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Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld

The new Xbox full-screen experience doesn’t load the full Windows desktop or a bunch of background processes, freeing up more ...

Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs

Four years ago, Microsoft declared its intention to discontinue support for some people running Windows on older PCs. That wasn't nearly enough notice, according to the consumer rights organization.
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This tiny tool finally made me make peace with Windows 11's taskbar

Windhawk solves this with its Taskbar clock customization module. It lets you pin real-time system stats like CPU usage, RAM ...

This 2-in-1 Windows laptop has no business being this good (especially at this price)

HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 delivers a premium experience for the everyday user, but different configurations are more optimal than others.

Windows 10 support ends soon: Here's how to keep your PC secure before October 14

Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, in just under a month's time. There are steps you must ...

Back Market is turning old Windows 10 PCs into $99 Chromebooks

Back Market isn’t yet ready to turn old Windows PCs into Chromebooks and Linux machines on a large scale. For now, it’s only ...

Mr. Modem: Windows XP, like other good things, must come to an end

I know you’re probably sick of hearing from us XP-user cry babies, but if Microsoft was losing money on XP, why didn’t they just charge XP users and continue supporting it? Windows XP was one of ...
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I tried the open-source Windows clone—here’s the good and the bad

Double-click to power on the ReactOS VM. In the Setup screen, select your language and press Enter to install ReactOS. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose your device settings, installation ...