OnePlus has reportedly added hardware-level Anti-Rollback Protection in recent ColorOS updates. Updating to the new firmware permanently blocks downgrades, custom ROMs, and most unbricking methods. If ...

The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. This means you can now install multiple apps ...

Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to ...

Samsung’s One UI 8 update reportedly removes the option to unlock the bootloader on many Galaxy devices. This change impacts advanced users who customize their phones with custom ROMs or root access.

Ubuntu 25.04 has been available for a few weeks now, and I've found it to be another stellar release from Canonical. If you've either already installed it or are considering doing so, there are ...

Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team has leveraged its AI-driven Security Copilot tool to identify 20 critical vulnerabilities in widely used open-source bootloaders — GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox.

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them. macOS installer files are ...

Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader (BL) unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025. These updates mark a significant shift in the company’s approach to device ...

Time is running out for older PCs running Windows 10, with less than a year to go until the operating system gets the axe. If you’ve no interest in buying a new computer, an upgrade to Windows 11 may ...

Researchers have spotted what they believe is the first ever malware capable of infecting the boot process of Linux systems. "Bootkitty" is proof-of-concept code that students in Korea developed for a ...

Understanding the intricacies of the Linux boot process and the GRUB bootloader configuration is essential for system administrators, developers, and Linux enthusiasts who want to harness the full ...