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This Trusted App Helps Sluggish PCs Work Faster
TL;DR: CCleaner helps your sluggish PC run efficiently, and it’s only $15 for one year. Over time, unnecessary files, cookies, and outdated registry entries pile up in any computer, slowing your system. CCleaner is a PC optimization tool that simplifies the process of clearing out clutter from your machine so you don’t have to do it manually. The one-click cleaning…
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AI PCs — get the latest news and insights – Computerworld
How soon will AI PCs replace traditional PCs in the enterprise? Sept. 25, 2024: There’s much anticipation among enterprises and consumers alike for AI PCs, However, as with any new technology, it’s unclear when AI PCs will finally have their moment. Gartner forecasts that 43 million AI PCs will be shipped in 2024. IDC predicts even more — 57 million units — will…
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Microsoft’s mini AI PCs are on the way
Ever since Microsoft first introduced its Arm-based Copilot Plus laptops in June, I’ve been wondering when we might see Copilot Plus features appear on desktop PCs. Six months on, it’s clear we’re about to see mini PCs that deliver the AI performance required for features like Recall, Click To Do, and AI-powered image generation and editing in Windows 11. These…
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Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output. This known issue only affects PCs with cridspapo.dll, and it causes applications to stop detecting audio devices connected to affected devices. “The incompatibility relates to the software component cridspapo.dll, which is part of these devices’ audio processing…
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Live Captions and Auto Translation Is Coming to More Windows PCs
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel, which brings real-time translation and live captions to more devices. This was initially available only for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs but is now extended to those using AMD and Intel processors. The live captions feature now supports over 44 languages being translated into English, and it will…
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No support or updates for Windows 11 PCs without minimum hardware requirements – Computerworld
Microsoft also doesn’t elaborate on what it means by Windows 11 “compatibility issues,” so this is a matter of guesswork. However, it’s possible to imagine that new features that assume a TPM is available could cause instability on a machine lacking this facility. It could also affect drivers for older hardware no longer supported in Windows 11, although this would…
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug causing USB connection issues to some scanners. The company confirmed the issue two weeks ago following widespread user reports that started coming in on Reddit, Microsoft’s own community website, and other online platforms, saying the connection problems are caused by affected devices not switching from…
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Windows 11 Recall arrives for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs (build 26120.2510)
Windows 11 build 26120.2510 expands Recall and Click to Do to AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs. The update also rolls out Cocreator for Paint and Restyle Image and Image Creator for Photos for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs. In addition, devices in the Dev Channel will receive the new visual improvements for Windows Hello, and the System Tray will show…
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Microsoft expands Recall preview to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is now testing its AI-powered Recall feature on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider program. The company started rolling out the first preview of Recall to Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs last month after two delays in June and October. First introduced in May, Recall is a Windows feature that captures screenshots of active windows every…
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Hackers abuse popular Godot game engine to infect thousands of PCs
Hackers have used new GodLoader malware exploiting the capabilities of the widely used Godot game engine to evade detection and infect over 17,000 systems in just three months. As Check Point Research found while investigating the attacks, threat actors can use this malware loader to target gamers across all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It’s also…
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