Devs blame Windows for VLC media player bug that causes 33-second delay when playing MP3 files — creators allege Microsoft Defender blocking plugin cache is to blame
Popular open-source media player VLC has run into an unusual issue on Windows 11 that causes it to take as long as 33 seconds to start playing a simple MP3 file, the side effect of a recent unexplained change to Windows.…
The issue was publicized after game developer Jonathan Blow said he ha…
He also used the incident to criticize the state of open-source softwa…
Responding to Blow's complaint, the developers behind VLC player fired…
White House authorizes private companies to launch 'hack-back' cyberattacks that destroy data and systems, targeting foreign cybercrime organizations — vetted organizations can now conduct offensive
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on August 12 establishing the first U.…
program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber ope…
Participating firms must post at least $1 million in escrow, forfeited…
Just a few months ago, the administration publicly ruled out this very…
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D faceoff — seeing double with Zen 4 X3D
AMD recently expanded its X3D lineup with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, a new entry that slots in below the Ryzen 7 7800X3D as a more affordable way to get 3D V-Cache on the AM5 platform.…
Launched on July 16 at $329, the 7700X3D is essentially built from the…
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, needs no introduction at this …
Launched back in April 2023 at $449 (now $360), it quickly became one …