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The Black Ops 7 beta is handing out a tidy collection of cosmetics and a couple of hidden Dark Ops calling cards — and they’ll move with you into the full game if you earn them during the test window. Whether you’re dipping in for a handful of hours or settling in to grind levels or rounds of Zombies, there are concrete targets to chase: emblem and emote drops at the low levels, operator skins and a weapon blueprint near the cap, and two confirmed secret challenges that reward exclusive...

Windows 10 is reaching the end of its official support window, and for many users — especially those with hardware that won’t meet Windows 11’s requirements or those who dislike Windows 11’s direction — switching to a friendly, desktop-focused Linux distribution like Linux Mint is the fastest, lowest‑cost way to keep a PC secure and useful. The migration can be done without spending a cent, tested safely from a USB stick, and offers multiple fallback options (dual‑boot or a Windows VM) for...

Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2), a compact, security-first release that uses an enablement package to flip features already present in version 24H2 and resets the support clock for millions of devices — a practical, low-disruption move that small businesses should treat as a priority for improving security posture while keeping downtime to a minimum. Background / Overview Windows 11’s 2025 Update is primarily a servicing and security-focused release...

Windows still hides useful conveniences under familiar menus, and a handful of these lesser-known features in Windows 11 can change the way you interact with your PC — from accessibility workarounds to offline backup tools you can trust. A recent roundup of five “hidden” Windows capabilities — ClickLock, the old screen saver utilities, the so‑called God Mode folder, the built‑in battery report, and File History — highlights options many users never discover on their own. Background Windows...

Rufus’ latest beta has quietly smoothed one of the messiest corners of Windows deployment: creating Windows 11 25H2 installation media that actually boots cleanly on systems that have received Microsoft’s new UEFI/boot signing updates. The tool’s 4.10 pre-release adds a direct “Windows CA 2023 / PCA2023 compatible media” creation mode (when supplied with a genuine 25H2 ISO), plus niceties like a native dark theme, a UDF-only “save USB to ISO” option, and meaningful reliability fixes for...

Vodafone Albania’s Business arm used Future2Tech to present a focused, practical pitch: digitalization is now a supplier-managed capability rather than a boutique IT project — and Vodafone Business aims to be the one-stop partner for Albanian firms seeking cloud, connectivity, IoT and secure communications to modernize operations and scale online. Background / Overview For the third year running, Vodafone Albania exhibited at Future2Tech to showcase solutions under the Vodafone Business...

Millions of PCs are suddenly running an operating system Microsoft stopped supporting more than five years ago — a startling swing that demands scrutiny as Windows 10 reaches its official end‑of‑support deadline on October 14, 2025. Background / Overview Microsoft has fixed October 14, 2025 as the date after which most consumer editions of Windows 10 will no longer receive routine security updates, feature patches, or mainstream technical support. That hard deadline has catalyzed consumer...

If a Windows 11 feature update stalls at 30–40% and the installer reports that a “cFosSpeed driver is incompatible” or that “cFosSpeed is blocking the Windows 11 update,” the problem is almost always an out‑of‑date kernel‑level network filter left on the system. The fix is straightforward but must be performed carefully: update to a Windows‑11‑compatible cFosSpeed package (or remove all traces of the driver), clear any leftover driver packages from the driver store, and then re‑attempt the...

Microsoft has set a firm deadline: Windows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025, meaning routine security patches, feature updates, and standard technical assistance for mainstream Windows 10 editions will stop on that date — and Microsoft is offering a tightly scoped set of transition paths, including a consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, continued app- and signature-level protections through 2028, and migration incentives toward Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs...

The Raygun is back in Black Ops 7’s Zombies beta — and getting one is both a matter of luck and of knowing where to press your luck. In the Vandorn Farm Survival slice that Treyarch opened in the beta, players can chase a classic wonder-weapon through two clear, repeatable paths: spinning the Mystery Box or feeding the new “Chompy” trashcan. Both methods are RNG-driven, but each has practical trade‑offs (cost, resource type, and risk to your current gear), and both are worth understanding if...

OpenAI’s recent chapter reads like a high‑budget tech drama: dazzling user numbers and massive funding on one hand, and a bruising product backlash, rising costs, and strategic confusion on the other. A forceful critique circulating online argues that OpenAI is “just another boring, desperate AI startup” — a company more skilled at selling mythology than at delivering coherent product strategy. That thesis deserves scrutiny: the claims rest on real tensions in OpenAI’s business and...

Windows hides productivity gold under everyday shortcuts and small utilities — features so useful they change workflows, yet so tucked away many users never find them. The recent roundup highlighting five little-known Windows features shines a light on those shortcuts and tools that deliver outsized gains: a multi-item clipboard, system-wide voice typing, a built-in remote-help tool, a faster emoji/symbol picker, and File Explorer conveniences that cut travel time through folders. Each item...

The small, enthusiast-focused apps that let users bypass Windows 11’s strict hardware checks have quietly evolved into full-featured maintenance suites—adding Windows Update controls, enablement-package support for 25H2, and safer migration helpers—raising fresh questions about manageability, security, and who should (or shouldn’t) use them in production environments. Background Microsoft’s Windows 11 servicing model for the 2024–2025 cycle shifted toward a shared servicing branch and...

India’s strategic moment for a homegrown “critical digital stack” is no longer academic—it is urgent, practical and already unfolding at pace across government, industry and the startup ecosystem. Recent calls from the Prime Minister and visible ministerial endorsements of Indian software, coupled with fast-moving geopolitical shocks and fresh policy initiatives, mean India must treat digital sovereignty as infrastructure policy rather than rhetoric. Background / Overview The debate about...

Microsoft’s official countdown is now real: Windows 10 reaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, and users who want to stay protected must choose between a supported upgrade to Windows 11, a time‑boxed Extended Security Updates (ESU) bridge, or replacing the device with a modern Windows 11 PC. The AOL briefing that prompted this guide summarizes the options and urges practical preparation — check compatibility, back up your data, and pick a migration path that balances security, cost...

Denmark’s new quantum fund has just shifted the geopolitical and commercial map for quantum computing: a Copenhagen-based venture platform called 55 North closed an initial €134 million first round toward a €300 million target, anchoring a capital stack that already includes QuNorth’s €80 million purchase of a Level‑2 machine (Magne) and the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s multi‑year NQCP program targeted at fault‑tolerant systems. This is not incremental grant-making — it’s an explicit...

Windows 10 reaches its official end-of-support milestone on October 14, 2025 — a hard cut that stops security patches and routine updates for millions of PCs worldwide — and for many users the safest, most practical next step is a carefully planned upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft’s scheduled transition includes a short, paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) window and explicit upgrade pathways, but the process requires preparation: checking hardware compatibility, backing up data, updating...

Wintoys’ latest update tightens the app’s role as a pragmatic, low-friction Windows maintenance suite by adding explicit Windows 11 version 25H2 readiness, expanding cleanup and network troubleshooting tools, and smoothing a long list of UX and stability issues that matter to power users and technicians. Background / Overview Wintoys is a free Windows utility distributed through the Microsoft Store that collects a wide range of system maintenance, cleanup, and tuning functions into a single...

Flyoobe’s new 1.25 release bolts Windows 11 25H2 readiness to a deeper set of debloat tools and — most controversially — ships a built-in “Windows Update Tamer” that promises far more aggressive update controls than Windows exposes by default, including a claimed ability to pause updates for years rather than weeks. Background / Overview Flyoobe started life as Flyby11: a compact community utility that bundled well‑known installer workarounds to let technically confident users install...

Windows 10 will continue to start and run after October 14, 2025 — but for most users that’s no comfort: Microsoft will stop issuing routine security and quality updates on that date, and the choices you make now will determine whether your PC remains safe, supported, or quietly vulnerable. Background Microsoft set a firm end-of-support date for mainstream Windows 10 servicing: October 14, 2025. After that day, Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro Education and Workstation editions will no longer...