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  1. Explore 3 Lesser-Known Linux Distros as Windows 11 Alternatives

    In recent developments, Windows 11 has been making notable strides in gaining market share, though it still lags behind its predecessor Windows 10. Currently, Windows 10 is installed on about 65% of Windows machines, but with its end-of-support date, October 14, 2025, looming, many users are...
  2. Exploring Nitrux Linux 3.6.0: A Smart Alternative to Windows 11

    In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...
  3. Elevate Your Windows 11 Desktop with Animated Wallpapers Using Lively Wallpaper

    Introduction to Animated Wallpapers in Windows 11 Windows 11 allows for plenty of customization options, but it has traditionally lacked support for dynamic or animated wallpapers. By default, the operating system restricts users to static wallpapers only. However, this limitation can be...
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    Running Windows 11 at near-native speed in QEMU on Windows to have sensitive data encrypted

    This guide describes how to install and launch guest Windows 11 running at near-native speed in open-source Qemu emulator under host Windows 11. This privides an alternative if you want to install and use guest OS on a drive encrypted with open-source software and not with Microsoft-made...
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    Are there any recommended tools for monitoring performance on a Red Hat Server?

    Hi everyone, I'm currently managing a Link Removed and I'm interested in monitoring its performance to ensure optimal operation. I'm looking for recommendations on the best tools for this purpose. Ideally, I'd like tools that can track CPU usage, memory consumption, disk I/O, and network...
  6. Using VSDC to make a GIF and I want to adjust the scale and resolution.

    Using VSDC to make a GIF and I want to adjust the scale and resolution. I found that I could not adjust the scale and dimension of the images. So I faked it. Using trial and error, I adjusted the size and position of the individual images of the gif. I did figure out how to make the images fade...
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    Free Windows 11 Software for Creating Disk.img Files with Positive Reviews

    What well-reviewed Windows 11 software successfully creates a .img file from a disk for no cost? I already have many softwares that create their own proprietary image files in Windows, but not a Disk.img file. Linux Gnome Disks creates Disk.img files, but that is not in Windows. I am asking for...
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    [SOLVED] Secure notepad?

    Hello, In case my computer gets hacked, I want to keep passwords safe into an encrypted file. Since the data I have is free-flow, KeePass won't do since it expects data to be in neat columns (logon, password, etc.) After checking several apps, I came up with the following requirements: 1...
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    Windows 10 Accidentally Formatted An SD Card, Need Help

    I did it. I was in a hurry and accidentally formatted a 200Gb Micro SD card in my external slot of my Android phone. It had every type of file you can imagine on it. Videos, Pics, PDFs, Word Documents, Rar, Zip & 7z files... and more. About 110Gb of data. There are so many reviews that are...
  11. VIDEO Linux vs Windows Round 0: A Microsoft Dev Builds the Linux Kernel

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  12. Build Cross-Platform apps with WinUI and Uno Platform

    Uno Platform is a free and open-source platform aiming to take WinUI apps built with C# and XAML everywhere. If you are not familiar with WinUI, it is the native UX platform for building modern apps for Windows 10 - you can learn more about it on the Link Removed. With Uno Platform you can...
  13. Build Cross-Platform applications with WinUI and Uno Platform

    Uno Platform is a free and open-source platform aiming to take WinUI applications built with C# and XAML everywhere. If you are not familiar with WinUI, it is the native UX platform for building Windows applications - you can learn more about it on the Link Removed. With Uno Platform you can...
  14. VIDEO Bring Your AI to Any GPU with DirectML

    In every one of the billion Windows 10 devices worldwide, there is a GPU for accelerating your AI tasks. From photo editing applications enabling new user experiences through AI to tools that help you train machine learning models for your applications with little effort, DirectML accelerates...
  15. VIDEO Babylon.js 4.2: Simplicity Reimagined

    Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple web rendering engines in the world. Our passion is to make it completely open and free for everyone. Today we are proud to introduce the latest evolution of the Babylon Platform, the amazingly simple Babylon.js 4.2. We are...
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    Linux Ubuntu TOR no longer opens

    Some time ago a year or so TOR would take ages to open, literally minutes, after a reinstall when a new version came out of Ubuntu the problem went away even though my Ubuntu was up to date. Now last weekend TOR worked fine and yet after some updates were installed t now no longer works, no...
  17. AA20-258A: Chinese Ministry of State Security-Affiliated Cyber Threat Actor Activity

    Original release date: September 14, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources and common, well-known tactics...
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    Windows 10 Windows administration vs linux ??

    Hello everybody, I've always used Windows (gaming, networking, etc.) but I was forced some time ago to learn linux. "Forced" is a big word but I wanted to learn linux and UNIX-based systems. At work, i'm using windows but more and more linux (server side). Linux is a great thing (open-source...
  19. New Developer Landing Page and Issues Repo

    We are excited to announce two new online resources for developers using Windows: A new docs landing-page for developers building and deploying apps and systems running on non-Microsoft operating systems like Linux and Android A new GitHub issues repo for filing developer-oriented issues with...
  20. Making the web more accessible and inclusive for all with Microsoft Edge

    The past few months have forever changed the way we work, learn and play each day. Our routines have been entirely disrupted, and we’ve had to adapt to new ways to stay productive, entertained and healthy. This change in our global landscape has increased our dependency on technology and...