• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

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  1. K

    Windows 11 will allow AI apps to access your personal files or folders using File Explorer integration

    Windows 11 will allow AI apps to access your personal files or folders using File Explorer integration By Mayank Parmar Windows 11 is testing a new feature that allows apps like Claude and Manus AI to access files stored on your PC using File Explorer. Microsoft is hopeful that adding AI to...
  2. K

    Windows boss defends 'agentic OS' push as users plead for reliability

    Windows boss defends 'agentic OS' push as users plead for reliability Rather than enjoying some downtime at the weekend, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri made the classic mistake of reading the replies to his post about the operating system's "agentic" future. "Windows is evolving into an agentic...
  3. G

    Slight issues with Windows 11

    Hi! I have two questions after a fresh install of Windows 11 25H2: 1. It remains, like in previous versions of W11, that on the log-in screen there is a slight, about a two-three second lag when typing your PIN or password, a total freeze of input. Why could this be? I have always had it on...
    • GamerNerves
    • Thread
    • driver few hide internet lag load offered remove screen second stutter suggested update windows
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Operating Systems
  4. K

    Windows vs Linux Portable Gaming: Windows Was The Problem All Along

    Windows vs Linux Portable Gaming: Windows Was The Problem All Along The Lenovo Legion Go S becomes excellent with Valve's SteamOS. The first TRUE competitor to the Valve Steam Deck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJXp3UYj50Q
  5. K

    Microsoft is building new Windows security features to prevent another CrowdStrike incident

    Microsoft is building new Windows security features to prevent another CrowdStrike incident Microsoft is announcing plans to make changes to Windows that will help CrowdStrike and other security vendors operate outside of the Windows kernel. The announcement stems from a Microsoft-hosted...
  6. Armenius

    Resident Evil Trilogy (1996-1999)

    The original, fixed camera versions of the Resident Evil trilogy are being released on GOG. They are updated to run on Windows 10 and 11 with an updated DirectX renderer, more graphics options, full support for modern controllers, and improved video playback. The first game is available today...
  7. Armenius

    Riven (2024)

    Full 3D remake of Riven with optional VR mode. https://gog.com/en/game/riven https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/Riven/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPuhlYDBW7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN1TQm942_U
  8. K

    New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC

    New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC Benj Edwards At a Build conference event on Monday, Microsoft revealed a new AI-powered feature called "Recall" for Copilot+ PCs that will allow Windows 11 users to search and retrieve their past activities on their PC. To make...
  9. Zarathustra[H]

    Suddenly all Outlook Links open in Edge

    Do you ever find yourself just wanting to stab all of Microsoft? Like seriously, WTF? 1.) What's the fucking point of having a "default browser" setting in Windows if programs can disregard it? Did they forget about that little anti-competitive lawsuit in the 90's? 2.) What's with this side...
  10. The_HAVOK

    Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Account? Yes or No?

    Who uses a Microsoft account to log in to their Windows 10/11 machine, and why, or why not? I personally use a Microsoft account to log into all of my machines nowadays. I used to use a windows domain controller to handle account logins hosted in my homelab back when my servers were running...
  11. Armenius

    Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1

    Launches October 24 on Steam (and consoles) and includes: Metal Gear (MSX2 version) Metal Gear (NES version) Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Metal Gear Solid: Integral Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (HD Collection version) Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version) Snake's Revenge...
  12. Armenius

    The 7th Guest VR

    Full real-time 3D remake made exclusively for PlayStation VR2 on PlayStation 5 coming out for PlayStation VR2, Steam VR, and meta Quest.
  13. R

    Windows troubleshooting tips?

    Hey guys I'm looking to expand my repertoire of troubleshooting tricks for windows. I use sfc/scannow and memtest pretty often because they are easy to execute and have paid off for me in the past. What are some other mostly automated commands that can look for trouble and fix it?
  14. MavericK

    VR + Windows 11?

    Anyone using VR with Windows 11? Initial reports seemed to be that it was causing issues, but I haven't heard if those got resolved.
  15. B

    Need Clarification On Decimal and Binary Data

    Suppose I have 64GB flash memory card. Ot is advertised as 64GB but in reality it's 58.21GB in binary standard which is used in Windows. However in Linux its storage remains 64GB. Question: If I want to use flash memory card in Linux or Android or put it in small surveillance camera, why not...
  16. B

    Anyone Uses Software from NirSoft Website?

    Hello, I have been using occasionally software from NirSoft website. What concerns me is this article: https://borncity.com/win/2020/04/16/dll-hijacking-vulnerabilities-in-nirsoft-tools/ From one side developer is concerned about his tools as seen here...
  17. babelmh13

    Fresh OS Install on new NVME M.2 - Procedure for Previous OS SSD?

    Alright, so I purchased a Samsung 980 Pro 1tb M.2 NVME SSD for my existing system, and want to make it the drive for my OS because my current SSD is almost 10 years old. I currently have an M4 Crucial 256gb SSD with windows 10 installed, and two Seagate HDDs for file storage and programs that...
  18. spacedrone808

    Windows 7 platform is not obsolete!

    Sharing my results. 5950X as a daily driver under Windows 7 wing: https://trackerninja.codeberg.page/post/my-daily-driver-rig-based-upon-ryzen-5950x-running-windows-7/
  19. H

    WTB: Windows 10 and Office 2019 Key

    Setting up an old computer for a friend, this computer came with Windows 8 so want to get some more modern software on it. Let me know if you have any spare keys laying around, thank you!
  20. J

    Windows Languages

    I am a bit confused about how language packs work in Windows. When you buy a new license, it says that it comes with 3-4 languages. Then, you can download language packs. There is no extra cost for this, is it? So, what is the point of mentioning the avail languages? Is it for the installer...
  21. J

    Enabling software RAID 5 in Windows 7

    Hello, I want to do RAID 5 in SOFTWARE in windows 7 but unfortunately the option is for win server 08. It's artificial limitation. Does anyone know how to workaround this? Windows xp can do it via hack.
  22. U

    Zooms end to end encryption, not really end to end.

    UPDATE 2020-04-17: Zoom hires a bunch of security experts to help fix zero day exploits. https://www.thefpsreview.com/2020/04/17/zoom-invests-into-hiring-outside-security-experts-to-fix-exploits-as-hackers-are-selling-them-online/ UPDATE 2020-04-09: US Senate tells members to not use Zoom...
  23. xlt92explorer

    WTB Windows 8/8.1 Pro - Retail or OEM, Full or Upgrade

    Hi everyone, like the title says, looking for an unused 8/8.1 Pro key, Retail or OEM, Full or Upgrade are all OK. Got an older PC that flat won't run Win10 properly. Someone has to have one of these kicking around yet. It's been a long time, but I've got Heatware under xlt92explorer and eBay...
  24. B

    As predicted: Windows as a PPV service...

    Only since they announced Win8 and the SCo-Linux debacles, have I predicted that 1) Windows would go pay-per-view Windows-as-a-service, and 2) they would roll Linux into the OS, possibly turning the OS into a version of Linux. Seems like it's gonna come true. Imagine that.
  25. Pieter3dnow

    Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.5.2

    https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-19-5-2 Support For Total War™: Three Kingdoms Fixed Issues AMD Radeon VII may experience screen flicker when multiple displays are connected on desktop or while applications are running. Radeon WattMan may list the incorrect max...
  26. Cerulean

    Lightest Live Linux OS that supports making Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections?

    I am looking for a lightweight live Linux OS that would allow me to connect to a machine running Windows OS via RDP.
    • Cerulean
    • Thread
    • bootable lightweight linux live rdp remote control remote desktop protocol windows zero client
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Operating Systems
  27. Pieter3dnow

    ICQ WIM protocol finding clients that work

    I'm hitting a wall here, using Pidgin I was able to keep some contacts until they swapped to that protocol. Trying to find a client which uses the correct protocol was not easy I stumbled upon a Linux one that had a windows binary (icyque) That does not work for me in Pidgin (logs in al right...
  28. Pieter3dnow

    Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.4.2

    Support For World War Z™ Up to 24% greater performance with AMD Radeon™ Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.4.2, on a Radeon™ VII in World War Z. RS-293 Up to 19% greater performance with AMD Radeon™ Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.4.2, on a Radeon™ RX Vega 64 in World War Z. RS-292 Anno...
  29. FrankOnTheFlank

    EFI Network 0 for IPv4/6 boot failed

    Laptop (Medion Akoya) got dropped, after that I started it and i see Checking Media_ at the top left and it goes to efi network 0 for ipv4 (7C-D3-0A-00-60-39 boot failed and efi network 0 for ipv6 (7C-D3-0A-00-60-39) boot failed. In the bios there is also no hard disk indicated. I already...
    • FrankOnTheFlank
    • Thread
    • boot boot failed checking media data efi network error hard disk hdd hddrecovery important ipv4 ipv6 windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: SSDs & Data Storage
  30. M

    Always have to retype saved password for it to connect to the server with RDP

    So I have a desktop with Windows 7 and a server with win server 2008r2. I have remote desktop setup with the username and password to connect to the server. Everytime it says something like authentication failed or something similar with the saved password, but if I type in the same password...
    • Mike1233
    • Thread
    • authentication firewall password rdp remote remote desktop server username windows windows 7 windows server windows server 2008
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Operating Systems
  31. AlphaAtlas

    Windows Update Fixes Previous Patch's Mouse Issues

    Microsoft has released a fix to a previous update that reportedly caused "graphics and mouse performance degradation with desktop gaming when playing certain games, such as Destiny 2." KB4482887 contained the performance enhancing "Retpoline" Spectre mitigation, and in addition to the new mouse...
  32. AlphaAtlas

    Google Discovers Vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows 7

    Google just publicized a combination of zero-day exploits for Windows 7 and Chrome that are reportedly being exploited together in the wild. The bug in Chrome allegedly involved the browser's file reader, while the vulnerability in Windows "is a NULL pointer dereference in...
  33. cageymaru

    Windows Audio Is Getting DTS:X and Dolby Atmos Upgrades

    Principal Program Manager Lead at Microsoft for Audio, Steven Wilssens has announced that DTS is coming to PC and XBOX in the coming weeks. In a tweet he said, "We also have DTS coming to PC and Xbox in the coming weeks. It will be available to the PC Insider audience first and then move to...
    • cageymaru
    • Thread
    • audio computer audio console dolby atmos for headphones dolby atmos for home theater dolby atmos for speakers dts dts:x dts:x ultra gaming home theater pc gaming pcmr sound spatial sound surround sound technology video games vr windows windows sonic xbox
    • Replies: 72
    • Forum: HardForum Tech News
  34. cageymaru

    Wendell Answers Questions About AMD Threadripper Regression Testing

    Wendell from Level1Techs has released a new video where he discusses the one Windows kernel policy and scaling, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX performance regressions in some programs under Windows, Coreprio testing anomalies, more Epyc 7551P testing, NUMA, UMA and more. His contacts within...
    • cageymaru
    • Thread
    • amd amd ryzen threadripper 2990wx bug hunt computer hardware coreprio epyc epyc 7551p kernel level1techs linux numa one kernel testing threadripper uma wendell windows windows 10 youtube
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: HardForum Tech News
  35. cageymaru

    The Humble Bundle Winter Sale Is Live

    Humble Bundle is having a Winter Sale. They have games like the award winning Monster Hunter: World, Hunt: Showdown, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Tekken 7, Civilization VI, HellBlade: Senua's Sacrifice, and more on sale. They even have an extensive selection of VR games and Nintendo titles too! For...
    • cageymaru
    • Thread
    • 3ds digital games games humble bundle linux mac nintendo games pc games store switch video games windows winter sale
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: HardForum Tech News
  36. AlphaAtlas

    Future Windows 10 Builds Will Reserve Storage and Tabulate It

    According to a recent Microsoft TechNet blog post, future versions of Windows 10 will automatically set aside several gigabytes of storage for updates and other Windows-related features. The post says that the reserved space will shrink the apparent size of regular, user accessible disk space...
  37. cageymaru

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Performance Regressions Linked to a Windows Bug

    Wendell at Level1Techs has done extensive testing of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX systems in an attempt to find out what is causing performance regressions under Windows. When AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processors first arrived on the scene, the performance regressions observed were blamed...
    • cageymaru
    • Thread
    • 2990wx 7551 amd ryzen threadripper bitsum computer hardware coreprio epyc indigio jeremy kernel level1techs linux numa performance regression server hardware technical technology wendell windows workstation wsl
    • Replies: 105
    • Forum: HardForum Tech News
  38. L

    Is this R3@L L1F3 ? Micro$oft???

    LoL ????
  39. cageymaru

    Microsoft Releases Emergency Security Update for Actively Exploited Vulnerability

    Microsoft has released an emergency security update to patch an actively exploited vulnerability in Internet Explorer. CVE-2018-8653 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability caused by the way the scripting engine handles objects in Internet Explorer. The exploit corrupts memory in such as...
    • cageymaru
    • Thread
    • emergency exploit internet explorer microsoft os patch pc software technology vulnerability windows windows update zero-day
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: HardForum Tech News
  40. AlphaAtlas

    Microsoft Introduces Windows Sandbox

    In bleeding edge Windows builds, Microsoft introduced a way to quickly and easy spin up a Windows VM. "Windows Sandbox," as they call it, allows users to create "isolated, temporary, desktop environment where you can run untrusted software without the fear of lasting impact to your PC."...
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