# \#windows

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## [Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsofts-github-bans-security-researcher-who-posted-zero-day-windows-exploits/246978)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2026 00:36 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsofts-github-bans-security-researcher-who-posted-zero-day-windows-exploits/246978 "2026-06-06T00:36:36Z")

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“I will make sure your bones are shattered \[on July 14\]” Read in full here:

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## [The Windows equivalents of the most used Linux commands](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-windows-equivalents-of-the-most-used-linux-commands/239939)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 April 2026 13:03 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-windows-equivalents-of-the-most-used-linux-commands/239939 "2026-04-03T13:03:48Z")

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The Windows equivalents of the most used Linux commands Read in full here:

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## [Microsoft is taking steps to open-sourcing Windows 11 user interface framework](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-is-taking-steps-to-open-sourcing-windows-11-user-interface-framework/209331)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2025 13:25 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-is-taking-steps-to-open-sourcing-windows-11-user-interface-framework/209331 "2025-08-05T13:25:37Z")

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Microsoft wants to make Windows 11’s UI framework open-source, and it has shared details about this complex process. Read in full here:

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## [Thinking Elixir 218 - Creating an Opening](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/thinking-elixir-218-creating-an-opening/168692)

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**Author:** [@brainlid](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/brainlid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2024 12:47 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/thinking-elixir-218-creating-an-opening/168692 "2024-09-03T12:47:09Z")

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Episode 218 of Thinking Elixir. News includes the upcoming signed installers for Livebook and Elixir on Windows, the release of Telemetry v1.3 with improved documentation, LiveView Native 0.3.0’s announcement ahead of El…

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## [Windows Recall sounds like a privacy nightmare](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/windows-recall-sounds-like-a-privacy-nightmare/156308)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2024 14:09 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/windows-recall-sounds-like-a-privacy-nightmare/156308 "2024-05-26T14:09:32Z")

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Windows Recall sounds like a privacy nightmare – here’s why I’m worried. Screenshotting everything you do and feeding it into an AI model could be a recipe for disaster Read in full here: This thread was posted by…

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## [My game Don't Forget, a story & exploration game inspired by dementia, is now wishlistable on steam!](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-game-dont-forget-a-story-exploration-game-inspired-by-dementia-is-now-wishlistable-on-steam/151449)

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**Author:** [@AtlantiaKing](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AtlantiaKing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2024 04:50 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/my-game-dont-forget-a-story-exploration-game-inspired-by-dementia-is-now-wishlistable-on-steam/151449 "2024-04-22T04:50:50Z")

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Watch the trailer here: More info available on our steam page here: Don't Forget on Steam Don’t Forget is a 3D singleplayer story and exploration game inspired by dementia. Recollect your memories by lo…

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## [Microsoft is redesigning Windows 11’s photos app again](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-is-redesigning-windows-11-s-photos-app-again/74769)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 February 2024 09:05 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-is-redesigning-windows-11-s-photos-app-again/74769 "2024-02-28T09:05:57Z")

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Microsoft is redesigning Windows 11’s photos app again. This new version will replace the old one. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers.

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## [Apple overhauls its entire Windows app suite, including iCloud and Apple Music](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-overhauls-its-entire-windows-app-suite-including-icloud-and-apple-music/143080)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 February 2024 22:12 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-overhauls-its-entire-windows-app-suite-including-icloud-and-apple-music/143080 "2024-02-10T22:12:44Z")

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New iCloud, music, TV, and device-management apps bring macOS features to PCs. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers.

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## [Trigger Windows' automatic audio ducking without ducking own app's audio](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/trigger-windows-automatic-audio-ducking-without-ducking-own-apps-audio/131826)

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**Author:** [@caravani0](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/caravani0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2023 17:44 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/trigger-windows-automatic-audio-ducking-without-ducking-own-apps-audio/131826 "2023-11-10T17:44:39Z")

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Hello, all. I am excusing myself beforehand for the not Qt-related question but still, I know that your expertise extends a lot further than Qt. The question is Windows-related and more specifically - Windows Core Audi…

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## [Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Weeks (PragProg)](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seven-mobile-apps-in-seven-weeks-pragprog/494)

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**Author:** [@PragmaticBookshelf](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/PragmaticBookshelf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [27 March 2023 23:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/seven-mobile-apps-in-seven-weeks-pragprog/494 "2023-03-27T23:58:26Z")

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Answer the question “Can we build this for ALL the devices?” with a resounding YES. Over seven weeks, build seven different mobile apps using seven different tools. Find out which cross-platform solution makes the most s…

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## [R: Path length limit on Windows](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/r-path-length-limit-on-windows/99696)

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**Author:** [@NewsBot](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/NewsBot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 March 2023 01:37 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/r-path-length-limit-on-windows/99696 "2023-03-09T01:37:03Z")

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A new R blog post/announcement has been posted! Get the full details here: Path length limit on Windows - The R Blog

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## [Introducing Rust for Windows, and the windows crate](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/introducing-rust-for-windows-and-the-windows-crate/37118)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2022 16:41 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/introducing-rust-for-windows-and-the-windows-crate/37118 "2022-01-20T16:41:11Z")

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Rust for Windows, and the windows crate. Using the windows crate, and calling Windows APIs. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers.

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## [Backdoor for Windows, macOS, and Linux went undetected until now](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/backdoor-for-windows-macos-and-linux-went-undetected-until-now/36745)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 January 2022 23:29 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/backdoor-for-windows-macos-and-linux-went-undetected-until-now/36745 "2022-01-17T23:29:47Z")

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Never-before-seen, cross-platform SysJoker came from an “advanced threat actor.” Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers.

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## [Obsidian – a cross platform app to help you create a knowledge base with Markdown files](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/obsidian-a-cross-platform-app-to-help-you-create-a-knowledge-base-with-markdown-files/970)

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**Author:** [@axelson](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/axelson)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [2 August 2021 16:28 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/obsidian-a-cross-platform-app-to-help-you-create-a-knowledge-base-with-markdown-files/970 "2021-08-02T16:28:39Z")

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I’ve been really enjoying obsidian.md: It is very snappy (even though it is based on Electron). I love that it is all local by default with no required login or sync (and you can use your own syncing solution). But i…

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## [Windows 10 to be retired in 2025, as new OS unveils](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/windows-10-to-be-retired-in-2025-as-new-os-unveils/10592)

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**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [28 June 2021 15:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/windows-10-to-be-retired-in-2025-as-new-os-unveils/10592 "2021-06-28T15:32:40Z")

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Microsoft says it will stop supporting Windows 10 in 2025, as it prepares to unveil a major revamp of its Windows operating system later this month. When Windows 10 was launched, Microsoft said it was intended to be th…

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## [Introducing Windows 11](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/introducing-windows-11/10818)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 June 2021 02:23 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/introducing-windows-11/10818 "2021-06-26T02:23:59Z")

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Actually looks quite nice :smiley: What do you Windows users think tho :upside\_down\_face:

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## [Wireshark - anyone used it?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/wireshark-anyone-used-it/981)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2020 16:12 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/wireshark-anyone-used-it/981 "2020-07-08T16:12:44Z")

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Just discovered this: Wireshark is the world’s foremost and widely-used network protocol analyzer. It lets you see what’s happening on your network at a microscopic level and is the de facto (and often de jure) standa…
