Linux Kernel 5.17 Released, With Major Security Fixes But Not Much Else

The latest version of the Linux kernel, 5.17, has been released with bug fixes to reassure users worried about Spectre attacks and improve hardware support, despite a short delay. The security changes and hardware support are welcome, but apart from that, there's not much to get excited by with this release. MUO – Feed
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What Else Can You Use a Gaming Laptop For?

Gaming laptops are usually more expensive than regular work-oriented laptops. They also pack much better hardware that allows them to perform strenuous tasks in a jiffy. So, if you’re looking to put your gaming laptop to some productive use, here are some ideas: 1. Video Editing Video editing is arguably one of the most resource-intensive
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How to Change Alexa’s Name and Wake Word to Something Else

Amazon Alexa can be a very handy voice assistant—unless there is someone named Alexa in your household, or Alexa has trouble hearing you say her name. Fortunately, there is a way to change the assistant’s wake word so you can call it something else. Let’s break down how to change Alexa’s wake word to something
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Why the Amazon Echo Dot Is Better Than Everything Else

There are a lot of smart audio speakers on the market with more expected to launch in the near future. These speakers, which come in many sizes, can help you shop, let you listen to your favorite artists, and even turn on your lights — all controlled through simple voice commands. Every home is different,
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Amazon Charts the Books Everyone Else Is Reading

Amazon has launched new Charts designed to reveal the most popular books available to read. The online retailer has always offered a list of bestsellers, but these new charts draw in data from a number of sources to give a more accurate picture of what books people are actually reading. Amazon started life as an
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Everyone Else Is Cutting the Cord, So Why Aren’t You?

I cut the cord (dropped cable TV and switched to online streaming services) back in 2013 and haven’t looked back since. This is a trend that’s been growing for quite a while now and it’s becoming clear that people just aren’t happy with cable anymore. In fact, the second quarter of 2016 alone saw over
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