Today's Top Windows System Articles for 2026-08-25

My, My, My...

In my Documents folder are three folders that apparently are not really folders: My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos. Clicking on them pops up a message box saying "Location is not available" and "A...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 23, 2026 - tenforums.com

These 2 tools make it easy to create standout visuals

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I always fuss over how best to add visual variety. I do that so yo...

Fast Company - technology

Aug 23, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Microsoft Weekly: New Windows 11 context menu, broken Defender scans, GTA 6 leaks, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. See what was broken by the last Patch Tuesday update, the new Windows 11 context menu, GTA VI leaks, and more. Read more...

Neowin

Aug 23, 2026 - neowin.net

Poetry for Engineers: Safe Distance

How do I touch youacross the ocean,across cold depthswhere light travels through glass.Not copper—fibers. Optical. Through liquid glass, through flickering lightthat carries you in fragments. Light br...

IEEE Spectrum

Aug 23, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

Due to need for "absolute success," China delays critical Moon launch to 2027

"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."

Ars Technica - All content

Aug 23, 2026 - arstechnica.com

“Sort of a feature,” Microsoft on why Ctrl+C fails on Windows 11 due to a design choice for Clipboard history

A viral meme about mashing Ctrl+C multiple times got Tim Sweeney asking Microsoft why. Turns out Raymond Chen already answered months earlier: Windows clipboard history listens asynchronously, so a se...

Windows Latest

Aug 23, 2026 - windowslatest.com

How Cursor beat Git's scalability shortcomings

S3 keeps the source of truth while local NVMe repositories do the latency-sensitive work

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 23, 2026 - theregister.com

PDF Expert Premium lifetime subscription for Mac is still 42% off

Revolutionize the way you work and collaborate with documents. Fix distortions, remove shadows and improve contrast on difficult-to-read documents. Read more...

Neowin

Aug 23, 2026 - neowin.net

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

This week, MrWilson takes both top spots on the insightful side. In first place, it’s a comment about opportunistic ICE arrests: ICE keeps trying to find more victims to prove the false narrative of h...

Techdirt

Aug 23, 2026 - techdirt.com

Windows 11’s File Explorer is restoring a feature it disabled for security, with a new “Preview anyway” button

Microsoft is finally adding a new "Preview anyway" button to File Explorer to give you greater control when you trust the files. The post Windows 11’s File Explorer is restoring a feature it disabled ...

Windows Latest

Aug 23, 2026 - windowslatest.com

Yahoo New Mail Version makes windows 10 crazy

a. I have little computer knowledge. HP older model desktop which was working fine before this New Version loaded. Chrome is browser, But also see Edge, but don't use. Had Norton fix cache under perf...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 23, 2026 - tenforums.com

Enterprise AI agents are only as reliable as the messiest documents behind them

Enterprise AI has largely been built around context engineering. Teams connect enterprise systems, generate chunks and embeddings, build retrieval pipelines, and assemble the context needed by individ...

VentureBeat

Aug 23, 2026 - venturebeat.com

The US is now home to 15 of the world's 20 biggest AI data centers — with one state housing 12 on its own

The US dominates global hyperscale infrastructure, while Texas and emerging markets gain importance as operators seek locations supporting continued AI expansion.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 23, 2026 - techradar.com

Windows 11 26H2 is weeks away, and Microsoft just revealed everything about it

We're expecting the Windows 11 2026 Update to ship in about a month, around the end of September or early October, and I found some details. The post Windows 11 26H2 is weeks away, and Microsoft just ...

Windows Latest

Aug 24, 2026 - windowslatest.com

Ancient ‘Who owns Linux?’ case now has one foot very deep in the grave

Appeals court upholds decision the case is dead, but Xinuos is trying for a long-shot re-hearing

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Lanterns' Manhunters explained: who are the supposed villains of the Green Lantern TV show on HBO Max?

Lanterns episode 2 has unveiled the HBO TV show's supposed villains — here's what you need to know about them.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Is Reddit still for humans?

A Reddit logo seen displayed on a smartphone. | Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The internet kind of sucks right now. And it’s been getting harder and harder to use over ...

Technology | Vox

Aug 24, 2026 - vox.com

CISA orders urgent patching of actively exploited Zimbra flaw

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered U.S. government agencies to patch an actively exploited vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) within three days. [.....

BleepingComputer

Aug 24, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

CVE-2026-65787 Desktop Window Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Updated an acknowledgement. This is an informational change only.

MSRC Security Update Guide

Aug 24, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com

CVE-2026-47292 Visual Studio Code MSSQL Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected software updated with new package information.

MSRC Security Update Guide

Aug 24, 2026 - msrc.microsoft.com

New Teams Policy Controls Meeting Recording and Notetaking Bots

Microsoft recognized the problem posed when users attempt to join recording or notetaking bots to Teams meetings in early 2026. Now a new Teams meeting policy setting is available to control whether b...

Microsoft 365 for IT Pros

Aug 24, 2026 - office365itpros.com

The new Pixel 11 Pro reviewed

We look at the new Pixel 11 Pro. See more about it here. The new Pixel 11 Pro reviewed It’s out, it has some new features, it costs a bit more, and it does things a bit better than a year ago. One of ...

Irish Tech News

Aug 24, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Anthropic Expands Mythos 5 Access to More Defenders, Unveils $35M Open Source Fund

Claude Security, currently in public beta for Claude Enterprise customers, now runs codebase scans on Mythos 5. The post Anthropic Expands Mythos 5 Access to More Defenders, Unveils $35M Open Source F...

SecurityWeek

Aug 24, 2026 - securityweek.com

Will Iranian hackers shut off your city’s water supply?

PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston Public water utilities in several US states were hit with coordinated hacker attacks on July 26–27, 2026. The intrusions temporarily knocked Internet-connected cont...

AskWoody

Aug 24, 2026 - askwoody.com

Report Finds Over 700 Fake VPN Extensions on the Chrome Web Store With 75,000 Installs

Cybersecurity firm Socket has identified over 700 fake VPN extensions on the Chrome Web Store. Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Report Finds Over 700 Fake VPN Extensions on the Chrome Web...

gHacks

Aug 24, 2026 - ghacks.net

AliExpress Ran Silent Browser Audio to Fingerprint and Track Devices, Researchers Find

AliExpress has been found to run silent audio processes in the browser to fingerprint and track devices. Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post AliExpress Ran Silent Browser Audio to Fingerprin...

gHacks

Aug 24, 2026 - ghacks.net

Batch file automated a clean-up job, then fouled itself by deleting the wrong directory

It survived testing and the boss signed off, so who was really to blame?

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Microsoft: August updates break printing, PDF export in WPF apps

Microsoft has confirmed that .NET Framework updates released as part of the August 2026 Patch Tuesday are breaking printing and PDF export in WPF applications. [...]

BleepingComputer

Aug 24, 2026 - bleepingcomputer.com

China calls off ambitious ice-hunting moonshot a day before flight

Chang'e 7 didn’t meet unspecified ‘launch requirements’

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Nine in Ten Irish Consumers Still Use the Phone for Customer Service

Irish consumers are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and self-service for simple customer service tasks but want access to a real person when issues become complex, sensitive or require empathy,...

Irish Tech News

Aug 24, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Configure Web Sign-In for Primary Users to Support Cloud-Based Authentication using 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 24, 2026 - anoopcnair.com

Rethinking Application Security for the AI Era

As AI dramatically shortens the time from vulnerability disclosure to exploitation, enterprises must look beyond patching to reduce application risk. The post Rethinking Application Security for the A...

SecurityWeek

Aug 24, 2026 - securityweek.com

How GoFundMe became America’s backup plan

Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe — it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to ...

The Verge

Aug 24, 2026 - theverge.com

The ascent of autonomous attacks and the race to contain them

Autonomous AI attacks are accelerating, forcing businesses to rethink cyber defense, identity and resilience.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

AI is taking over logistics’ endless calls and emails

The multi-trillion-dollar logistics industry runs on trucks and trains, ships and planes. It also runs on calls, texts, and email.  “We get hundreds of thousands of emails saying, ‘Hey, I have this ...

Fast Company - technology

Aug 24, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Why most organizations are getting AI security wrong (and why it’s about to catch up with them)

Most organizations are securing AI incorrectly, leaving critical runtime vulnerabilities exposed as enterprise adoption accelerates.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Why "I approve" can become the most dangerous button in enterprise AI

Autonomous AI demands governance, identity controls, and accountability beyond human approval.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Firefox freezing

Hi, this is my first post on this site. Just recently, I've had Firefox freeze several times and it doesn't appear to be associated with any particular site. I escape from this by using the 'Clos...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 24, 2026 - tenforums.com

6 tips for better research with Microsoft Copilot

Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot, can do many things, but one of its best uses is as a researcher, for pretty much anything you want in business or personal use. If you’re looking for in-d...

Computerworld

Aug 24, 2026 - computerworld.com

When to reuse, sell or recycle an old iPhone or iPad

An old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip t...

AppleInsider News

Aug 24, 2026 - appleinsider.com

Canonical backs quest to translate mountains of C into safe Rust with AI

Bungs banknotes at Bristol boffins to find out if mature code survives the machine

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Building Technology People Can Trust

This article is brought to you by Emerson.I’ve spent much of my career as an engineer, including years in the semiconductor industry. And one lesson has stayed with me through every major technology s...

IEEE Spectrum

Aug 24, 2026 - spectrum.ieee.org

Google has sneaked a mysterious new app onto your Android phone — and now we think we know what it does

Android Pulse is a new app that might already be on your phone, and while you can't interact with it, it's likely doing some good.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs

iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more. In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bug...

9to5Mac

Aug 24, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

StarWind Virtual HCI Appliance Free: Turn Your Servers into a Full HCI Cluster Without Spending a Cent

If you’ve been following my blog for a while (yes, we’re talking back to the early ESXi days), you know I love practical, cost-effective solutions that actually work in the real world — especially for...

ESX Virtualization

Aug 24, 2026 - vladan.fr

Anthropic’s new Claude Tag update lets its Slack agent read the full conversation — and jump in unprompted

Anthropic is making a calculated bet that the biggest bottleneck in enterprise AI isn't model intelligence — it's the fact that most people still use AI alone.In an exclusive interview with VentureBea...

VentureBeat

Aug 24, 2026 - venturebeat.com

Ekco research reveals €760M lost to scammers in Ireland last year

Ekco, one of Europe’s leading security-first managed service providers, has announced the results of new research which estimates that scammers cost adults in Ireland €760M last year. The research was...

Irish Tech News

Aug 24, 2026 - irishtechnews.ie

Private equity giant Apollo confirms data breach saw personal info stolen

We don't know how many people are affected, or if they're employees or customers.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

$1T investment giant Apollo breached after social engineering attack

Hackers spent four days inside the org's cloud platforms after apparently talking their way in

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Robots have smashed human world records for the 100m sprint and high jump at China’s ‘robot Olympics’ — but the biggest hurdle is stopping safely

The second World Humanoid Robot Games have got underway in China, and records are falling.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Why scaling AI requires a new economic strategy

Moving past simple model routing to fix enterprise AI's scaling and budget challenges.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Best User Provisioning Tools for Identity Lifecycle Management

User provisioning has evolved beyond simply creating Active Directory (AD) accounts. Modern IT teams must manage the entire identity lifecycle across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Software-as-a-Service (Sa...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 24, 2026 - petri.com

24th August – Threat Intelligence Report

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 24th August, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has...

Check Point Research

Aug 24, 2026 - research.checkpoint.com

'One install, and the phone is no longer yours' — NordVPN warns of fake Ryanair, Emirates, Qatar Airways apps used to spread malware

NordVPN urges caution online over a banking Trojan masquerading as more than 65 reputable brands. Here’s how to protect your phone.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Microsoft Fixes Entra ID Flaw that Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Microsoft has patched a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) that carries the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. The flaw could have allowed unauthenticated...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 24, 2026 - petri.com

Canadian SickKids hospital hit again by cyberattacks, more data stolen

Patient care has continued as usual following cyberattack.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

AliExpress accused of fingerprinting shoppers with silent audio trick that also muted a dev's headphones

Sawtooth waves you can't hear still mess with your Bluetooth. Firefox and Brave say they've got you covered

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Why accurate weather forecasting is still so difficult — and why real-time data matters

AI is making forecasts faster, but even the most advanced models can struggle to predict rapidly changing local weather accurately.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Windscribe's bizarre AI Hitler marketing stunt sparks fury and VPN subscription cancellations

A bizarre social media stunt featuring an AI-generated Adolf Hitler has landed Windscribe in hot water, with users canceling subscriptions and questioning the VPN provider's extensive reliance on AI.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Tricky 'SynkLoader' Multitool May Herald Ransomware

An advanced, multilingual malware family brings back a trick from yesteryear — screen hijacking — for effective password theft, along with a slew of novel features.

darkreading

Aug 24, 2026 - darkreading.com

Delete unspecific files via a bat-file

Hello all, I have a problem, that I'd like to solve with a batfile. This is my simplified folder structure: Folder A --- Subfolder B So, deep inside the folders is Folder B, which contains fi...

Windows 10 Help Forums

Aug 24, 2026 - tenforums.com

Ted Lasso season 5 gets exciting new status update

Ted Lasso season 4 still has many new episodes yet to air, but an exciting update reported by Sigmund Judge indicates that after the finale airs, the wait for season 5 may not be too long.

9to5Mac

Aug 24, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Microsoft Warns Windows Code Signing Changes Could Affect Older Applications

Microsoft is warning IT teams and software developers to prepare for major changes to Windows code signing. Organizations that rely on hardcoded certificate checks or legacy cryptographic standards co...

Petri IT Knowledgebase

Aug 24, 2026 - petri.com

Affordable iPhone accessories for CarPlay worth trying

CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box. Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay...

9to5Mac

Aug 24, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Microsoft Teams admins can now automatically block external bots

Microsoft Teams is adding an admin policy that automatically rejects identified external bots instead of leaving organizers to approve them manually. The control extends Teams bot controls that sent d...

4sysops

Aug 24, 2026 - 4sysops.com

August .NET updates break WPF printing—and the workaround weakens security

Microsoft has confirmed that its August 2026.NET Framework updates can break printing and PDF/XPS export in WPF applications across supported Windows client and Server releases. The immediate workarou...

4sysops

Aug 24, 2026 - 4sysops.com

This Android banking trojan uses a fake VPN prompt to silence Google's defenses

ToxicPanda 2.0 abuses Android VPN permissions to block Google Play Protect before stealing banking PINs. Here is how the malware works and how to stay safe.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Microsoft shares workaround after Windows KB5120708, KB5120705, KB5120710 break printing

Microsoft's latest Windows updates are breaking print jobs. The company has acknowledged the bug and has shared a workaround. Read more...

Neowin

Aug 24, 2026 - neowin.net

Combining Photogrammetry Utilities into a Simple GUI Tool

One of the fun aspects of open source software is that you can often find so many libraries and tools that implement the functionality you need, but ease of use …read more

Blog – Hackaday

Aug 24, 2026 - hackaday.com

WebView2 is moving to a 2-week release cadence

Microsoft Edge is moving to a two-week release cycle, and the

Windows Blog

Aug 24, 2026 - blogs.windows.com

Data Intelligence: Building Your Competitive Advantage in the Era of AI

To keep pace with modern business, data strategy is shifting toward more autonomous real-time systems that deliver intelligence at the moment decisions are made. Driven by agentic AI, modern data team...

Radar

Aug 24, 2026 - oreilly.com

ShinyHunters and ReliaQuest trade blows over claimed breach

Attackers took a look at an employee's identity dashboard, but security firm says that's as far as they got

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are “making a mistake” — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers “got the backlash they deserve”

Data center opposition is quickly becoming a people versus President issue, but Trump says those opposed to data centers are making a mistake.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Oracle Exadata Database@AWS offers advantages, but trade-offs remain

Cloud giant allows customers to get more from Oracle hardware, but will try to gain more workloads on the side

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Critical VMware Tanzu Spring flaws expose administrator access and isolated data

VMware Tanzu Spring software is facing a broad wave of security fixes, including a critical LDAP flaw that can grant administrator access and let attackers alter user identities. Additional weaknesses...

4sysops

Aug 24, 2026 - 4sysops.com

Tesla to recall almost three million vehicles over hidden door handles

At least it looks cool, right Elon? China demands changes ahead of ban on new models in 2027

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

Washington state pioneered a privacy model for the nation — when will it finally pass the law at home?

More than 20 states have adopted privacy laws modeled on legislation first introduced in Washington state in 2019. Despite this, Washington still hasn't passed a law of its own, and AI is only complic...

GeekWire

Aug 24, 2026 - geekwire.com

New malware targets Microsoft Teams users by posing as your company's IT helpdesk

Victims are being told to install a fake cleaner software which is nothing more than a backdoor framework.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

Microsoft’s leaked new OS is one you’ll hope stays buried, and it’s not Windows

Microsoft spent 2024 building a working Copilot-only OS called Project Aion, dropping the Start menu, desktop icons, and Win32 apps for an AI shell built on Edge. I went through the leak in detail, an...

Windows Latest

Aug 24, 2026 - windowslatest.com

Autodesk Fusion updates through intune

$1 submitted by /u/piper62190

Reddit : K-12 Systems Administrators

Aug 24, 2026 - reddit.com

Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds banishes a bug – with a bot

The lad himself finds and fixes a tricky one… or does he?

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited

A ReliaQuest employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the hackers gained access to a dashboard. The post ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited appeared first on Secur...

SecurityWeek

Aug 24, 2026 - securityweek.com

Your smartwatch could soon be obsolete

End of life for tech devices is kind of a fuzzy line. While people on tight budgets, or those who don’t need the latest and greatest features, often use their smartphones, tablets, and watches until t...

Fast Company - technology

Aug 24, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 24, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Users mash LinkedIn's AI slop button 1M+ times in 3 weeks

Or: Shock as users of world's largest slop repository report lots of slop

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

MagSafe Monday: The TUCCH Mag Wallet feels like a real wallet, not just a slot to stick cards in

My biggest issue when I go back and forth between a MagSafe wallet and a traditional wallet is that a lot of MagSafe wallets are really just card slots. I still carry cash and like my driver’s license...

9to5Mac

Aug 24, 2026 - 9to5mac.com

Even connected car head units are being targeted by hackers now — experts warn in-car systems are at risk of being hijacked into a botnet

Kaspersky discovers Android malware targeting car head units through compromised updates.

Latest from TechRadar

Aug 24, 2026 - techradar.com

garlin's PowerShell scripts for updating Secure Boot CA 2023

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 24, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Random Audio Pop

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 24, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Partition question again

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 24, 2026 - elevenforum.com

Meta’s creepy smart glasses are part of a much bigger plan

Meta’s smart glasses just keep weirding people out. Renamed “pervert glasses” by some critics, the Ray-Ban smart glasses, made in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, have given rise to “creepy” behavio...

Fast Company - technology

Aug 24, 2026 - fastcompany.com

Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant

No risk to wider energy system, government tells The Reg

www.theregister.com - Articles

Aug 24, 2026 - theregister.com

SmartArt is becoming more accessible in PowerPoint

Windows 11 Forum

Aug 24, 2026 - elevenforum.com

LLMs could control their host machines by exploiting inference engines

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Hacker News

Aug 24, 2026 - boydkane.com

Apple gearing up to start filming 'Ted Lasso' season 5 in January

Apple is wasting little time following the recent record-breaking "Ted Lasso" season premiere, with production on a fifth season to begin in early 2027.Image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" recently had i...

AppleInsider News

Aug 24, 2026 - appleinsider.com