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Windows 11's Start menu set for major customization upgrades
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and is adding some much needed customization and performance improvements along the way.

Zorin OS wins over 3.3 million downloads as it tempts Windows users
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

Microsoft fast‑tracks Windows Dev account reinstatement
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

Windows emulates a macOS trick with a shortcut switch-up
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 PeekDesktop in Windows 11 gives users a reason to think twice about switching over to Apple's ecosystem.

Microsoft will give students a free Xbox controller and subscription when buying a new Windows 11 PC
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.

Windows 11 version 26H1: Here's what we know
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is now shipping exclusively on new PCs that ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what you need to know.

Task Manager creator recalls why it was under 80KB
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.

Excel incorrectly thinks 1900 is a leap year (and it won't be fixed)
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft Sure, it could be fixed. But it's a lot easier to let the false 1900 leap year live on in Excel.
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