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Discord lives on Windows Phone 7 in 2026 via surprising fan-made apps
By Adam Hales Published
Windows Phone A fan has brought Discord to Windows Phone 7 using unofficial apps, showcasing ongoing community support for the discontinued platform in 2026.

Is METROV the new best way to recreate Windows Phone 8.1?
By Cale Hunt Published
Phones Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

This free app will let you move your Windows 11 Taskbar and make it feel like the old days
By Richard Devine Published
Apps Windows 11 may look sleek, but let's face it, the Taskbar doesn't have many fans. So send it back to the glory days with RetroBar.

ExplorerPatcher just hit 42M downloads. Why aren't more people talking about it?
By Cale Hunt Published
Apps ExplorerPatcher keeps gaining users, but I rarely see it mentioned as a way to customize Windows 11. I decided to find out why.

Reddit users recommend 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak Published
Windows 11 Reddit users consistently recommend a core group of open-source apps, and they also work on Windows 11. Check them out.

AppControl's new feature is basically a private IT tech in your PC
By Cale Hunt Published
Apps AppControl's latest update is a doozy, adding AI integration that makes it super easy to figure out what your PC's been up to over the last 72 hours.

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.

OmniSearch finally fixed file search on my Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak Published
Apps Looking for a Windows Search alternative? OmniSearch delivers instant results, file previews, and a duplicate finder tool in one modern Windows 11 app.

Microsoft MVP explains how easy it is to add meaningful AI to apps
By Cale Hunt Published
AI It turns out that the NPU in your AI PC could be getting a lot more use, if only developers decided to take the (relatively simple) AI plunge.

Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space
By Jez Corden Published
Microsoft In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.
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