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How to install latest .NET 9 release on Windows 11, 10
On Windows 11, .NET 9 is the next version of the platform that Microsoft uses to provide developers a framework for building desktop and web applications. While the stable and required version of the platform is already part of the operating system, there are newer versions and different versions that have to be installed manually. As part of the latest…
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How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11
To install WSL on Windows 11, open PowerShell or Command Prompt (admin), run the “wsl –install” command, and restart the computer to set up the Windows Subsystem for Linux alongside the Ubuntu Linux distribution. To install WSL with a specific distro, run the “wsl –install -d DISTRO-NAME” command. To install WSL from the Microsoft Store, enable the “Virtual Machine Platform”…
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How to install Microsoft Edge on Linux
On Ubuntu and other Linux distributions (Mint, Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE), you can install the Microsoft Edge browser through the Stable, Beta, and Dev Channels, and you can download and install the application using GUI commands through the terminal. Regardless of the platform, the browser version will be virtually the same as the one available on Windows 11 and Windows…
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How to install Google Gemini as an app on Windows 11, 10
You can install Google Gemini AI as an app on Windows 11 (and 10), and in this guide, I’ll teach you how to complete this task. Gemini is an artificial intelligence language model developed by Google. It’s designed to be more versatile and capable than previous models, able to handle a wider range of tasks and provide more informative and…
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How to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware to install Windows 11
To enable TPM and Secure Boot for a Windows 11 VM, the VMware Workstation wizard will include providing an “Encryption Information” page to set up the TPM feature. Also, to enable Secure Boot, you must complete this configuration from the virtual machine “Options” settings. It’s also possible to update an existing virtual machine to support TPM, Secure Boot, and UEFI,…
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How to install any website as web app in Google Chrome
To install a site as an app in Chrome, open the website, open Chrome’s main menu, select the “Cast, save and share” menu, and choose the “Install page as app” option. In Google Chrome, you can install virtually any website as a desktop app on Windows 11, 10, and supported platforms, and in this guide, I will explain the easy…
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Why You Should Install Python Apps With pipx (and How to Get Started)
Key Takeaways Installing Python apps can be challenging due to potential conflicts with system packages, but pipx makes it easy by creating virtual environments and managing dependencies for you. Pipx is a user-friendly alternative to pip that installs apps system-wide without requiring sudo privileges, and it helps you add, upgrade, or remove Python apps effortlessly. With pipx, you can install…
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Windows driver zero-day exploited by Lazarus hackers to install rootkit
Image: Midjourney The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group exploited a zero-day flaw in the Windows AFD.sys driver to elevate privileges and install the FUDModule rootkit on targeted systems. Microsoft fixed the flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 during its August 2024 Patch Tuesday, along with seven other zero-day vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-38193 is a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function…
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How to install wireless printer on Windows 11
To install a Wi-Fi printer on Windows 11, open Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Printers & scanners, click “Add device,” and click “Add device” again for the printer you want to install. If the system can’t find the printer, you can still add it manually using the IP address of the device. On Windows 11, you can connect a…
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I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
Setting up a new Windows 11 PC? Whether it’s a laptop or a desktop, I have some suggestions about how you can quickly set it up with all the apps you need. I know because I’ve been reviewing PCs for years and tinkering with them my whole life, so I’ve spent longer than I’d care to admit reinstalling Windows and…
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