Ashampoo releases UnInstaller 16 with faster and more efficient software removal

UnInstaller 16

Ashampoo has released UnInstaller 16 for Windows, allowing users to fully remove programs and apps with minimal effort. The latest version promises more thorough cleaning than the standard Windows tools, giving users greater control over installations while maintaining system performance. It also brings faster cleaning, expanded logging, and new resource management features.

Ashampoo UnInstaller 16 builds on the company’s existing removal tech, adding tools that track software installations in detail.

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Cooler Master launches MasterFrame 500 Mesh open-frame ATX chassis

Cooler Master MasterFrame 500 Mesh

Cooler Master has introduced the MasterFrame 500 Mesh to North American builders, offering an open-frame ATX chassis designed with customization and airflow in mind.

Built on its FreeForm 2.0 design approach, the new case combines flexibility, access, and thermal performance in a format that supports a wide range of system sizes.

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Deception is evolving, and security teams need to catch up

Data Security

Attackers are finding new ways to get inside company systems, and deception is playing a bigger role than ever, according to the latest LevelBlue Threat Trends Report.

Threat actors are leaning on tactics like social engineering and AI tools to move quickly, stay hidden, and then extend their reach once inside. Even experienced users can be tricked into opening the door without realizing until it's too late.

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Opera files antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging unfair browser restrictions on Windows

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Opera has submitted a formal complaint to Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) alleging that Microsoft’s practices unfairly restrict browser choice on Windows devices.

The Norwegian company argues that Microsoft’s dominance in the operating system market allows it to give an artificial edge to its Edge browser, at the expense of competitors, such as Opera (naturally), and Brazilian users.

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Microsoft and KnowBe4 bring real-time security coaching to the browser

SecurityCoach and Microsoft Edge

KnowBe4 has announced a new integration between its SecurityCoach platform and Microsoft Edge for Business, aiming to reduce risky user behavior online by offering in-the-moment security guidance.

The feature is available globally now and is designed to give organizations better control over human-centered security threats without disrupting productivity.

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Photoshop brings low-res images back to life with Generative Upscale

Photoshop Generative Upscale

Photoshop’s latest updates bring a fresh set of tools to the desktop, web, and mobile. From blending elements into scenes to cleaning up cluttered images and scaling up resolution, it probably won't come as any surprise to learn these tools use AI to handle a lot of the technical heavy lifting.

Creative ideas often hit a wall when time gets lost fixing shadows, matching lighting, or removing small distractions. The newest Photoshop features target exactly those problems, helping you get past the tedious parts faster.

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GregAI helps security teams fix real problems faster

GregAI

Cybersecurity exposure management company Intruder has introduced GregAI, an AI-powered security analyst that, unlike generic AI assistants, has full visibility into each user’s security environment.

Currently in beta, GregAI is available to free trial users and customers on Intruder’s Cloud, Pro, and Enterprise plans. The assistant is named after Intruder’s original mascot, following a design file mix-up involving a designer named Greg.

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Fable Security launches with $31m to tackle human risk in cybersecurity

Fable Security

Fable Security, a new human risk management platform, has launched with $31 million in funding from Greylock Partners and Redpoint Ventures. It is already working with enterprises across finance, healthcare, logistics, and technology, helping security teams reduce employee-driven risk with targeted, real-time interventions.

Fable was founded by Nicole Jiang and Dr. Sanny Liao, both early team members at Abnormal AI. At that company, they helped build and scale behavioral-based security products and saw firsthand how the threat landscape was shifting.

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UpDownTool lets you move from Windows 11 to Windows 10 in just 5 clicks -- without losing any data

UpDownTool Windows 11 to Windows 10

A new app called UpDownTool lets users revert from Windows 11 to Windows 10 for free, without losing any programs, files, drivers, or settings.

It's designed to provide a more flexible alternative to traditional rollback or clean install methods, which either require you to take action within a short window or wipe everything on your system.

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Thunderbird 141 delivers email stability, fixes, and smarter security reminders

Thunderbird 141

Thunderbird 141 is now available, building on the major improvements delivered in version 140 “Eclipse” earlier this month.

While this update is smaller in scope, it brings useful refinements and more than a dozen bug fixes that improve everyday reliability and security in one of the most widely used open-source email clients.

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Forget public Wi-Fi or smartphone tethering, D-Link’s new mobile hotspot offers safer browsing on the move

D-Link DWR-932W mobile hotspot blue

D-Link has introduced its latest mobile hotspot, the DWR-932W, combining Wi-Fi 6 performance, 4G LTE connectivity, and all-day battery life in a compact and travel-friendly design.

The new portable device is aimed at users who need fast and secure internet access while on the move, at home, or in remote working environments.

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New report says Android users are better at avoiding scams than iPhone owners

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A new analysis of smartphone security habits reveals that Android users are safer online than their iPhone counterparts. Based on data from over 1,300 people in the US, UK, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, the report from Malwarebytes highlights key differences in how Android and iPhone users behave, and how those choices impact their chances of falling for online scams.

According to the research, Android users more often use security tools, make smarter purchasing decisions, and protect their accounts with stronger passwords. They are also less likely to fall for scams.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 launch with AI features and thinner, lighter designs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung’s newest foldable phones and smartwatches are now available worldwide. The Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Watch8 series officially launch in 49 markets from today, July 25, following what Samsung describes as strong pre-order demand, especially across Europe.

The South Korean tech giant says these are its thinnest and lightest foldables to date, combining new AI features with refined designs aimed at daily use.

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Hackers are using AI and panda images to infect Linux machines -- here's how

AI assisted malware is attacking Linux via panda images

Aqua Security’s Nautilus research team has identified a new Linux malware called "Koske" which may be the first publicly documented case of AI-assisted malware.

Disguised as innocent Jpeg images of pandas, Koske delivers cryptominers and a stealth rootkit using code that appears shaped by large language models, suggesting attackers are now adopting the same AI tools defenders use.

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Oreon 11 could be the Linux OS that helps you leave Microsoft Windows for good

Oreon 11 Linux

If you are considering moving away from Windows 10 or 11 but haven’t yet found a long-term option that feels right, Oreon Linux may offer a solution worth watching.

When Oreon 10 launched back in December 2024, I declared it had arrived to replace Microsoft Windows. Built with simplicity and familiarity in mind, it bridges the gap between the ease of use people expect from Windows and the power and flexibility of Linux. Now the team behind the OS has revealed its plans for the successor, which (to the surprise of no one) will be called Oreon 11.

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