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Retro desktop interface showing Windows 95 with multiple terminal windows open, displaying commands and a colorful ASCII penguin art.

A new tool adds Linux apps to Windows 95

By Sean Endicott published

Windows WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.

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Inside the Insider reboot: how Microsoft wants enthusiasts to help rescue Windows 11

By Daniel Rubino published

Feature From Ninja Cat to named owners — I learned how Microsoft is rebooting the Insider program to restore trust, but will it work?

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Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

BitLocker beyond basics: recovery keys, TPM, and enterprise tips

By Cale Hunt published

Sponsor Content Created With Microsoft

BitLocker is an integral part of Windows 11's security, and it works best when it's configured and managed properly.

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How to safely create test lab on Windows 11 using Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox

By Mauro Huculak published

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Check out the steps to use Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 to safely test apps, files, and system tweaks without risking your main setup.

In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Copilot adds mobile checkout with data from 500,000 merchants

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Copilot Checkout now works in the Copilot mobile app, and Microsoft has deepened catalog data from over half a million merchants to improve AI‑powered shopping.

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File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

Microsoft once again fixes File Explorer's annoying white flash bug

By Zac Bowden published

Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

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Ookla’s Windows 11 Speedtest mockup looks great… shame it’s a macOS window.

By Sean Endicott published

Windows Windows 11 is getting built‑in Speedtest tools, but the mockup in Ookla’s press release appears to be… macOS.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s 'Defender' is "usually sufficient" as an antivirus

By Kevin Okemwa published

Windows 11 Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

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Breaking down Microsoft's next-gen Surface PC leaks

By Zac Bowden published

Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware.

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"Parents Decide Act" pushes Windows towards forced age verification

By Kevin Okemwa published

Windows 11 A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

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