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Here's what happens when you change every registry value in Windows 10 to zero
By Christopher Harper published
It turns out that Windows 10 can still run with all of its registry values set to 0—kind of.
Ex-Microsoft exec unearths first-ever copy of Windows 95, in pristine condition and hidden from view since its release
By Christopher Harper published
The very first copy of Windows 95 was uncovered by one of Microsoft's ex-VPs, Brad Silverberg.
Microsoft’s official guide to switching from a Microsoft Account to a local account in Windows has been reinstated
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft’s official guide to switching from a Microsoft Account to a local account in Windows has been reinstated. These particular instructions were scrubbed from the article back in June.
After 41 years Microsoft quietly adds spellchecking and autocorrect to Windows Notepad
By Mark Tyson published
Feature rolled out to insiders back in March, now available to the masses.
Microsoft advertising canceled Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs
By Dallin Grimm published
Copilot+ PCs have launched without Recall, but the ads don't say so.
Windows 11 'Enterprise G' ISO investigated, allegedly made for Chinese government
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Youtuber 'Some Ordinary Gamers' explores an alleged Windows 11 Enterprise G ISO that it is made exclusively for the government while warning it is illegal to operate.
Custom Linux-powered Smart TV breaks free from ads and tracking, enables ultimate customizability
By Mark Tyson published
But this project might not be the prettiest thing.
Much maligned Google Flu Trends service gets an AI reboot
By Mark Tyson published
Google may be considering rebooting its much-maligned Google Flu Trends (GFT) service, which died of embarrassment in 2015.
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