Windows 95 is 30 years old, and Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen continues sharing interesting tidbits about how the iconic operating system came together. Developing Windows 95 ...

Goofy aesthetic aside, Windows XP is remembered for being a fast, stable, and user-friendly OS. People held onto their Windows XP installations as long as they could, and even today there are some ...

Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos disguised as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Spotify, and Netflix to spread information-stealing malware. ISC Handler Xavier Mertens ...

Now, a new open-source project is seeking to extend Linux interoperability further back into PC gaming history. The d7vk ...

If you're wondering how to level up fast in Battlefield 6, chances are you're finding out that unlocking all the weapons and gadgets in the game takes a long ol' time. XP farms can help. There are 41 ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

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They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 users can now start a conversation with the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant by saying the "Hey Copilot" wake word. Windows Insiders have been testing it since May, when ...