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    Windows 11 App Safety: Audit and Remove Risky Software

    Windows 11 users should treat new installs with healthy skepticism: not every slick app in the Microsoft Store or a flashy browser extension is safe, private, or even honest about what it does. Recent reporting and community investigations show a pattern — from shopping extensions that quietly...
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    Why a Genuine Windows 11 Product Key Matters for Security and Updates

    A genuine Windows 11 product key is the single most effective insurance policy most PC owners can buy: it unlocks updates, support, advanced features, and — crucially — reduces the real-world security and legal risks that come with pirated or gray‑market copies. Background / Overview Windows 11...
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    Why Windows 95 Omitted the HLT Instruction to Prevent Bricked Laptops

    Microsoft’s choice to omit the x86 HLT (halt) instruction from Windows 95’s shipped idle path was not a bug or oversight — it was a deliberate, conservative engineering decision taken to avoid a catastrophic failure mode that, in lab and field tests, could leave some laptops effectively bricked...
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    FreeBSD AI policy: cautious stance on AI-generated code and governance

    FreeBSD’s core team has decided to take a cautious, deliberate path on generative AI: investigate and codify limits rather than open the gates to LLM‑authored commits, and in doing so it has joined a short but growing list of major open‑source projects that are treating AI‑generated code as a...
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    Google Fixes Critical DOM Validation Vulnerability CVE-2025-8582 in Chrome and Edge

    In a recent security update, Google has addressed a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8582, which pertains to insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Document Object Model (DOM) within the Chromium project. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or...
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    Unlocking Windows 11's Hidden Emergency Restart Feature for System Recovery

    In the realm of operating systems, Windows has long been lauded for its user-friendly interface and robust functionality. Yet, even seasoned users may be unaware of certain features designed to enhance system resilience. One such feature is the "Emergency Restart," a hidden gem within Windows 11...
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    Microsoft Drives Windows Driver Security Forward with Rust Integration

    As the software landscape continually evolves, Microsoft’s renewed push for secure coding has taken a pivotal turn with the formal encouragement of Rust as a first-class language for Windows driver development. This strategic endorsement, once a future-looking promise, is rapidly becoming...
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    Mastering Windows File Extensions: The Essential Guide for Security and Productivity

    File name extensions play a crucial role in the world of Windows computing, acting as a digital shorthand that tells both users and the operating system what kind of data a file contains and how it should be handled. While these little period-separated letter clusters, like .docx or .jpg, often...
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    CVE-2024-36350: Critical AMD Processor Vulnerability in Store Queue

    CVE-2024-36350 concerns a transient scheduler attack in the Store Queue of certain AMD processors. The note about the "Corrected CVE number" means that there was previously an error regarding the CVE identifier, but this has since been corrected—this change is informational and does not change...
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    How to Enable and Use Windows System Restore for Quick, Safe PC Recovery

    When your Windows PC starts misbehaving, often after a failed software update, troublesome driver installation, or a botched registry tweak, panic is a natural reaction. But before you start thinking about reinstalling Windows or losing hours to troubleshooting, Windows offers a powerful yet...
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    No Public Details on CVE-2025-36350 AMD Store Queue Attack Yet

    As of July 8, 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-36350, specifically related to an "AMD Store Queue Transient Scheduler Attack." This CVE does not appear in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, and AMD has not...
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    Understanding Windows Event Tracing Vulnerability CVE-2025-47985 & Protection Tips

    The Windows Event Tracing system, a critical component for monitoring and debugging applications, has recently been identified as vulnerable to an elevation of privilege attack, designated as CVE-2025-47985. This vulnerability arises from an untrusted pointer dereference, allowing authorized...
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    Windows 11 System Restore Points Now Expires After 60 Days

    Here’s a summary of the changes to Windows 11 System Restore points, based on the article from XDA: What’s New? Microsoft is now setting a 60-day expiration for System Restore points in Windows 11 (beginning with the June 2025 security update, version 24H2). Restore points older than 60 days...
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    Secure Windows 11 Pro 64-bit Purchase Guide in 2025

    The link you provided from Mega Cidade for "Windows 11 Pro 64 bit" leads to a "Página não encontrada" (Page Not Found) message. This means the page does not exist or has been removed from their official website. If you are looking to purchase or get information about Windows 11 Pro 64 bit, I...
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    Revive Windows 7 on Windows 11: The Ultimate Reloaded Edition Theme Guide

    In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, Windows 11 stands as Microsoft's latest testament to modern design and functionality. With its centered taskbar, streamlined menus, and a departure from the skeuomorphic aesthetics of yesteryears, it embodies a significant shift from its...
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    Emergency Restart in Windows 11: The Hidden Last-Resort Tool for System Crashes

    Most Windows users are familiar with the regular reboot process, but few are aware of a little-known "Emergency Restart" method embedded in Windows 11. Despite its longevity—sources trace its roots as far back as Windows XP—this option remains obscure even for experienced users. Its rediscovery...
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    Windows 11 April 2025 Patch Creates Inetpub Folder—Security Risks & Fixes

    Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...
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    Windows 11 VBS Enclaves Removal: What It Means for Your PC Security

    Let’s set the scene: you’re sitting at your desk, sipping a lukewarm cup of coffee, blissfully unaware that the foundation of your computer’s safety net is about to get a surprise patch—actually, scratch that—a surprise removal. Cue the dramatic music. Microsoft, in its eternal quest for both...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Windows Repair: Effortless Solutions for a Faster, Stable PC

    The Ultimate Guide to Windows Repair: Reviving Your PC Without the Hassle A Lifeline for Troubled Windows PCs Anyone who has spent time in front of a Windows computer knows the mix of frustration and anxiety that comes with system issues. From sudden error messages and system slowdowns to...
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    Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unexplained inetpub Folder Emerges

    Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
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