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The next, AI-focused version of Windows is Windows 11 24H2 — not Windows 12
By Aaron Klotz published
Microsoft has subtly confirmed that Windows 12 will not be coming out this year. All of its new Canary and Dev Channel Insider Preview Builds now carry the Windows 11 24H2 moniker.
How to Add a Dedicated Copilot Key to any Windows 11 or 10 PC, No New Keyboard Required
By Avram Piltch published
With a little effort, you can turn any key into the copilot key.
Qualcomm CEO says that the next version of Windows is due in mid-2024
By Matthew Connatser published
Qualcomm's CEO alludes to the "next version of Windows" with a launch date in the middle of the year.
Intel CPUs enjoy up to 14% boost in Linux thanks to Thread Director patch
By Matthew Connatser published
A new patch for Thread Director on Linux sees hybrid Intel CPUs achieve better performance in virtual machines.
I love my numpad, because I use it for everything but numbers. Here's how.
By Avram Piltch published
It's easy to turn any numeric keypad into a media player or use the keys to launch macros.
How to Screen Record in Windows 10 or Windows 11
By Avram Piltch last updated
Grab a video screen capture with Windows' built-in tools or get a more specific part of your desktop with OBS.
MS-DOS and Windows 3.11 still run train dashboards at German railway and they are currently recruiting admins
By Mark Tyson published
Many with the requisite experience might already have retired.
Microsoft axes WordPad after 28 years of duty, erased from the latest Windows 11 Canary Build
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
WordPad has been a pre-loaded word processor since Windows 95 but the latest Windows 11 Insider Version shows it will finally removed, as was promised a few months ago.
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