Windows 11 Finally Lets You Add “Print” Back to the Right-Click Menu
Microsoft is testing a cleaner File Explorer context menu in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build, with a new personalization option that lets users add the Print command directly to the right-click menu.
Microsoft Removes WMIC From Windows 11, Closing a Long-Abused Security Loophole
Microsoft has removed WMIC from Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 as part of its long-running deprecation plan, replacing the legacy tool with modern alternatives such as PowerShell.
Critical GitLab Flaw Could Let Attackers Delete Public Projects
GitLab has released an emergency security update for a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely modify or delete public projects and user data on affected self-managed installations.
Critical Forminator Flaw Puts 600,000 WordPress Sites at Risk
A critical vulnerability in the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin affects more than 600,000 sites and could allow unauthenticated attackers to upload executable PHP files and take complete control of vulnerable websites.
Threat Actor Claims Millions of Employee Records Stolen From Microsoft Azure
A threat actor known as TheHatman is selling millions of alleged employee records from Fortune 500 companies, claiming they were stolen from Microsoft Azure.
WordPress.com Launches Free Student Plan With Real Websites and Domains
Automattic has launched WordPress.com Education with a free Student Plan that gives students real websites, custom domains, plugin support and professional WordPress tools they can continue using after their courses end.
GitHub Suffers Major Outage Affecting Copilot, API and Git Operations
GitHub suffered a widespread service disruption on August 17, affecting several major services including Copilot, API requests, Git operations, Actions, Issues, Pages, Pull Requests and Webhooks. The company later mitigated the issue and restored normal service.
YouTube Will Start Counting Views As Soon As Videos Play
YouTube is changing its view-counting system for regular videos, with views counted as soon as playback begins from August 24. The change will increase visible view counts but will not directly affect creator earnings or YouTube Partner Program eligibility.
Reddit Is Turning Posts and Comments Into AI-Narrated Videos
Reddit is experimenting with a new video format that uses AI voices to read posts and selected comments, giving users a new way to consume traditional Reddit discussions.
Microsoft Confirms Defender ShieldBreak Zero-Day, Patch in Development
Microsoft confirms it is developing a security update for the ShieldBreak zero-day in Defender that can allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.
French Tax Authority Data Breach Exposes 678,000 People
France’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance has confirmed a data breach affecting 678,000 individuals and professionals after attackers accessed systems operated by the country’s tax administration.
Google Shuts Down 449 South Korean YouTube Channels Over Political Content
Google terminated 449 YouTube channels in South Korea during the second quarter of 2026, with most closures occurring shortly before the country's June 3 local elections.
Stripe Reportedly Finalizes $7 Billion Deal to Acquire OpenRouter
Stripe has reportedly finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, just months after the AI startup was valued at $1.3 billion.
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