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If you deleted that mysterious Windows file Microsoft told you not to, there's a new script to restore it
By Kunal Khullar published
The company warns against deleting the ‘inetpub’ folder used in security patch deployment

How to turn an old PC into a Linux web server
By Les Pounder published
Reusing older hardware as a web server is a great way to learn web development, server administration,

Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11
By Mark Tyson published
CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.

Microsoft promises it is 'ending USB-C port confusion' with updated Windows 11 certified program
By Mark Tyson published
All USB-C ports need to support data, charging, and display functionality.

The Essential Linux commands that every user needs to know
By Les Pounder published
All the Ubuntu / Debian Linux commands you need to copy files, install software, edit text and much, much more.

Windows Update will soon add app updates to its functionality
By Ash Hill published
Microsoft is consolidating the update process in the new Windows Update orchestration platform which is now available in a private preview.

Windows 11 gets quantum-hardened cryptography technology
By Aaron Klotz published
Microsoft is already preparing Windows 11 for future quantum computer attacks

Use grep to search Linux files and directories smarter
By Jo Hinchliffe published
Add grep to your Linux toolkit and slice through files, directories and console output to find the details that you need.
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