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Winsage

September 8, 2026

Feel peak Windows was 7? You might like Kumander Linux

Kumander Linux is set to launch version 3.0, built on Debian 13.6 with the Xfce 4.20 desktop environment. It aims to replicate the look and feel of Windows 7 using free and open-source software, including LibreOffice 25.2 and GIMP 3.0.4. The distribution replaces the default Task Manager with a new System Manager and includes an intuitive Software Center. It has a download size of 4.25 GB and requires 11 GB of disk space, consuming approximately 725 MB of RAM when idle. The name "Kumander" references Commodore computers and reflects its Filipino origins. The distribution is currently in its Release Candidate 2 phase.

Winsage

September 8, 2026

Msckey Cuts 25% Off Windows 11 & Office 2024 for Back to Work/School

Msckey has launched a Back to Work/School sale from August 27 to September 15, offering a 25% discount on all Microsoft software licenses with the code BTS25. The sale includes various products such as Windows operating systems, Office 2024 suite, and professional tools like Microsoft Project and SQL Server. Current prices during the sale include Windows 11 Education for .99, Windows 11 Home for .74, and Office 2024 Professional Plus for .99. Msckey ensures that all licenses are genuine, clearly labeled, and delivered via email within minutes. Customers can pay using multiple options and receive personalized support.

Winsage

September 7, 2026

Switzerland begins testing alternatives to Microsoft 365 to protect its “most sensitive data” and strengthen digital sovereignty

Switzerland's federal government plans to reduce its reliance on Microsoft 365 and is exploring alternative software solutions, reflecting a trend among European nations for digital sovereignty. The initiative includes transitioning 3,000 Swiss workstations away from Microsoft 365. Concerns about data protection and potential risks of data leaks from foreign systems are primary motivations for this shift, alongside rising license costs. Professor Matthias Stürmer has highlighted the risks of foreign access to sensitive data. Microsoft has introduced its Sovereign Cloud to address these concerns, but apprehensions remain among governments in Switzerland, Germany, and France regarding data sovereignty.

Winsage

September 7, 2026

Excel keeps people on Windows, and a Linux distro creator wants Microsoft to end that

Omarchy is a Linux distribution created by David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), designed for developers and creators, based on Arch Linux. DHH has challenged Microsoft to develop native Office applications for Linux, highlighting that while Microsoft 365's web version is available, Linux users only access about 90% of the functionality compared to Windows users. Microsoft’s revenue from Windows has decreased by 7% year-over-year, while Microsoft 365 Commercial cloud revenue has grown by 14%, and Azure by 43%. Windows now accounts for only 5% of Microsoft's total revenue, indicating a shift towards cloud services. Microsoft has launched Edge for Linux and supports tools like VS Code and PowerShell on the platform. The web version of Office lacks features found in the desktop version, affecting usability for professionals. Despite Linux's growing interest, particularly through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), it may not be enough to prompt Microsoft to prioritize a native Office port. DHH's Omarchy aims to create a user-friendly Linux experience rather than convert Windows users.

Winsage

September 7, 2026

Working or studying on Windows? Get Office 2024 Pro Plus for $50

Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is available for a one-time payment of .97, reduced from 9.99, offering a lifetime license for essential applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without ongoing subscription fees. The suite includes desktop versions of popular tools and specialized applications such as Outlook, OneNote, and Access, and is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Prices on StackSocial may vary.

Tech Optimizer

September 3, 2026

Prolific Microsoft 0-day hunter drops CrowdStrike Falcon exploit PoC

Nightmare Eclipse, a security researcher known for identifying vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, has shifted focus to other vendors, revealing a zero-day vulnerability called FalconFlank that targets CrowdStrike’s Falcon endpoint security platform. FalconFlank is a privilege escalation vulnerability that exploits the Microsoft Office malicious macros remediation feature within CrowdStrike Falcon. CrowdStrike is investigating the claims and advises customers to disable the Microsoft Office File Suspicious Macro Removal Windows policy setting while assuring them of continued protection through Cloud Anti-malware settings. The exploit works on fully updated Windows 11 25H2 and Windows Server 2025 systems running CrowdStrike Falcon with Optimal Protection enabled. Nightmare Eclipse has also discovered other vulnerabilities, including HardBreacher affecting Kaspersky’s endpoint antivirus and PrettyPrague in Gen Digital’s Avast antivirus, which allows attackers to dump the SAM database. Gen Digital is developing a patch for the Avast vulnerability, while Kaspersky has not commented. Additionally, Nightmare disclosed a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability in Nvidia, named GreenSection, which causes system crashes.

AppWizard

September 3, 2026

I’m slowly escaping Google’s ecosystem, and it’s easier than I thought

In recent months, users are reconsidering their reliance on Google, leading to a movement towards "deGoogling." A poll indicated that 6% of respondents have completely stopped using Google's products, 58% have reduced their usage, 21% have considered the idea but haven't acted, and 15% remain committed to Google. Some users are replacing Google services with alternatives like Kagi for search, Proton for email and cloud services, and Firefox for browsing. Despite these changes, many still use certain Google products, such as the Pixel phone, Google smart speakers, and services like YouTube and Google Maps, due to their effectiveness and integration. Transitioning away from Google has been reported as less daunting than expected for many users.

TrendTechie

September 2, 2026

Президент Торрент (2026)

The film features a cast that includes Leo Arlem, Ramon Langa, Willy Bárcenas as Santi, Fernando Esteso as Cuadrado, Martina Valeria de Antioquía, Josele Roman, and Yola Berrocal. The musical score is composed by Roke Baños. The film is set in Spain, has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes, and is scheduled for release in 2026, with a world premiere on March 13, 2026. It will have various release dates: April 9, 2026, in Argentina; September 3, 2026, in Hungary; August 13, 2026, in Greece; and March 13, 2026, in Spain. The film has achieved a global box office revenue of 787,843 and is produced by Amiguetes Entertainment and Bowfinger International Pictures. It is known by several titles, including Torrente Presidente, Torrente for President, Torrente 6: Az elnöki ügy, Президент Торрент, Torrente 6, and Torrente 6: for President.

Winsage

September 1, 2026

Why governments worldwide are abandoning Windows for homegrown Linux alternatives

Windows is the most widely used desktop operating system, but Linux is gaining popularity among government entities globally, driven by a desire for independence from Western software due to geopolitical tensions. France plans to transition government workstations from Windows to Linux as part of a broader European movement for digital sovereignty, with the national police force having migrated 97% of its computers to a customized version of Ubuntu called GendBuntu. Germany is also adopting Linux, with Munich creating a customized distribution called LiMuX and other states like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern shifting to open-source platforms like Nextcloud. In Russia, the government is deploying Astra Linux to reduce reliance on Microsoft products following the Ukraine conflict. China is promoting Kylin OS, a Linux-based system, to achieve software self-sufficiency after the end of support for Windows 10. Governments are increasingly turning to Linux to diminish dependence on American technology and foster digital autonomy.

Tech Optimizer

September 1, 2026

Fake Microsoft Security Scan Tells You to Remove Antivirus—Then Scammers Ask for Remote Access

A new web-based scam is using counterfeit Microsoft-branded security scans to deceive users into uninstalling their antivirus software. The scam websites conduct fake inspections, reporting false security failures and claiming third-party antivirus products are unsupported by Windows. They gather browser information to create customized-looking scan reports and aim to mislead victims into a fraudulent refund process. Investigators have identified 11 related scam sites under the name SysScan, which present themselves as legitimate Microsoft security checks. The scam does not involve file downloads but relies on convincing websites, fabricated security scores, and personal information forms. The scan results are hard-coded, and the security score is limited to a range between 13 and 30 out of 100. The scams instruct users to uninstall antivirus software, which is misleading since Windows does not cease support for third-party antivirus solutions. The scam sites request extensive personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and banking details, and redirect victims to a page claiming a refund manager will call shortly. This process allows scammers to gain remote access to victims' computers. Indicators of compromise include specific IP addresses and domains associated with the scam.