2.5 Admins 274: Go Go Gadget Windows

Windows is becoming an “agentic OS”, some WD SMR drives are dying prematurely, backing up VMware with ZFS, and separating trusted and non-trusted devices on your network.

 

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December Webinar: The 12 Days of ZFS: Tips, Tricks, and Treats

 

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Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar

Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data

WD launches investigation into problems with its controversial SMR hard drives

 

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