Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.2 arrives as a focused maintenance release that patches several painful regressions introduced with the 7.2 series—most notably virtual machines failing to start on Windows‑on‑ARM hosts, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) emulation problems for some guests, multiple GUI...
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Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.2 arrives as a targeted maintenance update that—according to reporting from third‑party outlets—addresses several painful pain points introduced with the 7.2 line: virtual machines failing to start on Windows-on‑ARM hosts, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) not functioning...
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Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday delivers more than a routine security roll-up: KB5065426 (OS Build 26100.6584) for Windows 11 24H2 packages a slate of small but visible UI tweaks, on-device AI components, and a collection of reliability fixes that will matter to both home users and...
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Ashampoo UnInstaller 16 arrives as a sharper, faster instrument for Windows users who want to remove software without leaving behind the usual detritus — and the company says its new edition pushes cleaning speeds, logging, and safety features far beyond what built-in Windows tools offer...
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Microsoft's Recall feature, introduced in Windows 11, offers users the ability to capture and revisit their on-screen activities through snapshots. This functionality is particularly beneficial for tracking workflows, retrieving previously viewed content, and maintaining a comprehensive digital...
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When it comes to Windows 11’s growing suite of built-in tools, perhaps none are as transformative for IT administrators, developers, and power users as Hyper-V. Despite its roots reaching back over a decade, Hyper-V has ascended to new prominence in the latest iterations of Microsoft’s flagship...
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Microsoft is once again steering the conversation around desktop computing, this time with a bold integration of artificial intelligence at the heart of the Windows 11 experience. The announcement of seven major new AI features—most immediately accessible to Windows Insiders on...
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Microsoft Windows 11 is once again demonstrating that even the classics can be reinvented. In a refreshing update for its built-in apps, Microsoft is revamping Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad—core applications that every Windows user has come to rely on. With these updates currently available...
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For years, many tech enthusiasts and developers juggled the dual-boot setup — partitioning their drives to run both Linux and Windows on the same machine. At first glance, dual-booting seems like the perfect solution: full hardware access for each operating system, no virtualization overhead...
Microsoft has officially rolled out its much-anticipated yet contentious AI-based feature, Copilot Recall, as part of the Windows 11 experience targeted to Copilot+ PCs. After lengthy delays triggered by an intense privacy and security backlash, Recall is finally available for public testing...
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Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows 11 has re-emerged, reigniting debates over its security and privacy implications. Initially introduced in May 2024, Recall was designed to enhance user productivity by capturing and storing snapshots of on-screen activity, allowing users to retrieve past...
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Microsoft’s approach to file systems and accessibility features on Windows is evolving at a rapid pace, but not without friction and controversy. As power users scan the horizon for optimal storage technologies and voice input tools, two parallel tracks dominate discussion: the thorny...
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A New Era for Windows Snipping Tool: Text Extraction Gets Front-Row Access
The Windows Snipping Tool has long held a special place in the toolkit of users who crave a nimble, built-in way to capture screenshots. Over the years, the unassuming utility has quietly evolved from a barebones snipping...
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An Insider Look at the Revamped Recall Feature
Microsoft's controversial Recall feature is making another appearance—but this time with a renewed focus on addressing serious privacy and security concerns. As Windows Insiders get early access on Windows 11 Build 26100.3902, the spotlight is once...
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Microsoft is taking a significant leap in cloud storage management with the latest enhancements to Azure Elastic SAN. These updates—auto scale capacity, snapshot support, and CRC protection—are designed to simplify storage management, improve data resilience, and optimize costs for businesses...
With the latest developments swirling around Windows 11, tech enthusiasts are abuzz about the newly introduced Recall feature. However, not all is rosy in Redmond, as Microsoft has uncovered some hiccups that have left users pondering. In this article, we’ll delve into the specifics of the...
So I'm the poor schmuck that gives a crap about backups. I have scripts that are supposed to run every night, but due to IT corporate domain nonsense they make me change my password. The scripts are run from a local admin account (non-domain) but every time I change my network password, all...
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All my icons on the desktop has a (document icon?) on top of them. I've tried to delete the IconCache.db and rebooted to no avail. Any suggestions? Here is a snapshot.