Find Duplicate Files with Python Without Deleting Anything
Build a read-only Python duplicate-file finder, test it on a small practice folder, and learn how size checks and SHA-256 help identify matching files.
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A game ownership proposal takes aim at server shutdowns. Your purchases haven't changed yet.
The proposed Power To The Players Act would require offline play before servers close. For now, check what a game needs to keep working before you buy it.
Spyware delivered through ads makes 'don't click' incomplete advice
Citizen Lab traced spyware attacks to targeted ads that needed no click. What the evidence shows, and which privacy measures can reduce your exposure.
Cisco's email gateway is under attack. Check the scanner update, then check for compromise.
Cisco has fixed an actively exploited email gateway flaw. A scanner update can close the hole without a restart, but suspected compromise needs a separate response.
Python 3.15 defaults to UTF-8. Check your older text files before upgrading.
Python's new default makes text handling more consistent across platforms. Older Windows exports still need the right encoding, so test them before moving your scripts.
Google Play is opening a private home for your AI-built Android apps
Google is making personal Android apps easier to install. Start with a small project, check where its data goes, and don't mistake private distribution for a safety review.
Office LTSC 2021 reaches end of support. You don't have to move to the cloud.
Microsoft's support deadline is here. Your apps won't suddenly stop, but security fixes end. Check your edition and plan a supported replacement.