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SignDrop" exploit lets local users gain all-powerful System rights.
Built by Cyanogen’s cofounder, Kora is a next-gen alternative to Windows and macOS built for power users running local AI models.
Kora is set to launch as a free-to-use alternative to Windows, targeting users who rely heavily on AI models and agents.
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Nvidia is taking PC gamers back to 2006 with a Steam demo full of nostalgia. You can unbox the legendary GeForce 8800 GTX virtually, install it in a Windows Vista PC, and explore a gaming room from 20 years ago. Nvidia is even using modern RTX technology like path tracing, DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation to bring all the fun little Easter eggs in this demo to life. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/GeForce-8800-GTX-Demo-07.36.47.36.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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Windows 95 turns 25, and here’s what it meant to the tech industry.
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Benly Watch’s Desktop 95 pays homage to Windows 95 with a watch face featuring various windows, icons, and a bright turquoise background — unless you prefer a more subdued beige alternative. The $159 watch also uses a mouse pointer and hand cursor for its hour and minute hands. You can get it with various strap designs, but it’s only available as a limited run of just 500 pieces. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/windows95.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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A new Windows 11 update is improving memory usage and performance.
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UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.
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The latest Google Play Services changelog reveals the feature, which uses Quick Share to automatically back photos up to a Windows PC, no cloud storage required. There’s no word yet on how quickly it will actually roll out across devices, but Android Authority has the details on how it should work, based on previous leaks. [Link: Google System Services Release Notes | https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500 | Google]
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Affinity announced on X that a Linux version is “in active development,” but didn’t share a launch date. After being acquired by Canva, Affinity for Windows and macOS was relaunched last year as a free all-in-one app for vector graphics, photo editing, illustration, and page layouts, with an iPad version introduced this week. [Media: https://twitter.com/Affinity/status/2117276850795790442]
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The latest Windows Insider builds revamp search with filters, actions, and phone controls.
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The KB5127936 update includes a cloud rebuild feature that restores the OS and your device drivers from Windows Update when your PC is unable to boot. It requires an internet connection, but spares you from needing to keep a recovery USB drive handy, and doesn’t relying on the integrity of the current installation. [Link: A crashed Windows 11 PC no longer means hunting for a USB recovery drive | https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-new-cloud-rebuild-can-resurrect-pcs-that-wont-boot | Windows Central]
The latest update also brings a cloud recovery option for PCs that won't boot.
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
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Microsoft’s AI assistant will soon disappear from your TV.
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A new accelerated scrolling feature coming to Windows PCs with touchpads will allow you to scroll through long documents and webpages faster, Windows design head Marcus Ash announced on X. Microsoft is also adding the ability to continuously scroll through a page by swiping the edge of your touchpad, along with support for single-finger scrolling. [Media: https://twitter.com/marcusash/status/2113688198761357670?s=20]
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A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar.