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Your PC is uploading Windows updates to strangers. Here's how to stop it

I don't think Microsoft is doing anything evil here. Windows isn't uploading my personal files, and this isn't some sketchy background process pretending to be useful. It's a real Windows feature ...
CNET

Claude Can Now Run Tasks on Your Behalf With New ‘Computer Use’ Feature

Claude can now browse the web and open files on your computer for you. Anthropic’s announcement comes after the viral sensation that is OpenClaw opened the floodgates, paving the way for more agentic ...
ZDNet

Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...
Ars Technica

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

A new version of OpenAI’s Codex desktop app reaches users today. It brings a smorgasbord of new features and changes, ranging from new developer capabilities to expansion into non-developer knowledge ...
PC World

How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required

There’s no denying that all of our next PC upgrades are likely to be more expensive than they’ve been in a long time. Memory shortages, SSD shortages, graphics card shortages—it’s all driving prices ...
PC World

Your Windows PC is at risk if you’re missing these security certificates

You’ve probably seen countless warnings lately about Windows and expiring Secure Boot certificates. Why? Some PCs haven’t gotten the updates yet—and won’t unless you take action. That’s the first ...