All articles tagged with #cross platform compatibility
The X Window System, which recently turned 40, remains relevant due to its cross-platform compatibility and utility in early computing environments. Developed by Robert W. Scheifler and Jim Gettys at MIT, X was essential for distributed computing and graphical interfaces in the 1980s. Robert Lupton, an astrophysics professor at Princeton, recalls its development and enduring utility in academic and research settings.
Apple has updated its iCloud Passwords Chrome extension for macOS Sonoma, allowing Mac Chrome users to directly access and use their iCloud passwords without needing to open Safari or switch to another password manager. The extension also supports AutoFill, saving new passwords, and setting up code generators. While it works with other Chromium-based browsers, such as Arc and Microsoft Edge, the AutoFill feature will be added to the latter at a later time. However, the extension does not currently support passkeys, which are supported in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. To use the new feature, users need to install the macOS Sonoma public beta, but should be aware of potential bugs.