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February 12, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Corentin C | 1 Comment on DeepSeek R1: Microsoft’s Strategic Move in AI Beyond OpenAI
Microsoft has added DeepSeek R1 to its Azure AI Foundry, offering a cost-effective and high-performance AI model. With local execution support on Copilot+ PCs and growing security concerns, this move signals Microsoft's shift towards AI diversification beyond OpenAI.
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February 11, 2025 / February 11, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
FLAC 1.5.0 brings multithreaded encoding, improved metadata handling, and enhanced decoding for chained Ogg FLAC files. Discover the latest improvements and get the update now! 🚀
AI
February 11, 2025 / February 10, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Explore the best tools for running large language models (LLMs) locally, including LM Studio, Jan, Llamafile, GPT4ALL, Ollama, and LLaMa.cpp. Learn how these tools offer enhanced privacy, customization options, and cost savings, making them perfect for developers and businesses seeking to keep data offline.
Cloud and Network News
February 9, 2025 / February 9, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
On February 6, 2025, Cloudflare R2 suffered a major outage for 59 minutes due to human error, impacting services like Stream, Images, and Cache Reserve. The incident was caused by an unintended shutdown of the R2 Gateway service during an abuse report remediation. Cloudflare has since implemented new safeguards to prevent similar disruptions. Read more about the incident and its aftermath.
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February 8, 2025 / February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Need a quick and easy way to free up memory on your PC? MemoryCleaner is a lightweight optimization tool that clears unnecessary RAM usage, ensuring better performance. Now available on ToolsLib!
AI News
February 8, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 AI models have launched with strong capabilities, but the unveiling was much quieter than DeepSeek V3’s. With impressive results in video analysis and math, Qwen 2.5 signals Alibaba’s growing presence in the AI race.
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February 8, 2025 / February 8, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
The French Senate has approved a law that expands surveillance powers, sparking debates on privacy and encryption. The bill allows authorities broader access to encrypted communications, raising concerns among security experts and privacy advocates. Proton has warned that such measures could undermine end-to-end encryption and create security vulnerabilities.
Apple News Security
February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Apple is facing pressure from the UK government to create a backdoor for encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act. If implemented, this could compromise global user privacy and set a dangerous precedent for digital security.
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February 7, 2025 / February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
We’re excited to welcome Furtivex Malware Removal Script to ToolsLib! This free, portable malware scanner provides aggressive threat removal, system integrity checks, and comprehensive logging. Download it today and boost your security!
Security Windows
February 5, 2025 / February 5, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
February 2025's Patch Tuesday brings important updates for Office and Microsoft 365, including retirements, new features, and security enhancements. Stay ahead by understanding what’s changing and how these updates impact your workflow.
Apple Security
February 4, 2025 / February 4, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Apple has issued critical security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24085) impacting iOS and other Apple devices. The flaw, actively exploited in the wild, allows attackers to take control of vulnerable devices through malicious apps. Learn how to safeguard your Apple devices by installing the latest updates immediately.
How-To Windows
February 3, 2025 / February 3, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Discover the easiest ways to reset your Windows 10 or 11 PC, whether to fix performance issues or wipe everything clean. Back up your files first, and follow our step-by-step guide for a smooth reset process.
AI News Security
January 31, 2025 / January 31, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek suffered a major security breach after leaving a ClickHouse database publicly accessible, exposing over a million log entries, API keys, and chat history. Security researchers warned that attackers could have accessed internal data, executed SQL queries, and escalated privileges. This incident highlights the critical risks of poor AI security practices, especially as DeepSeek faces growing scrutiny over privacy concerns and potential misuse of OpenAI’s API.
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Many users rely on third-party PC cleaners like CCleaner, but with privacy concerns, bundled software, and aggressive cleaning, is it still worth using? This guide explains why Windows Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense are safer and more effective alternatives for keeping your PC clean and optimized.
AI How-To
January 28, 2025 / January 30, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Ollama is your go-to tool for running large language models (LLMs) locally. From popular models like Llama 2 and Mistral to specialized ones like DeepSeek Coder, Ollama ensures privacy, cost efficiency, and seamless model management. Perfect for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts!
January 28, 2025 / January 28, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI app that recently overtook ChatGPT in App Store downloads, is under attack. Facing a large-scale cyberattack, the platform has limited new user registrations but remains accessible to existing users. This incident underscores growing cybersecurity risks in the AI industry amidst DeepSeek's rapid rise and global impact.
News Windows
Microsoft Dev Home, a platform for developers on Windows, will reach its end-of-life in May 2025. With its customizable dashboard, machine configuration tools, and app installation features, it aimed to streamline developer workflows. As Microsoft sunsets the app, now is the time to explore alternatives.
January 27, 2025 / January 27, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
DeepSeek-R1 is revolutionizing AI with its cutting-edge capabilities and unbeatable cost efficiency. Rivaling OpenAI’s o1 model, this open-source innovation delivers advanced performance in mathematics, code generation, and human-like reasoning, all while being 27 times more affordable.
How-To Security
January 24, 2025 / January 24, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Your crypto wallet is the key to your digital assets, making its security vital. This guide covers the best practices for protecting your wallet, from strong passwords to hardware wallets, and avoiding common mistakes. Stay safe in the world of cryptocurrencies!
January 23, 2025 / January 23, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Windows 11's 24H2 update is now mandatory for all eligible users, bringing exciting features like Wi-Fi 7 compatibility and improved energy management. However, with long installation times and potential software issues, preparation is key. Find out how to schedule updates, set active hours, and avoid surprises in our guide.
News Security
January 22, 2025 / January 22, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
A high-severity vulnerability in 7-Zip, tracked as CVE-2025-0411, enables attackers to bypass the Windows Mark of the Web (MotW) security feature, putting users at risk of malware. This issue, stemming from improper handling of archived files, has been addressed in version 24.09. Learn why updating your software is critical to maintaining your security.
January 19, 2025 / January 19, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
The TikTok ban in the United States has left millions of users without access, raising questions about data privacy and national security. Discover the reasons behind the ban, the implications for users, and how this decision is reshaping the social media landscape.
January 17, 2025 / January 17, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
ChatGPT introduces Scheduled Tasks, a new beta feature that revolutionizes automation. Whether you need daily briefings, reminders, or task management, this tool enables ChatGPT to run prompts and assist proactively, even while you're offline. Ideal for boosting productivity and simplifying routines!
January 15, 2025 / January 15, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
The January 2025 Windows Update brings cumulative updates KB5050009 and KB5050021, enhancing security and addressing critical issues. Explore the changes, known bugs, and tips for smooth installation.
