Modern technology builds on abstractions. Most application programmers today don’t know what a non-maskable interrupt is, nor should they have to. Even fewer understand register coloring or ...

Microsoft is removing trust for kernel drivers that haven't been through the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) in a bid to further secure the Windows kernel. The company is targeting ...

Why convenience features do not always translate to beginner friendliness.

Learn how a developer used AI agents to build a native FreeBSD WiFi driver … OSTechNix (Open Source, Technology, Nix*) regularly publishes the latest news, how-to articles, tutorials and tips & tricks ...

A couple of new job listings on Nvidia’s official careers portal reveal the tech giant is looking for more Linux developers. This includes both improving existing Nvidia Linux drivers, as well as ...

Windows 11 is getting a new security mode meant to block risky software before it can dig into the system, especially the kind that hides behind drivers and background services. Microsoft calls it ...

Linux 6.19 is ready for deployment, while 7.0 is now in the works. This release boasts several performance boosts. The single biggest improvement is for clouds. Ring the bells, sound the trumpet, the ...

The controversial d_genocide() function has been stripped from the Linux kernel's upcoming update. Introduced two years ago, the code's name likely violated inclusive language rules. A recent update ...

The Linux kernel, foundational for servers, desktops, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure, has been under heightened scrutiny. Several vulnerabilities have been exploited in real-world attacks, ...

Unofficial Linux / Windows (WinUSB) driver for PLEX PX4/PX5/PX-MLT and e-better series ISDB-T/S receivers (not V4L-DVB) ...