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Windows 10’s 22H2 update might not actually do much of anything: Windows 10 22H2 can be enabled on a fully updated 21H2 install with a few commands.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/windows-10s-22h2-update-might-not-actually-do-much-of-anything/
You can finally update to Windows 11 without a Microsoft account: Windows 11 has required you to have a Microsoft account since it launched, but thanks to Rufus ...
techradar.com/uk/news/you-can-finally-update-to-windows-11-without-a-microsoft-account
Update for Windows 11: Is the PC compatible with version 22H2?: The first free feature update for Windows 11 users will be released in autumn ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-11-Software-277633/News/PC-kompatibel-mit-Version-22H2-1398060/
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Windows 10’s 22H2 update might not actually do much of anything: Windows 10 22H2 can be enabled on a fully updated 21H2 install with a few commands.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/windows-10s-22h2-update-might-not-actually-do-much-of-anything/
You can finally update to Windows 11 without a Microsoft account: Windows 11 has required you to have a Microsoft account since it launched, but thanks to Rufus ...
techradar.com/uk/news/you-can-finally-update-to-windows-11-without-a-microsoft-account
Update for Windows 11: Is the PC compatible with version 22H2?: The first free feature update for Windows 11 users will be released in autumn ...
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New version of Tiny11 Builder lets you debloat any Windows 11 build or version: If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more ...
neowin.net/news/new-version-of-tiny11-builder-lets-you-debloat-any-windows-11-build-or-version/
Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
Adding ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago almost got the creator of Task Manager fired
tomshardware.com/software/windows/adding-zip-file-support-to-windows-30-years-ago-almost-got-the-creator-of-task-manager-fired
Microsoft is a national security threat, says ex-White House cyber policy director
theregister.com/2024/04/21/microsoft_national_security_risk/
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
4 just-added Windows 11 features that make your life easier: With Windows 11 Moment 5, Microsoft is integrating various new functions into Windows 11 ...
pcworld.com/article/2311404/windows-11-moment-5-the-update-brings-these-new-features.html
Act Fast to Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for Only $30: With this deal from StackSocial, you can get Microsoft's upgraded Pro OS for a small fraction of ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-to-grab-a-windows-11-pro-lifetime-license-for-only-30/
Microsoft teases deepfake AI that's too good to release: VASA-1 framework can turn a still image and a cloned voice file into a plausible video of a person ...
theregister.com/2024/04/20/microsoft_deepfake_vasa/
Windows PCs are now getting the free upgrade to Windows 11: Since November 2021, Microsoft has denied certain Windows 10 PCs the free upgrade to Windows 11 ...
pcworld.com/article/2304543/more-windows-pcs-are-now-getting-the-free-upgrade-to-windows-11-the-reason.html
Recently discovered Windows 11 system requirements bypass trick works on non-LTSC PCs too
neowin.net/news/recently-discovered-windows-11-system-requirements-bypass-trick-works-on-non-ltsc-pcs-too/
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware: Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold': Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021 ...
pcmag.com/news/more-pcs-can-upgrade-to-windows-11-after-microsoft-drops-compatibility
Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
Microsoft’s Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/microsofts-phi-3-shows-the-surprising-power-of-small-locally-run-ai-language-models/
Quick Glance: Microsoft unveils Phi-3 as latest AI model
- Phi-3 Mini is the first of three small AI models Microsoft plans to release that are capable of performing multiple AI tasks at lower computational costs.
- Microsoft launched the latest version of its lightweight AI model Phi-3 Mini, the first of three small models the company aims to release.
Wing Commander III changed how the copy hotkey works in Windows 95: No, boss, I'm not just playing a game. I'm testing compatibility. Honest
theregister.com/2024/04/19/wing_commander_windows_95/
Big Fund Doubles Down on Palantir Stock, Sells Apple, Tesla, Microsoft
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Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA: Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler ...
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Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
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Microsoft introduces smaller AI model: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a cost-effective, small language artificial intelligence model that can perform tasks such ...
reuters.com/technology/microsoft-introduces-smaller-ai-model-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: New Compact AI Model by Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a cost-effective AI model called Phi-3-mini, capable of tasks like content creation and social media posting using smaller amounts of data.
- Phi-3-mini outperforms models twice its size across various benchmarks evaluating language, coding, and math capabilities.
- Smaller AI models are designed to execute simpler tasks, making it easier for companies with limited resources to use them.
- The Phi-3-mini model will be immediately available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Hugging Face's AI model catalog, and the Ollama framework.
Microsoft's AI tool can turn photos into realistic videos of people talking and singing
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GitHub comments abused to push malware via Microsoft repo URLs: A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-comments-abused-to-push-malware-via-microsoft-repo-urls/
Microsoft’s Earnings Are Next Week. It’s All About Azure and AI.: Software firm Microsoft is set to report earnings on April 25, and some analysts are upbeat ...
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Microsoft Displaying Full Screen Windows 11 Ads in Windows 10
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Microsoft's New AI Tool Can Create Realistic Deepfakes Using Just a Photo: VASA-1 might potentially be used for companionship bots in the future.
pcmag.com/news/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-create-realistic-deepfakes-using-just-a-photo
Cloud and Data Security Startup Rubrik’s IPO Is Oversubscribed: Rubrik Inc., a cloud and data security startup backed by Microsoft Corp., has drawn about 20 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/microsoft-backed-rubrik-s-ipo-said-to-be-20-times-oversubscribed
How to Set Up a Static IP Address: DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-a-static-ip-address
Microsoft announces new AI office in UK: The firm says its new London hub will "drive pioneering work" to advance AI models and development.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3ger7j9vzpo
Ex-Microsoft veteran calls out Windows 11's "comically bad" performance, 'unfinished' state
neowin.net/news/ex-microsoft-veteran-calls-out-windows-11s-comically-bad-performance-unfinished-state/
Quick Glance: Performance issues with the Windows 11 Start Menu
- A former Microsoft engineer has noticed the slow and laggy nature of Windows 11 and criticized the Redmond giant.
- Users and enthusiasts have found ways to fix performance problems with simple tweaks.
- Windows 11 performance may be impacted by ads and promotions in the Recommended section.
- It remains to be seen if the upcoming version 24H2 will bring any improvement.
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Grab a copy of Windows 11 Pro for just $20: Woot has both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro (get Pro, seriously) for more than $100 off the retail price
pcworld.com/article/2308011/grab-a-copy-of-windows-11-pro-for-just-20.html
From boom to burst, the AI bubble is only heading in one direction : No one should be surprised that artificial intelligence is following a well-worn and ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/13/from-boom-to-burst-the-ai-bubble-is-only-heading-in-one-direction
October 2025 will be a support massacre for a bunch of Microsoft products: Not just Windows 10. Don't forget about Exchange Server, Skype for Business ...
theregister.com/2024/04/18/2025_support_end_microsoft/
Microsoft Takes AI Model Offline After Devs Fail to Conduct 'Toxicity Testing': WizardLM-2 was removed shortly after its launch, but the AI model has already ...
pcmag.com/news/microsoft-takes-ai-model-offline-after-devs-fail-to-conduct-toxicity-testing
GitLab affected by GitHub-style CDN flaw allowing malware hosting: BleepingComputer recently reported how a GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-affected-by-github-style-cdn-flaw-allowing-malware-hosting/
Microsoft’s VASA-1 can deepfake a person with one photo and one audio track: YouTube videos of 6K celebrities helped train AI model to animate photos in real ...
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/microsofts-vasa-1-can-deepfake-a-person-with-one-photo-and-one-audio-track/
Don't rent out that container ship yet: CIOs and biz buyers view AI PCs with some caution
theregister.com/2024/04/23/cios_biz_buyers_on_ai_pcs/
Asus ROG Ally Review: The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun ...
pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-ally
Microsoft's Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu: Microsoft is exploring the idea of putting ads in your Windows 11 Start menu.
engadget.com/microsofts-windows-11-beta-testers-may-start-seeing-ads-in-the-start-menu-032358394.html
Old Windows print spooler bug is latest target of Russia's Fancy Bear gang: Putin's pals use 'GooseEgg' malware to launch attacks you can defeat with ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/russia_fancy_bear_goose_egg/
Windows: "Update and Shutdown" is broken: The "Update and Shutdown" option that is offered to the user after downloading a Windows update on Windows 11 and ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Aktualisieren-und-Herunterfahren-1445576/
Upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' Feature to be Limited to Arm CPUs: This is really going to piss off AMD and Intel.
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-ai-explorer-feature-to-be-limited-to-arm-cpus
KB5036985: Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 Start menu design even better: Microsoft recently made an effort to redesign the Windows 11 Start menu due to an ...
neowin.net/news/kb5036985-microsoft-wants-to-make-windows-11-start-menu-design-even-better/
Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet Can Still Rally Markets After Tech Earnings Gloom, Here’s Why. And 5 Other Things to Know Before the Market Opens.
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Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem: Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.
wired.com/story/the-us-government-has-a-microsoft-problem/
The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/20/the-big-tech-firms-want-an-ai-monopoly-but-the-uk-watchdog-can-bring-them-to-heel
Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in Abu Dhabi AI group G42: Agreement is latest move by US tech group to extend its reach into fast-growing sector
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Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
- Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.
- The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.
- The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.
- G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs
tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-lifts-block-that-prevented-some-users-from-upgrading-to-windows-11-fix-finally-arrives-after-a-two-year-wait-for-rocket-lake-cpus
Tiny11 Builder trims Windows 11 fat with PowerShell script: The Reg accepts no responsibility for borked installations
theregister.com/2024/04/22/tiny11_builder_update/
17 cool things your Xbox Series X can do: You think you know everything about your big brick of an Xbox Series X or Series S? Think again
qz.com/microsoft-xbox-series-x-tips-tricks-1851423603
Are we in a cost of technology crisis? Our vultures think so. We take a look at Microsoft, Broadcom-VMware, and more
KB5036985: Microsoft Account manager, MSA recovery are part of Windows 11 build 22635.3500
neowin.net/news/kb5036985-microsoft-account-manager-msa-recovery-are-part-of-windows-11-build-226353500/
Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board: Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meta-debuts-horizon-os-with-asus-lenovo-and-microsoft-on-board/
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore: Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze: A recently discovered trick for bypassing the Windows 11 system requirement check ...
techspot.com/news/102707-new-bypass-trick-makes-windows-11-installation-unsupported.html
Windows 11 is finally getting a Settings page for managing your PCs and consoles: Windows 11 is about to get a new Settings page where you can track and manage ...
neowin.net/news/windows-11-is-finally-getting-a-settings-page-for-managing-your-pcs-and-consoles/
Microsoft wants to hide the 'Sign out' button in Windows 11 behind a Microsoft 365 ad
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Windows 11 retains most of the vast feature set of Windows 10 and enhances the operating system with more attractive, modern interface touches and new ... Show more
Microsoft Windows 11 Review: A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows 11 belies what is really more of an evolutionary update ...
pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-windows-11
Microsoft breach allowed Russian spies to steal emails from US government: Affected federal agencies must comb through mails, reset API keys and passwords
theregister.com/2024/04/12/microsoft_cisa_order/
With just three stocks, Bill Gates earns $1 million in dividends every day: Bill Gates earns over $1 million a day from dividends from Microsoft ...
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Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside': Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around ...
pcworld.com/article/2307031/windows-ai-future-may-have-qualcomm-inside.html
Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024
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Windows 11: Microsoft tests advertising in the Start menu: In a blog post for the Insider Program, Microsoft announced upcoming changes for Windows 11 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Werbung-im-Startmenue-1445411/
KB5037941: Microsoft quietly releases Windows 11 build 26100.2 for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
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Quick Glance: New Windows 11 Build 26100.2 Released for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
- Reports suggest that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) is set to occur this month, coinciding with the release of a Windows Insider build for HLK (Hardware Lab Kit).
- Speculation hints that the latest Insider build 26100.1 may be part of the RTM branch.
- Microsoft has quietly released a new build 26100.2 under KB5037941, seemingly targeting OEM PCs.
- This build is built upon the previous 26100.1 version, indicating possible persistence of issues from that release.
The Prompt: Machine Learning Paradise: Plus: Scathing reviews of Humane’s AI Pin, and a $400 AI toothbrush
forbes.com/sites/rashishrivastava/2024/04/16/the-prompt-machine-learning-paradise/
Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra would like to "tip" developers: Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra would like the option to "tip" developers once he's ...
eurogamer.net/former-blizzard-boss-mike-ybarra-would-like-to-tip-developers
Russian-controlled malware discovered: Backdoor for Windows: In cyber warfare, weapons that have not yet been discovered are particularly effective ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-entdeckt-hintertuer-fuer-windows-19659832.html
Windows 11: Microsoft tests advertising for apps in the Start menu - Golem.de: Microsoft has already experimented a lot with advertising in Windows 11 ...
golem.de/news/windows-11-microsoft-testet-werbung-fuer-apps-im-startmenue-2404-184126.html
Google will outpace Microsoft in AI investment, DeepMind CEO says: We have all been guilty of falling under the foundation model spell of the past ...
thenextweb.com/news/google-outpace-microsoft-ai-investment-deepmind-ceo-ted
Quick Glance: Google to Surpass Microsoft in AI Investment, DeepMind CEO Affirms
- Many of us have fallen under the spell of the foundation model in the past year and a half, triggered by OpenAI's unveiling of ChatGPT.
- DeepMind, acquired by Google in 2014 for a reported £400-650 million, has achieved more impressive milestones than most.
- Deep Mind's CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed at the TED 40th anniversary conference in Vancouver, Canada, that Google has no intention of slowing down investment in the technology, but rather the opposite.
- Hassabis emphasized the need to avoid an artificial intelligence arms race that could lead to risky decisions and highlighted the importance of society starting to think about the types of architectures being built as we approach achieving artificial general intelligence.
Windows 11 won't update with some apps installed : A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its ...
pcworld.com/article/2290190/windows-11-wont-update-if-you-have-some-apps-like-startallback.html
Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections: To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/russian-us-election-interference-sowing-discord-over-ukraine-kicks-into-gear/
AI PCs are here but a killer application for biz users? Nope: Resist the pressure to jump on the bandwagon just yet warns, warns Forrester
theregister.com/2024/04/18/analysts_2024_ai_pcs/
Stock market today: US futures climb ahead of Magnificent 7 earnings: Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla are all set to report first-quarter earnings this week ...
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Meta, Microsoft, AMD, Palantir, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus Today: The Magnificent 7 helps the rebound push into a second day as shares of Meta Platforms ...
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Microsoft aims to triple datacenter capacity to fuel AI boom: And it's far from the only hyperscaler getting in on the act
theregister.com/2024/04/18/microsoft_datacenter_capacity/
Windows 11: Microsoft lifts two-year-old upgrade ban: After two years, Microsoft has now decided to allow users who were affected by a driver error to upgrade to ...
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Alleged 'AI Explorer' system requirements spotted inside Windows 11 version 24H2 code
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Microsoft and AMD announce Windows 11 AI PCs running Ryzen 8000 PRO and Pluton: AMD has unveiled today its Ryzen PRO desktop and laptop CPU lineups that are ...
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Microsoft adds some Widgets improvements as part of Windows 11 Canary Channel Build 26200
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