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How to get Windows 11 for free (or less than $15) — Get the latest Microsoft OS for less than the price of Windows 10's ESU
By Avram Piltch last updated
Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

Registry hack enables new performance-boosting native NVMe support on Windows 11
By Jowi Morales published
The Windows Server 2025 registry tweak that activates native NVMe support can also be activated in Windows 11, but at your own risk.

Engineer turns E-ink tablet into computer monitor in Linux
By Sunny Grimm published
E-ink enjoyers can upgrade old tablets into part of the desktop experience using a simple server setup

User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing
By Aaron Klotz published
A multitude of AMD GPU owners claim the December security update for Windows 11 has fixed GPU hanging and driver crashing, primarily on RX 9000 series GPUs.

Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming
By Kunal Khullar published
"We’re committed to making Windows the best place to play"

This GitHub script claims to wipe all of Windows 11's AI features in seconds
By Hassam Nasir published
And you can disable what's left manually.

Tiny Core Linux still fits a proper Linux desktop into a 23MB download
By Zak Killian published
Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025.

New Caligra c100 computing platform is ‘Made for Making’
By Mark Tyson published
The Caligra c100 Developer Terminal is a brand-new computer platform with retro-licious metal wedge case and productivity focused Linux OS.
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