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ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support: ReactOS gains NTFS install support with new driver.
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/10/reactos-reaches-major-milestone-with-ntfs-install-support/
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PwnEscape: Critical vulnerability in Linux kernel allows VM escape: The flaw lies in the networking aspect of Linux and, according to the discoverers ...
heise.de/news/PwnEscape-Kritische-Luecke-in-Linux-Kernel-erlaubt-VM-Ausbruch-11492131.html
Microsoft: October Windows Server updates break Exchange sign-in, mail flow: Microsoft has confirmed that this month's Windows Server security updates are ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-windows-server-updates-cause-exchange-issues/
12 years of the Insider Program: Microsoft offers a free wallpaper pack: To celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has released ...
winfuture.de/news,162057.html
I tried the free Adobe Acrobat clone - and finally have a pro PDF editor on Linux - ZDNET
zdnet.com/home-and-office/artcraft-pdf-editor-adobe-acrobat-clone-hands-on/
Windows 11 contains code from Windows 95 - | this is the reason: 31-year-old code remnants from Windows 95 live on in Windows 11 because a SimCity bug forced ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Darum-steckt-noch-Windows-95-Code-in-Windows-11-1557091/
Key FactsWhy Windows 11 Retains Windows 95 Code
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- According to Microsoft developer Raymond Chen, Windows 11 version 26H2 contains EmulateHeap, based on recompiled Windows 95 memory-manager code.
- A bug in the first Windows version of SimCity made it reuse freed memory, prompting special handling in Windows 95 betas.
- In later Windows versions, EmulateHeap redirects an application's memory commands to substitute routines imitating Windows 95 when the correction is enabled.
- After updates, users reported missing sound in GTA Vice City or crashes in Need for Speed: Most Wanted with the correction enabled.
How to enable the new context menu in Windows 11 with ViVeTool: Microsoft's redesigned right-click menu is getting closer to a public rollout ...
neowin.net/guides/how-to-enable-the-new-context-menu-in-windows-11-with-vivetool/
Apple: Release Candidate of iOS 27.2 for the iPhone released: Apple is entering the final stretch with the next system update and has released the (first) ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/apple-release-candidate-von-ios-27-2-fuer-das-iphone-veroeffentlicht/
Microsoft fixes game, app crashes caused by recent Windows update: Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused games and apps using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-game-app-crashes-caused-by-windows-kb5124010-preview-update/
Galaxy S23 stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update goes global: Samsung has begun releasing the stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update for the Galaxy S23 series ...
sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s23-stable-one-ui-9-0-android-17-update-goes-global/
Windows 11: This part of Windows 95 is still active in the system: Even the 26H2 version of Windows 11 still uses a feature from Windows 92 ...
t3n.de/news/windows-11-windows-95-aktiv-1768805/
Linux kernel: AI labeling dropped, Torvalds responds to criticism: At the Maintainers Summit in Prague on October 8, kernel maintainers agreed to abolish the ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Kernel-KI-Kennzeichnung-Torvalds-Assisted-by-1557067/
Linux 7.3 is here: Faster Ext4 and Btrfs, GPU boost and much more.: Linux 7.3 steht offiziell bereit. Das Kernel-Update bringt zahlreiche Neuerungen und ...
winfuture.de/news,162037.html
AnyPS5: PS5 games natively on PC, with AI instead of an emulator: AnyPS5 converts PS5 games for Windows and Linux. As of October 18th, 90 percent of the system ...
pcgameshardware.de/Playstation-5-Konsolen-265878/Specials/AnyPS5-KI-Emulation-PS5-Spiele-PC-PCGH-Report-1557044/
KB5127648 breaks Windows 11 exclusive feature that helps weak PCs perform better.
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October Patch Tuesday KB5127648 breaks Smart App Control SAC ... Show more
KB5127648: Microsoft breaks Windows 11 exclusive feature that helps weak PCs perform better
KB5127648: Microsoft breaks Windows 11 exclusive feature that helps weak PCs perform better
Windows 11: Microsoft will soon block all external drives with ReFS: Windows 11 users must prepare for a change regarding external storage media ...
winfuture.de/news,162030.html
OpinionLUCKY MATHEBULA | Apex court has placed democratic imperative above a missed click
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-10-17-lucky-mathebula-apex-court-has-placed-democratic-imperative-above-a-missed-click/
Key Facts1TB moved between Windows laptops using direct Ethernet
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Both laptops had Ethernet ports, and a direct cable connected them without a router or network switch.
- The setup used static IP addresses, a private network, network discovery, and file and printer sharing.
- Robocopy was already included with Windows and could resume interrupted copies, retry files, and create logs.
- At about 100MB/s, transferring 1TB took nearly three hours; the storage media strongly affected the duration.
iOS 27 Hack: First untethered jailbreak since iOS 9 is back: For the first time since iOS 9, an untethered jailbreak for current Apple hardware such as the ...
winfuture.de/news,162029.html
Hackers exploit SiteGuard WAF flaw to run commands as admins: Attackers are targeting an OS command injection vulnerability in SiteGuard Server Edition that lets ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-siteguard-waf-flaw-to-run-commands-as-system-root/
WindowsCentral Oct 18
Windows 11 is getting a new Search experience, and Microsoft didn’t reveal the whole picture.
We put together a full FAQ that explains what’s changing ... Show more
Key FactsRecovery USB aids Windows PCs that will not boot
Sep 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The author uses Ventoy with GPT and Secure Boot support to manage four ISOs on the drive.
- The official Windows 11 ISO opens the recovery environment without relying on files stored on the damaged drive.
- Hiren’s BootCD PE starts a desktop with network drivers, enabling file backups and drive checks.
- Rescuezilla creates images, while SystemRescue examines damaged partitions and can copy readable data from failing drives.
Never let your machine reach a place where your mind hasn't reached first.— Abhinav, author of the article, applying aviation-derived wisdom to PC recovery.
'This is how you win back users': after a surge in popularity, MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are on the map
techradar.com/phones/this-is-how-you-win-back-users-after-a-surge-in-popularity-mapquest-will-now-show-you-where-flock-cameras-are-on-the-map
Fortnite on Linux: Is the last big argument for Windows falling away?: Read the personal opinions of the PCGH editorial team members. Today's topic: ...
pcgameshardware.de/Fortnite-Spiel-16272/Specials/Epic-Games-Launcher-Linux-Fortnite-Anti-Cheat-Linux-1556923/
Windows 11: Huge preview update brings countless new features: Microsoft has released a comprehensive release preview for Windows 11 25H2 and 26H2 ...
winfuture.de/news,162016.html
Regular support ends: This is what's next for Windows Server 2022: A support change instead of a farewell: Windows Server 2022 has not received regular ...
winfuture.de/news,162020.html
Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool.
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Media Creation Tool now serves latest Windows 11 26H2 October Patch ... Show more
Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool
Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool
Galaxy OS instead of One UI 10: Samsung is reportedly planning major changes: Big changes are on the horizon for Galaxy smartphone owners. According to a recent ...
winfuture.de/news,162021.html
Windows Recovery: Microsoft delivers new updates for Windows 11 & 10: Microsoft is once again providing fresh dynamic updates for different versions of Windows ...
winfuture.de/news,162018.html
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Linus Torvalds posts his first AI-assisted patch to the Linux kernel, synthetic test clocks 23x performance leap — the bossman makes use of AI tooling himself ...
tomshardware.com/software/linux/linus-torvalds-posts-his-first-llm-assisted-patch-to-the-linux-kernel-after-issuing-clear-pro-ai-directives-the-bossman-makes-use-of-ai-tooling-himself
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Windows 11 up to 20 percent faster: Microsoft improves RAM usage: Microsoft continues to work on the everyday usability of Windows 11. New improvements are ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Win-11-soll-im-Vergleich-zu-frueher-bis-zu-20-Prozent-schneller-reagieren-1556957/
Key FactsMicrosoft Reports Windows 11 Responding Up to 20% Faster
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Microsoft measured interactions up to 20 percent faster between two builds; this does not represent a blanket acceleration of all programs.
- Optimized memory management can keep up to 2 GiB more active data in RAM on suitable systems.
- On computers with up to 8 GiB RAM, widgets load only when opened, freeing more than 200 MiB for other applications.
- The redesigned search will initially be tested with Windows Insiders and is intended to become more broadly available later this year.
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not: Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender ...
techspot.com/news/114240-windows-defender-now-works-linux-because-why-not.html
Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs
techspot.com/news/114232-microsoft-windows-11-up-20-more-responsive-after.html
Thanks to AI: Reboot-proof jailbreak for iOS 27.0.1 up to the iPhone 18 Pro, untethered
heise.de/news/Untethered-Jailbreak-fuer-iOS-27-0-1-auf-iPhone-18-Pro-der-Reboots-ueberlebt-11490726.html
Sony cancels Android 17 for Xperia 10 VI, breaks upgrade promise: Two years ago, when the Xperia 10 VI was launched, Sony announced that it would offer operating ...
winfuture.de/news,162011.html
Key FactsWhy Many Intel Alder Lake Owners Stay Put
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Introduced in 2021, Alder Lake processors still handle 1080p and 1440p gaming; newer chips are faster, but not dramatically.
- On suitable motherboards, they offer PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and Resizable BAR; the Core i9-12900K also handles many productivity workloads.
- A Vmin shift instability bug affected Intel’s 13th and 14th generations; updates addressed it, but damaged chips retained lasting harm.
- According to the article, a typical 32GB DDR5-6000 kit costs at least $480, four times more than twelve months earlier.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 has the performance fix you've been waiting for: If your Pixel phone has been having major performance issues since installing Android ...
androidauthority.com/android-17-qpr2-beta-7-1-3724664/
Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 up to 20% more responsive from ... Show more
Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks
Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks
dlvr.it Oct 16
Ubuntu Stonking Stingray swims into spotlight with pre-release kernel: 26.10 is here, with not-quite-ready kernel 7.3 and speech-to-text recognition
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/16/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-swims-into-spotlight-with-pre-release-kernel/5303580
Steam Linux 64-bit: New beta client, 32-bit remains mandatory: Since the beta update on October 15, Steam runs on Linux as a native 64-bit application in a Steam ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/team-Linux-64-Bit-Client-Beta-32-Bit-1556959/
Microsoft Defender for Linux: Who gets it?: Microsoft is extending Defender for Endpoint to Linux desktops. The public preview brings the protection ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Microsoft-Defender-Linux-Desktops-Unterstuetzung-Vorschau-Lizenz-1556472/
Munich dumps proprietary for open source (again) - but no Linux desktop - ZDNET: Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues ...
zdnet.com/business/munich-proprietary-open-source-no-linux-desktop/
WindowsCentral Oct 16
🪟Windows 11's biggest Insider features: October edition
We spent the week testing October’s Windows 11 Insider features ... Show more
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: RTX Spark in a straight-up beautiful Windows PC
tomshardware.com/tablets/microsoft-surface/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-rtx-spark-review
Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control: Microsoft says some users may have trouble turning on Smart App Control after installing this ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/kb5127648-windows-security-update-may-break-smart-app-control/
Key FactsBioShock Reveals a Gap in Modern Onboard Audio
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- BioShock uses OpenAL for EAX 5.0; without a compatible EAX implementation, the corresponding setting remains disabled.
- ASUS rates the Realtek chip in the current ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi at 120 dB, versus 109 dB for 2005’s X-Fi XtremeMusic.
- Windows Vista removed hardware acceleration from DirectSound3D, causing many older games to lose hardware-based 3D audio and EAX features.
- Original X-Fi cards require a PCI slot, while the modern ASUS board offers only PCIe slots and officially supports Windows 11.
I'll be honest, I assumed this was a compatibility problem someone had brute-forced years ago.— Shivansh, author of the article on BioShock compatibility and motherboard audio for XDA
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops.
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Public preview announced today. All server distros supported on desktops too: RHEL CentOS Ubuntu Debian ... Show more
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
Microsoft: Windows Server 2022 reached end of mainstream support: Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 has reached the end of mainstream support and will ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-server-2022-reached-end-of-mainstream-support/
Microsoft admits Windows 11 KB5127648 KB5126646 break WPA 802.1X auth, shares fix
neowin.net/news/microsoft-admits-windows-11-kb5127648-kb5126646-break-wpa-8021x-auth-shares-fix/
Developer Kelindi has recreated the original iPhone OS 1.0 in a web browser, letting you experience Apple's 2007 iPhone software on your desktop or phone ... Show more
iPhone Emulator — Original iPhone OS 1.0 | 2007.mobile
iPhone Emulator — Original iPhone OS 1.0 | 2007.mobile
30 years of KDE: Linux desktop celebrates its birthday with Plasma 6.8: On October 14, 1996, Matthias Ettrich used a Usenet posting to seek programmers for a ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/KDE-30-Jahre-Linux-Desktop-Plasma-Steam-Deck-1556897/
Meta wants you to run its powerful new AI model on your desktop, but there’s a catch
digitaltrends.com/computing/meta-releases-muse-spark-open-its-816b-open-weight-ai-model-for-apple-silicon/
Microsoft reveals: This is how Windows 11 will soon become faster & more efficient
winfuture.de/news,161987.html
Google is bringing Android earthquake alerts to more than 200 regions: Android’s earthquake warning system is reaching more regions and adding maps ...
digitaltrends.com/phones/google-is-bringing-android-earthquake-alerts-to-more-than-200-regions/
dlvr.it Oct 15
Give him a hand: Dev publishes 25-year-old Palm OS tools to GitHub: Aaron Ardiri opened his old development archive after discovering enthusiasts were still ...
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/15/give-him-a-hand-dev-publishes-25-year-old-palm-os-tools-to-github/5303443
Key FactsWindows 11 settings may reduce SSD longevity
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- When enabled, hiberfil.sys typically occupies around 40 percent of RAM, meaning about 13GB with 32GB installed.
- Disabling hibernation removes that file, turns off Fast Startup, and frees storage space on drive C.
- Specific folders can be excluded from indexing; their files remain searchable but may take longer to find.
- Windows uses TRIM to maintain unused SSD data blocks; a value of 0 confirms that it is enabled.
Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes mouse stutter in some games: Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes a bug that could make mouse input stutter in ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/microsofts-october-windows-11-update-fixes-mouse-stutter-in-some-games/
Micropatching service 0patch releases new security fixes for ancient Windows Server versions
techspot.com/news/114219-micropatching-service-0patch-releases-new-security-fixes-ancient.html
Fake Arch Linux packages push malware with root privileges: A threat actor uploaded malicious packages to the Arch User Repository (AUR) that impersonated two ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-arch-linux-packages-push-malware-with-root-privileges/
Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes: Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing black screens, desktop loading issues ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-causing-windows-black-screens-explorer-crashes/
Windows are being smashed and fires are being lit as vandals target what they believe are HMOs leaving locals absolutely terrified ... Show more
Wccftech Oct 14
Epic Games’ New “Vibe Coded” Launcher Is Now in Preview, Claims 1.8x Faster Startup Than Steam and Adds Linux Support
wccftech.com/epic-games-vibe-coded-launcher-preview-faster-startup-steam-linux-support/
Key FactsEpic shows preview of its so-called “vibe-coded” launcher
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rockpapershotgun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rockpapershotgun.com
- Epic Games has released a preview version of the launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Epic touts faster loading, reduced background system load, easier game discovery, and customizable content placement.
- General manager Martin Keely says the launcher uses a new tech stack, rewriting its shell, download manager, library, app, and store architecture.
- Epic describes it as created through vibe coding but gives few details about generative AI’s role.
maximum AI acceleration— Tim Sweeney, Epic Games CEO, declaring that Epic are attempting to achieve 'maximum AI acceleration' this week.
Windows 11 is getting a speed boost, and your low-memory PC stands to gain the most
digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11-is-getting-a-speed-boost-and-your-low-memory-pc-stands-to-gain-the-most/
