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Microsoft announces first test build for Windows 11 26H1, aimed at 'specific silicon'
It's available for testing right now.
No Longer Evil Thermostat hack strips Google from Nest thermostat
Google’s sunsetted Nest Gen 1 and Gen 2 thermostats have been given a new breath of life by a frustrated developer's No Longer Evil Thermostat firmware.
Retro PC Gaming the Easy Way with DOSBox Pure Unleashed
Gaming like it's 1999, or 1989, or even 1193.
Linux software management made simple with Discover
Software management in Linux can be a daunting task for the uninitiated, so when Discover popped up, offering an easy-to-use and powerful user interface, we had to take a look.
Storied Windows dev reminisces about Z-80 SoftCard, Microsoft's first hardware product 45 years ago
Raymond Chen has shared some insight into the development of Microsoft’s first hardware product, the Z-80 SoftCard, from 1980.
How to rip your DVDs with Handbrake — preserve your DVD library before bit rot claims another victim
Algorithms are telling us what to watch, but we can fight back by curating our old DVD collection into a digital archive that we can use on our modern devices.
Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems
A Windows security update had some systems unexpectedly asking for BitLocker passwords.
How to check and enable Secure Boot on your Windows PC
If you plan to migrate to Windows 11, you will need to enable Secure Boot to ensure your install is protected. We show you how to enable Secure Boot with no drama.
