September 2024
Mozilla's massive lapse in judgement causes clash with uBlock Origin developer
Software developers who publish their products on third-party stores face all kinds of problems sometimes. From rejected apps or extensions to removed products or unjustified claims about them.
Raymond "gorhill" Hill, maker of the world's most popular content blocker uBlock Origin received two emails from Mozilla recently about his Firefox add-on uBlock Origin Lite.
Stellar Data Recovery Professional is the tool you need for Business Data Recovery
Data is the cornerstone of organizations. Be it customer relationship management, tracking sales performance, supply chain optimization, or market trends and demand, it’s data that guides each and every function of business. According to a report by IDC, the global datasphere is projected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025, highlighting the gigantic amount of information created by businesses daily.
Windows Recall: Microsoft's second launch attempt after devastating criticism
When Microsoft announced the AI-feature Windows Recall earlier this year, it was confident that it would receive praise for the feature.
The main idea behind Recall was to give users AI-powered access to past activity on their Windows PCs. Recall would capture a screenshot every five seconds, process the data, and allow users to interact with that data using natural language.
Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing crashes with a blue or green screen
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing PCs to crash. The issue seems quite similar to a problem that affected users who had installed the July 2024 Security Updates.
Keyzing: a reference when buying software online
When searching for software, there are many purchasing options, price points, support plans, and generally too many variables for what should be a simple decision. Keyzing, a UK-based company, specializes in selling software keys at competitive prices.
Print AI: HP injects AI into its printers
HP jumped on the AI bandwagon today when it announced Print AI for its printers. Is it a ploy to extract even more money from unsuspecting customers, or something truly useful?
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You need a final BIOS update to fix the Intel CPU stability issue for good
Intel has released another microcode update for 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors to address a serious issue that can cause crashes and even damage the processors in the long run.
Winamp source code released, but developers criticize its restrictive license
The legacy media player, Winamp, has gone open source. But the license has come under fire from the open-source community.
A few months ago, Llama Group SA, the company that owns Winamp, announced its intention to release the source code for Winamp on September 24. That's exactly what has happened.
Windows 11: optional update KB5043145 restores removed Start feature and more
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 version 23H2. This version of Windows is still the most recent for most Windows 11 users. Microsoft has yet to announced the release date for Windows 11 version 24H2 after removing information that hinted at a October 8th release.
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Netflix launches cheaper extra members subscription with a catch
Netflix announced the launch of a new extra members option. Standard and Premium subscribers may add extra members to their account for a discounted price. These members do not have to live with the primary account owner.
Each slot gives the extra member access to the entire Netflix library without ads. Netflix has now launched a second option to add extra members. This one, you guessed it, comes with ads.
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