operating system
Hackers Just Dropped a Jailbreak They Say Works for All iPhones
The new unc0ver jailbreak relies on a vulnerability that the researcher who found it says Apple is unaware of.
The Last Independent Mobile OS
Alternative mobile operating systems have come and gone over the years, but only Sailfish has survived the iOS and Android duopoly.
Why Many Old Operating Systems Never Really Die
It ain’t just about Windows, macOS, or Linux. Also-ran or fairly obscure operating systems, like OS/2, are everywhere—in some cases, hiding under your nose.
The Best Apple Watch App Is Windows 95
Say goodbye to your warranties, this is retrofitting at its finest.
Hackers Distributed a Backdoored Version of Linux Through an Official Site
Users who recently downloaded Linux Mint might need to check they didn’t receive the compromised version instead, and the official site's userbase is ostensibly for sale on the so-called dark web.
Inside North Korea's Totalitarian Operating System
From locking down the system, to monitoring its users, RedStar OS is just as totalitarian as the country it supports.
Windows 3.1 Is Still Alive, And It Just Killed a French Airport
How many years ago was the last time anyone saw Windows 3.1? Turns out it's still running key systems at a major French airport. Except when it breaks down, that is.