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How to run FreeDOS, an open-source version of DOS, on any PC
By Les Pounder published
MS-DOS may be out of fashion, but for those of us who enjoy retro PC gaming, there is nothing better than a DOS prompt, and with FreeDOS we get to relive those days again.

Ubuntu 25.04 launches with host of new features
By Les Pounder published
We go hands-on with the latest version of Ubuntu and see how it runs.

How to Download Windows 11 and Install It
By Avram Piltch last updated
You can install from a USB boot drive or ISO file.

Microsoft warns of Outlook Classic bug that can crank CPU use up to 50% when typing
By Hassam Nasir published
Microsoft has confirmed that Outlook Classic is plagued by a bug causing high CPU usage spikes, triggered whenever you're typing a message.

12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
By Avram Piltch published
From making your computer read everything on the screen out loud to closing your tabs or highlighting text seemingly at random, these Windows hotkeys can cause more harm than good. Stay away.

33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update
By Mark Tyson published
Work continues on AmigaOS 3.2 with the stewards of this classic Motorola 680x0 friendly operating system, Hyperion Entertainment, releasing version 3.2.3 a few days ago.

Best Linux distros for reviving an old PC
By Les Pounder published
Revive that old laptop with a choice of Linux operating systems.

Microsoft's Windows 95 startup sound has been immortalized in the Library of Congress
By Ash Hill published
The US Library of Congress has decided to immortalize the Windows 95 startup sound in the National Recording Registry.

Windows Update drops empty 'intepub' folder in system, leaves users scratching heads after April update
By Mark Tyson published
Computer security researchers have been left scratching their heads after applying Microsoft’s latest raft of Patch Tuesday updates - as an 'inetpub' folder has been left behind.
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