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Microsoft advertising canceled Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs
By Dallin Grimm published
Copilot+ PCs have launched without Recall, but the ads don't say so.
Windows 11 'Enterprise G' ISO investigated, allegedly made for Chinese government
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Youtuber 'Some Ordinary Gamers' explores an alleged Windows 11 Enterprise G ISO that it is made exclusively for the government while warning it is illegal to operate.
Custom Linux-powered Smart TV breaks free from ads and tracking, enables ultimate customizability
By Mark Tyson published
But this project might not be the prettiest thing.
How to Make a Bootable Windows USB Install / Recovery Drive
By Ed Tittel published
If you need to fix Windows 11 or start fresh, a bootable USB install and recovery drive may be necessary.
Dev boots a PC from Google Drive cloud storage — a storage-less laptop becomes a truly cloud-native computer
By Mark Tyson published
Apparently, the Linux boot is slow, but the 'possibilities are endless.'
Microsoft's redesign of the Windows 11's Weather app shoves in yet more ads
By Christopher Harper published
Windows 11 advertisements now invade the Weather app, not just the Start menu and other locations.
Company offers unofficial security patches for Windows 10 until 2030
By Christopher Harper published
Windows 10 support can be kept alive using essential patches without Microsoft's help.
FreeDOS open-source text-based OS turns 30
By Jowi Morales published
Jim Hall built FreeDOS as an answer to Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. 30 years later, the command-line operating system is still alive and kicking and getting a renaissance thanks to retro gaming.
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