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Mastering VNA control with Python tools

Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) are essential in RF engineering, and Python has become a go-to language for automating their control, measurement, and analysis. From sending SCPI commands via PyVISA ...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 is getting less annoying, new Xbox mode, and more

This week's Microsoft Weekly news recap is here with Windows 11 becoming less irritating, Xbox mode arriving on all PCs, the ...

DIY PS5 Controller Dongle Unlocks Wireless Adaptive Triggers and Haptics on PC

While DualSense does support adaptive triggers and HD haptics in select PC titles, that functionality has been limited to wired connections—until now.

This tiny device makes using a DualSense on PC way better

The PS5 DualSense controller now has a PC dongle, only Sony didn't make it so it's not an official piece of equipment. That ...
The Hacker News

New Python Backdoor Uses Tunneling Service to Steal Browser and Cloud Credentials

DEEP#DOOR embeds a Python RAT in a dropper script, using bore[.]pub C2 to steal credentials and evade Windows defenses, ...
The Debrief

Chat GPT of Sound? SmartDj Lets Users Customize Their Immersive Sound Environment with Simple Voice Commands in Everyday Language

Penn scientists announce an AI-powered sound engineering audio language model, SmartDj, that turns simply worded commands ...
The Verge

Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long

It’s all to do with pesky printer and network drivers. It’s all to do with pesky printer and network drivers. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...
Virtualization Review

Running AI Natively on Windows 11 Using an eGPU

Even an older workstation-class eGPU like the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 delivers dramatically faster local LLM inference than CPU-only systems, with token-generation rates up to 8x higher. Running LLMs ...
Windows Central

Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.

Microsoft is expected to begin rolling out the April 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and in the fourth month of the year, the company is making new features, ...
TechSpot

Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...
SlashGear

This Is The Worst Time To Use Cruise Control (But Many People Do It Anyway)

Cruise control can be a true asset when you're on a road trip or stuck in the car for hours. We're not talking about autopilot or self-driving vehicles, but that handy feature that you can turn on to ...
Engadget

Claude Code and Cowork can now use your computer

Anthropic announced today that its Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools are being updated to accomplish tasks using your computer. The latest update will see these AI resources become capable of ...