Rufus developers have been blocked from downloading Windows ISOs, and believe there to be 'active intentional involvement from Microsoft'

Insider builds of Windows 11 are unaffected by the issue; if you're not part of the Windows Insider preview program, you ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 ISO-Downloads in USB-Tool Rufus

Microsoft has blocked Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, marking the third time the open-source utility ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 Insider ISO Downloads, Rufus Also Affected

Pete Batard, the developer behind Rufus, suspects Microsoft introduced backend changes that detect and block unofficial ...

I Tried H&R Block’s DIY Tax Service. Here’s Who’ll Benefit From It

H&R Block's service asks lots of questions related to potential tax breaks, looking for savings that can come, for example, from cash and noncash charitable donations, and H&R Block was able to find ...

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...
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Microsoft Patches High-Severity Notepad Remote Code Execution Flaw

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

According to Microsoft's release notes, the update fixes 25 elevation of privilege flaws, 12 remote code execution ...
GitHub

Panda Dome Antivirus blocks One-Core-API installation on supported Windows XP SP3

I'm interested in using the One-Core-API to restore compatibility for modern software on my Windows XP system (SP3). However, during installation, my antivirus ...
tech2geek

ProcNetBlocker: Instantly Block Any Windows App From Accessing the Internet

Ever noticed an application quietly talking to the internet when it absolutely shouldn’t? Maybe a small utility phoning home without permission, a piece of software pushing telemetry in the background ...
GitHub

Bring Notion-style layouts with blocks side-by-side, resizable markdown blocks that support full Obsidian syntax including images, embeds, and internal links.

⚠️ WARNING Please refrain from entering tasks directly within the Horizontal code block. The Horizontal function operates based on the code block. In Obsidian, text within a code block is treated as ...
USA Today

Types of windows: A complete guide to styles, costs and best uses

Standard window types include double-hung, casement, and picture windows, each with distinct pros and cons. Premium and specialty windows like bay, bow, or skylights can add architectural interest but ...
techxplore

Sodium-based nanorods enable smart windows to block heat and save energy

Thermal management is essential for reducing future heating and cooling energy consumption. Notably, the near-infrared (NIR) component of sunlight is closely associated with heat absorption. Hexagonal ...