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Original Task Manager creator explains why it lies to you about CPU usage
Dave Plummer pops the hood on Task Manager and explains how it gets your PC's CPU usage (and why it feels off sometimes).
Microsoft's April patch puts Windows domain controllers into reboot loops
Installing this month's Windows Server security update has knocked some enterprise domain controllers into continuous reboot cycles.
Veteran Microsoft engineer says original Task Manager was only 80KB so it could run smoothly on 90s computers
Dave Plummer used several clever techniques to ensure that Windows Task Manager will always run while cutting the performance hit on your hardware when when it's opened.
Clippy, Microsoft’s hapless Office assistant, was retired 25 years ago today
Due to rose-tinted retro spectacles, people may have forgotten their frustrations with Clippy.
Microsoft simplifies Windows Insider program — fewer channels, and switching without wiping your device
Microsoft is simplifying the Windows Insider program with fewer channels, making it easier to switch between them and enable the latest features.
Enthusiast installs Win 3.1X on bare metal Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5060 Ti system
A retro computing connoisseur has bare-metal installed and booted Microsoft Windows 3.1X on a Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5060 Ti PC system.
Microsoft to force updates to Windows 11 25H2 for PCs with older OS versions
Windows 11 24H2 systems are being upgraded to 25H2 automatically, as Microsoft aims to streamline updates before support ends.
