computer software released under a license restricting use, study or redistribution
github.com 4h
GitHub - mehri92/quiet-quota: Quiet Windows tray notifications for ChatGPT Work and Codex weekly usage.
github.com/mehri92/quiet-quota
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/
Got iOS 27? Do these 5 things first after upgrading - ZDNET: Bought a new iPhone or just upgraded to iOS 27? Take these steps before diving into your new OS.
zdnet.com/tech/5-things-to-do-after-upgrading-ios-27/
Alleged idea theft: Gruffalo cartoonist Axel Scheffler wants to take AI companies to court
spiegel.de/kultur/literatur/grueffelo-zeichner-axel-scheffler-will-gegen-ki-konzerne-vorgehen-a-0e19564f-7959-4417-967b-5f23501f6402
OpinionWith open-source MS Office and similar software, AI manufacturers are getting a dose of their own poison.
derstandard.at/story/3000000344637/mit-quelloffenem-ms-office-und-co-bekommen-ki-hersteller-eine-dosis-ihres-eigenen-gifts
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
Microsoft fixes classic Outlook bug that hid Copilot buttons: Microsoft has fixed a known issue that removed the Copilot Chat and Copilot buttons in the classic ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-that-hid-copilot-buttons-in-classic-outlook/
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/
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
11 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.
eff.org 10h
Announcing Privacy Badger for Safari on macOS: Exciting news for Safari users: Privacy Badger is now available on Safari for macOS! You’ll need Safari version 26 ...
eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/announcing-privacy-badger-safari-macos
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/
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/
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
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
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.
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
No more updates: Support ends for many Microsoft products in October: Support ended for several Microsoft products on October's Patch Tuesday ...
winfuture.de/news,162024.html
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
ChatGPT is coming for your Chrome tabs, and honestly, they need help: ChatGPT can now read Chrome tabs, compare websites and complete browser tasks through Work ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/chatgpt-is-coming-for-your-chrome-tabs-and-honestly-they-need-help/
ChatGPT gave a man unlicensed medical advice, leading to mental health crisis, lawsuit alleges
cbsnews.com/news/chatgpt-medical-advice-lawsuit/
Windows are being smashed and fires are being lit as vandals target what they believe are HMOs leaving locals absolutely terrified ... Show more
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.
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
Several US states sue AI company OpenAI: How safe is the use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT? Eight US states see significant risks and have therefore filed lawsuits ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/klage-openai-100.html
Moment OpenAI engineer 'caught looking at spy device he left in top secret room': OpenAI, the tech giant behind ChatGPT, said it found a hidden recording device ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/14/moment-openai-engineer-caught-looking-spy-device-left-top-secret-room-29709668/
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 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/
Save Your Money. Siri AI Is Coming to Some Older Apple TVs - CNET: The headline feature of Apple’s new smart home devices, including the HomeView ...
cnet.com/home/smart-home/siri-ai-coming-to-older-apple-devices/
Microsoft reveals: This is how Windows 11 will soon become faster & more efficient
winfuture.de/news,161987.html
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: Recent Windows updates may trigger Remote Desktop failures: Microsoft has confirmed that non-admin users may be unable to connect to devices via ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-recent-windows-updates-may-trigger-remote-desktop-failures/
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/
China is officially getting Apple Intelligence. Siri AI still has to wait outside
digitaltrends.com/phones/china-is-officially-getting-apple-intelligence-siri-ai-still-has-to-wait-outside/
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/
Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children: Eight US states sue OpenAI over claims ChatGPT harms children and encourages dangerous behaviour ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children
Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with more than 1,000 Windows security flaws fixed
techspot.com/news/114207-microsoft-breaks-patch-tuesday-record-more-than-1000.html
Windows 11 without a Microsoft account: This trick is no longer possible: Microsoft is once again making it more difficult to set up Windows 11 without an online ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Windows-11-Microsoft-lokales-Konto-Ein-Klick-Methode-blockiert-1556798/
The Biggest ChatGPT Update Yet Gives Entrepreneurs 7 New Ways to Grow Their Business Fast
entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/the-biggest-chatgpt-update-yet-gives-entrepreneurs-7-new-ways-to-grow-their-business-fast
Patch-Day: 1.400 Schwachstellen und eine ausgenutzte Sicherheitslücke: Wieder ein Patchday der großen Zahlen: Microsoft schließt mehr als 1.400 Sicherheitslücken ...
winfuture.de/news,161957.html
Apple's Long-Delayed HomeView Was Already Being Tested in 2024: Apple's new HomeView underwent regulatory testing in October 2024, and it was running what would ...
macrumors.com/2026/10/14/apple-homeview-tested/
State AGs Sue ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Over 'Willful, Dangerous, Reckless, and Unlawful Conduct'
commondreams.org/news/openai-lawsuit
Microsoft fixes VPN issues caused by September Windows updates: Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Always On VPN connection issues after installing ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-vpn-issues-caused-by-september-windows-updates/
Windows 11: October Patch Day Causes WLAN Bug in Businesses: The current October Patch Tuesday is causing significant problems in corporate networks under ...
winfuture.de/news,161951.html
people.com Oct 14
What to Know About Kelly Clarkson’s Feud with the Brooklyn Store Where She Claims She Got the Pretty Woman Treatment
people.com/kelly-clarkson-art-of-play-store-feud-12173219
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Google finally lets you turn any website into an app on Googlebook: Chrome M155 finally lets Googlebook owners turn any website into an app and pin it to the ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/chrome-m155-lets-you-install-any-website-as-an-app-on-googlebook/
Windows 11: Microsoft tightens restrictions on older login technologies: The Windows computer is logged in, and the connection to the company network should ...
winfuture.de/news,161958.html
Microsoft deleted a Windows command that decades of scripts still depend on, and it's gone for good
xda-developers.com/microsoft-deleted-windows-command-decades-scripts-still-depend-gone-for-good/
Key FactsMicrosoft removes WMIC permanently from Windows 11
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- WMIC enabled administrators and developers to manage Windows-based systems locally or remotely through WMI.
- In August 2026, Microsoft removed WMIC from Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2; optional reinstallation also disappeared.
- WMI remains fully supported; PowerShell provides equivalent commands, but older WMIC scripts must be adapted.
- WMIC can be abused, potentially including code execution on remote machines, but its removal does not eliminate WMI-related risks.
4 reasons why I paid for Windows 11 Pro and why I'll never switch to Linux: It's not you, Penguin, it's the industry around you
xda-developers.com/4-reasons-why-i-paid-for-windows-11-pro-and-why-ill-never-switch-to-linux/
Apps for everyone: Private Vibe-Coded apps get a spot in the Play Store: Google is transforming the Play Store into a platform for custom software ...
winfuture.de/news,161937.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
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/
youtube.com Oct 15
ChatGPT randomly turned into a 25yo girl who thought she was my wife. Wtf did I just experience 💀
Nicholas Rizzo | Postgara Ascoli-Empoli | Ascoli Calcio: Nicholas Rizzo ha commentato in sala stampa il suo primo gol in Ser...
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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/
Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to users: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said states “are not going to hold our breath” for federal ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-sued-eight-states-alleged-harm-chatgpt-rcna603614
Wccftech Oct 15
Microsoft Quietly Kills Windows 11’s Easiest Local Account Bypass, Making Forced Sign-In Harder To Avoid
wccftech.com/microsoft-quietly-kills-windows-11s-easiest-local-account-bypass-making-forced-sign-in-harder-to-avoid/
The 4 iPhone Security Settings You Should Turn On Right Now: Keep your iPhone data safe by enabling some key security features.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/iphone-security-settings-tips/
Meta says its new Muse model has reached the AI frontier: Meta says Muse Wonder matches ChatGPT and Claude. It has not said whether the weights will be published ...
thenextweb.com/news/meta-muse-wonder-frontier-eu
404 Media Oct 15
How ChatGPT Targets Ads To You Based On Your Prompts, Phone Number, and Email: Most ChatGPT users probably don’t know you can be specifically targeted on the ...
404media.co/how-chatgpt-targets-ads-to-you-based-on-your-prompts-phone-number-and-email/
You can soon install "tiny" Windows 11 26H2 ISOs too on almost all unsupported PCs.
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