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R is niche, but it's the language every statistician actually uses

It may be niche, but it's a big niche in a data-driven world.

New open-source Python-based software boosts space-weather modeling

University of Birmingham experts have created open-source computer software that helps scientists understand how fast-moving ...
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This is the one Windows feature that convinced me I don't need Linux

I’ve tried to make Linux my daily OS, but I keep coming back to Windows. Here’s what still pulls me back, even when Linux does some things better.
ZDNet

Microsoft announces sweeping Windows changes - but no apologies

Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.
The Verge

This is Microsoft’s plan to fix Windows 11

Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. Microsoft is focusing on performance, reliability, and experiences this year. is a senior correspondent and author of ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
PC World

Microsoft just forked Windows

Microsoft has split Windows 11 into two parallel development tracks, creating separate paths for Arm and x86 architectures in an unprecedented move. PCWorld reports that devices running Windows 11 ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break VPN access for WSL users

Microsoft says that recent Windows 11 security updates are causing VPN networking failures for enterprise users running Windows Subsystem for Linux. This known issue affects users who installed the ...
Windows Central

The 7 apps I always install first on a Windows 11 PC — and they're all FREE

In a job like this, you spend more time than most setting up Windows 11 devices, and these are the first apps I have to install. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Bleeping Computer

Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows

The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched ...
GitHub

Windows Beta: Cannot execute python main function in WSL

I am trying to execute a python main function in windows WSL from the start button, but it is not starting. I see this error messages: bash: /home/my-path-to-project ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's ultra compact Windows 11 25H2 update is here - get it in a single restart

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...