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A PizzaExpress digital menu board at Edinburgh Airport briefly served up a raw Windows desktop to passers-by, exposing icons, a lingering “test” file and what looks very much like the underlying operating system instead of the carefully designed menu creative the brand intended to show. The...

Improper access control in Windows MultiPoint Services (CVE-2025-54116) allows a locally authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on an affected host. Executive summary What it is: CVE-2025-54116 is an elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows MultiPoint Services...

Tiny11’s new release turns the DIY Windows 11 rebuild into an explicit counterpunch against Microsoft’s in‑box AI push, giving enthusiasts and admins the tools to create a stripped, 25H2‑ready Windows 11 ISO that omits Copilot, the new Outlook client, Teams, and a long roster of inbox apps while...

As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 (KB5058502) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant update for users on Windows 11, version 23H2. This build introduces a series of enhancements, fixes, and known issues that are crucial for users to...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

Windows 11 Pro boasts a suite of advanced features tailored for business and power users. However, many of these functionalities can be replicated on Windows 11 Home using free third-party tools. This approach not only saves costs but also offers flexibility in customizing your system. Below, we...

Our new modern browser, Microsoft Edge, debuted over a year ago and today can be found on hundreds of millions of devices. Last August, we announced that Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application support would end on March 9, 2021 as part of this transition to the new Microsoft Edge. Today...

For many of our customers, kiosk mode in Microsoft Edge Legacy acts as a key touchpoint for both their frontline workers and their own customers. Whether it’s associates helping customers on a retail floor or employees accessing critical tools and apps, kiosk mode has provided a customizable...

Embedded computing has been around for a number of years. Recent advances in computing such as artificial intelligence, more powerful sensors, and container technology are unlocking new scenarios and creating new paradigms for device developers. As Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning...

Hi, I just set up a small box with Win 10 and kiosk mode - just to show a dashboard on a TV. But I've got two problems: Edge will not save my credentials which are used to log into the dashboard Windows automatically sets the zoom for 200% (as an admin I changed it so 100% but thats by...

Our goal with Windows 10 has always been to modernize the way IT interacts with Windows devices, adopting simpler and easier approaches that leverage cloud-based services and help employees be more productive with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)...

In the four months since we began shipping Microsoft HoloLens to our developer and commercial partners, we’ve been absolutely amazed at the innovation shown by the creative people and companies building real solutions using HoloLens. From training aircraft mechanics and flight crews, to helping...

I am currently working on kiosk and was doing good on locking it down until I discovered that if end user clicks on a broken link they get "This page can't be displayed". The issue is when they get this page there is a "Fix connection problems" button on the page. A user is able to click it...

Hello. This is my first time posting here so I am sorry if I am not posting in the correct spot. I am trying to write a batch file. I have a folder with 333 Hotfix Msu Updates in it. Currently I have a command that will check the folder in a loop and update every computer with those hotfixes...

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, the global market share leader in point of sale technology, recently announced Calvin Klein, a PVH Corp. company, has selected Toshiba for a European deployment of store technology solutions led by TCxWave, a flexible solution unlike any other POS, kiosk or...

The verge website is running article which is updated continually as more is revealed about the upcoming update for Windows 8. Latest news is a 'Kiosk mode', a way of pairing a device and application together. To read the article click the link below: Windows Blue: everything you need to know...

Has anyone had a problem with a USB drive constantly disappearing and not being recognized? My current solution is to delete drivers in device manager then wait until they load again. This is a temporary solution. I am using a VivoTab ME400C tablet pc with full win8 in a public environment as a...

Hello all. How can I restrict an user (with limited access) in Windows 7 from closing ie9, I want ie9 to alway open in kiosk mode uncloseable, but i want user to be able to close the new ie9 window that open from a link. And how to disable or remove the minimize button on ie9.

Hi there I hope someone knows this but is there a good software out there that helps you set policy and restrictions on your PC? Like Novell but less expensive and for your desktop. I have found a couple but it does not have things like disallowing someone to use f8 or anything like it to by...