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Where to Buy Real Windows 11 Pro Key Under $13? (35% Coupon Code “ffttl”)

Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 Pro 24H2 update to a broader range of users, introducing improvements like a smarter File Explorer, cleaner Start Menu, revamped Power Settings, and AI-powered enhancements.
After initial bugs on specific hardware, the 24H2 update is now polished, making it a good time for users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
FFTTL is offering Windows 11 Pro keys for under $13 with a 35% discount coupon 'ffttl', providing affordable options for genuine licenses.
Various Windows and Office licenses are available at discounted prices, ensuring users can upgrade to fully licensed versions without breaking the bank.

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China’s Huawei unveils in-house PC operating system to replace Microsoft’s Windows

Huawei Technologies Co. introduces its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS, for personal computers as an alternative to Microsoft's Windows amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The HarmonyOS is compatible with more than 2,000 apps, including popular messaging platforms such as WeChat and QQ, and is being phased in on Huawei's latest foldable laptop and other devices.
Huawei aims to replace Windows on its PC product line as China seeks to distance itself from American technologies and capitalize on the tech decoupling between the U.S. and China.
Critics express concerns about potential surveillance and data privacy issues with HarmonyOS, comparing it to CCP surveillanceware, while Huawei positions itself as a key software provider in China.

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How I Struggled (and Finally Succeeded) Configuring Redis on Oracle Linux

Struggled with configuring Redis on Oracle Linux for 1.5 days, which could have been done in an hour.
Made changes in redis.conf file including binding to 0.0.0.0 and disabling protected mode to allow external connections.
Encountered 'DENIED Redis is running in protected mode' error even after disabling protected mode due to missing authentication.
Solved the issue by setting a password in custom redis.conf file, which allowed successful connection from Windows server.

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[Stable Update] 2025-05-19 - Firefox, Thunderbird, KDE Gear, KDE Frameworks

Manjaro released version 25.0 Zetar and the public alpha of Manjaro Summit.
Linux 6.13 series has reached End Of Life; users advised to install 6.14 stable or 6.12 LTS.
Notable package updates include Firefox 138.0.4, Thunderbird 138.0.1, KDE Frameworks 6.14.0, and KDE Gear 25.04.1.
Updates on supported kernels: linux54 5.4.293, linux510 5.10.237, linux515 5.15.182, linux61 6.1.138, linux66 6.6.90, linux612 6.12.28, linux613 6.13.12 [EOL], linux614 6.14.6, and more.

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Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft has announced that it is making almost all of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) open source during its Build developer conference.
WSL, introduced in 2016, provides developers and power users access to a Linux command line and applications within Windows.
The move to open source WSL comes after years of improvements in performance, installation ease, and addition of features like GPU and audio support.
Microsoft acknowledged the contributions of the community to WSL and looks forward to allowing direct code contributions through open sourcing.

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Apple Releases iPadOS 17.7.8

Apple has released iPadOS 17.7.8 for users unable to install the latest iPadOS 18 update.
iPadOS 17.7.8 addresses issues with logging into apps that were present in the prior version 17.7.7.
The update includes important security fixes recommended for all users.
iPadOS 17.7.8 is available for specific iPad models and can be downloaded in the Software Update section of the Settings app.

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Microsoft’s Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor

Microsoft launches a new command line text editor called Edit on Windows.
Edit on Windows is an open-source project by Microsoft, allowing developers to edit files directly in the command line, similar to vim.
The editor is small and lightweight, with features like find and replace, match case, regular expression support, and word wrapping.
Microsoft aims to provide a default CLI text editor for 64-bit Windows versions, with Edit on Windows set to be available in the Windows Insider program soon.

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How to Build a Lightweight System Monitoring and Alert Script on linux Using Python and MSMTP

Monitoring server vital resources like CPU, memory, and disk is crucial for performance, uptime, and system health.
Learn how to create a lightweight monitoring script in Python to collect system metrics, send email alerts, log alerts, and run silently on Linux.
Dependencies include Python 3, psutil library for system metrics, and msmtp for sending alert emails via Gmail.
The Python script collects metrics, formats email alerts based on thresholds, sends emails using msmtp, and logs alerts locally.

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AI agents unleashed in Windows with Model Context Protocol

Microsoft announces support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows 11, enabling AI agents to connect with native Windows applications securely.
MCP allows AI agents to access computing tools in a standardized way and exposes application functionality to agents running on Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft emphasizes security and user control in AI agent interactions with MCP servers, enforcing least privilege and auditable actions.
Companies like Anthropic, Figma Inc., and Perplexity AI Inc. will integrate MCP into their Windows-based apps, with Microsoft joining the MCP Steering Committee to shape future development.

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AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint

Microsoft announced Windows AI Foundry, a unified platform for local AI development during its Build 2025 conference.
Windows AI Foundry aims to simplify the process of fine-tuning, optimizing, and deploying AI models for Windows apps.
The platform includes Foundry Local, a service to run AI models on client devices like Windows and macOS, using ONXX Runtime.
Foundry Local automatically detects device hardware and provides tools to integrate AI models in applications, making it easier for developers.

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It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store

Microsoft is scrapping developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, allowing individual developers to publish apps for free starting June 2025.
Previously, developers had to pay around $19 for registration to publish apps on the Microsoft Store.
This move follows Apple facing legal pressure to reduce its App Store fees, although Microsoft will continue to charge a 12% fee for games and a 15% fee for apps that use its commerce platform.
Developers using their own commerce system on the Microsoft Store can keep 100% of the revenue for non-gaming apps.

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Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open-source

Microsoft has made its Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) open-source, allowing community contributions.
The code for WSL is now available on GitHub, enabling developers to download, build, and improve it.
WSL initially started in 2016 and has evolved to better support Linux kernel for optimal compatibility.
Microsoft's move to open-source WSL aims to make Windows more developer-friendly and enhance WSL performance and integration.

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How Apple missed and still hasn’t cracked AI

Apple's efforts in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) with Apple Intelligence and Siri have faced criticism for underperformance and delays compared to competitors like Google's Gemini and OpenAI.
Hiring Google's John Giannandrea as head of AI in 2018 was seen as a transformative move for Apple, but the optimism has dwindled over the years as Apple's AI falls further behind.
Apple's AI features have been delayed and underwhelming, with the recently announced Apple Intelligence lacking the promised AI capabilities during the iPhone 16 launch.
The planned Siri upgrade has faced setbacks, leading to class-action lawsuits for false advertising, and its rollout has been postponed indefinitely.
Apple's AI technology lags years behind competitors, with leadership facing criticism for strategic decisions and lack of vision in the AI landscape.
Giannandrea's role has been scaled back within Apple, amid concerns about Apple's AI capabilities and the departure of prized researchers if he leaves.
Privacy concerns have hindered Apple's AI progress, as the company limits access to user data for AI research, putting it at a disadvantage compared to competitors with more data access.
Though Apple is focusing on upgrading existing AI capabilities, significant improvements to Siri and Apple Intelligence are unlikely to be discussed at WWDC 2025.
Apple's struggles in AI have been attributed to leadership decisions, including the demise of the self-driving car project due to AI limitations.
The article highlights the challenges Apple faces in catching up in the AI space without a visionary CEO and suggests partnerships and catch-up efforts to bridge the gap with competitors.

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Excel File Options Shortcuts List & It’s Explanations!

Shortcut CTRL + N creates a new workbook in Excel.
Shortcut CTRL + O opens a workbook in Excel.
Shortcut CTRL + S saves a workbook in Excel.
Shortcut F12 saves as a workbook in Excel.
Shortcut CTRL + P prints a workbook in Excel.
Shortcut CTRL + F12 opens a print preview window in Excel.
Shortcut CTRL + F4 closes the current workbook in Excel.
Shortcut ALT + F4 closes the Excel application in Excel.

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Epic Games files court motion to force Apple to approve ‘Fortnite’ in U.S. App Store

Epic Games has filed a court motion to force Apple to approve the submission of 'Fortnite' in the U.S. App Store, citing a contempt of a previous court order.
Apple has delayed reviewing the Fortnite submission until after a pending Ninth Circuit ruling, which Epic argues is retaliation for legal challenges.
Epic Games seeks enforcement of the court's original injunction, a contempt ruling against Apple, and a requirement for Apple to accept compliant Epic apps for distribution.
Apple has asked Epic to resubmit the app update without including the US storefront of the App Store while continuing Fortnite availability in other regions.

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