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Winsage

November 7, 2024

This free tool ‘purifies’ Windows 11 and skips Microsoft account logins

A new PowerShell script called UnattendedWinstall allows Windows 11 users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft account login during setup. The script can be downloaded from the UnattendedWinstall GitHub releases page, with version 2.0.0 being the latest. It utilizes Windows' "response files" to automate tasks and modify system settings, effectively removing the login prompt. UnattendedWinstall offers several additional functionalities: - Bypasses Windows 11's system requirements. - Disables Windows Security services by default. - Turns off User Account Controls by default. - Permits execution of PowerShell scripts by default. - Removes most pre-installed bloatware applications. - Disables features like Copilot and Windows Recall. - Limits Windows Update to security updates for a year. - Optimizes the Windows registry for better performance. - Disables unnecessary scheduled tasks. - Enables the “Ultimate Performance” power plan. Users are advised to exercise caution when using the script and to test it in a virtual machine first. Reactivating Windows Security is recommended after execution. Microsoft may not endorse such tools, and their availability could be at risk if issues arise. However, the tool allows users to continue receiving security updates.

Winsage

October 31, 2024

GitHub Copilot now available in Apple Xcode and Windows Terminal

Windows Terminal is a host application for command-line shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash through WSL, featuring multiple tabs and panes, Unicode and UTF-8 support, and customizable themes. GitHub Copilot is now integrated within Windows Terminal, allowing command suggestions and explanations through the Terminal Chat feature in Windows Terminal Canary, accessible to all Copilot users. Additionally, GitHub Copilot for Xcode has entered public preview, offering code completions, multi-language support, multiline suggestions, content filtering, and block suggestions matching public code. Microsoft has also introduced web search capabilities in GitHub Copilot Chat for VS Code, Visual Studio, and GitHub.com, enabling discussions about recent events and technologies for Copilot Business and Enterprise users.

Winsage

October 28, 2024

Tenable reveals vulnerability in Open Policy Agent for Windows

Tenable has identified a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-8260, affecting all versions of Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Windows prior to version 0.68.0. This medium-severity Server Message Block (SMB) force-authentication vulnerability arises from improper input validation, allowing an arbitrary SMB share to be passed instead of a legitimate Rego file. This can lead to unauthorized access and the leakage of a user's Net-NTLMv2 hash, posing a significant security threat. Organizations using older versions of OPA on Windows are advised to update to version 0.68.0 to mitigate this risk.

Winsage

October 23, 2024

Critical OPA Vulnerability Exposes Windows Credentials

A significant security flaw, designated CVE-2024-8260, was discovered in Styra’s Open Policy Agent (OPA) by researchers at Tenable. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.1, can expose the credentials of millions of Windows users. It allows attackers to exploit OPA by sending a malicious command that deceives the system into authenticating with a remote server controlled by the attacker, leading to the leakage of NTLM credentials. Organizations using the OPA CLI or OPA Go package on Windows are advised to update to OPA v0.68.0 to address this issue. Exploitation can occur through social engineering, where attackers persuade users to execute OPA via malicious file attachments. Attackers can manipulate the environment to connect to their server using a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path and can use Rego rules to redirect OPA communications. When a user accesses a remote share on Windows, the NTLM hash is transmitted, allowing attackers to relay the leaked authentication or use the credentials to access other systems. The risk increases if the vulnerable OPA server accepts inputs from users or third parties, especially in cloud-native applications that require dynamic input.

Winsage

October 21, 2024

A TechTuber nostalgically runs Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS with 256MB of RAM and a stylus pen — but painfully slow boot times hashed his mellow

MetraByte has successfully run Windows 95 on the Nintendo 3DS using DOSBox, but faced significant challenges such as slow boot times and performance issues. Initial attempts to run applications like Paint were frustrating, leading him to abandon plans for music creation. Each installation attempt took around 30 minutes, with a final successful installation taking over two hours, often resulting in Blue Screen of Death errors and driver issues. The experiment illustrates the nostalgic appeal of older operating systems, despite the difficulties encountered in retro computing.

Winsage

October 20, 2024

Installing PDQ Using Winget on Windows 11 or 10

PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory are enterprise-level IT solutions for software deployment and asset management, beneficial for IT administrators in large-scale environments. To install PDQ on Windows 10 or 11, users can utilize the Windows package manager, Winget, which requires administrative privileges. Steps for installation include: 1. Verify Winget installation by executing the command winget. 2. Search for PDQ packages using winget search PDQ. 3. Install PDQ Deploy with winget install PDQ.PDQDeploy. 4. Install PDQ Inventory with winget install PDQ.PDQInventory. 5. Confirm installation by running winget list PDQ. 6. Keep PDQ updated using PLACEHOLDERc41f1f0325 and PLACEHOLDER4c7c64418c. 7. Uninstall applications with PLACEHOLDERef3b3482e0 and PLACEHOLDER3f5d6ecf63.

Winsage

October 18, 2024

A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly

A YouTuber successfully booted Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS, a handheld gaming device released in 2011 with a 268MHz processor. The 3DS has sold over 75 million units and is popular among modders, particularly for running classic MS-DOS games through a DOSBox emulator. The project, led by MetraByte, involved navigating the DOS command-line interface using the 3DS's touchscreen. Despite hardware limitations, the installation process took over two hours, culminating in the appearance of the Windows interface, which was met with errors including the Blue Screen of Death. After a week of trials, the modder managed to successfully boot Windows 95, showcasing the 3DS's capabilities. The experience included humorous moments, such as Windows prompting for a paper registration card to be mailed to Microsoft.

TrendTechie

October 18, 2024

Как использовать Jackett для быстрого поиска торрентов

Jackett is a free and open-source tool that aggregates over 150 torrent trackers, allowing users to search for content across multiple trackers simultaneously. It integrates with popular torrent clients like qBittorrent and Deluge, as well as applications like Sonarr and Radarr. Jackett operates by receiving user queries, relaying them to supported trackers, and presenting consolidated results. It features a user-friendly web interface and offers a REST API for advanced integration and automation. Jackett supports both public and private trackers, and users can suggest or add custom trackers. The tool does not download content itself, emphasizing the need for users to ensure their security and privacy, typically through a VPN. Installation is straightforward, with pre-packaged builds available for Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Jackett is favored for its extensive tracker support, application integration, flexibility, user-friendly design, and security features.

Winsage

October 17, 2024

You can use sudo in Windows 11, too — here’s how

The command sudo has been integrated into Windows 11 version 24H2, allowing users to execute commands with elevated permissions more easily. To enable sudo, users must go to the Settings app, navigate to the System section, and toggle the Enable sudo option to On. Users can customize sudo's behavior to run commands in a new window, with input disabled, or inline. It can also be enabled via the command line using the command PLACEHOLDER3a4e1c4703 followed by a specified option. Once enabled, users can prepend sudo to commands requiring elevation, such as PLACEHOLDER82c4da37e9. Some PowerShell commands may not work correctly with sudo, and certain commands may not display output properly when run in a new window.

AppWizard

October 14, 2024

Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app

Google is integrating Linux support into Android by developing a new "Terminal" app that uses Android's Virtualization Framework to run a Linux virtual machine (VM). The app is currently in early development, requiring users to manually configure the Linux VM with a Debian image. Future updates from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) will simplify this process by incorporating the "LinuxInstaller" utility into the Terminal app, allowing users to download and set up a Debian Linux instance directly. Additionally, Google is enhancing the Virtualization Framework with features like backup and restore for VM snapshots, nested virtualization, and compatibility with ARM and x86 processors. The Terminal app will also receive updates to improve functionality, including settings for disk space resizing and port forwarding. These developments are expected to benefit developers by enabling the use of Linux tools and applications, potentially launching with Android 16.