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Windows Paint Gets Layers, Transparency, and Auto Background Removal

By Avram Piltch published 18 September 23

Windows 11 users in the Dev or Canary channels can get a new version of Windows Paint with some powerful added features.

Tiny11 23H2 Windows Released With Greater Functionality, Numerous Bugfixes

By Mark Tyson published 15 September 23

NTDEV has released tiny11 23H2 which irons out several wrinkles, while enabling most options available to full-fat OS users.

Windows File Explorer Bug Ironically Boosts Browsing Performance

By Aaron Klotz published 5 September 23

A new bug has been found that conversely boosts File Explorer performance providing basically instantaneous refreshes when flipping between folders.

Winception: Running Microsoft’s Last Five OSes Simultaneously

By Mark Tyson published 4 September 23

Winception escapade by NTDEV shows Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 running together via nested virtualization.

I’m Sticking With Windows 10, but Microsoft Won’t Stop Nagging Me to Upgrade

By Avram Piltch published 29 August 23

I want to keep my desktop PC on Windows 10, but Microsoft’s attempts to convince me to upgrade to Windows 11 keep getting more aggressive.

Windows 11 settings with "Fix problems using Windows update" selected.

Windows Insider Build Lets You Repair System With Windows Update

By Andrew E. Freedman published 14 July 23

Microsoft is testing a feature in Windows Insider Canary builds to reinstall Windows without removing your files to fix problems.

Windows 11 Demoed Running in Just 176 MB RAM

By Mark Tyson last updated 11 July 23

Windows 11 has been cut to the bare minimum, to run with just 176 MB of RAM available, and a video demonstrates its usability.

'Windows Update Restored' Site Provides Updates for Classic Windows Versions

By Mark Tyson published 9 July 23

A project dubbed Windows Update Restored aims to provide online update services for abandoned versions of the OS. Windows 95, 98 (and SE), and NT 4.0 updates are now ready.

Windows Copilot AI Assistant Hits Insider Dev Builds

By Aaron Klotz published 29 June 23

Microsoft introduces Windows Copilot into the latest Windows 11 dev build, which is an enhanced version of Bing Chat that is accessible from the taskbar.

Why You Should Use Desktop Gadgets Instead of Widgets in Windows 11 or 10

By Ed Tittel published 29 June 23

First introduced in Vista, Desktop Gadgets stay on the desktop at all times, unlike widgets which hide behind a click. Here’s how to use them and why.

Windows 11’s Potential Subscription-Based Cloud Future Revealed by FTC

By Brandon Hill published 27 June 23

Part of Microsoft's long-term vision is to move Windows 11 fully into the cloud.

Microsoft to Remove Multiple Folder Options from File Explorer

By Anton Shilov published 20 June 23

Microsoft to 'streamline' File Explorer menus by removing 'legacy' features from menu.

Windows XP Offline Activation Enabled With This New Tool

By Mark Tyson published 26 May 23

Windows XP rides again thanks to a new phone activation tool. Just be careful of you are considering taking this ancient OS online.

Windows 11 Moment 3 Update: Isolated x32 Apps, No RAR Support Yet

By Francisco Pires published 24 May 23

Native RAR support is coming to Windows 11, but not in this update.

Windows 11 is Gaining Native RGB Controls to Clean Up Third-Party Mess

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 24 May 23

Windows 11 is getting built-in RGB lighting control and Microsoft is already running into those pesky compatibility problems.

Windows 365 Boot Lets You Boot Directly Into the Cloud

By Ash Hill published 24 May 23

Microsoft has unveiled early access to the Windows 365 program, which lets users to boot directly into an Azure-based cloud PC interface.

New Tool Offers Life After Windows BSOD

By Mark Tyson published 18 May 23

A BSOD isn't necessarily the end, as you can continue after a crash with Linux if you use BugCheck2Linux.

Lightweight Windows 11 Runs Entirely in GPU's VRAM

By Zhiye Liu published 6 May 23

NTDev runs a stripped-down Windows 11 stored on his Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.

Proton Slows Down RTX 4090, 4080 By 10% in Linux vs Windows 11 Gaming Benchmarks

By Aaron Klotz published 19 April 23

A new review compared the best CPU and GPU hardware against Windows and Linux, to see which operating system is the best for gaming. Turns out both are identical except for non-native applications.

Live11, Windows 11 Live Disk That Runs in RAM, Available for Download

By Avram Piltch published 15 April 23

Run Windows 11 off of a DVD or USB drive, without installing it.

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