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[Newsletter] Latest News May 17, 2024 [Winamp: new music platform and source code release]( Winamp used to be a popular audio player for Windows. Things went quiet after its heyday and rights changed hands several times in that period. Veteran users of the player had big hopes when a comeback of the player was announced in 2021. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Netflix's Standard with Ads plan grows to 40 million subscribers]( There was a lot of outcry when Netflix announced the introduction of ads on its platform. The streaming service [introduced an ad-powered plan]( in late 2022 in select regions. At $6.99 per month, it was considerably cheaper than non-ad plans, even back in 2022. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [VMware Workstation Pro 17 and Fusion Pro 13 are now free for personal use]( Broadcom has announced that it is making its desktop hypervisor products free for home users. VMware Fusion Pro 13 and Workstation Pro 17 are now free for personal use. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed ($19.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( A must-read guide to a new and rapidly growing field in cybersecurity [Microsoft releases the May 2024 Security Updates for Windows]( Microsoft has released security updates for all supported versions of its Microsoft Windows operating system and other company products. This security updates overview provides system administrators and home users with information on the released patches and changes. It highlights information about each of the supported Windows versions, lists known issues, and offers guidance on downloading and installing the updates. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Stay Secure: Unmasking Fake Virus Alerts with AVG AntiVirus FREE]( Fake virus alerts are a common yet dangerous weapon often used by cybercriminals. These alerts masquerade themselves as legitimate security warnings, tricking users into actions that end up compromising their own digital safety. From installing invasive malware to unintentionally handing over sensitive data, the consequences of falling for such scams are severe and far-reaching. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Firefox 126: Telemetry, privacy feature, and security fixes]( Mozilla plans to release Firefox 126.0 Stable later today. The new version of Firefox is a smaller release, as it makes just a few changes. Noteworthy are improvements to the browser's copy without site tracking feature, support for AV2 hardware decode acceleration on M3 Macs, and new search Telemetry. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed ($19.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( A must-read guide to a new and rapidly growing field in cybersecurity [iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5 update adds anti-tracking feature, offline support for News+]( Apple has released the iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates. The new software comes with a cross-platform anti-tracker feature, and improves the capabilities of the News app. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( support for News+) [Microsoft is testing Game Pass ads on the Settings homepage]( Look, [another advertising test in Windows 11](. Microsoft launched a new build to the Windows 11 Insider Dev channel on Friday. Windows 11 build 26120.470 fixes issues for the most part. It is delivered via KB5037864 and rolled out gradually to all test systems, even if ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Windows 11's Start Menu could soon show information in a floating sidebar]( Microsoft introduced support for what it calls Start Menu Companions in a recent Windows 11 beta build. This feature adds a sidebar to the Start Menu that display information, for instance from widgets. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from Ghacks.net. If you would like to manage your newsletter preferences, please [click here](. Ghacks.net | Von-Einem-Str.52 Essen, 45130 Germany Contact: newsletter@ghacks.net [Unsubscribe](