Windows 11's latest feature lets you view your Android phone content in the File Explorer
Move, copy, and delete Android phone content in Windows without the cord
Microsoft is working on tighter security measures for Windows after the CrowdStrike disaster
A hot potato: While still working with CrowdStrike to bring millions of botched PCs back online, Microsoft is also thinking about the future of Windows. The platform must evolve and innovate, enhancing resilience against the next faulty update coming from a third-party company.
Generative AI could be hurting productivity at work, despite what bosses believe
"AI will make you mega productive," bosses tell overworked staff
By popular demand, Steam introduces standalone demo pages
Steam is introducing standalone pages for game demos, complete with demo-specific screenshots, content and reviews. Users can now receive notifications for demos, add them to their library, and easily manage them.
OpenAI unveils prototype search engine "SearchGPT"
A new AI tool or the next Google challenger?
Spyware maker gets hacked, data reveals thousands of remotely controlled devices
The CEO didn't know anything about the breach
Switzerland is forcing government bodies to use open-source software
Bern authorities want to promote efficiency, security, and transparency within the federal country
CrowdStrike apologizes for worldwide systems outage, offers vendors a $10 UberEats voucher
To express our gratitude, your next cup of coffee or late night snack is on us!"
How to fix the July 2024 Windows update's reboot loop
Users using BitLocker encryption should keep their recovery keys handy
Facepalm: Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker might have trouble rebooting after installing a July OS update. Microsoft instructs those impacted to refer to the standard BitLocker recovery procedure. The issue is one of many that have hit the operating system in recent weeks, including the CrowdStrike disaster that caused BSODs across the globe.
911 call centers gear up for live video streaming from iPhones
The new feature is part of a larger safety push by Apple
AMD's new Frame Latency Meter tool is an easy way to analyze mouse input lag
It's free and open-source
Developer forced to fix Android apps on Snapdragon laptops after Microsoft's refusal to do something
The Windows Subsystem for Android is going away next year
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain AI-generated patterns and vector graphics
Quickly generate patterns and vector art that fills pre-defined shapes
The iPhone 15 Pro can run Windows 11 – if you can tolerate the 20-minute boot time
Emulation lets Windows break into Apple's walled garden
MySQL vs. MariaDB: a brief comparison guide
MySQL is one of the most popular relational databases. MariaDB is a fork from the original MySQL codebase.
Microsoft blames EU agreement for CrowdStrike disaster, releases USB recovery tool
Microsoft is legally bound to grant third-party developers level 0 kernel access
Microsoft Phone Link app updated with more audio source options
The Phone Link app allows you to receive phone calls, SMS, manage apps, and view photos on your PC by linking your Android device or iPhone. This latest version also lets you choose whether audio plays on your PC or phone.
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CrowdStrike also broke Debian and Rocky Linux earlier this year – hackers are taking advantage of Friday's chaos
Can you trust CrowdStrike's software update procedures moving forward?
Cinebench improves ray tracing support in Apple M3 Macs
Cinebench, one of our favorite real-world CPU/GPU benchmarks has been updated to version 2024.1.0, adding support for GPU accelerated Metal RT hardware ray tracing on Mac computers powered by M3 chips.
Google is set to remove low-quality Android apps with "limited functionality" soon
Several other new security policies also take effect on August 31
OpenAI is replacing GPT-3.5 with new GPT-4o mini model for free users
It's over 60% "cheaper" to process than its predecessor
Massive Team Fortress 2 update lands to fix all your nagging complaints
New maps, cosmetics, and a crackdown on bots
3 programming languages that will help you land a job in finance
Strategic choices for finance jobs
Businesses around the world hit by 'Blue Screen of Death' following faulty CrowdStrike update
Microsoft 365 apps and services have been experiencing problems, too