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5 ways to run Windows apps on MacOS - and 2 are free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-10 02:50:49

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways If you're a MacOS user, you can still run Windows apps. These tools make it possible to run hundreds of thousands of apps. Some of the above apps are free, but some aren't. If you're a MacOS user, and you have a particular Windows-only app you need to run, you're in luck. There are several options for running Windows apps on MacOS, each of which is easy to do and some of which are actually free.

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7 most Windows-like Linux distros - if you're ready to ditch Microsoft

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-10 18:37:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways If you're migrating from Windows, try one of these distributions. Each of these is user-friendly and free. Most of these are either Ubuntu-based or independent. Windows 10's end of life is coming in 2025, and that means you have to hope your machine can run Windows 11, buy a new computer, or try something different -- like Linux. Linux shouldn't be considered a last-choic

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Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-11 03:41:12

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can currently only be used to remove the background, erase objects, and blur the background in JPG, JPEG, and PNG image files. The complete list of File Explorer AI actions also includes a tool designed to help users easily reverse search any of their images using Microsoft's Bing web search engine. "With

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DuckDB NPM packages 1.3.3 and 1.29.2 compromised with malware

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-11 02:10:15

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Learning the soroban as an adult (2022)

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Show HN: Attempt – A CLI for retrying fallible commands

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-11 03:37:28

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Learning the soroban rapid mental calculation as an adult

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-08 19:37:36

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Something Crucial Didn’t Happen in the Gulf of Panama This Year

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-10-11 23:15:23

The Gulf of Panama has experienced an annual wind-driven oceanographic phenomenon called upwelling for at least as long as records of it have existed. In 2025, however, seasonal upwelling failed, and the consequences could be drastic. In a study published Tuesday in the journal PNAS, a Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute-led team suggests that weakening trade winds caused upwelling to fail in the Gulf of Panama this year for the first time in at least four decades. Consequently, the gulf’s

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Microsoft Promises Windows 10 Users Free Security Updates for a Year – but There Are Strings Attached

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-12 02:00:09

Microsoft is ready to leave Windows 10 behind, and security support is due to end in October. If you aren't ready to upgrade to Windows 11, all isn't lost. You can snag a one-year extended security update for $30, but there's also a free option you may not have heard about. All you need to do is enable cloud backup, and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accounting for jus

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Is OneDrive sending your Windows files to the cloud? Here's why - and what you can do

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-10-12 02:49:00

dem10/iStock/Getty Images Plus ZDNET's key takeaways OneDrive Backup moves your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders to a new location. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, this option is valuable but raises privacy concerns. It's possible to turn this feature off, but cleanup takes a few extra steps. If you don't pay careful attention when setting up a new Windows PC or completing installation after a feature update, you could find many of your data files suddenly relocated to the

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Yes, you can run Windows apps on Linux - here are my top 5 ways

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-12 10:50:34

ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In the decades that I've been using Linux, I have not needed a single Windows app because Linux has all the software I require. However, I understand that some people aren't that lucky. You might be one who has a Windows-only application you need to do your job or school, or it's a game you'd love to play. Also: Forget Windows 11: Nobara Linux is the OS for everyone Fortunately, Linux has several ways you can get that Windows app r

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Action1 vs. Microsoft WSUS: A Better Approach to Modern Patch Management

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-12 17:35:00

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been a go-to patch management tool for over two decades, providing IT administrators with a way to distribute Microsoft updates across their environments. However, as Microsoft has officially deprecated WSUS and the tool struggles to keep up with modern IT demands, many administrators are actively searching for a replacement. Action1, a cloud-native patch management platform, has become one of the most attractive alternatives. Today we will demonstrate

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Is OneDrive sending all your Windows files to the cloud? Here's why - and what you can do

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-10-12 22:49:00

dem10/iStock/Getty Images Plus If you don't pay careful attention when setting up a new Windows PC or completing installation after a feature update, you could find many of your data files suddenly relocated to the cloud. That might be a good thing, or it might be a mess. And, of course, Microsoft is frustratingly unhelpful when it comes to explaining how this feature works. Also: How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways Should this happen to you, please follow

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Show HN: OpenCV over WebRTC (in Go)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 07:31:29

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Quantum Mechanics, Concise Book

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 10:09:10

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The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-14 22:45:00

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won't be able to take advantage of Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC features, like Windows Recall or Studio Effects for video chats. So if you've already been f

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The best Windows laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-10-15 09:15:19

Over the past year, we've seen no shortage of impressive new Windows laptops, from thin and light Copilot+ PCs like Microsoft's Surface Laptop to powerful business devices like HP's EliteBook X G1a. Windows machines are thinner, lighter, and run cooler than ever. There's also fantastic battery life on devices like the Surface Laptop and ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition. Also: The best laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed We've gone hands-on with dozens of new Windows laptops, evaluating portabi

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Xbox engineer brings Windows Mixed Reality headsets back to life

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-10-15 10:28:48

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Windows Mixed Reality headsets were left in a non-functional state last year, after Microsoft suddenly discontinued the platform with its 24H2 update to Windows 11. Now, an Xbox engineer at Microsoft is bringing these headsets back to life, thanks to a new driver that enables SteamVR suppor

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Thunk: Build Rust program to support Windows XP, Vista and more

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-14 00:57:06

Use Thunk to build your Rust program to support old Windows platforms 中文自述文件 Thunk uses VC-LTL5 and YY-Thunks to build programs that support even Windows XP. So, how does it work? Add VC-LTL to the library search path Use YY-Thunks to remedy API that old platform that does not exist Note: Thunk does not guarantee the compiled program work or work accurately on old platforms. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Usage (As Command line tool) Preparation Download VC-LTL5 and YY-Thunks Binary, unzip them a

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This PowerToys update just ended Windows hotkey conflicts for good - and more

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-10-17 02:53:36

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways PowerToys now offers a way to resolve hotkey conflicts. The new version adds a search box to help you find specific tools. The next version will let you schedule light and dark modes. As a diehard Windows user, I love hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts. Pressing Ctrl+S to save a file, Ctrl+V to paste content from the clipboard, and Ctrl+X to cut content are all tremendous ti

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Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-17 19:57:02

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This known issue is caused by a security patch that addresses the CVE-2025-50173 Windows Installer privilege escalation vulnerability, which can allow authenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges due to a weak authentication issue. To address this security vulnerability, Microsoft has implemented

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Ready to ditch Windows 10? I debunked 7 Linux myths so you can switch with confidence

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-17 17:30:21

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Linux has suffered from a litany of myths over the years. If you're on the fence, you'll be glad to know those myths aren't true. Linux is easy, beautiful, and ripe for desktop users. I've been using Linux since the original Jurassic Park movie was released, and it seems every year I have to set some people straight on the truth about the open-source operating system. Sinc

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Show HN: A roguelike game that runs inside Notepad++

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-14 13:51:50

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Ready to ditch Windows 10? Don't let these 7 Linux myths stop you

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-18 22:12:45

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Linux has suffered from a litany of myths over the years. If you're on the fence, you'll be glad to know those myths aren't true. Linux is easy, beautiful, and ripe for desktop users. I've been using Linux since the original Jurassic Park movie was released, and it seems every year I have to set some people straight on the truth about the open-source operating system. Sinc

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‘Unidentified Floating Object’ Causes Confusion off Swedish Coast

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-10-18 22:05:47

Well, here’s something you don’t find floating in the water every day: a giant piece of metal from an offshore wind turbine. The Swedish coast guard recently identified the so-called UFO—and it’s the second rogue object spotted within a month. Last week, the Swedish Coast Guard received a tip about a mysterious UFO, in this case an “unidentified floating object,” bobbing up and down near the country’s border with Norway. The Marine Corps and the Smögen Sea Rescue Company expressed their concern

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This is my new favorite way to run Windows apps on my Linux PC - how it works

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-19 10:48:32

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. For the longest time, Wine was the only option for running Windows apps on Linux. Then came PlayOnLinux, Steam, Proton, and several others. Many of those tools are great, but they still require users to

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Great, Now I Need a Next-Gen, Cassette Tape-Playing Boombox

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-19 10:46:51

If you’re super nostalgic for the days of analog, modern Bluetooth devices probably aren’t cutting it. You can’t pick Bluetooth up; you can’t see it; you can’t… forget to rewind it and then have to wait to start your favorite album over again. Luckily, IFA 2025 is here, and the sky is the limit, which means we now have a modern boombox that can play honest-to-God cassettes while still leaving room for the convenience of wireless music streaming and hi-fi audio. We Are Rewind’s GB-001 is billed

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Microsoft’s PowerToys are about to add two big missing Windows features

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-10-19 18:46:56

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Have you ever wanted Windows 11 to automatically switch between light and dark modes based on a schedule, or help you find keyboard shortcut conflicts? Well, Microsoft is about to solve both of these missing Windows features with PowerToys. The latest 0.94 release of PowerToys, the useful

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The Kafka Replication Protocol with KIP-966

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-20 21:47:26

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WinToUSB lets you install and run Windows on an external hard drive or USB flash drive

techspot.com Unknown 2025-10-19 15:07:00

WinToUSB is a lightweight, user-friendly tool that enables you to create and run bootable Windows installations on USB drives or external hard drives. It provides a convenient solution for portable Windows systems or emergency recovery tools. WinToUSB (also called Windows To USB) is a free Windows To Go (WTG) creator that lets you install and run a fully functional version of Windows on an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or Thunderbolt drive. It is simple and efficient – just three steps

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Ready to ditch Windows 10? I debunked 7 Linux myths so you can switch with confidence

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WinToUSB lets you install and run Windows on an external hard drive or USB flash drive

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