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Windows insider creates Windows 7 install measuring just 69MB
By Mark Tyson last updated
A bootable Windows 7 install that consumes a mere 69MB of disk space has been shared online. However, it isn't a very practical release, right now.

New Windows 11 feature aims to diagnose crashes — will check RAM after BSODs to look for problems
By Aaron Klotz published
Microsoft is taking memory-related errors more seriously.

Nearly 90% of Windows Games now run on Linux, latest data shows
By Mark Tyson published
The latest data shows that almost 90% of Windows games now run on Linux.

Lenovo Legion devices running Linux set to get new 'Extreme' mode that fixes previously-broken power limits
By Hassam Nasir published
Fixing the Extreme mode on Linux.

Microsoft's decision to axe Windows 10 is driving Apple PC sales growth
By Jowi Morales published
Counterpoint Research data shows a massive jump in Mac sales in the same quarter that support for Microsoft Windows 10 ended.

How to get Windows 11 for free (or less than $15) — Get the latest Microsoft OS for less than the price of Windows 10's ESU
By Avram Piltch last updated
Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

Microsoft rushes out emergency Windows 11 patch after botched update breaks Recovery
By Luke James published
Microsoft has issued a patch for Windows 11 after an update released on October 14 quietly broke the Windows Recovery Environment on some systems.

Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment
By Hassam Nasir published
Another week, another OS-breaking bug.
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