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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.

Milestone one billionth Github Repo is just the word 'sh*t'
By Mark Tyson published
GitHub has hit an illustrious milestone with the publication of its one billionth repository this week.

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.

How to Run a Linux OS on your Chromebook
By Les Pounder published
Running Linux on your Chromebook used to be fraught with hacks and complications, but now we can easily run a Linux virtual machine alongside Google’s cloud based OS.
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