Microsoft's quiet retreat from one of the small conveniences that made desktop Windows feel like a living jukebox has landed with a thud for anyone still ripping CDs: Windows Media Player's online album-lookup service has stopped returning metadata, leaving freshly inserted discs labelled...
Windows is trying to do for AI agents what it once did for applications: make the desktop the obvious place to discover, run, and manage intelligent helpers that can do work for you — not just answer questions — and Microsoft has already shipped the plumbing and the guardrails that will decide...
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A short, upbeat column in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal urges readers to greet the new year with steady resolve and keep moving forward — an ordinary piece of local commentary that, on closer inspection, reveals much about the role of community newspapers in a digital age, the...
Archive Inactive Desktop Files Automatically with PowerShell and Task Scheduler
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20-25 minutes
Keeping your Desktop tidy can make Windows feel faster and more productive. This tutorial shows you how to automatically archive inactive Desktop files using a...
Valve has set a firm deadline: beginning January 1, 2026, the Steam desktop client will no longer be supported on 32‑bit editions of Windows — effectively ending the platform’s last mainstream accommodation for 32‑bit Windows and giving the tiny remaining cohort of users a hard migration clock...
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Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...
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Files v4.0 arrives as a major rework of one of the most polished third‑party File Explorer replacements for Windows 11, introducing a unified Omnibar, a refined Dual Pane workflow, expanded cloud drive support, and built‑in cryptographic verification tools — changes that push Files from a...
Files 4.0 lands as a major milestone for an already feature-rich third‑party file manager, shipping a redesigned address experience (the new Omnibar), a polished Dual Pane workflow, wider cloud-drive support, and a host of security and productivity tools aimed squarely at power users and IT...
If you need to burn a playable DVD from a handful of home videos or make archival data discs for long-term storage, the software you choose matters more than most people think — compatibility with players, menu authoring, output quality, and reliability during the burn process are the difference...
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ZDNET’s compact “five apps I always install first” playbook is an efficient, pragmatic shortcut for getting a fresh Windows PC productive in minutes: install Everything for instant local search, Google Chrome for cross‑device browsing and extensions, VLC Media Player for near‑universal media...
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Smarsh’s latest string of recognitions underscores a rare combination of scale, market focus, and aggressive productization of AI for regulated industries — but the headline numbers circulating in some briefs require careful parsing before they’re repeated as fact.
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CellTrust’s SL2 is now listed in Microsoft AppSource and the Microsoft Teams store, bringing its enterprise-grade mobile messaging capture and compliance tooling directly into the Microsoft collaboration stack and making it easier for regulated organisations to deploy mobile communications...
CellTrust’s SL2 is now listed in Microsoft AppSource and is available directly through the Microsoft Teams Store, bringing enterprise-grade mobile message capture and compliance controls into the Teams workflow and lowering the friction for regulated organisations to govern SMS, WhatsApp and...
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On a fresh Windows machine the right five additions can turn a clean install into a productive, comfortable workspace in under an hour — that’s the practical premise behind the ZDNET roundup of “5 free Windows PC apps I always install first,” and it’s a small, high‑value checklist worth...
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Amid an escalating threat landscape where ransomware strikes have become the new norm for organizations across the globe, CrashPlan is positioning itself at the forefront of cyber resiliency and data protection. The acclaimed backup and cyber resiliency authority is set to showcase its latest...
Major data breaches and relentless ransomware campaigns have elevated cyber resiliency to the top of every IT leader’s priority list, making next-generation data protection solutions more essential than ever. This growing need will take center stage at TechCon 365 Atlanta, as CrashPlan—a...
For more than two decades, WinRAR has occupied a near-mythical status on millions of Windows PCs, quietly shouldering the everyday labor of extracting, compressing, and archiving files in a world obsessed with speed and efficiency. Its “nagware” payment model—wherein the app politely reminds you...
In a significant move to assist Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) firms in achieving compliance with SEC Rule 17a-4, AdvisorVault has announced a complimentary 17a-4 Gap Assessment. This initiative aims to help firms identify and address compliance gaps within their Microsoft 365...
The fusion of Cohesity Gaia with Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a seismic shift in how organizations can leverage AI to unlock the hidden potential of their backup data—a resource long considered little more than a safety net. This cutting-edge integration enables enterprises not just to...
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Windows 11 has introduced a sleek interface and a host of new features, yet certain aspects can hinder the user experience. Fortunately, a selection of third-party applications can address these shortcomings, enhancing functionality and personalization. Below is a curated list of nine essential...