Windows 11 LTSC 2024 for IoT devices includes very permissive hardware requirements
Secure Boot and TPM are optional
Elon Musk repeats claim that WhatsApp exports user data nightly, sparking online debate
A hot potato: Elon Musk is in the middle of a public fight with WhatsApp on his X platform, claiming that the messaging service sucks up user data daily and uses it for targeted advertising. WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has responded by claiming this is untrue, leading to arguments from all sides.
Windows 11's Recall feature can be enabled on PCs without an NPU
But the question is, do you really want to?
Popular recording software used in courtrooms infected by password-stealing backdoor
No explanations about how the malware ended up in the software suite, yet
Iconic 90s messenger ICQ logs off for good after nearly 30 years
"I Seek You" no more
IT admins can now delay Windows 11 feature updates
Business users can now delay updates or push them forward
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 debuts in Counter-Strike 2
Download the Adrenalin preview driver to test the new feature
Windows 11 24H2 enters Release Preview channel, adding HDR backgrounds, Sudo, 7z, and more
The update will reach most users later in 2024
VMware price hike forces Australian company with 24,000 virtual machines to jump ship
Computershare was served a bill 10 to 15 times higher than previously agreed
US government funds $50M to develop hospital IT auto-patching technology
An ambitious IT plan to fight ransomware where it's most needed
'I Am Not a Typo' campaign fights autocorrect "bias" against names
A real ducking problem for some
Windows PowerToys adds Advanced Paste with AI features
PowerToys now allows you to convert any copied text into various formats, such as plain text, markdown, or JSON. Additionally, you can enable an AI-powered paste feature, which requires an OpenAI API key.
Microsoft Edge beta introduces built-in RAM limiter feature
Similar to what Opera GX offers, Edge is introducing a new slider that allows you to set how much memory the browser is allowed to use. The latest release also includes Workspaces improvements and enhanced copy/paste features.
Mozilla is adding vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI to Firefox
Giving Firefox users what they most want, according to Mozilla
Windows 11 File Explorer adds version control, 7z, and TAR compression support
More productivity features from Microsoft this week
Microsoft Edge will use AI to translate and dub YouTube and other videos in real time
The tool will initially support English and Spanish translations of YouTube, LinkedIn, and Coursera videos
Prism emulator will make x86 applications run faster on Arm-based Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has a new translation layer designed to minimize compatibility issues
Microsoft Recall AI will log everything you do on Windows
It will all be processed and stored on-device, thankfully
OpenAI removes Scarlett Johansson-like voice from ChatGPT after actress hires legal counsel
No coincidence that Sam Altman's favorite movie is Her
HandBrake 1.8.0 adds FFV1 encoder support, TrueHD and FLAC audio
HandBrake has received a major update, featuring Dolby Vision dynamic metadata pass-through for SVT-AV1, support for VP9 tunes, and a new "Preservation FFV1" preset in the professional category.
Fake OS update screens let procrastinators buy extra break time
Careful not to get yourself fired
Decades-old programming languages Fortran and Cobol are still thriving
Old Glories: Fortran and Cobol are still among the world's most popular programming languages despite being almost 70 years old. They're certainly overachieving, but for entirely different reasons, and neither seem unwilling to go out of fashion as new technological advancements like AI keep old skills relevant.
Dangerous nostalgia: Taking Windows XP online will result in auto-installed viruses in a matter of minutes
Using Windows XP in 2024? You should read this before going online
Windows XP can run on an Intel CPU from 1989 thanks to dedicated modder
It's significant because the two never co-existed
Slack has been siphoning user data to train AI models without asking permission
Smarter collaboration, but at what cost?