DefenseNews

Space is the new frontier of war, officials say in change of tone

September 18, 2025
PARIS — Space has become a war-fighting domain, an assessment that calls for doctrinal changes and the ability to intervene there more quickly, space-force leaders from several NATO countries said at the Space Defense and Security Summit here on Tuesday. “The rule-based international order in space is nearly over,” said Brig. Gen. Jürgen Schrödl, a division head with responsibility for…
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ComputersNews

How (and why) to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive

September 18, 2025
Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed on your storage device. However, given the right environment, the…
ComputersNews

6 practical uses for the USB port on your router

September 18, 2025
The USB port on your router is often unused and yet it offers practical functions that can make everyday life easier. You can do things like saving and sharing files, mobile charging, or even an automatic backup of your data. We’ll tell you exactly how this works and what…
ComputersNews

Firefox 143 gets Microsoft Copilot AI and Google Lens support

September 18, 2025
The latest update to Firefox brings the browser up to version 143 with various new features and improvements, including some that other browsers already offer. However, some of these features—like Google Lens—are only being introduced gradually. The update also fixes some security vulnerabilities as usual. Mozilla plans to release Firefox 144 on October 14th, 2025. What’s new in Firefox…
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GamingNews

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji DLC Review

September 17, 2025
Assassin’s Creed expansions come in two flavors: straightforward follow ups that elaborate on the drama and intrigue of the main game, or completely bonkers flights of fancy that turn everything upside down by adding unicorns or dragging you to Asgard. Shadows’ expansion, Claws of Awaji, is firmly the former, almost to a fault. Naoe gets some new combat tricks thanks to a whole new weapon…
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NewsSpace

New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

September 17, 2025
Over 14,000 pieces of junk are clogging up low Earth orbit, but this number could be reduced by a new invention that involves a satellite using the plasma exhaust of its ion engine to knock dangerous chunks of space junk into the atmosphere where they can burn up safely. The huge amounts of space junk in orbit, ranging from nuts and bolts to rocket fairings and dead satellites, pose a serious…
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