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The end of EU-imposed cookie consent pop-ups could be nigh
By Mark Tyson published
The plague of cookie consent alerts, banners, and pop-ups that have added a sliver of sandpaper to web surfing since 2009 might be eradicated in December.

Microsoft’s pivotal Windows NT 3.5 release made it a serious contender, 31 years ago today
By Zak Killian published
We cast a glance back at Windows' forebears, as it was 31 years ago today that Windows NT 3.5 released to the public.

Notorious software bug was killing people 40 years ago
By Mark Tyson published
Often cited as the world’s first lethal software bug, at least three people died between 1985 and 1987, after receiving doses of radiation that were 100x too powerful.

DreamScene is 'back' in Windows 11, letting you use videos as your desktop background
By Hassam Nasir published
Finally, I can retire Wallpaper Engine.

Microsoft Gaming Copilot hits Windows in public beta
By Luke James published
Microsoft has began rolling out its new Gaming Copilot assistant to Windows users as part of a public beta, following a previous rollout to Xbox Insiders in August.

I've been using Linux for a quarter of a century, so why do I keep coming back to Ubuntu?
By Les Pounder published
Ubuntu Linux has formed a large part of my Linux journey, and I think it is the best Linux for all levels of users.

Here's how I installed Windows 11 using a nano-sized 2.4GB ISO
By Les Pounder published
Using some custom scripts and a base Windows 11 ISO install image, just how much can you remove and keep a functional operating system?

Ditching Windows 10? Here's how I installed Windows 11, removed AI, and stripped out unnecessary features
By Les Pounder published
Install Windows 11 on anything
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