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How to rip your audio CDs to MP3 from the Linux terminal with abcde
By Les Pounder published
Rip your CDs directly from the Linux terminal using the abcde bash tool.
Computer used in the first QDOS demo to Bill Gates showcased in video
By Mark Tyson published
The Intel 8086 computer used to demo QDOS to Bill Gates was showcased in a video podcast this weekend.
World's fastest Arm PC put to the test
By Mark Tyson published
Maker and influencer Jeff Geerling describes the recently released Thelio Astra from System76 as 'the fastest Arm desktop computer in the world.'
Hacker shows the patched Windows 11 BitLocker is still vulnerable
By Christopher Harper published
Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption is put under additional scrutiny by a hacker who showcases an old bug still being exploitable.
Microsoft warns Windows 11 install media bug blocks future security updates
By Kunal Khullar published
Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD
Microsoft Recall stores credit cards and Social Security numbers
By Avram Piltch last updated
Despite promising to filter personal data out, Recall still captures it.
Windows 11 Mixed Reality support revived for Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S headsets
By Christopher Harper published
Windows 11 gets a Mixed Reality update aimed at recent Meta Quest MR headsets.
Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged
By Hassam Nasir published
Microsoft says you can install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware but does not guarantee a stable experience.
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