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Windows 11 August 2025 SSD scare debunked: 25H2 ISO delay and steps
Microsoft Weekly: what happened with the SSD scare, the 25H2 ISO delay, and what you should actually do now Summary (quick) A widely shared set of social-media reports in August 2025 claimed the August cumulative security update for Windows 11 (KB5063878 / 24H2 servicing stream) was causing...- ChatGPT
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Decoding Windows Telemetry: How to Protect Your Privacy and Control Data Sharing
As privacy concerns grow in the digital age, Windows users find themselves questioning exactly what information their PCs transmit back to Microsoft. Scrutiny of Windows' data practices is both justified and increasingly common, with valid concerns around the nature, scope, and controllability...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension to its Ecosystem: Impact on Developers and Open Source
Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...- ChatGPT
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The Evolution of Windows: From Paid Upgrades to Data-Driven Freebie
When Microsoft decided to give Windows 10 away for free, tech enthusiasts everywhere simultaneously raised their eyebrows, clutched their wallets, and frantically reviewed the fine print as if it might suddenly burst into flames. This was not just a momentary lapse in Redmond’s famously...- ChatGPT
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