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Microsoft will now deliver some Exchange Server updates in .exe packages too by Usama Jawad Up until now, Microsoft has released Exchange Server Security Updates (SUs) and Hotfixes (HFs) as Windows Installer patch (.msp) files. However, admins have had problems manually installing these files as they are self-contained packages and need elevated privileges to install. If a user tries to install these updates with lesser privileges, they may leave their Exchange Server in a "bad state". As such, the Redmond firm typically recommends installing .msp files through an elevated Command Prompt window instead of simply double-clicking on the package. To mitigate this pro…
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The original Surface Duo gets camera improvements and bugfixes in the latest update by Taras Buria Microsoft has released the May 2022 firmware update for the original Surface Duo. Version 2022.215.137 is available for download on all Surface Duo variants, and it brings notable camera improvements, system bugfixes, and general Android Security patches. What is new in May 2022 firmware for the Surface Duo? The update improves general device stability. The update improves the in-app camera experience in dual-screen modes for applications with dynamic orientation requirements. The update addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin for May 2022. To …
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NTLite 2.3.5.8714
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NTLite 2.3.5.8714 by Razvan Serea NTLite is a Windows configuration tool that allows you to modify your existing Windows install or an image yet to be deployed, remove Windows components, configure and integrate, speed up the Windows deployment process. Reduce Windows footprint on your RAM and storage drive memory. Remove components of your choice, guarded by compatibility safety mechanisms, which speed up finding that sweet spot. Windows Unattended feature support, providing many commonly used options on a single page for easy setup. Easily integrate a single or multiple drivers, update or language packages. Package integration features smart sorting, enabling yo…
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The Bugs Strike Back update for Grounded spices up combat encounters by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Obsidian Entertainment's miniaturized survival game Grounded is continuing to receive Early Access updates as the game moves towards its 1.0 release. Today the studio brought forth its latest content update. Dubbed The Bugs Strike Back, it delivers more bug combat opportunities, new base defenses, a new way to gather Raw Science, and more. Jumping right into it, players will now find that bugs will seek revenge if others of their kind are killed or their territories are intruded too many times. This feature is named Faction Reactivity, and the hostile response of bugs is dep…
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Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 17.2 and 17.3 Preview 1 with C# and .NET improvements
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Microsoft releases Visual Studio 2022 17.2 and 17.3 Preview 1 with C# and .NET improvements by Paul Hill Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2022 17.2, it improves C# and .NET experiences, Git performance, there are updates for C++, and new Azure tools for local development and deployment. In addition to this release, Microsoft has made Visual Studio 2022 17.3 Preview 1 available for download which brings tooling support for .NET MAUI to Visual Studio. On top of all the new features VS 2022 17.2 delivers, Microsoft has addressed more than 400 issues given as feedback by the community. Some of the most upvoted issues that were fixed in this update include ‘Window …
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Windows 11 May Patch Tuesday (KB5013943) is out with important security fixes by Sayan Sen It’s the second Tuesday of the month which means only one thing, that it’s Patch Tuesday. The update for Windows 11 21H2 this month is designated KB5013943 and will take your system to OS Build 22000.675. The Windows 11 service stack has also been updated to Build 22000.652. Here are the relevant release notes for this April Patch Tuesday update (KB5013943): Highlights Addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. Improvements This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5012643 (released April 25, 2022) and also addresses the f…
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Sandboxie Plus 1.0.21 / Classic 1.0.21
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Sandboxie Plus 1.0.21 / Classic 1.0.21 by Razvan Serea Run programs in a sandbox to prevent malware from making permanent changes to your PC. Sandboxie allows you to run your browser, or any other program, so that all changes that result from the usage are kept in a sandbox environment, which can then be deleted later. Sandboxie is a sandbox-based isolation software for 32- and 64-bit Windows NT-based operating systems. It is being developed by David Xanatos since it became open source, before that it was developed by Sophos (which acquired it from Invincea, which acquired it earlier from the original author Ronen Tzur). It creates a sandbox-like isolated operating e…
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Microsoft introduces Deep Pink Xbox Wireless Controller
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Microsoft introduces Deep Pink Xbox Wireless Controller by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe The Xbox Wireless Controller lineup that was refreshed with the Xbox Series X|S launch has been expanded again. This time Microsoft has introduced the Deep Pink variant to its store, another addition to the non-Special Edition, one-color controller category that has so far seen Shock Blue, Pulse Red, and Electric Volt join its ranks following the original Robot White, Carbon Black releases. The new controller sports its striking pink shade across the front plate, analog sticks, and option buttons on the front. The back plate remains white just like other variants of this series. On the f…
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May's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 8.1 (KB5014011) and Windows 7 (KB5014012) out now
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May's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 8.1 (KB5014011) and Windows 7 (KB5014012) out now by Paul Hill Microsoft has released the Patch Tuesday update for Windows 8.1 (KB5014011) and Windows 7 (KB5014012) today as it’s the second Tuesday of the month. Installing them will protect your system against certain vulnerabilities but both also come with known issues. Here’s what each release contains and their known issues. Windows 8.1 Improvements This cumulative security update contains improvements that are part of update KB5012670 (released April 12, 2022) and includes new improvements for the following issues: The Key Distribution Center (KDC) code incorrectly ret…
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AMD refreshes the RX 6000 series with three new GPUs starting at $399 by Taras Buria AMD today announced a refresh for the current RX 6000 GPU lineup. The newest models include the RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6650 XT. They do not differ much from their non-50 siblings but come with noticeable core clock bumps. The improved specs combined with the latest Radeon Software drivers provide up to 13% performance uplifts and up to 14% in specific games when paired with the latest Ryzen processors. The RX 6950 XT leads the pack of three new GPU models from AMD. The company claims it is the most powerful graphics card in the Radeon RX 6000 Series family. It delivers "in…
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Microsoft outlines new accessibility features coming to Windows 11 by Rahul Naskar Microsoft is reportedly readying Windows 11 22H2 to hit its RTM this month, and now that it is close to reaching its general availability, Microsoft has outlined four noteworthy accessibility features coming with the final version of the update, including a more immersive Focus experience, system-wide live captions, more powerful voice access tools and more natural voices for Narrator. A more immersive Focus experience includes an option to turn on Do Not Disturb from the Action Center. The new Do Not Disturb setting gives you the option to prioritize which notifications you want to sho…
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Intel announces 12th-gen mobile Alder Lake HX processors with up to 16 cores by Taras Buria Intel today announced new 12th gen mobile processors under the HX name. The new family is a mobile equivalent of 12th gen desktop counterparts, and it comes in i5, i7, and i9 variants with up to 16 cores and 55W base power. Intel says these processors "utilize desktop-caliber silicon in a mobile package" to deliver a "high level of performance for professional workflows." Intel's 12th gen HX processors use the new hybrid core technology the company introduced earlier. Users will get to choose a model with up to 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency) and 24 threads. Accord…
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Microsoft doesn't really want customers to use the leaked Outlook client yet by Usama Jawad Although the upcoming web-powered Outlook client (Project Monarch) has been available for some months now, people who downloaded it were only recently able to sign into the application with their work and education accounts; personal accounts are still out of luck. That said, Microsoft has now published an advisory for customers who want to restrict access to the leaked version. As noted by Tero Alhonen on Twitter, a new message (ID MC376710) on the Microsoft 365 admin center asks customers to wait for the officially released version and also provides some guidance about how ad…
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Deals Alert: Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12400 is selling at a price you shouldn't miss by Sayan Sen If you are looking to buy a new gaming PC or a PC in general, the CPU choice is often a difficult one to make. However, today's not that day as the Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12400 processor, built on the latest Alder Lake CPU micro-architecture, is selling for just $159.99 on Amazon US, which is more than $30 lower than the minimum recommended MSRP. The 6 core/12 thread Core i5-12400 is a very potent gaming CPU and it can be paired up even with some of the fastest discrete GPUs from AMD or Nvidia, like the upcoming Radeon RX 6950 XT. In terms of gaming, the processor is comp…
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AMD Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 series (Raphael) alleged launch date leaked by Sayan Sen Back at CES this year, AMD had confirmed that it will be launching its Zen 4-based desktop CPUs in the second half of 2022. And although there was rumor that it was landing earlier than stated, AMD is likely going to stay with what it had announced. Besides, the company has already introduced some new CPUs for its aging Socket AM4 in the form of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and more. A new report from DIGITIMES alleges that the upcoming Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 series processors (codenamed "Raphael) are launching in September 2022, though it is possible that the company gives us a tiny glimpse of…
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New Intel 30.0.101.1960 driver adds support for Alder Lake HX, fixes a number of games by Steven Parker Intel has released a new Windows DCH graphics driver version 30.0.101.1960 today. The major highlight of the release is that it is basically the launch driver for the 12th Gen Alder Lake HX CPUs that were annouced today which are targeted for portable computing and have up to 16 cores. In addition, this release adds Intel Game On Driver support for Evil Dead: The Game and Dolmen on 11th Gen CPUs. Below are the driver highlights: Launch driver for 12th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® UHD Graphics (Codename Alder LakeHX). Intel® Game On Driver …
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Windows 11 servicing build 22616.100 (KB5014650) released for Dev and Beta Insiders by Steven Parker Microsoft has released a servicing update today with a new Windows 11 build 22616.100 (KB5014650) to the Dev and Beta Channel insiders. The new build does not bring anything new to the table as it is a cumulative update with which the company is testing its servicing pipelines as it is often known to do. Microsoft has been frequently releasing servicing updates now as the Dev Channel builds are beaming with new and upcoming features. The full announcement says: We are starting to roll out Cumulative Update Build 22616.100 (KB5014650). This update does not include…
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Pale Moon 31.0.0
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Pale Moon 31.0.0 by Razvan Serea Pale Moon is an Open Source, Goanna-based web browser available for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Android, focusing on efficiency and ease of use. Make sure to get the most out of your browser! Pale Moon offers you a browsing experience in a browser completely built from its own, independently developed source that has been forked off from Firefox/Mozilla code, with carefully selected features and optimizations to improve the browsers speed, resource use, stability and user experience, while offering full customization and a growing collection of extensions and themes to make the browser truly your own. Features: Optimized for mod…
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Free Download: Cloud Identity and Entitlement Security Readiness Cheat Sheet by Steven Parker Claim your free checklist of this report today, before the offer expires. Benchmark your preparedness for securing identities and entitlements in the cloud. This cheat sheet provides guidance to secure identities (both human and non-human) and entitlements in the cloud. The growing number of identities and entitlements within the cloud substantially increases risk, making them high-value targets for attackers. Organizations can leverage this cheat sheet for ideas on how to improve their current cloud identity security. Find out and benefit today with this chec…
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Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22616 fixes “Show hidden icons” flyout in system tray by Steven Parker Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider build less than a week after 22610, for Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels. Update, May 10: There's a newer build 22616.100 available, but it's just a servicing pipeline update that introduces no new features, you can view that announcement here. The firm highlighted a couple of changes with this build, firstly, an attempted fix for the “Show hidden icons” flyout in the system tray not appearing for some Windows Insiders, and secondly, the company is looking for feedback for people that like to game using their …
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Limited time deals: WD, Seagate 5TB external portable drives for under $100 by Sayan Sen Seagate Expansion (left) and WD P10 (right) If you happen to be shopping around for some external hard disk drives (HDD), there are some excellent deals that are currently live online. So without further ado, let's get into the deals. First up, we have the WD Black P10 Game drive with the 5TB variant of this HDD currently selling for $119.99. But with a limited time $20 discount promo code offer, you can get it for just $99.99. Get the WD Black P10 5TB at the links below: WD Black 5TB P10 Game Drive for PS5/PS4/Xbox One/PC/Mac USB 3.2: $119.99 + $20 off w/ promo code BTLBS4…
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PSA: Windows 10 version 20H2 will reach end of servicing today
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PSA: Windows 10 version 20H2 will reach end of servicing today by Usama Jawad Microsoft posted a reminder about this back in February but consider this as a final public service announcement from our side too: Windows 10 version 20H2 will reach end of servicing today, May 10, 2022. This release is also called the October 2020 update and became generally available in September of the same year. It packed a bunch of new features including Start menu and Taskbar changes, improved notifications, and an enhanced tablet experience. It was also the first version of Windows 10 to ship with Chromium-based Edge. However, Windows 10 version 20H2 has now reached end of servicing.…
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Instagram's Digital Collectibles offers a new monetization opportunity by Fiza Ali Starting this week, Instagram is bringing a new monetization opportunity for its users. The company has announced that it will now offer a feature that will enable creators to generate money and fans to extend support to their favorite creators by getting their hands on digital collectibles such as art, images, videos, music, or trading cards, as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Commenting on the latest monetization opportunity, the company stated: Creators are using new technologies like NFTs to take more control over their work, their relationship with their fans, and how they can mo…
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Microsoft announces Adaptive Accessories for creating personalized input devices by Taras Buria Microsoft wants to make modern technologies easier to use for an average user and people with different disabilities. Besides adding new accessibility features to Windows 11, Microsoft also makes various non-conventional devices for using traditional PCs. For example, the Xbox Adaptive Controller platform lets you create a unique controller for those who cannot use a standard gamepad. Now Microsoft has a similar set for the non-gaming audience. The software giant today unveiled new Adaptive Accessories. The idea behind the project is to let users with special needs cr…
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AMD 22.5.1 driver has support for new GPUs and a Windows 10 aero effect fix by Taras Buria AMD today released a new Radeon Software driver for its vast lineup of graphics cards. Version 22.5.1 is now available for download from the official website or inside the Radeon Settings app. The main highlight of the update is support for new graphics cards — RX 6650 XT, RX 6750 XT, RX 6950 XT — and a longstanding bug fix for Windows 10 users. What is new in Radeon Software 22.5.1? Added Support For: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT Graphics. AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Graphics. AMD Radeon RX 6950XT Graphics. Fixed Issues: Fixed a bug when some users on the Windows 10 operati…
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