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Microsoft will soon allow AI to change your Windows 11 settings

By Aaron Klotz published

Microsoft is working on making Windows 11 even richer with AI features

Windows
The OneChipBook-12 dev kit for FPGA development

New FPGA-powered 'laptop' is retro-inspired — OneChipBook-12 dev kit with a built-in display and mechanical keyboard

By Kunal Khullar published

The Cyclone EP1C12Q240 at the heart of the device should be capable of emulating vintage processors like the 40-year-old Z80

Programming
Windows 11 checks for updates

Windows 11 24H2 update is now automatically downloading on some PCs

By Mark Tyson published

Many Windows users will soon get Windows 11 24H2 automatically, indicates a Microsoft bulletin published just ahead of the weekend.

Windows
Skype

Microsoft finally retires Skype after 22 years of service

By Hassam Nasir published

Today, May 5th, marks the final day for Skype, ending its 22-year run as a staple of daily communication.

Video Conferencing

Windows 11 won't let you shut down? Change this setting right away!

By Avram Piltch published

One or more apps can put a hold on Windows shutdown.

Windows
Hacker

Microsoft has no plans to fix Windows RDP bug that lets you log in with old passwords

By Ash Hill published

Microsoft RDP allows users to log into machines using older, invalid passwords that have since been changed.

Windows
Penguin + Excel

Developer gets Linux running inside Microsoft Excel, 'mostly for fun'

By Mark Tyson published

Holy sheet!

Linux
dual booting Windows and Linux

How To Dual Boot Linux and Windows on any PC

By Les Pounder published

Windows and Linux co-existing on the same machine.

Linux
Windows Update

Windows 11 update failure stops machines from updating to version 24H2 using WSUS

By Ash Hill published

The latest Windows 11 update is stopping machines from upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 when using the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) application.

Windows
A crashed hard drive in a music venue

Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation' would still be crashing hard drives without this audio processing filter

By Jowi Morales published

An audio filter introduced in Windows XP is still around to protect your PC today from Janet Jackson.

Windows
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