GoKawiil - Tech News

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Why Microsoft Entertainment Pack had a sticker announcing that it had Tetris? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-20 | by Raymond Chen | tags: microsoft entertainment pack, tetris, windows

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Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-20 | tags: windows 11, microsoft, kb5121003

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Best Buy removes 32GB RAM worth $600 to "repair" customer's 64GB gaming laptop (techspot.com)

2026-08-19 | by Kishalaya Kundu | tags: best buy, lenovo legion 5, intel core i9

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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend (wired.com)

2026-08-19 | by Simon Hill | tags: window-cleaning robot, astragals, pvc windows

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AI server boom funds $314 universal cash payout in Taiwan — President Lai Ching-te says the payout ensures the country's AI windfall 'can be shared by all,' 11% GDP growth and $903B export surge finance $7.4B dividend (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-19 | by Luke James | tags: ai servers, taiwan, foxconn

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Dev uses Claude AI to create native macOS driver for 'obscure' Windows-only printer — Linux container hack enables system-wide Cmd-P printing, driver now available on Github (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-19 | by Mark Tyson | tags: claude ai, hp laser 1008a, linux container

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Firefox is the browser to beat right now if you use AI - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-08-19 | by Jack Wallen | tags: firefox, mozilla, smart window

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Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-19 | tags: microsoft, windows defender, 0xc0000005

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Critical RCE flaw in Windows IKE Extension now actively exploited (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-19 | tags: windows, ike, ms-ikee

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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 2 months (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-19 | tags: windows 11, microsoft, windows 24h2

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Computational ‘gym’ trains AI models to control turbulence (feeds.nature.com)

2026-08-19 | by Velte | tags: hydrogym, turbulence, ai models

192.

A 3D fruit fly on macOS desktop powered by the real FlyWire connectome (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: brain, flywire, neurons

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Firefox Smart Window adds AI web search, automatic tab groups, and more (9to5mac.com)

2026-08-18 | by Marcus Mendes | tags: mozilla, firefox, smart window

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NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows (engadget.com)

2026-08-18 | by Kris Holt | tags: nvidia, geforce now, firefox

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Passkey vs. password: What's the difference and which is better? (engadget.com)

2026-08-18 | by Ben Stegner | tags: passkey, password, face id

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Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager (zdnet.com)

2026-08-18 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | tags: ubuntu, canonical, wsl

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I used to be excited about new tech, but I rarely am anymore (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: vcr, windows 95, dvd

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Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out (zdnet.com)

2026-08-18 | by Lance Whitney | tags: windows 11, microsoft, copilot

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Clop created custom web shell for Windchill data theft attacks (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: clop, windchill, cve-2026-12569

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Mozilla is bringing AI to Firefox—but only if you want it (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: mozilla, firefox, smart window

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Firefox’s AI Window Gets New Features Meant to Help You Stay on Task and Organized (cnet.com)

2026-08-18 | by Zachary Mcauliffe | tags: firefox, exa, smart window

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Claude writing a macOS driver for my obscure HP printer built only for Windows (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: claude, macos, windows

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I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no (zdnet.com)

2026-08-18 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | tags: ubuntu, canonical, wsl

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China reportedly orders state agencies to uninstall its government-only edition of Windows 10 — Beijing accelerates planned retirement over data security concerns (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-18 | by Luke James | tags: bloomberg, china, chinese

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China pulls the plug on Windows 10 for government machines months ahead of schedule (techspot.com)

2026-08-18 | by Rob Thubron | tags: windows 10, china, microsoft

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Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser (theverge.com)

2026-08-18 | by Stevie Bonifield | tags: firefox, mozilla, exa

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Microsoft tests faster Windows File Explorer, new context menu (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: windows file explorer, microsoft, windows 11

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CISA: Windows Task Host flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: cisa, windows task host, cve-2025-60710

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Microsoft starts removing WMIC tool used by cybercriminals (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: microsoft, wmic, windows 11

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PM Carney announces largest clean energy investment in North American history (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-18 | tags: hydro-québec, gull island, churchill falls