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Microsoft retires WordPad after 28 years
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
The Windows 11 24H2 rollout formally removes support for Wordpad as Microsoft formally adds in its deprecated feature, ending its 28 years of product lifespan.
How to Install and Log In to Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
By Avram Piltch last updated
By default, Windows 11 requires you to have or create an account.
Microsoft KB5043145 update wreaks havoc on Windows 11 with multiple reboots and BSODs
By Jowi Morales published
An automatic fix will roll back the KB5043145 Preview Update that has been wreaking havoc on perfectly good Windows PCs.
Microsoft launches Windows 11 24H2 alongside several new Copilot features
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2, and is introducing its next round of features for Copilot+ PCs, including bringing back Recall.
The Arch Linux team is now working directly with Valve — SteamOS and Arch should both benefit greatly
By Christopher Harper published
The Arch Linux team is now working directly with Valve.
Microsoft describes Recall's new security features, says the feature is opt-in
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Microsoft is detailing a new security model for Recall following a major PR blunder and concerns about the feature earlier this year.
How to connect to serial devices with Tio on Linux
By Les Pounder published
Tio, is a tool for Linux that enables easy and fast connections to serial devices. If you are working with the Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino, then this is a great tool for you.
Microsoft now allows you to reprogram the Windows Copilot key, but there's a catch
By Aaron Klotz published
Microsoft published a new insider preview beta build of Windows 11 that allows users to customize the Copilot key's functionality, enabling you to open a program other than the Copilot app.
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