Massive security vulnerabilities in modern CPUs are forcing a redesign of the kernel software at the heart of all major operating systems. Since the issues—dubbed Meltdown and Spectre—exist in the CPU ...

The latest Linux kernel may not be the most exciting release, but it still comes with some notable improvements.

Most won't need to mess around with any kernel tweaks, so fear not if you're feeling left out, as your Linux-based OS will run just fine without them. But if you did want to make some fine-tuning to ...

I've recently noticed that kernel_task is constantly using 11% of CPU on my 2.53 GHz MacBook Pro with OS X 10.6.6. Try disconnecting from your network. You may have some device that is actually ...

Linux 6.14 extends support to Intel's forthcoming Panther Lake CPUs, incorporating thermal driver support for improved power efficiency and enabling Ultra-High Bit Rate (UHBR) modes via DisplayPort on ...

(Editor’s Note: Intel has now provided a list of the affected processors, as well as when it first learned of the problem.) Intel said Thursday that by next week, the company expects to have patched ...

I'm not usually a fan of different software having their own solutions for just about every problem under the sun, but I tend to give Valve a pass because, well, just about every PC gamer uses Steam.

If you’re confused by the avalanche of early reports, denials, and conflicting statements about the massive security issues announced today, don’t worry — you’re far from the only one. Here’s what you ...