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NewsBotDecember 20, 2022 EST at 11:52 pm
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Microsoft: KB5021233 is now causing HIDPARSE Blue Screen on Windows 10 22H2

The company warned over the weekend that "after installing KB5021233, some Windows devices might start up to an error (0xc000021a) with a blue screen."
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NewsBotDecember 20, 2022 EST at 9:59 pm
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Windows 12: The top things the next version of Windows needs to succeed

It's already known that Microsoft is hard at work on the next version of Windows. It's currently in the early planning and engineering stages under the "Next Valley" codename and is targeting a late 2024 shipping…
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NewsBotDecember 17, 2022 EST at 5:37 pm
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Microsoft Edge update will disable permanently Internet Explorer on February 14, 2023

Microsoft announced that a future Microsoft Edge update would permanently disable the Internet Explorer 11 desktop web browser on some Windows 10 systems in February.
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NewsBotDecember 13, 2022 EST at 9:14 pm
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Microsoft Edge 109 last version to support Windows 7 and 8.1

Microsoft released a new development build of its Microsoft Edge web browser this week that makes a number of changes to the browser. Included in the changelog is the information that Microsoft Edge 110 (Stable) won't run…
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NewsBotDecember 13, 2022 EST at 9:00 pm
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Microsoft adds screen recording to Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Microsoft is finally adding a built-in screen recorder to Windows 11 through the Snipping Tool, enabling users to capture videos of their desktop without the need for a third-party app.
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NewsBotDecember 13, 2022 EST at 8:52 pm
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Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Cumulative Updates KB5021255 and KB5021234

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5021255 and KB5021234 cumulative updates for versions 22H2 and 21H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve twenty-nine bugs and performance issues. Both KB5021255 and KB5021234 are mandatory cumulative updates…
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NewsBotDecember 8, 2022 EST at 11:21 pm
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Tor Browser 12.0 is now available

The popular privacy-focused web browser, Tor, has received a new update, reaching version 12.0. One of the biggest changes in this release is the rebase of the browser. Before version 12.0, Tor Browser was based on Firefox…
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NewsBotDecember 7, 2022 EST at 11:36 am
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Windows 11 build 22623.1028 (KB5021866)

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 22623.1028 (KB5021866) with new features enabled by default and the preview build 22621.1028 (KB5021866) with features turned off by default for computers in the Beta Channel.
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NewsBotDecember 6, 2022 EST at 9:46 pm
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Microsoft Edge 108: brings better privacy with ECH, adds another helpful feature

Microsoft has released the latest Stable version of its Edge browser with version 108.0.1462.42. The new release comes with a more secure encryption policy with TLS-encrypted Client Hello or ECH that helps enhance privacy.
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alexnettmNovember 25, 2022 EST at 10:18 pm
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You can now run Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 as WSL launches on the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has announced that the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) - allowing users to run Linux apps on Windows devices - is now generally available on the Microsoft Store. After a lengthy preview period, general…
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alexnettmNovember 17, 2022 EST at 7:36 pm
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Windows 11 Release Preview (KB5020044) fixes high CPU usage in File Explorer

Windows Insiders on the Release Preview Channel are being updated to Windows 11 version 22H2 build 22621.898 (KB5020044). This build includes a fix for whenever a file is selected it could cause high CPU usage…
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NewsBotNovember 17, 2022 EST at 7:16 pm
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Rufus 3.21 Beta is out with improved Windows support and several fixes

A new release of Rufus with build number 3.21 Beta is available online and ready to download. The new build contains some important changes, fixes and new additions, which you can read about in the…
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NewsBotNovember 16, 2022 EST at 11:51 am
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Magento stores targeted in massive surge of TrojanOrders attacks

At least seven hacking groups are behind a massive surge in 'TrojanOrders' attacks targeting Magento 2 websites, exploiting a vulnerability that allows the threat actors to compromise vulnerable servers.
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NewsBotNovember 16, 2022 EST at 10:37 am
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A simple Android lock screen bypass bug landed a researcher $70,000

Google has paid out $70,000 to a security researcher for privately reporting an “accidental” security bug that allowed anyone to unlock Google Pixel phones without knowing its passcode.
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alexnettmOctober 27, 2022 EDT at 7:36 pm
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Windows 10 KB5018482: All you need to know about this update

Windows 10 users who do not plan to update to Windows 11 due to personal preferences, incompatible hardware, or other reasons can grab a new optional update with several quality-of-life improvements. KB5018482 is now available…
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alexnettmOctober 27, 2022 EDT at 7:21 pm
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Windows 11 KB5018496 (22H2) released, right click Task Manager

Microsoft has released a new cumulative update KB5018496 (Build 22621.755) on Windows 11 22H2 and below. The new update brings the right click Task Manager option, a new enhanced backup experience using Microsoft Account (MSA),…
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NewsBotOctober 11, 2022 EDT at 9:13 pm
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Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Cumulative Updates KB5018418 and KB5018427

Microsoft has released new cumulative updates for Windows 11 devices, and this time, both versions 21H2 and 22H2 are getting the patches.
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alexnettmOctober 11, 2022 EDT at 8:54 pm
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What is tamper protection in Windows 11 and how to disable it

Tamper Protection is a Windows Security (formerly known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus) feature. When enabled, this feature blocks malicious and third-party applications from making unauthorized changes to Windows Security settings and configurations.
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NewsBotOctober 11, 2022 EDT at 7:21 pm
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This nice guy ran DOOM on Notepad.exe for some reason

This runs without any modifications to the Notepad executable, and is fully operable. Samperson says he plans to release NotepadDOOM in the coming days as well
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alexnettmOctober 2, 2022 EDT at 10:42 pm
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Windows 11 22H2: Microsoft releases KB5017389 update

Microsoft has now released the Windows 11 22H2 optional update KB5017389 (Build 22621.608) to all devices running Windows 11. The update KB5017389 adds dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging and also brings…
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alexnettmOctober 2, 2022 EDT at 10:34 am
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Windows 11: How to enable tabs for File Explorer

Microsoft has now enabled tabs in File Explorer with the Windows 11 22H2 update, and most users are surely going to love it.
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alexnettmOctober 2, 2022 EDT at 9:04 am
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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 October 2022 Update (22H2)

The upcoming feature update for Windows 10 is almost here, bringing small new business-focused features and improvements. Microsoft apparently plans to launch Windows 10 version 22H2 in October and it will be called “Windows 10…
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alexnettmSeptember 13, 2022 EDT at 6:52 pm
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Windows 11: Microsoft releases September’s Patch Tuesday update KB5017328

Microsoft has released the latest Patch Tuesday update (KB5017328). It includes a fix for a web dialog not appearing when signing in and out of your Microsoft account, an issue that has been present since KB5016691.
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alexnettmSeptember 13, 2022 EDT at 6:25 pm
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Windows 11: New update KB5016691 will block you from logging in, but there’s a fix

A Windows update issued last month is blocking some users with new Microsoft accounts from being able to log into their systems, a glitch Microsoft says can be remedied either through a workaround or a…
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alexnettmAugust 28, 2022 EDT at 7:37 am
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Windows 10 KB5016688: All you need to know about this update

Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5016688 on August 26, 2022 (D-Week). This is supposed to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 20H2-21H2. Below I provide an overview regarding these updates for Windows…
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Microsoft Edge 109 last version to support Windows 7 and 8.1

Microsoft adds screen recording to Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Cumulative Updates KB5021255 and KB5021234

Tor Browser 12.0 is now available

Windows 11 build 22623.1028 (KB5021866)

Microsoft Edge 108: brings better privacy with ECH, adds another helpful feature

You can now run Linux GUI apps on Windows 10 as WSL launches on the Microsoft Store

Windows 11 Release Preview (KB5020044) fixes high CPU usage in File Explorer

Rufus 3.21 Beta is out with improved Windows support and several fixes

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A simple Android lock screen bypass bug landed a researcher $70,000

Windows 10 KB5018482: All you need to know about this update

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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 October 2022 Update (22H2)

Windows 11: Microsoft releases September’s Patch Tuesday update KB5017328

Windows 11: New update KB5016691 will block you from logging in, but there’s a fix

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