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2026-08-18
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2026-08-18
According to Bloomberg, China’s Ministry of State Security has instructed certain state-linked organizations to uninstall a customized version of Windows 10. Developed by C&M Information Technologies (CMIT), a joint venture between Microsoft and China Electronics Technology Group, this government-sp
2026-08-10
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2026-08-10
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform, designed primarily for game streaming, has been exploited by modder Zortos to gain full access to a Windows desktop environment. By leveraging an Install-to-Play (I2P) mechanism from Steam, Zortos replaced a game executable with a modified version that ope
2026-08-07
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2026-08-01
Microsoft has pledged to optimize Windows 11 for systems with 8GB RAM or more as part of its commitment to improve the operating system by March 2026. While the official minimum requirement is just 4GB, most PC builders recommend at least 16GB for a smooth experience. The ongoing global RAM shortage
2026-07-23
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2026-07-22
A Chinese hacker has successfully run an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU on a Huawei ARM-based workstation running Windows 11, marking a significant step in cross-platform compatibility. The system uses Huawei's own Kunpeng 920 CPU rather than Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. While the RTX 4060 perform
2026-07-20
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2026-07-08
Valve has released a Windows support page for Steam hardware, including drivers for the Steam Deck LCD, OLED, and Steam Machine, enabling users to install Windows 11 more easily without hunting for compatible drivers. However, Valve explicitly refuses to offer official support for running Windows on
2026-07-08
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2026-07-08
The arrest and extradition of Estonian hacker Peter Stokes has brought attention to how Windows telemetry, particularly the Global Device Identifier (GDID), can be used for user tracking. The FBI obtained telemetry logs from Microsoft, which included Stokes' GDID and browsing history, demonstrating
2026-07-07
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2026-07-07
Recently, users on Reddit reported that newly purchased LG monitors automatically install an app called 'LG Monitor App Installer' via the Microsoft Store upon first connection, displaying McAfee advertisements. This issue has sparked widespread concern, as users expect hardware purchases to be free
2026-07-05
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2026-07-05
The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the FBI and Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, has arrested 19-year-old Peter Stokes, a dual U.S.-Estonian citizen, who is allegedly part of the global cybercrime syndicate Scattered Spider. This group has extorted over $100 million in r
2026-07-04
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2026-07-04
In July 2026, renowned Windows developer Dave W. Plummer demonstrated an innovative cooling solution for the AMD Threadripper 3970X processor using a Stirling engine. While not a practical solution for real overheating issues, the underlying physics of the Stirling engine—converting heat energy into
2026-06-27
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2026-06-27
The recent global RAM shortage has severely impacted supply chains, affecting even older memory types like DDR1. In response, tech enthusiast Omores demonstrated the feasibility of running the latest Windows 11 on a vintage DDR1-based system. The setup featured an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, an ATI Rad
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by one year, pushing the end date for critical patches to October 14, 2027. The change was implemented silently through an update to Microsoft's support page, with enrolled devices automatically rolling over
2026-06-16
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2026-06-14
At Computex 2026, NVIDIA unveiled its new RTX Spark chip, marking a significant step toward Windows PCs catching up with Apple's M-series chips in terms of performance and efficiency. RTX Spark features a 20-core Grace CPU and Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 128GB of unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI