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YouTuber nostalgically ports 'thousands of apps' from Microsoft's Graveyard to Windows 95
By Kevin Okemwa published
BLAST FROM THE PAST In a 51-minute-long video, YouTuber MattKC documents how he ported "thousands of apps" back to Windows 95. He embarked upon the process by backporting the .NET Framework to Windows 95.
I hope Microsoft Edge copies this new Google Chrome feature immediately
By Sean Endicott published
Take it now Google Chrome has a new experimental feature that lets you preview your camera and microphone before granting access to those devices to a website.
After over two years, Microsoft will let these PCs upgrade to Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Block removed Microsoft has lifted a compatibility hold that stopped some PCs from upgrading to Windows 11 for over two years.
Adobe Premiere Pro is getting three new generative AI tools for easier video editing this year
By Rebecca Spear published
Adobe Premiere Pro is getting new generative AI tools to help people of all skill levels edit videos a whole lot easier.
Microsoft, please, enough with the ads — For once, I'm not experiencing FOMO with these new additions for Edge Insiders
By Kevin Okemwa published
UNWANTED ADS Microsoft is pushing more bloatware to Edge in the form of Copilot-themed ads.
How to get the most out of File Explorer on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Best tips... On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.
Microsoft's Bill Gates is worried about losing his job to AI, though it could potentially present a 3-day workweek opportunity
By Kevin Okemwa published
WIN SOME, LOSE SOME While speaking to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during an episode of his Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates podcast, the Microsoft founder expressed his concern over AI taking his job.
Microsoft wants to run ads in your Start menu on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
App recommendations Windows 11 Home and Pro users may soon begin seeing "recommended" apps and websites in the Start menu.
Microsoft's latest Copilot coercion forced me through the five stages of grief over the death of the Windows 11 desktop
By Sean Endicott published
enough is enough Windows 11 is now a monetization path for Microsoft and a billboard for the company's services.
Windows 11 Start menu's performance is "comically bad" says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements
By Kevin Okemwa published
COMICALLY BAD Windows 11's Start menu is encountering annoying performance issues, amid plans to pump more ads to the platform.
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