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Windows Server hotpatching to require subscription
Microsoft has announced it will require paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, a service that enables admins to install security updates without restarting. The company urged admins to try hotpatching free of charge before it becomes generally available in July, when they’ll have to pay for a subscription to test it. However, Redmond also warned those currently testing Windows…
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New Starlink subscription drops hardware price to $0
SpaceX is now offering 12-month residential service plans that bring the price of the dish and router — normally $349 in the US — down to $0 in select markets, without increasing the monthly fee. You have 30 days to test or return the kit for a full refund, but after that there’s some fine print to be aware of.…
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Facebook considered offering an ad-free subscription after the Cambridge Analytica scandal
After the Cambridge Analytica data scandal broke in 2018, things got bad enough for Meta (then Facebook) that Mark Zuckerberg had to face Congress to try to explain what had happened. The focus on how much data Facebook had on everyone, including “shadow profiles” for non-Facebook users, was enough to shake financial markets and, eventually, prompt a public apology tour…
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You Can Get a Lifetime Subscription to Matt’s Flights on Sale for $80 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Most of us aren’t great at hunting down cheap flights—we just hit refresh until the prices stop hurting our feelings. That’s where Matt’s Flights Premium Plan comes in. It’s like outsourcing your flight anxiety to someone who actually enjoys digging…
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Get a free Xbox game with your Amazon Prime subscription — here’s how to claim yours before it’s gone
They say the best things in life are free, and one of the best perks of an Amazon Prime membership is the free games you can claim each month with Prime Gaming. Right now, subscribers to the online retailer’s premium membership can score a free copy of a best-selling Xbox game: Minecraft Legends. Minecraft Legends is an action-strategy spin-off of…
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A Three-Year Subscription to Surfshark VPN Is Less Than $70 Today
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been meaning to try a VPN but keep putting it off because of price tags and commitment anxiety, this Surfshark deal might break your cycle. StackSocial is offering a three-year subscription to the Surfshark VPN Starter Plan for…
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A Lifetime Subscription to Rosetta Stone Is on Sale at a Huge Discount Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve ever thought about practicing a new language, then put it off because an owl got too passive-aggressive, this Rosetta Stone deal might be more your speed. StackSocial is offering a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for $179.99 right…
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This OneAir Flight- and Hotel-Finder Subscription Is Just $70 Right Now for Life
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Travel deals can be hit or miss as prices jump around and deals disappear before you can check your schedule. The OneAir Elite Lifetime Subscription is designed to do the heavy lifting for you. A members-only deal-alert service, it tracks…
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LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid subscription costs – Computerworld
“We estimate around 200 million [LibreOffice] users, but it’s important to note that we respect users’ privacy and don’t track them, so we can’t say for sure,” said Mike Saunders, an open-source advocate and a deputy to the board of directors at The Document Foundation. There is still noteworthy interest in LibreOffice as a standalone desktop alternative to paid office…
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Your Comfort Show Isn’t Worth a Subscription
There are certain TV shows I always return to. I must have watched Futurama, Parks & Recreation, or Seinfeld from start to finish dozens of times. But I could have saved myself a pretty penny—and had a better experience—if I’d just bought them instead. Most of My Streaming Is Comfort Shows I love having access to a huge library of…
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