Every now and then, the world of Windows computing throws up stories so unexpected that they straddle the line between humor and horror, illustrating just how complex and sometimes counterintuitive modern computing really is. One such story recently made waves after a Redditor, driven by...
Windows 10 is fast approaching a significant milestone that is shaking up IT departments, enterprises, and everyday users alike. After October 14, 2025, the world’s most widely deployed desktop operating system will officially lose free security patch support from Microsoft. This end-of-support...
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When the news first broke that Windows 10 would officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, the resounding concern among millions of users worldwide echoed a now-familiar refrain: what happens next? Microsoft’s latest announcement, detailed in BleepingComputer and confirmed by...
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Cloud computing has always promised agility, productivity, and unlimited scale, but rarely do the default settings underpinning these promises curtail security in as direct a way as Microsoft's implementation of default outbound access for Azure virtual machines. As Azure races toward retiring...
Three months from now, millions of Windows 10 users will find themselves at a crossroads, as Microsoft's steadfastly enforced end-of-support deadline draws closer. Despite persistent speculation, official documentation and company statements confirm that October 14, 2025 will remain the historic...
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Here is a detailed summary of the key new features, improvements, and known issues in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4452 (KB5060836) for the Beta Channel (24H2):
Major New Features
1. Recall Homepage
A new personalized homepage is introduced in Recall, showing your recent activity and...
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For many Windows enthusiasts, Turbo C++ remains a nostalgically familiar sight—a relic of a time when programming education was often intertwined with the blue screens and chunky menus of early Borland IDEs. Yet, as Windows 10 and Windows 11 march steadily onward, they leave such legacy tools...
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Microsoft has introduced Windows 365 Reserve, a service designed to provide businesses with temporary, pre-configured Cloud PCs to ensure continuity during device unavailability. This offering allows employees to access a Cloud PC from virtually any device via the Windows App or a web browser...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 to the Canary Channel, introducing several notable enhancements aimed at improving user experience and accessibility.
New Profanity Filter Setting for Voice Typing
Responding to user feedback, Microsoft has implemented a new setting...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10, millions of users face an uncertain crossroads: whether to upgrade, switch operating systems, or seek alternatives that best fit their needs. For some, the answer seems clear—embrace Linux, an open-source and increasingly accessible solution...
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Microsoft’s Copilot Actions is poised to redefine how testers, developers, and everyday users interact with artificial intelligence by providing unprecedented control over a live, virtual browsing environment. This recently unveiled experimental feature—spotted in its early labs release—pushes...
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Docker transformed the world of software development, empowering teams to encapsulate applications within containers—lightweight, portable, and consistent across environments. But in 2025, Docker is far from the exclusive gateway to container technology. As cloud-native practices, security...
The latest release for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel, build 27871, underscores Microsoft's ongoing push to make the operating system not only more feature-rich but also more sustainable, secure, and user-friendly. As new builds surface at an accelerated pace, each iteration offers...
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Microsoft has recently addressed a critical issue affecting Windows 11 systems, particularly those operating in virtual environments. The problem emerged following the deployment of the KB5058405 May 2025 security update, which led to startup failures and the display of a 0xc0000098 error...
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Windows 11, as Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is no stranger to constant evolution, both in terms of features and, sometimes, flaws. Over the past month, administrators responsible for Windows environments—particularly those running virtual machines—found themselves grappling with a...
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For seasoned Windows users, the allure of constructing a tailored development environment is irresistible—especially in an age where applications, libraries, and containers sprawl unchecked, threatening the stability and cleanliness of one's daily driver system. This desire for isolation and...
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Amid growing anxiety among Windows 11 users following the May 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft’s recent emergency update offers both a needed fix and a lesson in the complexity of modern operating system maintenance. The fallout from KB5058405—primarily a critical security update—created an...
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Installing Windows 11 in a virtual machine has quickly become one of the most popular ways for both enthusiasts and professionals to safely evaluate Microsoft’s latest OS, experiment with questionable programs, or maintain separate workspaces on a single piece of hardware. This article explores...
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Here’s a summary and important insights on the recent Windows 11 hotfix for the system-crashing issue (error code 0xc0000098):
What Happened?
In May 2025, Microsoft released update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2.
This update intended to fix security issues but instead caused some...
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I have create a virtual machine to replace an old Dell server. The old server has 4 network adapters, to connect to a regular network/internet, a fire protection network, a process control network, and a modbus/radio network. I installed 3 additional network cards to create 4 adapters on the...