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Recent Windows updates make USB printers print random text
Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The known issue affects Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows 11 (versions 22H2 and 23H2), but according to an update to the Windows release health dashboard, the latest Windows 11 24H2 is not impacted. “After installing the January 2025 Windows…
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Don’t Buy a Print Server, Build One on Linux Instead. Here’s How
Key Takeaways Repurpose an old PC with Linux as a print server for a platform-agnostic, cost-effective setup. CUPS allows your old PC hardware to act as a Linux print server to various platforms. Configure CUPS and Samba for network printing, then easily connect devices to your shared printer. Sharing a printer can be tricky due to complex setups or software…
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