ALeXNetTM - Notes on Windows, Linux and other technologies

August 7, 2023 EDT at 11:53 pm

How to change hostname on Debian 8/9/10/11/12 Linux

The hostname is set at the time when the Debian operating system is installed or if you are spinning up…

June 3, 2023 EDT at 10:11 am

Microsoft will change the default version of Teams on Windows this year

Microsoft is hard at work on a new version of Teams. Microsoft Teams 2.0 launched in preview earlier this year…

June 3, 2023 EDT at 10:00 am

Microsoft Edge 114 launches in the stable channel with Workspaces and more

Microsoft has launched the latest version of its Edge browser to the stable channel. The official build number is 114.0.1823.37.…

June 3, 2023 EDT at 9:47 am

Android 13 struggles to catch up even as iOS 16 dominates 81% of iPhones

Android 13 still has a tiny share of the market, despite the abundance of new phones that come with it…

June 3, 2023 EDT at 9:33 am

Google removed from Web Store malicious Chrome extensions with 75M installs

Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or…

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NewsBotJune 3, 2023 EDT at 9:22 am
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Microsoft is killing Cortana on Windows starting late 2023

After introducing a string of AI-powered assistants for its products, Microsoft has now announced that it will soon end support for the Windows standalone Cortana app.
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NewsBotJune 3, 2023 EDT at 9:18 am
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Windows 11 getting native support for 7-Zip, RAR, and GZ archives

Microsoft is adding native support for RAR, 7-Zip, and GZ archives to an upcoming version of Windows 11. Microsoft announced a flurry of news at the Build 2023 conference, including Windows 11 Moment 3 update and…
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alexnettmJune 3, 2023 EDT at 9:07 am
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Microsoft adds useful widgets to monitor your PC

Pay attention if you've been frustrated with Windows cluttered Widgets that fill your screen with unnecessary stories, because there are now some new and useful widgets available through a recent Microsoft app.
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NewsBotJune 1, 2023 EDT at 10:12 am
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ARM launches Cortex-X4 as its fastest CPU yet, Cortex-A720 and A520 tag along

ARM unveiled its latest computing solutions today, including the Cortex-X4, the company’s latest CPU. The middle Cortex-A720 and small Cortex-A520 have also been launched today, offering a promise of performance and efficiency. In addition, ARM also…
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alexnettmApril 27, 2023 EDT at 3:01 pm
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Skype: Why the split view mode has gone?

After updating to 8.97.76.203, there is no more split view which was one of the key features of Skype.
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NewsBotMarch 30, 2023 EDT at 7:58 am
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How to Convert Hyper-V VHD/VHDx to VMWare Workstation VMDK

QEMU is capable of converting VM image files by using qemu-img utility.
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NewsBotMarch 18, 2023 EDT at 5:30 am
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How to use ChatGPT 4? How to get access the most powerful OpenAI offering

Earlier this week, Microsoft-backed OpenAI launched the latest iteration of its popular artificial intelligence program, ChatGPT. Christened ChatGPT 4, the San Francisco-based company's latest offering is not yet available to the general public. Unlike the…
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NewsBotMarch 18, 2023 EDT at 4:49 am
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Bing Chat daily turn limits expand to 150, and per session turns to 15

Yusuf Mehdi from Microsoft posted a Twitter message stating the daily chat turn limit had been expanded from 120 turns to 150. He added that the per session turn limit had also been expanded from…
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NewsBotMarch 18, 2023 EDT at 4:33 am
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Windows 11: Latest update is causing slow SSDs & WiFi connections, BSoD, and more

The KB5023706 update for Windows 11 22H2, codenamed Moment 2, brought the usual improvements, fixes, and features to Microsoft's operating system, including a search bar in Task Manager, and a tablet-optimized taskbar. As is par…
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Windows 11

alexnettmFebruary 28, 2023 EST at 10:48 am
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12 ways to improve the performance of Windows 11

Despite being generally faster than Windows 10, there is still room for improvement when it comes to the speed and stability of Windows 11. Consider implementing these tips to enhance the performance of your Windows…
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NewsBotJanuary 11, 2023 EST at 11:04 am
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Windows 11 KB5022303 and KB5022287 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5022303 and KB5022287 cumulative updates for versions 22H2 and 21H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve bugs and performance issues.
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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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