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The world of Windows just got a sprinkle of good news! Microsoft has recently lifted the safeguard hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update, allowing a segment of previously-blocked PCs to finally get into the upgrade action. This is particularly significant for users whose machines were held back due...

In the fast-evolving landscape of operating systems, Windows 11 24H2 comes with fresh bugs that have tech aficionados shaking their heads in disbelief. After rolling out on October 1, 2024, this latest update disappointingly seems to establish a pattern of problematic compatibility across a...

In a move that has caught the attention of Windows users everywhere, Microsoft has placed a temporary hold on upgrading devices connected via USB that utilize the Scanner Communication Language (eSCL) protocol. This decision, related to the latest Windows 11 (version 24H2), stems from...

In a move that has drawn significant attention from the tech community, Microsoft has paused the rollout of its Windows 11 24H2 update due to a critical bug affecting printers, scanners, and a range of network devices. This decision follows a troubling trend for the update, which has already...

I was wondering is anyone knows of a generic eSCL / AirScan scanner driver for Driverless scanning on Windows. It seems other platforms now embrace this protocol but Windows again gets left a decade behind.

Is there any way to run command line tools at start up while keeping them hidden? I am working on a PHP script that will share a Windows scanner with MacOS, Linux and Android over the eSCL/Airscan protocol. There is at least one tool "dns-sd" (Apple Bonjour) that I need to launch as a command...