A hobbyist blogger describes rediscovering a childhood attempt to copy a German point-and-click adventure game, 'Findus bei den Mucklas,' from library CDs, and finding disc images of the series preserved on archive.org. The post walks through extracting data from CloneCD-format .ccd/.cue/.img files, which combine a data track with multiple audio tracks, using the ccd2iso tool to get the game files running again.
werwolv.net
· 2026-10-09
At a Windows and Surface event, Microsoft outlined plans to bring AI agents and 'hybrid intelligence' to Windows 11, letting the OS run free local AI models alongside cloud-based ones. CEO Satya Nadella described a shift in the 'frontier ecosystem,' while Windows chief Pavan Davuluri demoed local AI coding tools, new local model support, and agents including OpenClaw, Hermes and Perplexity integrated with Copilot.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-09
Microsoft has rolled out a new version of Windows 11's Search feature, rebuilt on the WinUI 3 API for better performance. The update merges search results and previews into one unified list, improves typo and synonym recognition, and adds rich inline previews for things like weather and facts pulled from the web. A new "inline actions" capability also lets users toggle settings and perform quick system tasks directly from the search box.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-09
Microsoft has made Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) generally available, a Windows platform feature that lets developers and IT admins restrict which files, applications and network destinations an AI agent can access at runtime. The company says MXC is the first piece of a broader security framework that will also include Entra-based identity separation for agent versus user activity, and Agent 365 controls for managing on-device agents.
blogs.windows.com
· 2026-10-09
Microsoft announced that Windows Update certificates will expire on May 17 and June 19, 2027, and devices running unsupported Windows versions at that point will lose access to update services entirely. The company has already pushed replacement certificates to supported systems, but it listed specific security updates that must be installed on various Windows 10, 11 and Server versions before the deadlines to maintain update access.</br>Microsoft urged IT administrators to inventory devices on outdated or unsupported Windows versions now and ensure monthly updates are deployed across their fleets ahead of the rotation.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-10-09
Microsoft has released MXC (Microsoft eXecution Container), a sandboxed code execution system designed to run untrusted code such as model outputs, plugins and tools across Windows, Linux and macOS. It supports multiple containment backends—from lightweight process sandboxes to full microVMs like Hyperlight and Nanvix—configured through JSON-based policies covering filesystem, network and UI access, and is accessible via Rust, .NET and Node SDKs.
github.com
· 2026-10-09
A developer published a reference guide detailing inconsistencies in keyboard key naming and modifier behavior between Windows and Mac systems. The post covers differences like Backspace/Delete naming conventions, Enter versus Return functionality, and the extra Control modifier key available on Mac keyboards compared to Windows.
unsung.aresluna.org
· 2026-10-09
Microsoft announced general availability of Microsoft Execution Containers, or MXC, a software layer for Windows developer environments that restricts which files and network areas an AI agent can reach. CEO Satya Nadella revealed the rollout during the company's Surface Laptop Ultra event, offering three access levels: Recommended, Locked Down, and Unprotected.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-08
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows Search built on WinUI 3, featuring faster animations, a large inline preview pane, and improved natural-language matching that tolerates typos and synonyms. Corporate VP Anshul Rawat says early tests show better performance and memory usage, and the new interface lets users preview files like PowerPoint slides and photos, send texts, and perform launcher-like actions directly from search.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
During a recent event, Nvidia and Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra alongside new Windows PCs powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip. They described this as the start of the 'agentic PC' era, emphasizing enhanced processing capabilities driven by Windows updates, Nvidia's latest chips, and AI advancements. This development suggests a shift toward more powerful, AI-enabled devices capable of handling tasks traditionally reserved for cloud-based systems.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-08
Microsoft announced the upcoming release of its Surface Laptop Ultra, set for October 18, with a base price of $2,599. The device features a 15-inch HDR display, Nvidia RTX Spark processor, up to 128GB of memory, and a sleek aluminum design, emphasizing its focus on AI and creative workflows. The launch was highlighted at a San Francisco event attended by top executives from Microsoft and Nvidia.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-08
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring Nvidia's new RTX Spark SoC with up to 6144-core GPU and 128GB memory, available from October 16. Alongside, the company revealed the RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-performance AI development machine with 128GB memory and a custom Windows 11 build, capable of delivering one petaflop of AI compute power. These products aim to enhance AI and gaming capabilities for developers and enthusiasts alike.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-08
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