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When and Why to Use Windows Advanced Startup
The Advanced Startup menu lets you restore Windows, enter the BIOs, boot off an external drive and much more.
Steam stops supporting Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 — Microsoft and Google no longer provide security support for Valve's launcher
Due to a lack of security patches and support on these obsolete operating systems, Steam officially announced it no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over
Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.
Winception: Running Microsoft’s Last Five OSes Simultaneously
Winception escapade by NTDEV shows Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 running together via nested virtualization.
Intel Explores Transition to 64-Bit Mode-Only x86S Architecture
Intel thinks it might be time to transition to a 64-bit only, simplified, x86S instruction set architecture, and has outlined its proposal in a whitepaper.
Hand 386 Delivers A "True 386 Processor" in a Handheld
Hand 386 delivers true 386 gaming to retro PC gaming fans in a handheld form factor.
Valve Dropping Steam Support on Old macOS Versions
Valve will stop supporting macOS El Capitan and Sierra in Sept. 2023.
Valve Prepares to Kill Steam Gaming on Windows 7 and 8
Valve will end support for Steam on Windows 7 and 8 PCs in January 2024. There are still 1.9% of Steam users on the older operating systems.