Best of Windows — May 2024

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   Fireship·2y

   Best OS for programming? Mac vs Windows vs Linux debate settled

   Explore the differences between Mac, Windows, and Linux for software engineers. Discover the pros and cons of each operating system and the benefits of using Linux for customization and server deployment.

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   microsoft/sudo: It's sudo, for Windows

   Sudo for Windows allows users to run elevated commands directly from unelevated terminal windows. It is not a fork of the Unix/Linux sudo project and has its own specific implementation for Windows. Documentation for the project can be found at aka.ms/sudo-docs.

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   WordPress·2y

   Studio: Now Available for Windows

   Studio, a free local WordPress development environment, is now available for Windows machines. It provides a fast and simple way to build WordPress sites locally. The Windows version of Studio allows users to access WP Admin, the Site Editor, global styles, and patterns with just one click. Users can also easily create and share demo sites.

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   Sudo for Windows

   Sudo for Windows is not yet available for Windows 10, but may be in the future. It can be enabled through the Settings menu, and offers three different configuration options. Users can prepend 'sudo' to a command to run it as an administrator. Security considerations include risks associated with the different configurations.

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   Hacker News·2y

   travisdoor/tine: Text editor.

   Tine is a simple text/code editor designed to keep the focus on text editing and minimize UI distractions. It supports syntax highlighting for various languages and is primarily designed for use with C/C++. It is distributed as a single small executable and allows advanced features like grep search through project files.

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   Hacker News·2y

   ahrm/sioyek: Sioyek is a PDF viewer with a focus on textbooks and research papers

   Sioyek is a PDF viewer with a focus on textbooks and research papers. It provides installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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   I was shocked to find out the Windows 10 desktop background wasn't computer generated, but a picture of lasers being shot through an actual window

   The Windows 10 desktop background is not a computer-generated image but a photograph of lasers being shot through an actual window.

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   Bun·2y

   Bun v1.1.10

   Bun v1.1.10 is a release that includes bug fixes, improvements in fetch() memory usage, faster uncached bun install on Windows, and other improvements and fixes for Windows and Node.js compatibility.

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   Hacker News·2y

   3 reasons people are moving from Windows 11 back to Windows 10

   Users are moving from Windows 11 back to Windows 10 due to performance issues, missing features like the Start menu, and skepticism towards AI-driven tools.

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    The Verge·2y

    The Mac vs. PC war is back on

    Microsoft is confident it can beat Apple's own chips that power the MacBook Air, thanks to a collaboration with Qualcomm for Arm-powered laptops.

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    omg! ubuntu!·2y

    VMware Workstation Pro Now Free to Use on Linux & Windows

    VMware has made its professional virtualisation software free to use on Windows, macOS, and Linux for personal use. Users can download VMware Workstation Pro 17 for Linux by signing up for a Broadcom account and following the installation process.

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    Phoronix·2y

    ReactOS "Open-Source Windows" Making Good Strides On SMP CPU Support

    ReactOS is making progress on SMP CPU support, but there is no exact estimate of when multi-core support will be ready.

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    Collections·2y

    Working with Containers and Kubernetes using Podman Desktop

    Learn how to work with containers and Kubernetes using Podman Desktop, a powerful developer tool that simplifies the process. Install Podman Desktop and Kind on your Windows machine, create a local Kubernetes cluster, and manage your containers and clusters with ease.

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    TechLinked·2y

    Microsoft, Give Up Already.

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

    Microsoft has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Recall for Copilot+ PCs on Windows 11. Recall records and allows users to search and retrieve their past activities on their PC, raising privacy concerns. The feature takes snapshots of the user's active screen and encrypts them for local storage.

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    xM4ddy/OFGB: GUI Tool To Removes Ads From Various Places Around Windows 11

    A GUI tool that removes ads from various places in Windows 11 using changes to the Windows Registry.

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    Hacker News·2y

    Winamp has announced that it is opening up its source code to enable collaborative development of its legendary player for Windows.

    Winamp is opening up its source code for collaborative development, allowing developers worldwide to contribute to its evolution. A new mobile player will be released, while Windows users will benefit from the experience and creativity of thousands of developers.

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    Hacker News·2y

    espeak-ng/espeak-ng: eSpeak NG is an open source speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents.

    eSpeak NG is an open source speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents. It is available for Linux, Windows, Android, and other operating systems. It can be used as a command line program, a shared library, or a SAPI5 version for Windows.

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