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    Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Day 1: Critical Software Breaches & Rising Cybersecurity Threats

    The first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 brought the cybersecurity spotlight back to some of the world’s most critical software platforms, revealing a dynamic and, at times, unsettling glimpse into the vulnerabilities that underscore the modern IT ecosystem. On this opening day alone, researchers...
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    Running Windows 10 in VirtualBox: Risks, Legality, and Best Practices

    For many users around the world, running Windows 10 in a virtual environment remains an essential part of testing software, isolating environments, or maintaining compatibility for legacy applications. Virtualization platforms like VirtualBox have made this process accessible, even for those...
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    Why Every Software Enthusiast Should Use a Linux Virtual Machine in 2025

    Curiosity and ambition are the twin engines of every software enthusiast, propelling them to explore beyond the familiar terrains of Windows or macOS. While these mainstream platforms power most personal desktops and laptops, there is a compelling case for venturing into the world of Linux...
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    How to Run Rocky Linux on VirtualBox in Windows 11: Complete Guide for Beginners

    Running Rocky Linux inside a VirtualBox environment on Windows 11 has emerged as a cost-effective and flexible solution for enthusiasts and professionals seeking to explore enterprise-grade Linux without dedicating physical hardware. The step-by-step, community-centric spirit of Rocky...
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    Why Virtualization Outperforms Dual-Booting: Top Reasons to Switch to Hypervisors

    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...
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    How to Keep Windows 10 Safe Post-End of Support Using Virtual Machines

    When Microsoft finally lowers the curtain on Windows 10 and ushers it off the stage—scheduled for October 14, 2025—millions of users will face a dilemma: upgrade, migrate, or expose themselves to the wild digital west of an unsupported operating system. For those with stubborn software...
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    Rediscover Retro Computing with FreeDOS: The Ultimate Guide to Nostalgic OS Power

    With a barely audible whirr and a memory footprint that would fit easily on a supermarket loyalty card, FreeDOS boots to life—ready to spirit us all back to the days when computing wasn’t just a lifestyle but a daring adventure. For anyone haunted by the clangy OPL2 soundtrack of Commander Keen...
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    Ultimate Guide to Installing and Optimizing Windows 11 in Virtual Machines for Safe Testing

    Few acts in the digital world rival the thrill of installing a brand-new operating system—except, perhaps, doing so in a way that lets you hit “Undo” if things go pear-shaped. That’s the magic of virtual machines. If you’ve ever wondered how to dive headfirst into Windows 11 without risking your...
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    Fixing VirtualBox HMR3Init Error & CISA Cybersecurity Alert

    VirtualBox HMR3 Fix & ICS Cyber Alert In this edition of Windows Forum News, we explore two pressing topics that affect both everyday Windows users and IT professionals alike. First up, we dive into a VirtualBox hiccup that has been frustrating many users—the notorious HMR3Init error—and provide...
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    Windows 11 ISO & Linux Virtualization: Install Manjora in VirtualBox

    Windows 11 ISO & Linux Virtualization: A Comprehensive Guide Windows enthusiasts and IT aficionados, welcome to an in-depth exploration of two compelling topics shaking up our digital playground. Today, we delve into the availability of localized Windows 11 ISO files, specifically the Portuguese...
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    Virtualbox needs win32 api

    Hi, I am trying to install VirtualBox on my Win11 laptop and had to download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 package, then had to download Python Core Package and install it (there was no way that I could see to uncheck Python install), then had to download Win32 api but could not find...
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    How to Set Up a Windows 11 Virtual Machine to Test DeepSeek Safely

    If you’ve recently found yourself curious about DeepSeek—a shiny, new AI tool that's causing quite a stir for its capabilities and, let's be real, its murky data policies—you might be wondering how to try it out without opening a Pandora's box on your main PC. Enter the guardian angel of cyber...
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    Running Windows 11 on a Windows XP PC: A Tech Experiment

    What if I told you that you could make Windows 11 run on a Windows XP PC? No, this isn’t a "Back to the Future"-styled glitch in the matrix or a scene from a sci-fi movie. It’s a real-world experiment that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts. Using clever workarounds and software...
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    Running Windows 11 on an Old Windows XP Machine: A Virtual Challenge

    Think your old Windows XP machine is beyond hope? Think again. In a remarkable experiment, a tech enthusiast managed to get Windows 11 running on a Windows XP computer using a virtual machine. Yes, the ancient Windows XP—first released in 2001—temporarily hosted Microsoft's latest OS in a...
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    VirtualBox Updates: Key Fixes for Windows 11 BSOD & Enhanced Performance

    Oracle’s beloved VirtualBox, a cornerstone for virtualization geeks and IT professionals alike, has just published new updates for its 7.1 and 7.0 branches. These aren't your run-of-the-mill security patches or performance tweaks. No, VirtualBox has stepped up with fixes for some gnarly bugs...
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    Virtualize Your Windows 11 PC with Disk2vhd and VirtualBox: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Virtualization isn’t just for IT professionals tinkering with enterprise systems—the tech-savvy Windows enthusiast can get in on the action, too. Imagine having a duplicate of your entire Windows 11 setup—apps, files, settings, and all—running as a virtual machine. Yes, it’s as cool (and...
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    Exploring Proxmox on Windows 11: A Nested Virtualization Experiment

    What do you get when you mix a bare-metal virtualization platform with the comforting embrace of Windows 11? An interesting exercise in creativity and frustration! Recently, a daring enthusiast decided to run a Proxmox virtual environment on top of their existing Windows 11 installation, and...
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    Top Virtual Machine Software of 2024: Choose Your Best VM Tool

    In the world of technology, a toolbox isn’t complete without the capability of virtualization. Virtual machine (VM) software has fundamentally shifted how we interact with operating systems, software testing, application deployment, and more. Whether you’re sci-fi-leveling your personal computer...
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    Microsoft's Windows 11 VMs Disappear: Developers Left in the Lurch

    In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft's Windows 11 Development Environment virtual machines (VMs) have essentially ghosted their users. Yes, you read that right—the highly sought-after VMs have disappeared from Microsoft's download page as of October 23, 2024. This abrupt vanish act has left...
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    Oracle VirtualBox Updates: Enhancements for Windows 11 and Linux Users

    In a significant move for virtualization enthusiasts, Oracle has rolled out updates to VirtualBox, targeting critical fixes and enhancements for both Windows and Linux users. The latest updates in the 7.1 and 7.0 channels bring essential features, including a fix tailored for Windows 11 24H2 and...
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