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Microsoft's vision of "AI-native" Windows is becoming real, update introduces agents that pilfer through your files
By Hassam Nasir published
Microsoft states that agents read files in an isolated runtime

Microsoft Windows boss posts lackluster response to ‘agentic OS’ backlash
By Luke James published
For both your everyday and power users alike, the gap between messaging and actual, measurable action in response to criticism remains stark.

AMD users flag heavy SSD write activity tied to chipset driver
By Mark Tyson published
AMD chipset driver possibly shortens SSD life, behavior alarms users — incessant log file writes observed every time a window is moved or resized.

Top Microsoft exec's boast about Windows 'evolving into an agentic OS' provokes furious backlash over AI
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft Windows president faces withering criticism in response to boasts that 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS.'

Microsoft patches Windows 10 issue that accidentally blocked extended security updates from installing
By Aaron Klotz published
Install this update if you want ESU to work properly on your aging Windows 10 computer

Microsoft announces first test build for Windows 11 26H1, aimed at 'specific silicon'
By Hassam Nasir published
It's available for testing right now.

Linux software management made simple with Discover
By Les Pounder published
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.

Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems
By Jowi Morales published
A Windows security update had some systems unexpectedly asking for BitLocker passwords.
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