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Discussions on WindowsForum.com referencing Ars Technica cover a range of technology topics, including security alerts such as FBI warnings to restart routers to counter malware, and vulnerabilities in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips affecting smartphones. Members also share free game promotions hosted by Ars Technica, like SteamWorld Dig and The Witcher, as well as articles on tech support scams and Microsoft patents related to Android. Older threads cite Ars Technica for Windows 7 build rumors and a controversial software stunt called DECAF. The tag reflects community sharing of Ars Technica's reporting on security, gaming, and Microsoft-related news.
  1. brkkab

    ***Important FBI warns to restart your router immediately !***

    Ars Technica just posted a article about the FBI stating for people & businesses to restart their routers, modems, etc. immediately to avoid a ongoing Russia hack. Article link : FBI tells router users to reboot now to kill malware infecting 500k devices
    • brkkab
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    • alert ars technica awareness cyber devices fbi hacking incident information malware modem network protection reboot restart router russia safeguard security users
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. pnamajck

    Windows 10 "steamworld dig" game … free?

    s'been a while … haven't seen any more free games sponsored/hosted by ars. this evening, did come across a free game entitled "steamworld dig" … so, have at it. note … the website states "available for a limited time". Link Removed now on to the juicy stuff …...
    • pnamajck
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    • ars technica free game game find game sharing gaming gaming community limited time promotion reddit steamworld dig
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  3. pnamajck

    keep those devices updated, folks …

    keep those devices updated, folks … this security exploit deals with wi-fi chips from broadcom manufacturer. and, purportedly, the flaw has already been fixed (pursuant to os updating). " … can unleash a self-replicating attack that, with no user interaction, threatens 1...
    • pnamajck
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    • ars technica broadcom galaxy google iphone nexus notes samsung wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  4. pnamajck

    Windows 10 "the witcher" game … free?

    just wanted to share this with all you gamers here on windowsforum … seems arstechnica s'got a hat full of licenses … check it out … 48 hours and the clock is ticking (from this morning). Ars is teaming up with GOG and we’re giving away The Witcher to everyone
  5. pnamajck

    A tech support scammer dials Ars Technica …

    entertaining, but could serve as a reminder … enjoy:
  6. brkkab

    **SOLVED** Interesting read on Microsoft patents that Android devices stole

    I just downloaded this file through a article Ars Technica discussing how the Chinese government posted a list of Microsoft's mobile device patent's before they agreed to let them buy Nokia's cellphone division. I converted the Chinese language document into English with Word 2013. Here's a copy...
  7. whoosh

    Windows 7 Every copy of DECAF has been disabled. Those behind it say it was all just a stunt to

    http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/12/-every-copy-of-decaf.ars Update: 12/19/2009 With all the recent buzz about DECAF lately, there have been many requests for the visibility of DECAF source code. These have been from the early days of its release to the current "stunt" news. My...
  8. blackroseMD1

    Windows 7 Win 7 build 7048 does not exist...

    So, according to Ars Technica, the latest build is 7041 and work on the RC build hasn't even begun yet. :frown: Rumor smash: Windows 7 build 7048 does not yet exist (Updated) - Ars Technica
    • blackroseMD1
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    • ars technica build 7041 build 7048 community discussion development rc build rumors update windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows News
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