Windows operating systems

Winsage
April 1, 2025
Microsoft experimented with a black version of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in 2021 but ultimately reverted to the classic blue screen. In the latest versions of Windows 11 (24H2 and beyond) for Windows Insider program participants, the BSOD has changed to a green hue in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels.
Winsage
March 26, 2025
0patch has released micropatches for a critical SCF File NTLM hash disclosure vulnerability affecting all Windows versions from Windows 7 to Windows 11 and Windows Server editions from 2008 to 2025. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain users' NTLM credentials by having them view a malicious file in Windows Explorer. 0patch operates on a subscription model and provides security fixes for unsupported Windows versions, as well as complimentary patches for unaddressed vulnerabilities. Specific details about the vulnerability are currently withheld, pending an official fix from Microsoft.
Winsage
March 26, 2025
BleachBit is an open-source system cleaning tool that helps users enhance disk capacity by removing unnecessary files and improving privacy. It permanently deletes files to prevent recovery, making it suitable for users handling sensitive information. The tool offers features such as shredding unused disk space, clearing browser histories, and removing software logs. BleachBit is free to use, lightweight, and compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS (with limited functionality). It supports cleaning for multiple applications and provides command-line functionality for advanced users. Additionally, BleachBit can be run from a USB drive without installation. Alternatives to BleachBit include CCleaner, Advanced SystemCare, and DaisyDisk, each offering different functionalities and features.
AppWizard
March 23, 2025
Nightdive Studios has released a series of modern ports and remasters, including a ground-up remake of the 1994 classic, System Shock. They acquired the license for System Shock nearly a decade ago and are now working on the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, which has taken considerable time to develop. The remaster will feature optimized controller support for modern consoles and will maintain the original emotional resonance of the game. It will include a Vault with media related to the game's original creation. The remaster is set to be released on June 26 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic, GOG).
Winsage
March 19, 2025
Huawei has faced challenges in obtaining technologies since being placed on the US Entity List in 2019, impacting both its smartphone and PC divisions. The license for Windows operating systems for PCs is set to expire, raising concerns about Huawei's ability to compete in the global PC market. In response, Huawei is investing in its own operating system, HarmonyOS, and strengthening partnerships with local suppliers while exploring new markets.
Winsage
March 18, 2025
Microsoft is transitioning mouse options from the Control Panel to the Settings app as part of a strategy to phase out the Control Panel in Windows operating systems. Currently, these changes are not visible in Windows 11 and are only present in the Windows Server environment. The relocated mouse properties include features like pointer trails and customization options, which are now found under Accessibility and Bluetooth & Devices in the Settings app. The visual presentation of these options in the Settings app is more polished compared to the Control Panel. This migration has been ongoing since 2020, with the Control Panel gradually redirecting users to the Settings app. Despite this transition, the Control Panel is unlikely to be completely retired in the near future due to the complexity of determining which features to retain.
Winsage
March 4, 2025
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its list of actively exploited vulnerabilities, highlighting several critical exploits. Key vulnerabilities include: - CVE-2023-20118: Affects specific Cisco Small Business Router models (RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082, RV320, RV325), allowing hackers to remotely execute arbitrary commands via specially crafted HTTP requests, potentially granting root-level privileges. - CVE-2023-20025: Could enable hackers to bypass admin credential requirements for CVE-2023-20118. - CVE-2018-8639: Affects various Windows operating systems (Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10) due to the Win32k component's failure to manage memory objects, allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode. Neither Microsoft nor Cisco has issued specific security advisories regarding these vulnerabilities.
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