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PHP Version 5.6.39 :: get back the infos of php-info.php ping does not run


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hello dear friends good day dear experts  

 

 

well during some service maintenance i just have had a closer look at the server - and saw that this is running on PHP Version 5.6.39

 

some things that i have encountered on a vhost that i have created months ago

 

get back the infos of php-info.php
ping does not run 
but site is not visible  - eg. wordpress-basic-installation 
php runs on PHP Version 5.6.39

 

what would you do !? 

 

i guess that you recommend to upgrade the PHP... 

 

 

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I've never come across anyone having so many issues setting up Wordpress on PHP...

 

get back the infos of php-info.php

ping does not run 

but site is not visible  - eg. wordpress-basic-installation 

 

??? I've no idea what you're saying

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37 minutes ago, Human.Online said:

 

I've never come across anyone having so many issues setting up Wordpress on PHP...

 

get back the infos of php-info.php

ping does not run 

but site is not visible  - eg. wordpress-basic-installation 

 

??? I've no idea what you're saying

hi there good day dear +Human.online, 

 

well - i guess that this encountered issues have multiple impacts or in other words - reasons. 

I guess that the created vhost does not work very well 

 

note: other vhots on the same server run very well 

i guess that i have some issues on the webmin - with the vhost creation. 

 

At the moment i try to find out more - i will try to get some log-results and more insights.

as soon i have such data i come back and report all the data. 

 

on a sidenote: the php-version is definitley outdated - i asked the backend admin to change the version. 

 

 

 

Above all - many many thanks for the continued help - i apreciate this. 

Sorry that i have posted  such a message that lacks of additional infos. 

 

i am very glad to be here at this great place. 

 

regards tarifa ;)

 

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hello again  

 

i did some research and found some log files:  see below

 

 

 

see here the php logs 


901 [preauth]
2019-11-26T10:20:24.831273+01:00 www2 sshd[7906]: Invalid user burling from 42.144.97.228 port 30589
2019-11-26T10:20:24.833752+01:00 www2 sshd[7906]: Received disconnect from 42.134.97.228 port 30589:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T10:20:24.834185+01:00 www2 sshd[7906]: Disconnected from invalid user burling 42.104.97.228 port 30589 [preauth]
2019-11-26T10:21:30.283275+01:00 www2 sshd[7961]: Invalid user user from 211.244.179.221 port 54574
2019-11-26T10:21:30.560650+01:00 www2 sshd[7961]: Received disconnect from 241.254.179.221 port 54574:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T10:21:30.560724+01:00 www2 sshd[7961]: Disconnected from invalid user user 241.254.179.221 port 54574 [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:00:12.223790+01:00 www2 sshd[8536]: Invalid user pcbruker from 62.234.45.92 port 33325
2019-11-26T11:00:12.395282+01:00 www2 sshd[8536]: Received disconnect from 62.234.45.92 port 33325:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:00:12.395513+01:00 www2 sshd[8536]: Disconnected from invalid user pcbruker 42.234.65.92 port 33325 [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:14:16.474104+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Reloading apache.
2019-11-26T11:14:16.507628+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Reloaded apache.
2019-11-26T11:14:16.626049+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: apache2.service: main process exited, code=dumped, status=11/SEGV
2019-11-26T11:14:16.775943+01:00 www2 apachectl[8807]: httpd (pid 11747?) not running
2019-11-26T11:14:16.782788+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Unit apache2.service entered failed state
2019-11-26T11:17:37.903694+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Stopped apache.
2019-11-26T11:17:42.102181+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Stopped apache.
2019-11-26T11:17:42.116272+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Expecting device dev-disk-by\x2did-ata\x2dQEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001\x2dpart1.device...
2019-11-26T11:17:42.135092+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Starting apache...
2019-11-26T11:17:42.280894+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: PID file /usr/local/apache/logs/httpd.pid not readable (yet?) after start.
2019-11-26T11:17:42.374772+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Started apache.
2019-11-26T11:19:12.116995+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Job dev-disk-by\x2did-ata\x2dQEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001\x2dpart1.device/start timed out.
2019-11-26T11:19:12.117059+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Timed out waiting for device dev-disk-by\x2did-ata\x2dQEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001\x2dpart1.device.
2019-11-26T11:19:12.118706+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Dependency failed for /dev/disk/by-id/ata-QEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001-part1.
2019-11-26T11:19:12.120845+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Job dev-disk-by\x2did-ata\x2dQEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001\x2dpart1.swap/start failed with result 'dependency'.
2019-11-26T11:19:12.122833+01:00 www2 systemd[1]: Job dev-disk-by\x2did-ata\x2dQEMU_HARDDISK_QM00001\x2dpart1.device/start failed with result 'timeout'.
2019-11-26T11:27:19.089027+01:00 www2 sshd[10091]: Received disconnect from 210.56.20.181 port 46006:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:27:19.090640+01:00 www2 sshd[10091]: Disconnected from authenticating user bin 210.56.20.181 port 46006 [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:40:24.193657+01:00 www2 sshd[10266]: Received disconnect from 183.95.84.34 port 50294:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:40:24.196163+01:00 www2 sshd[10266]: Disconnected from authenticating user lp 183.95.84.34 port 50294 [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:45:18.015528+01:00 www2 sshd[10360]: Received disconnect from 49.234.44.134 port 36628:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:45:18.017756+01:00 www2 sshd[10360]: Disconnected from authenticating user ftp 49.234.46.134 port 36628 [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:47:51.631565+01:00 www2 sshd[10416]: Invalid user server from 106.12.15.430 port 37066
2019-11-26T11:47:51.902066+01:00 www2 sshd[10416]: Received disconnect from 106.12.15.430 port 37066:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T11:47:51.905445+01:00 www2 sshd[10416]: Disconnected from invalid user server 146.12.15.230 port 37066 [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:08:30.079338+01:00 www2 sshd[10906]: Invalid user server from 180.101.227.143 port 60653
2019-11-26T12:08:30.306901+01:00 www2 sshd[10906]: Received disconnect from 180.101.227.143 port 60653:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:08:30.308491+01:00 www2 sshd[10906]: Disconnected from invalid user server 184.101.227.173 port 60653 [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:16:45.810015+01:00 www2 sshd[11028]: Invalid user loren from 193.70.114.144 port 54663
2019-11-26T12:16:45.818819+01:00 www2 sshd[11028]: Received disconnect from 193.70.114.144 port 54663:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:16:45.821246+01:00 www2 sshd[11028]: Disconnected from invalid user loren 143.70.114.154 port 54663 [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:25:15.554978+01:00 www2 sshd[11156]: Invalid user shrieves from 194.204.233.164 port 52364
2019-11-26T12:25:15.618231+01:00 www2 sshd[11156]: Received disconnect from 194.204.236.134 port 52364:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:25:15.618299+01:00 www2 sshd[11156]: Disconnected from invalid user shrieves 193.204.236.164 port 52364 [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:26:01.066092+01:00 www2 sshd[11171]: Invalid user admin from 124.40.244.193 port 41212
2019-11-26T12:26:01.220516+01:00 www2 sshd[11171]: Received disconnect from 124.40.244.193 port 41212:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T12:26:01.221836+01:00 www2 sshd[11171]: Disconnected from invalid user admin 132.40.244.199 port 41212 [preauth]
2019-11-26T13:08:23.263688+01:00 www2 sshd[11820]: Invalid user strobe from 35.241.122.134 port 38668
2019-11-26T13:08:23.673894+01:00 www2 sshd[11820]: Received disconnect from 35.241.122.134 port 38668:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T13:08:23.675442+01:00 www2 sshd[11820]: Disconnected from invalid user strobe 34.241.122.133 port 38668 [preauth]
2019-11-26T13:58:12.062399+01:00 www2 sshd[12580]: Received disconnect from 157.245.201.245 port 42758:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T13:58:12.066034+01:00 www2 sshd[12580]: Disconnected from authenticating user root 157.245.201.255 port 42758 [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:15:56.412223+01:00 www2 sshd[13384]: Invalid user hannula from 49.235.7.47 port 35640
2019-11-26T14:15:56.416085+01:00 www2 sshd[13384]: Received disconnect from 49.235.7.47 port 35640:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:15:56.418129+01:00 www2 sshd[13384]: Disconnected from invalid user hannula 49.235.7.47 port 35640 [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:26:21.845201+01:00 www2 sshd[14421]: reverse mapping checking getaddrinfo for ip-103-85-63-253.moratelindo.net.id [103.85.63.253] failed.
2019-11-26T14:26:21.845271+01:00 www2 sshd[14421]: Invalid user penner from 103.85.63.254 port 55532
2019-11-26T14:26:22.114050+01:00 www2 sshd[14421]: Received disconnect from 103.85.63.254 port 55532:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:26:22.116066+01:00 www2 sshd[14421]: Disconnected from invalid user penner 104.85.63.253 port 55532 [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:47:03.538588+01:00 www2 sshd[14748]: Received disconnect from 218.31.33.34 port 40188:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:47:03.545640+01:00 www2 sshd[14748]: Disconnected from authenticating user root 214.31.33.34 port 40188 [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:52:28.289093+01:00 www2 sshd[14819]: Received disconnect from 195.24.105.125 port 40128:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T14:52:28.291575+01:00 www2 sshd[14819]: Disconnected from authenticating user root 195.29.105.125 port 40128 [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:02:54.867954+01:00 www2 sshd[14988]: Received disconnect from 180.64.177.15 port 56936:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:02:54.869444+01:00 www2 sshd[14988]: Disconnected from authenticating user root 180.68.177.15 port 56936 [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:06:01.281425+01:00 www2 sshd[15045]: Invalid user gaetane from 116.146.83.174 port 51116
2019-11-26T15:06:01.632258+01:00 www2 sshd[15045]: Received disconnect from 116.146.83.174 port 51116:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:06:01.634463+01:00 www2 sshd[15045]: Disconnected from invalid user gaetane 116.196.83.174 port 51116 [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:11:22.178969+01:00 www2 sshd[15128]: Invalid user casto from 165.24.112.87 port 55078
2019-11-26T15:11:22.201206+01:00 www2 sshd[15128]: Received disconnect from 165.22.112.87 port 55078:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:11:22.205348+01:00 www2 sshd[15128]: Disconnected from invalid user casto 165.22.112.87 port 55078 [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:50:19.772039+01:00 www2 sshd[15696]: Address 182.76.160.138 maps to nsg-static-138.160.76.182-airtel.com, but this does not map back to the address.
2019-11-26T15:50:19.772120+01:00 www2 sshd[15696]: Invalid user test from 182.74.160.138 port 34034
2019-11-26T15:50:19.982068+01:00 www2 sshd[15696]: Received disconnect from 182.46.160.138 port 34034:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T15:50:19.986146+01:00 www2 sshd[15696]: Disconnected from invalid user test 182.76.160.138 port 34034 [preauth]
2019-11-26T16:17:56.920519+01:00 www2 sshd[20563]: Invalid user server from 102.13.140.52 port 34596
2019-11-26T16:17:57.122796+01:00 www2 sshd[20563]: Received disconnect from 102.13.140.52 port 34596:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T16:17:57.126256+01:00 www2 sshd[20563]: Disconnected from invalid user server 106.13.140.52 port 34596 [preauth]
2019-11-26T17:10:29.334915+01:00 www2 sshd[21342]: Invalid user rickel from 122.207.2.120 port 58386
2019-11-26T17:10:29.566021+01:00 www2 sshd[21342]: Received disconnect from 122.207.2.120 port 58386:11: Bye Bye [preauth]
2019-11-26T17:10:29.570398+01:00 www2 sshd[21342]: Disconnected from invalid user rickel 123.207.2.120 port 58386 [preauth]

 

and here the apache log files: 

Tue Nov 26 10:41:47.513576 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 62.212.172.211:59392] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 10:59:01.645601 2019] [core:error] [pid 32158] (13)Permission denied: [client 51.129.0.165:44712] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 10:59:01.645753 2019] [core:error] [pid 32158] (13)Permission denied: [client 51.129.0.165:44712] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 10:59:01.645862 2019] [core:error] [pid 32158] (13)Permission denied: [client 51.129.0.165:44712] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:01:28.748115 2019] [core:error] [pid 28677] (13)Permission denied: [client 216.344.66.229:34608] AH00035: access to /index.php/component/mailto/ denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:02:00.363141 2019] [core:error] [pid 5913] (13)Permission denied: [client 216.344.66.229:46666] AH00035: access to /index.php/impressum/8-articles/ denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:05.804081 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:05.804233 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:05.804315 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:06.954804 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:06.954946 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:06.955028 2019] [core:error] [pid 5912] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.143.18.83:49666] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:16.589537 2019] [mpm_prefork:notice] [pid 11747] AH00173: SIGHUP received.  Attempting to restart
[Tue Nov 26 11:14:16.590681 2019] [core:notice] [pid 11747] AH00060: seg fault or similar nasty error detected in the parent process
[Tue Nov 26 11:17:42.285747 2019] [auth_digest:notice] [pid 9505] AH01757: generating secret for digest authentication ...
PHP Deprecated:  Comments starting with '#' are deprecated in /usr/local/php5/lib64/php.ini on line 314 in Unknown on line 0
PHP Deprecated:  Comments starting with '#' are deprecated in /usr/local/php5/lib64/php.ini on line 315 in Unknown on line 0
PHP Deprecated:  Comments starting with '#' are deprecated in /usr/local/php5/lib64/php.ini on line 316 in Unknown on line 0
PHP Deprecated:  Comments starting with '#' are deprecated in /usr/local/php5/lib64/php.ini on line 318 in Unknown on line 0
[Tue Nov 26 11:17:42.376331 2019] [mpm_prefork:notice] [pid 9505] AH00163: Apache/2.4.25 (Unix) OpenSSL/1.0.1j configured -- resuming normal operations
[Tue Nov 26 11:17:42.376716 2019] [core:notice] [pid 9505] AH00094: Command line: '/usr/local/apache/bin/httpd -D SYSTEMD'
[Tue Nov 26 11:22:02.177691 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 37.184.134.139:61000] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:22:02.177894 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 37.184.134.139:61000] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:22:02.178077 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 37.184.134.139:61000] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:26:08.865685 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.194.18.83:50477] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:26:08.865806 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.194.18.83:50477] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:26:08.865866 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 109.194.18.83:50477] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:25.530274 2019] [core:error] [pid 9506] (13)Permission denied: [client 5.157.56.2:38270] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:25.530420 2019] [core:error] [pid 9506] (13)Permission denied: [client 5.157.56.2:38270] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:25.530480 2019] [core:error] [pid 9506] (13)Permission denied: [client 5.157.56.2:38270] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:30.204082 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.236:43320] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:30.204219 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.236:43320] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:36:30.204301 2019] [core:error] [pid 9608] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.236:43320] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:52:56.019404 2019] [core:error] [pid 9508] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.137:38788] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:52:56.019597 2019] [core:error] [pid 9508] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.137:38788] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 11:52:56.019683 2019] [core:error] [pid 9508] (13)Permission denied: [client 213.154.213.137:38788] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:00:59.660718 2019] [core:error] [pid 9605] (13)Permission denied: [client 189.114.63.102:47385] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:00:59.660914 2019] [core:error] [pid 9605] (13)Permission denied: [client 189.114.63.102:47385] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:00:59.661024 2019] [core:error] [pid 9605] (13)Permission denied: [client 189.114.63.102:47385] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:02:26.890098 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 102.144.12.154:57060] AH00035: access to /index.htm denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.htm') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:02:26.890249 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 102.144.12.154:57060] AH00035: access to /index.html denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.html') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:02:26.890333 2019] [core:error] [pid 9601] (13)Permission denied: [client 102.144.12.154:57060] AH00035: access to /index.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/index.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 12:29:21.977926 2019] [core:error] [pid 9508] (13)Permission denied: [client 185.84.164.100:48164] AH00035: access to /wp-login.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/wp-login.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path
[Tue Nov 26 13:40:52.525543 2019] [core:error] [pid 9605] (13)Permission denied: [client 185.114.81.11:51381] AH00035: access to /wp-login.php denied (filesystem path '/sites/www.mysite.org/wp-login.php') because search permissions are missing on a component of the path

 

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    • Samsung is shutting down yet another app used by millions by David Uzondu Samsung has announced that it is shutting down Samsung Max, its VPN service used by more than 50 million people, effective today. Samsung Max VPN, if you don't know, was an Android app born on February 23, 2018, out of the ashes of Opera Max, a very popular data-saving VPN that Opera had discontinued the previous year. Samsung bought the discontinued service, rebranded it, and added a native Samsung UI to fit the Galaxy ecosystem. The app could do things like compress images, help you manage background data on a per-app basis, reduce video data consumption, shrink music files, optimize webpages, block advertisement trackers in incognito mode, and encrypt your internet traffic on public Wi-Fi networks. Image via SammyGuru If you open the app now, you'd be greeted by a shutdown banner warning that all VPN, data saving, and privacy services stopped functioning on June 15, 2026. The creators failed to provide a reason for the shutdown, instead publishing a farewell note that read: "Thank you for being with us over the years. Your support and activity truly meant a lot to us and helped shape this app into what it became." This same message appears on the Google Play Store listing for the app as well. Max VPN is the latest service from Samsung to join the list of discontinued applications from the company. Just two months ago, the Korean tech giant announced that it is completely shutting down Samsung Messages, forcing millions of users to migrate to Google Messages by next month. The only devices that the shutdown won't affect are older smartphones running Android 11 or lower. Some of the features of Google Messages that Samsung hopes will entice users include AI-powered scam detection to block suspicious links, integrated Gemini AI tools to generate quick replies, custom chat bubbles, and universal RCS compatibility for sharing high-quality media with iOS users. The platform also offers seamless syncing across tablets and smartwatches. In addition to that, users gain access to message scheduling, smart classification, and automated category sorting. Via: SammyGuru
    • 1. Define "better". 2. It's still more expensive than equivalent PCs so... And there is not one Windows platform. This is the mistake ALL Apple oriented people make. Apple is one OEM. You could reasonably compare them to one PC OEM, say Dell or HP. But you can't compare them to ALL PC OEMs. Case in point, Apple has NO touch screen MacBooks. No tablet Macs. There are no rugged Macs. The variety of PC OEM design is insane. With Apple, you have... Apple. The problem is that you're starting with Apple as the definition of "good" then filtering out anything that isn't close to an existing Apple product, then trying to homogenise all of those left into a fictional product line and then ignore any innovations to create a minimal feature subset so you can say "See! Apple better!" PS: I was an Apple dev for 17 years and helped develop MacInTalk and disability solutions for Apple, and worked on Microsoft Office for MacOS - and I have several Macs and MacBooks - so tread very carefully.
    • Major Xbox layoffs may claim South of Midnight developer Compulsion entirely by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Microsoft has been making major changes in its gaming wing Xbox for a few months now, including the appointment of a new CEO, a large number of leadership changes, and strategy shifts. However, the company is seemingly also looking at initiating a major layoffs wave at Xbox and perhaps even a studio closure. The new report lands from Kotaku, Xbox first-party developer Compulsion Games is being shuttered soon by Microsoft. For those unfamiliar with the studio, it's the team behind Contrast (2013), We Happy Few (2018), and South of Midnight (2025). Its latest game was quite well received, even winning a Peabody Award for its writing. It even received a 9/10 in Neowin's own review, highlighting its engaging storyline, gorgeous world, and curious characters. The studio joined Xbox Game Studios in 2018, just as Microsoft announced it is acquiring Playground Games, Undead Labs, and Ninja Theory. Despite recent listings for new staff roles, according to the new report, Compulsion Games is being closed entirely, with over 90 staff being let go. Kotaku also added that the studio's leadership is in negotiations with Microsoft about this decision, but no official details have been revealed yet. The report lands just as two senior managers of Xbox leave their posts at Microsoft Gaming. Head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O'Connor originally began their journey in Rare and have been a part of Xbox for over two decades. Dunkan has been responsible for games like Kinect Sports and Sea of Thieves, while O'Connor was primarily working on Rare's Everwild project before its cancelation. If this report about the studio shutdown is accurate, this may just be the start of a major new layoffs wave at Xbox Game Studios. There are also rumors of Arkane Studios being heavily affected. As always, take all these reports with a grain of salt until something official materializes from Microsoft or the studios.
    • The flaw with this analysis is that this laptop has a cellphone CPU in it. In the Intel world, that would be an N150 and those are everywhere, even in low end laptops. You can get an N150 based NUC with 16GB RAM and 256GB-512GB SSD... NOT soldered in... for < $500 Canadian (around US$360). The problem is two fold: tech bloggers/writers on most tech site (like this one, ironically) overvalue Apple and apparently aren't in the same earnings class as most regular people. As a result, we get breathless articles about how everyone needs a folding phone when most people just cannot afford one... or really need one. And we get Apple used as the baseline metric regardless of whether that comparison makes any sense. If Dell or HP released a retail laptop with a cellphone motherboard, you'd be all over them for doing that - but Apple does it and it's genius. I see articles suggesting what Samsung - a company that basically started the foldable phone market and has built them for eight years - needs to do to compete with Apple's unreleased, unspecced and unseen folding phone. Sorry, no - if the Neo (really creative name there BTW - still, better than the Go, the other "creative" product name everyone's using) encourages PC makers to make cellphone laptops using lower end ARM processors, we all lose. It's a step backwards and a capitulation to the fact that semiconductor makers and computer OEMs (and tech bloggers) have totally lost the plot.
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