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Is “realityOS” Apple’s newest operating system?

The Verge

First referenced as “rOS” in 2017 by Bloomberg News , realityOS was also spotted as part of some pre-release iOS 13 builds. The original Bloomberg report that referenced rOS in 2017 noted that the operating system is based on iOS.

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DOJ suit over Apple iPhone cites failures of Amazon Fire Phone and Microsoft Windows Phone

GeekWire

Barriers are so high that Google is a distant third to Apple and Samsung despite the fact that Google controls development of the Android operating system. Today, only Samsung and Google remain as meaningful competitors in the U.S. performance smartphone market. performance smartphone market.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s File Explorer ads were ‘not intended to be published externally’

The Verge

The software maker added a large banner ad to the Windows 10 File Explorer in 2017 , promoting subscription options for its OneDrive cloud storage service. While the ads can be easily dismissed, they’re still a frustrating experience in an operating system that’s traditionally been ad-free.

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Dear IT Operations: It’s Time To Get Serious About Security

Forrester IT

On Friday, May 12, 2017, evil forces launched a ransomware pandemic, like a defibrillator blasting security into the heart of IT operations. What protected some systems? It wasn't an esoteric fancy-pants security tool that made some organizations safe; it was simple e-hygiene: Keep your operating systems current.

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Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Linux Desktop Security 2017

Galido

Having Linux as your operating system is one of the better decisions you can make concerning your computer’s security. Having this OS on your desktop allows you to relax a little bit when it comes to many forms of security breaches, which would probably inflict serious damage to less security-oriented systems. Thomas Milva.

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11 Things You Can Do in watchOS 7 That You Couldn't Do Before

Gizmodo

WatchOS 7 finally launched, which means not only a freshly updated operating system for the recently launched Apple Watch 6 , but also new features for Apple smartwatches stretching all the way back to the Apple Watch 3 from 2017. These are the new features you can make the most of once you’ve got the new software… Read more.

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Xbox and Windows NT 3.5 source code leaks online

The Verge

The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. The source code includes all the necessary build tools, and should allow enthusiasts to dig into the old operating system. has also appeared online. As Windows 3.5

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