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Brace yourselves: Microsoft wants to put ads in Windows 11's Start menu

That's cool, I don't see enough of those things.

PC Gamer

YouTuber nostalgically ports 'thousands of apps' from Microsoft's Graveyard to Windows 95

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.

Windows Central

Microsoft pinches one of the best macOS features for Windows 11 – here are three other ideas it should steal from Apple

I hate it when Microsoft tries to be Apple – but a new macOS-inspired device management feature in Windows 11 sounds great.

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After over two years, Microsoft will let these PCs upgrade to Windows 11

Shortly after the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft and Intel found a compatibility issue that led to certain PCs to being blocked from upgrading to the new operating system. After two years, that hold has been lifted.

Windows Central

Microsoft Copilot AI Resumes Auto-Launch Testing in Windows 11 Startup

Microsoft tests Copilot auto-launch again in Windows 11 Insider Build 26100 (Dev & Canary). Opt-in test is not for everyone.

International Business Times UK

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12) review: A legendary enterprise laptop gets a gorgeous redesign

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is redesigned for a new generation of Intel CPUs, and it's a gorgeous, ultra-portable laptop with some familiar features.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting more ads in the latest preview

The preview build’s Start menu ‘Recommended’ panel will soon show apps that Microsoft thinks you should download from its store.

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Thousands of apps ported back to Windows 95 twenty-eight years later — .NET Framework port enables backward compatibility for modern software

MattKC painstakingly ports .NET to Windows 95 from Windows 98, enabling many applications that would not otherwise work.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs

Microsoft fixes a bug preventing PCs with specific Intel drivers from using Windows 11 without crashes and allows affected PCs to upgrade from Windows 10.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which one is right for you?

Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro share a lot of similarities, but there are a few key differences that'll help you decide which one you need.

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Apple To Launch New Macbook Pro Models With AI-Focused Hardware

Apple's upcoming AI-focused M4 chipsets for MacBook Pro and competition with Windows laptops are shaping the future of computing. Stay informed on the late...

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Apple's dumb reasons for selling $1099 laptops with 8GB RAM proves why you should just buy a Windows laptop instead

Apple thinks that 8GB RAM is enough for most people, even in their MacBook Pro line, according to a new interview. This is why you should just get a Windows laptop instead.

Windows Central

Microsoft targets another corner of Windows 11 with – you guessed it – adverts, and we’re getting a bit fed up with this

A recent leak suggested that Microsoft might try to promote apps in the Start menu, and this idea is now being tested.

TechRadar

How to hide folders in Windows 11: Nothing to see here

Whether you need to hide files with secure info inside or files with details about a surprise party, it's easy to do so in Windows 11 — here's how.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra review — this is now my favorite Windows laptop

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra delivers the goods thanks to its vivid 16-inch OLED display, strong Nvidia RTX performance, slim lightweight design and astonishing battery life. Samsung’s notebook has everything we want in a Windows laptop.

Windows Central

Windows on Arm

Everything you need to know about Arm64-based devices running Windows.

Windows Central

Microsoft's latest Copilot coercion forced me through the five stages of grief over the death of the Windows 11 desktop

Microsoft re-enabled a feature that will open Copilot automatically on devices with a wide screen. The functionality is in testing among Insiders and has caused controversy within the Windows community.

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Alienware 32 AW3225QF review

Alienware's 32-inch 4K gaming OLED is a demanding but stunning gaming companion.

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Microsoft pushes ahead with controversial move in Windows 11 – having Copilot appear immediately after startup

Remember Microsoft’s plan to have Copilot pop up when your PC first boots? It’s still happening apparently.

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Microsoft's Windows 11 AI love-in looks set to continue – here are 3 big risks it needs to avoid

As Microsoft’s love affair with AI in Windows 11 looks set to continue here are 3 big risks it needs to avoid.

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Windows 11 or bust: Microsoft is boldly and insistently urging Windows 10 users to move on, or get left behind

Microsoft nudges Windows 10 users toward a necessary upgrade to Windows 11 or costly extended support, sparking frustration and possible resistance among loyalists facing an uncertain transition.

TechRadar

Attackers’ new way to outsmart traditional defenses is by weaponizing legitimate software

Learn how cybercriminals exploit legitimate software to evade detection and perpetrate advanced ransomware attacks.

Windows Central

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

A former senior software engineer, Andy Young who worked at Microsoft for over 13 years recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustrations, citing Windows 11 performance issues while referring to the Start menu as "comically bad."

Tom’s Hardware

Ex-Windows developer calls Windows 11 Start menu performance 'comically bad,' even with a Core i9 and 128GB of RAM

Ex-Windows developer Andy Young published an X post showcasing horrendous performance issues he's been experiencing on Windows 11, specifically related to the start menu.

Windows Central

What is Microsoft's mysterious new AI feature for PowerToys?

Microsoft will announced a PowerToys feature called "Advanced Paste with Local AI" at Build 2024. The event will focus largely on AI computing and Windows 11 on Arm, so a new AI feature for PowerToys fits right in.

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