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Microsoft fixes Windows Vista boot sound bug in latest Windows 11 Insider Build — adds Recall Homepage and customizable system indicators
By Kunal Khullar published
Build 26200.5661 also adds Recall Homepage, customizable system indicators, and key stability fixes

Long-time rivals Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time, have dinner
By Mark Tyson published
Photo shows the first meeting between two legends of the tech world, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, standing together after a dinner.

Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
By Aaron Klotz published
The new cleanup strategy won't be a one-time deal; it'll be a regular occurrence with more driver types involved in future driver sweeps.

Microsoft has broken Windows Hello facial recognition — it no longer works in the dark
By Sunny Grimm published
The newest revision of Windows Hello Face requires a color camera to authenticate logins in addition to the use of IR sensors, somewhat limiting the function's usability in low-light scenarios.

Windows 11 Insiders surprised by return of Vista startup sound — it’s a bug not a feature, says MS exec
By Mark Tyson published
The latest Insider Build in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev channels plays the Windows Vista startup sound as it boots to the desktop.

How to manage Linux network connections via nmcli and the terminal
By Les Pounder published
Linux has a great network management GUI but sometimes we need to get our hands dirty in the terminal. In this how to we look at how to manage connections on a typical Ubuntu / Debian Linux machine.

How To Delete Files and Directories via the Linux Terminal
By Jo Hinchliffe published
Removing files and directories using the Linux command line is very efficient and can be used directly, or when accessing a system remotely.

Copilot Vision is live on Windows in the US — AI companion can see two apps at once
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Copilot Vision is live on Windows in the United States for Windows 10 and 11.
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