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Tiny11 now has an app with a graphical interface for easier debloating of Windows 11
Tiny11 is a fantastic free utility for creating custom, debloated builds of Windows 11. While it has proved very popular since it was released, it has also been difficult to use – now this is changing thanks to a new version that has a graphical user interface. Fast facts: Described by the developer as aiming to be the “de facto standard for creating lightweight, safe and efficient Windows images”, Tiny11 has been off-putting to many potential users because of its reliance on PowerShell scripts.
Publishers seek $19.5M default judgment against WeLib
Thirteen publishers asked a New York judge for $19.5 million from shadow library WeLib, plus orders to disable its three domains after it ignored the suit.
Ubuntu 26.10 arrives with GNOME 51 and Rust coreutils
Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray lands October 15 with GNOME 51, all-Rust coreutils, Sequoia PGP, a certified-hardware check in Settings and the Linux 7.3 kernel.
Exploited Cisco email gateway bug grants root access
Cisco says attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-76519, a 9.8 Secure Email Gateway flaw that grants root via a crafted attachment. Check File Reputation and patch now.
Microsoft October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,413 flaws
Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday patched 1,413 flaws, with an exploited Windows Shell bug that bypasses Mark of the Web and two disclosed zero-days.
Character.AI enters Chapter 11 with Disney’s $20M bid
Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware as Disney placed a $20 million stalking horse bid for an IP license. The chatbot stays online during the sale.
Meta’s Muse Wonder frontier model opens to developers
Muse Wonder is live on the Meta Model API and Muse Code at $4 input and $20 output per million tokens. Muse Wonder Full requires a higher-tier Muse Code plan.
Meta launches new Your Algorithm options so you can control your Facebook algorithm
Meta is introducing new controls to help Facebook users customize the algorithm used to deliver content to them. Powered by AI, the new Your Algorithm tools allow for natural language prompts and make it possible to fine-tune what appears in Feed and Reels on the social network. Fast Facts Meta says that the recommendations it makes on Facebook will immediately take into account the customizations that users put in place so changes will be noticeably straight away.
Kodi 22 Piers RC 1 adds game cheats, deep links and FFmpeg 9
Kodi 22 Piers RC 1 is out with FFmpeg 9.0.2, HDR PGS subtitle upgrades, a RetroPlayer cheat engine, Android deep links and smarter Blu-ray playlist detection.
French supermarket fridge attack hit outdated Danfoss units
Danfoss says many fridge controllers hijacked at 350+ French supermarkets were end-of-life or on outdated firmware as investigators hunt the unknown attackers.
Windows App adds remote PC connections, no work account
Microsoft made remote PC connections generally available in Windows App on Windows, and no work or school account is needed to reach a physical or virtual PC.
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