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  1. Luis

    Users report mystery 4GB Google file installed on their PCs

    Users report mystery 4GB Google file installed on their PCs Google is silently downloading a 4GB on-device AI model to computers running Google Chrome, allegedly without user consent or the option to decline the download. Some users reported that the model caused performance issues and could...
  3. RedViking

    Have you ever needed repairs done on your Laptop (non-Apple device)? (Poll)

    I asked the same question for Macbooks not too long ago. Have you ever needed repairs done on your Laptop (non-Apple device)?
  4. Kikebetico

    Data recovery software

    Hi, I'm new here. I need to recover some files from PC Recycle Bin. I clicked "empty recycle bin". I know the files could still be potentially recoverable, but with some software. Could you recommend me a good one ? I'm trying one named iBoysoft now, but that one could not dig out the files...
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    • recovery data software windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Software
  5. B

    Windows update policy

    We have a company policy that updates Windows and related software as follows: Definition Updates: No reboot required and installs immediately General Updates: Reboot could be required. Install 7 days of release. Driver Updates: Reboot could be required. Install 30 days of release. Feature...
  6. mh348

    Lightweight Windows App for Converting Images to Clear Black & White Copies

    I'm in search of a Windows app that can easily transform photo images into a clear black and white 'photocopy.' This is crucial for printing on a black and white (mono) printer. I often need to print copies of clients' ID documents or images of electrical/water meter readings. As my printer is...
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    • camscanner photo editor windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Software
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    New Copilot key for Windows PC keyboards

    New Copilot key for Windows PC keyboards Microsoft Corp. is adding a button to the Windows keyboard to activate its AI Copilot service, with the first devices to sport the new key available this month. The Copilot key, which will sit to the right of the space bar, is the first change to the...
  8. EveryMonday

    Best Specced / Priced Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 in the Country - Black Friday

    Item: Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch | i7-1265U | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | Iris Xe Graphics | Matte Black – New Age: 2022 Price: 33999 Payment Method Accepted: eft, cash, online Mobicred Warranty: Yes 1 Year Warranty Holder: Manufacturer Packaging: Yes Sealed Condition: New Sealed Battery...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Panos Panay quits Microsoft for Amazon after 20 years

    Panos Panay quits Microsoft for Amazon after 20 years Amazon.com Inc. is hiring Microsoft Corp.’s product chief to run the division responsible for the voice-activated Alexa assistant and Echo smart speakers, according to people familiar with the situation. Panos Panay, an almost 20-year...
  10. Jan

    Microsoft aims to expand Windows 365 to all users

    Microsoft wants to expand cloud-based Windows 11 to all users Microsoft wants to make its cloud-based Windows 365 available to consumers to stream the Windows operating system "from the cloud to any device", The Verge reports. In an internal "state of the business" presentation from June 2022...
  11. Jan

    Chrome broken for some antivirus users after Windows 11 update

    Windows 11 update breaks Chrome for some antivirus users Microsoft's latest Windows 11 cumulative update breaks the Google Chrome browser on systems protected by a range of software, including Cisco, WatchGuard EDR, and Malwarebytes. According to Bleeping Computer, Windows admins and users...
  12. Jan

    Statcounter South African operating system market share - May 2023

    Most popular operating systems in South Africa Android and Windows are the most popular operating systems (OS) in South Africa, and they have been for some time, according to data from Statcounter GlobalStats. Google's mobile OS held 67.56% of the South African market as of May 2023, while...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  13. Jan

    Microsoft testing Windows Ink update allowing users to write anywhere they can type

    Windows Ink update lets users write anywhere they can type Microsoft's latest Windows 11 insider preview build includes an update to Windows Ink that lets users handwrite entries directly into fields across the operating system. Before the update, handwriting entries only worked in specific...
  14. Jan

    Microsoft announces native RAR, 7-Zip, and Gzip support for Windows 11

    Goodbye WinRAR — Windows 11 getting native RAR support Microsoft's Windows 11 desktop operating system (OS) will get native support for several additional archive formats — including Roshal Archive, commonly shortened to RAR. The announcement was made in a blog post elaborating on some...
    • Jan
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    • 7-zip gzip microsoft panos panay roshal archive (rar) tarball (tar) windows windows 11 winrar
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  15. Jan

    Microsoft launches iPhone-to-Windows 11 syncing to all users

    iPhone-Windows 11 syncing now available to all users Microsoft has announced that iOS support in its Phone Link app on Windows 11 is now available to all users. The company first previewed the feature to Windows Insiders in late February 2023 before beginning a wider rollout around two months...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. Jan

    Windows update breaks "Make Chrome the default browser" button

    Windows update breaks Chrome feature — makes switch from Edge more difficult Microsoft rolled out an update to Windows in April 2023 that broke a button in Chrome which made it easy to switch to Google's browser as the default, Gizmodo reports. On most Windows systems, Microsoft's Edge browser...
  17. Jan

    Microsoft reportedly taking on Apple with own Arm-based chips

    Microsoft making its own Arm-based chips to take on Apple Microsoft is developing its own Arm-based chips for Windows PCs to rival the Apple M-series on MacBook computers, Windows Latest reports. The publication spotted several Microsoft job listings that advertised positions working on custom...
    • Jan
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    • apple silicon arm microsoft microsoft silicon qualcomm qualcomm snapdragon windows windows 12
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. Jan

    Microsoft announces 22H2 update is Windows 10's last feature update

    The end of Windows 10 Microsoft will not release any new updates for Windows 10, the company said in a blog post. The current version of Windows 10, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10. All editions of the operating system (OS) will still be supported with monthly security updates...
  19. Jan

    Arm to start making its own processors

    Arm making its own advanced chip UK semiconductor and software design company Arm is developing its own advanced chip to showcase the potential of its products, Financial Times reports. The project is being spearheaded by former Snapdragon designer and Qualcomm executive Kevork Kechichian.
    • Jan
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    • apple m1 arm intel microsoft qualcomm qualcomm snapdragon windows
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  20. Jan

    Microsoft fixes ancient Windows Defender bug that caused CPU spikes when using Firefox

    Microsoft fixes 5-year-old bug that caused Firefox to munch CPUs Microsoft has fixed a five-year-old bug in Windows Defender that caused significant CPU usage spikes for users of the Mozilla Firefox browser, Neowin reports. Firefox developer Yannis Juglaret confirmed that Microsoft rolled out...
  21. Jan

    Google launches Airdrop rival Nearby Share for Windows and Android

    Google launches AirDrop rival on Windows Google has launched a beta of its Nearby Share app for Windows, allowing users of the PC operating system to quickly send files between their computers and Android smartphones or tablets. Nearby Share was first launched on Android phones and Chromebooks...
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