5

Article URL: https://github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083719
Points: 33
# Comments: 25
Article URL: https://libreture.com/bookshops/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43083772
Points: 84
# Comments: 12
I've been thinking about this one for a while, does it make sense to work on small ideas? Something like a utility a PDF converter or a small game and attempt to make it into an asset generating $10K - $30K in MRR? Or is it better to aim for building something as big as you can?
My thinking around that is it's pretty much the same effort to build something small or something big (especially since you have to start small to go big). Might as well go for the big ideas. But curious if others


Article URL: https://www.benningtonreview.org/adam-golaski
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43084145
Points: 26
# Comments: 0

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,340 for Tuesday, Feb. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-18-1340/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 618 for Tuesday, Feb. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-18-618/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 148 for Tuesday, Feb. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-18-148/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for today's Strands puzzle, No. 352, for Tuesday, Feb. 18. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-18-352/#ftag=CADf328eec

Say goodbye to dead zones—Starlink's satellite network now lets you send texts on your iPhone or Android without cell service, but there's a catch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/starlinks-expansion-for-iphone-and-android-users-but-theres-a-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec

After crunching the numbers, we found that turning down your thermostat and using a space heater can be a big money-saver this winter. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/we-did-the-math-you-should-use-space-heaters-to-cut-heating-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec

The SSD is compact and capable, but rather pricey.

OpenAI has loosened the content rules for ChatGPT and its other AI models so they can "embrace intellectual freedom".

The Comino Grando is the fastest PC for creatives ever built.



IGN has recently announced every single WWE Superstar that will be playable in the upcoming wrestling game, WWE 2K25. Here are all the characters that have been confirmed for its roster.

Bill Gates, AI, and potential legal action from Nintendo against the makers of Palworld filled the headlines from the past week.

Avowed has enjoyed a positive early access period, but it's time for everyone to play. Here's when you can do just that.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/heres-exactly-when-you-can-play-avowed-on-xbox-game-pass