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alexnettmJuly 16, 2022 EDT at 7:06 am
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Windows 11 KB5015814: Watch out for these issues in the latest update

KB5015814 is a security update and it will download automatically on your device at some point in future or when you check for updates manually. According to reports, KB5015814 installation fails with error messages like…
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alexnettmJuly 15, 2022 EDT at 6:50 pm
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Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.60.1

The latest PowerToys version 0.60.1, however, adds a good set of fixes on top of what it already introduced with the previous version 0.60.0. For those who don’t know, Microsoft PowerToys is a set of…
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alexnettmJuly 12, 2022 EDT at 6:32 pm
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Seven steps to make your Windows 10 and Windows 11 stable and durable

After installing Windows 10 or Windows 11, did you notice that the system is buggy from time to time? Then a few things can help.
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alexnettmJuly 12, 2022 EDT at 6:14 pm
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Windows 10 KB5015807 and KB5015811 updates released

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5015807 and KB5015811 cumulative updates for versions 21H2, version 21H1, version 20H2, and 1809 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve bugs and performance issues.
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alexnettmJuly 9, 2022 EDT at 1:26 pm
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5990X CPU Overclocked To 4.82 GHz, Shatters 100,000 Points In Cinebench R23

Extreme overclocker, SkatterBencher, overclocked AMD’s unreleased Ryzen Threadripper 5990X HEDT CPU to an impressive 4.82 GHz across all 64 cores on a custom water loop setup.
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alexnettmJuly 9, 2022 EDT at 9:53 am
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New RedAlert ‘N13V’ Ransomware targets Windows, Linux VMware ESXi servers

RedAlert, like other ransomware, can spread via RDP configuration hacking, malicious spam emails, botnets, exploits, malicious ads, web injections, fake updates, and installers. Regardless of the situation, RedAlert can be distributed globally, but for now, its current…
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alexnettmJuly 8, 2022 EDT at 7:27 am
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Google Releases Patch for Chrome CVE-2022-2294 Exploit

Google has released Chrome version 103.0.5060.114 for Windows. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system.
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alexnettmJuly 7, 2022 EDT at 9:21 pm
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How to fix high memory usage by Desktop Window Manager in Windows 10/11?

Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) is a window manager that is responsible for the Windows 10 and Windows 11 graphics effects like the Flip3D and the transparent windows or the live taskbar thumbnails.
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alexnettmJuly 4, 2022 EDT at 8:21 am
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Microsoft accidentally leaks the new OneDrive client for Windows 11

Microsoft is apparently working on a new OneDrive client for Windows 11 and it’s built from scratch. This could be the most significant update to the desktop operating system’s online cloud storage service and seems…
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alexnettmJuly 4, 2022 EDT at 7:59 am
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KB5014666: All you need to to know about this update

What's new in KB5014666 for Windows 10? This new update, which brings the build versions to 19042.1806, 19043.1806, and 19044.1806, comes with a lot of bug fixes and minor improvements, plus a couple of new…
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alexnettmJuly 4, 2022 EDT at 7:48 am
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Rufus 3.19: How to Easily Bypass Windows 11 Installation Restrictions

Windows 11 comes with more restrictive install requirements than its predecessor, including restrictions on older processors, as well as the requirement for an Internet connection and a Microsoft account. If you want to do a…
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alexnettmJune 26, 2022 EDT at 8:40 am
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Windows 11 KB5014668 is now rolling out with a new feature

KB5014668 is now available for Windows 11 outside the Windows Insider Program and it comes with plenty of improvements. This is an optional update and it won’t download or install automatically unless you click on…
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alexnettmJune 18, 2022 EDT at 7:47 am
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Latest Windows Update KB5014697 breaks Wi-Fi hotspot feature for some PCs

Following a recent update, some Windows PCs are unable to stay connected to the internet when acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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alexnettmJune 18, 2022 EDT at 7:04 am
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Windows 10 KB5014699 is now available – what’s new and fixed

Windows 10 KB5014699 is now available for users in the production channel. The cumulative update apparently doesn’t come with major changes or improvements, but there are several fixes. Direct download links for Windows 10 KB5014699…
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alexnettmJune 8, 2022 EDT at 3:06 pm
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Telegram to soon launch its Premium plan at $4.99 per month

Telegram is about to launch the long-rumored Telegram Premium subscription for additional monetization and revenue income. Although the official announcement remains somewhere in the future, a leak has revealed the upcoming premium features and the…
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