Parallels Desktop 20.3 Update Enhances Virtualization Features for Windows and Mac

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Parallels Desktop has released its 20.3 update, boasting enhanced support for Touch ID, OBS integration, and smoothed legacy emulation on M4 Macs. This update promises improved performance for virtual machines, delighting content creators and IT admins seeking seamless cross-platform operation.

appleinsider.com / Parallels Desktop 20.3 update adds Touch ID and OBS support

bgr.com / Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs

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Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 Hotpatch Moves to Paid Model

April 28, 2025, 4:20 am more...

Microsoft announced that its hotpatching service for Azure Arc–managed Windows Server 2025 will shift to a paid subscription at $1.50 per core per month. The move, aimed at reducing the need for frequent reboots, highlights a balancing act between cost and operational efficiency.

winbuzzer.com / Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Shifts to Paid Subscription via Azure Arc

theregister.com / Microsoft pitches pay-to-patch reboot reduction subscription for Windows Server 2025

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Microsoft Unleashes AI-Powered "Recall" Across Windows 11

April 25, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Microsoft has officially rolled out "Recall," its AI-driven surveillance and search feature on Windows 11 PCs. Nearly a year after the initial announcement, the technology now captures user activities and integrates advanced AI search, sparking debates over privacy while drawing a mix of awe and sarcastic quips from onlookers.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Windows 11's Recall AI is now rolling out on Copilot+ PCs

techspot.com / Microsoft relaunches Recall on Copilot+ Windows PCs after privacy overhaul

androidheadlines.com / Microsoft's most controversial feature is officially launching

cnet.com / Copilot Plus PCs Are Getting That AI Recall Feature for Real Now

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Windows Update Unmasks 20-Year-Old GTA: San Andreas Bug

April 24, 2025, 10:20 am more...

A routine Windows 11 update has unexpectedly pulled back the curtain on a legacy bug in GTA: San Andreas—a 20-year-old coding oversight that has resurfaced. The incident, described with tongue-in-cheek humor by tech insiders, underscores the quirky collision between vintage game code and modern operating systems.

theregister.com / Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas finally shows itself

tomshardware.com / Windows 11 24H2 reveals a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplane

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Microsoft squashes Server freezes and BSOD glitches

April 23, 2025, 3:20 am more...

In a much-needed software CPR, Microsoft has fixed two major Windows Server 2025 hiccups – one that left Remote Desktop sessions frozen and another that triggered blue screen mayhem during installations. The tech titan’s new patches, now live, reassure IT pros that even complex systems can have their day without a meltdown.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop freezes caused by Windows updates

bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2025 blue screen, install issues

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