Today's Top Windows System Articles for 2026-08-04

You need to move fast because Microsoft Whiteboard is retiring legacy whiteboards

Microsoft has confirmed the upcoming retirement of legacy whiteboards and standalone Whiteboard app. The company has also provided a timeline of what happens next along with the information users need...

BetaNews

Aug 2, 2026 - betanews.com

A major problem when migrating cloned OS to new machine

To cut a long story short, I have done this half a dozen or so times with identical hardware and even some very different motherboards. The idea being as I get spare boards I test them out before putt...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 2, 2026 - tenforums.com

Screens remain frozen on waking from idle. Non consistent

Hey guys running into a quite annoying issue that seems hard to nail down as its not consistent. My machine at times when the screens go to sleep after idling seem to hard lock and not wake up, i a...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 2, 2026 - tenforums.com

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were...

IEEE Spectrum

Aug 2, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

COLDCARD wallet RNG flaw likely linked to $88 million Bitcoin theft

A vulnerability in COLDCARD hardware wallet firmware allowed attackers to steal an estimated $88.6 million in Bitcoin from thousands of wallets whose seeds were generated using a flawed random number ...

BleepingComputer

Aug 2, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

365 Overwriting Pre-loaded Office 2024 credentials - Advice please

I have a pre-installed 2024 Office pro on my PC, recently outlook(classic) was being problematic whereby the usual fixes were not working, consequently did the longer MS fix on line which was successf...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 2, 2026 - tenforums.com

Stop graphing everything: When GraphRAG actually beats vector RAG

If you have built anything with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in the last two years, you have lived its central frustration: You chop your documents into chunks, embed them, retrieve the top fe...

VentureBeat

Aug 2, 2026 - venturebeat.com

High Schools Need a New Model for a New Economy

Career-connected learning, not just college readiness, will prepare students for jobs that keep shifting.

EdSurge Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - edsurge.com

How NTT DATA AIVista closes the last mile of agentic AI for enterprise agents

Presented by NTT DATA AIVista At VB Transform 2026, NTT DATA AIVista CEO Bratin Saha joined VentureBeat CEO and editor-in-chief Matt Marshall to discuss the last-mile challenge of operationalizing fro...

VentureBeat

Aug 3, 2026 - venturebeat.com

Entra ID Enables Blocking for Nested Security Groups

A new Entra ID feature enables the ability to block nesting for security groups. In other words, you can’t include other groups as members of a group. That might not sound important, but it is to thos...

Microsoft 365 for IT Pros

Aug 3, 2026 - office365itpros.com

Designing Azure Networks That Scale: From Small Deployments to Enterprise-Grade

Hello Folks! If you have ever spent a long afternoon untangling overlapping CIDR ranges, chasing down a broken VNet peering, or trying to remember which UDR points to which firewall, this MAIS 2026 se...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Aug 3, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

Learn how to use the four IQs: Web IQ, Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ

We just concluded Microsoft IQ Deep Dive with Python, a three-part livestream series all about Microsoft IQ. We showed how to use the four IQs to ground your AI applications and agents: Work IQ: user...

New blog articles in Microsoft Community Hub

Aug 3, 2026 - techcommunity.microsoft.com

The US might lose the AI race to China. Should Americans care?

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the Kimi K3 logo in front of a screen showing the Chinese national flag on July 18, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. | Photo illustration...

Technology | Vox

Aug 3, 2026 - vox.com

Google Chrome Prepares Default Block for Extensions That Hijack the New Tab Page or Search Engine

Google is developing a Chrome security feature to block policy-installed extensions from hijacking the New Tab page or changing the default search engine on unm Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. Th...

gHacks

Aug 3, 2026 - ghacks.net

AI is 'both the weapon and the target' in latest wave of cyberattacks

CrowdStrike tracks 89% surge in machine-assisted activity as patch windows shrink to 48 hours

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

Why even the biggest brands have low AI readiness

AI presents what it finds across your digital estate including out-of-date and inaccurate content.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Prevent Users from Changing Important Windows Device Settings using Intune

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1 and LinkedIn page for latest updates htt...

HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

Aug 3, 2026 - anoopcnair.com

The White House is fixated on China copying U.S. AI. Experts say that’s the wrong threat

Ask most people about the biggest concern in AI right now, and they’ll likely point to models from OpenAI and Anthropic breaking out of the boundaries of their tests and trying to access systems they ...

Fast Company - technology

Aug 3, 2026 - fastcompany.com

The infrastructure debt AI creates isn't in the code. It's in the operations

As AI speeds development, organizations must rethink how they govern and manage infrastructure.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Microsoft warns Teams mobile users to update app now or lose Calendar access

Teams users warned to update before the end of September 2026, or lose access to their calendar.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Why security debt belongs on the boardroom agenda

the importance of security debt and how businesses should address it.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Recent SonicWall Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

The INC Ransomware gang has been targeting vulnerable SMA1000 appliances for root access and lateral movement. The post Recent SonicWall Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ransomware Attacks appeared first ...

SecurityWeek

Aug 3, 2026 - securityweek.com

The Windows 10 lock screen photo is becoming a travel destination, and it’s a real New Zealand beach

Wharariki Beach in New Zealand, the real-life location behind Windows 10's iconic lock screen photo, is drawing travelers after a viral Instagram reel racked up 142 million views. Photojournalist Stev...

Windows Latest

Aug 3, 2026 - windowslatest.com

Get a Remote Terminal With One Binary, One URL, and Zero Config

Launch a single static binary executable, send someone a QR code or URL (or failing that, text a numerical code or shout it across a room), and they’ll get an …read more

Blog – Hackaday

Aug 3, 2026 - hackaday.com

How AI is killing smartphone apps in China

Chinese smartphone makers have been followers in the global market, embracing the concepts and paradigms set in the past 20 years by Apple and Google. But AI may be giving the Chinese an opportunity t...

Computerworld

Aug 3, 2026 - computerworld.com

SQLite Critical CVEs or LLM Slop?

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Hacker News

Aug 3, 2026 - research.jfrog.com

Identifying the Root Cause of Electronics Failures With Simulation Apps

This article is brought to you by COMSOL.In pursuit of improved range, greater reliability, and faster charging, electric vehicles are driving the demand for high-voltage electronics. Other applicatio...

IEEE Spectrum

Aug 3, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

Microsoft is testing deeper Phone Link integration in Windows 11, but does anyone actually use it?

Microsoft is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features.

Latest from Windows Central

Aug 3, 2026 - windowscentral.com

Innovative new developments in 800 VDC architectures announced by Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Releases Pioneering Study Assessing Arc Flash Risk in 800 VDC Data Centers aligning with World’s Leading Hyperscalers Study provides some of the industry’s first data on managing 80...

Irish Tech News

Aug 3, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Terra TEc phase 22 driver

Please can anyone. I need a compatible driver for windows 10. To get the terra TEc phase 22 installed any suggestions please thank you

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 3, 2026 - tenforums.com

Sci-fi authors Scalzi and Stross decry AI's dystopian impact on their craft

LLMs are theft by 'absolute scum' who make life harder for writers by putting them in copyright peril

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

N‑able Patches Vulnerability Exploited to Hack N-central Servers

The N‑central vulnerability CVE-2026-18577 has been exploited in the wild after threat actors found a patch bypass. The post N‑able Patches Vulnerability Exploited to Hack N-central Servers appeared f...

SecurityWeek

Aug 3, 2026 - securityweek.com

Apple and the invisible wolf: AI slop drowns real security threats

Apple has had to introduce a quota on security researcher reports because its systems are being overwhelmed by low-quality warnings generated by AI.  It’s a classic illustration of the rule of unint...

Computerworld

Aug 3, 2026 - computerworld.com

Manage OneDrive Upload Speed with Windows LEDBAT in Microsoft Intune

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1 and LinkedIn page for latest updates htt...

HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

Aug 3, 2026 - anoopcnair.com

N-able warns of N-central auth bypass flaw exploited in attacks

N-able is warning customers that hackers are exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-18577) affecting both hosted and on-premises N-central servers. [...]

BleepingComputer

Aug 3, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

River Bank Says Hackers Deleted Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

The bank holding company was hacked in June, but the investigation into the incident continues. The post River Bank Says Hackers Deleted Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek...

SecurityWeek

Aug 3, 2026 - securityweek.com

'We’ve been behind the ball for so long': Experts say DNA samples from crime-scene forensics can be modified and even switched using an AI tool

Researchers used AI-assisted code to undetectably tamper with data from computerized scans of physical DNA evidence produced by widely used crime-lab machines.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

3rd August – Threat Intelligence Report

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 27th July, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Minnesota IT Services has confirmed coordinated cyber...

Check Point Research

Aug 3, 2026 - research.checkpoint.com

Proton VPN quietly unveils a massive under-the-hood upgrade — here's all we know about 'Proton Protocols'

Proton VPN has rolled out a major under-the-hood rebuild to its apps. The newly introduced "Proton Protocols" promise quicker connections, better stability, and new features designed to easily bypass ...

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year

Apple has two substantially unique iPhone designs launching in the coming year: iPhone Ultra this fall, and its 20th anniversary Pro models next year. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just shared update...

9to5Mac

Aug 3, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in August

Apple TV subscribers will get to enjoy the long-awaited return of Ted Lasso this week, alongside a new season of sci-fi series Dark Matter, more episodes of Silo, and several other returning August sh...

9to5Mac

Aug 3, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Microsoft Sentinel Adds Detections-As-Code, Table Insights, and New Data Connectors

Microsoft’s July 2026 update for Sentinel introduces new capabilities to streamline detections-as-code workflows for commercial customers. The release also improves data lake visibility and expands da...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 3, 2026 - petri.com

The AI bubble is already popping; we just don't know it yet

Weird times in earnings-land, and we're talking about it on The Reg's home grown podcast

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

Why serious AI builders are skipping third-party evals

Why top AI companies are bypassing external dashboards to treat evaluation as the product.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

The 16K Display that Ate Las Vegas

You may have a 4K television. Perhaps you have even bought an 8K screen, despite the shortage of things worth watching in 8K. A 16K display is, today, a rarity. …read more

Blog – Hackaday

Aug 3, 2026 - hackaday.com

Surfshark pulls the plug on Search as it shifts focus to fighting scams

Surfshark is phasing out its private Search tool due to low adoption, starting with mobile, and says a brand new anti-scam feature is coming to iOS and Android.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

This civic activist used AI to assess how state Supreme Court candidates might rule on the millionaires’ tax

Viet Nguyen, a Seattle communications executive and former political campaign manager, used AI to build Culliton2026.org, a site that gauges how candidates for the Washington Supreme Court might rule ...

GeekWire

Aug 3, 2026 - geekwire.com

When AI inherits your technical debt

The real challenge facing organizations isn't whether to adopt AI, but whether their existing technology foundations can support it at scale.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Microsoft 365 and Salesforce silos can cost far more than licenses

A Microsoft 365 and Salesforce deployment can carry a hidden cost far beyond subscription fees. Manual data transfers, duplicate records, approval delays, integration maintenance, and cleanup work can...

4sysops

Aug 3, 2026 - 4sysops.com

Meet deGDID: Windscribe's answer to the Windows tracker that VPNs cannot mask

Windscribe has released deGDID, a free tool that targets Microsoft's hidden Global Device Identifier, a persistent Windows tracker that even a VPN cannot hide.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com

Seasonal Workers: Securing Temporary Identities Created at Speed

Seasonal hiring for many organizations means creating large numbers of workforce identities in a short space of time. New starters need immediate access to systems and data, often before IT has had an...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 3, 2026 - petri.com

Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict

Trump rejects Tehran theory, blames 'grossly incompetent' governor of Minnesota instead

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-In Security Now Supports External Fingerprint Readers

Microsoft is making passwordless sign-ins more secure and accessible for desktop users by extending Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) to compatible external fingerprint readers. This updat...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 3, 2026 - petri.com

UW’s Allen School names Dan Grossman interim director as Magdalena Balazinska shifts gears

After nearly seven years at the helm of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, Magda Balazinska's term is ending and the school’s vice director, Dan Grossman, will take charge as ...

GeekWire

Aug 3, 2026 - geekwire.com

Police National Legal Database confirms data theft after dark web leak

ExfilSquad claims 135,000 contact records weeks after hitting the Department for Education

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

Congratulations to the Frikkin Laser Winners!

Apparently you all love lasers just as much as we do. We put out a challenge to use, build, or otherwise abuse our favorite coherent light sources, and you responded. …read more

Blog – Hackaday

Aug 3, 2026 - hackaday.com

Apple launches revamped ‘Apple Accessories’ shopping experience

Apple has rolled out a new experience for browsing and buying accessories on the Apple Online Store and in the App Store app. The changes make it easier to browse accessories by categories, view edito...

9to5Mac

Aug 3, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems

Keyloggers, audio-visual surveillance, and token theft on CaptivePortal's agenda as hospitality sector put on alert

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 3, 2026 - theregister.com

AI wipes out thousands of customer service jobs at Microsoft, Uber, CBA

Companies across banking, hospitality, ride-hailing and software have cut thousands of customer service jobs after adopting generative AI systems capable of handling real customer interactions. Micros...

BetaNews

Aug 3, 2026 - betanews.com

The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records

Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaOne, Epic, and Oracle Health are some of t...

IEEE Spectrum

Aug 3, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

Samsung smart TVs were routing strangers' traffic through your home network

Several Samsung smart TV apps contained code that funneled outside internet traffic through owners' home connections without their knowledge, according to security research published Monday by Norwegi...

BetaNews

Aug 3, 2026 - betanews.com

System Reboots After Morning Startup

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 3, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Should I proceed with creating ISO with this error during UUP to ISO?

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 3, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 3, 2026 - elevenforum.com

garlin's PowerShell scripts for updating Secure Boot CA 2023

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 3, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Anthropic reveals Claude AI model hacked three companies during tests — so how worried should we be?

Anthropic's testing mishap proves autonomous AI can breach enterprise networks at machine speed. The era of human-speed security is over - it takes an AI to stop an AI.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 3, 2026 - techradar.com