UUP dump web site

UUP dump is a community-driven platform that allows users to download Unified Update Platform (UUP) files directly from Microsoft’s Windows Update servers. These UUP files can be used to create custom ISO images for various Windows builds.

https://uupdump.net/

BurntToast

BurntToast is a PowerShell module to generate notifications within Windows.

https://4sysops.com/archives/generate-windows-toast-notifications-with-the-powershell-module-burnttoast/

WinSetView

WinSetView is an utility that provides an easy way to set Windows File Explorer default folder views.  A portable version is available.

https://github.com/LesFerch/WinSetView

Pinta

Pinta is an open-source application for drawing and image editing.  Versions are available for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.

https://www.pinta-project.com/

Cobalt Tools

Cobalt Tools is a site that offers downloads via sites such as YouTube.

https://cobalt.tools/

One method to gain access to a Windows computer when an existing password is lost

If an existing password is lost with a Windows computer, one option in the past was to use a Linux-based option such as http://www.chntpw.com/.  But this method may not work if the computer is configured to use UEFI and cannot be modified.  Below is one option that may be able to resolve the situation.

Boot off a Windows 11 USB

When the Windows Setup screen appears, press SHIFT+F10 to launch a CMD window

Verify the local hard drive letter such as D:

Type ren d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe utilman.exe.bak and press the ENTER key

Type copy d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe and press the ENTER key

Exit the Windows 11 setup

Boot normally to the local drive

At the Login Screen click the EASE OF ACCESS icon (beside the Power icon in the bottom right corner of the screen). This should launch a CMD window

Type net user accountname /add and press the ENTER key

Type net localgroup administrators accountname /add and press the ENTER key

Press ALT+F4 to close the CMD prompt

Click the Power icon (bottom right corner of the screen) and select RESTART

Sign in as accountname without a password

How to delete the advertising ID value within Android

To delete your device’s advertising ID within Android:

Go to Settings.

Tap Privacy > Ads.

Tap Delete advertising ID and confirm your changes.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/the-global-surveillance-free-for-all-in-mobile-ad-data/

Olauncher

Olauncher is a minimalist Android launcher.

https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher

https://www.howtogeek.com/this-android-launcher-helped-me-cut-my-phone-use-in-half/

Pandoc

Pandoc is an utility to convert documents to different formats.

https://pandoc.org/

https://www.both.org/?p=7889

https://www.howtogeek.com/you-should-try-this-open-source-document-converter/

Text Grab

Text Grab is a free utility for Windows to obtain text from an image.

https://github.com/TheJoeFin/Text-Grab