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Windows 11 without activation is surprisingly usable, here are the 4 things that get locked

You don't ever have to activate Windows 11 if you can live with certain limitations.
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This Linux experiment convinced me to stop dual-booting Windows

A Windows VM ran my Windows-only apps well enough that dual-booting is no longer necessary.

A former Windows developer discusses the history of the scrollbar: Why 'by the time I learned about this convenient feature, it was no longer usable'

Article SummaryWindows scrollbars contain a 'Right-click menu (Scroll Here)' introduced in the Windows 2000 era, as well as ...
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Running Android apps on Windows is easier than you think, and it's worth the effort in these 5 situations

Aside from playing Android games not available on Windows, being able to run Android apps on your PC allows you to use apps ...

Improve your Windows 11 experience by changing these settings

Windows 11 is solid out of the box, but it shines when you tune some settings. Power options, taskbar tweaks and extended ...

Does Windows 11 26H2 make sense for old laptops? Thoughts after updating my ThinkPad X280

I updated my Lenovo ThinkPad X280, which I bought used a few years ago, from Windows 11 25H2 to 26H2.My X280 is configured ...
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I replaced Microsoft’s default Windows apps with open-source alternatives and never looked back

Windows comes with an app for almost everything, but that doesn’t mean I have to use Microsoft’s defaults. Over time, I ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 is crashing some games and apps, promises to fix it in the next update

It’s October 2026, and Microsoft is still finding bugs in Windows 11’s September updates, and it's affecting version 26H2.

HP OmniBook Ultra (Snapdragon X2 Plus) review: I almost forgot this was a Windows on Arm laptop

The Snapdragon X2 Plus HP OmniBook Ultra 14 combines excellent battery life, a solid OLED touchscreen, and premium hardware ...
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Song-splitting app achieves the impossible in 40 seconds

AudioPrism is a US$79.99 Windows application (currently $59.99) that promises to pull finished recordings apart on your own PC, turning them back into individual tracks for vocals, bass, drums and ...

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Age Signals for Apps — But They Aren’t Live Yet

Microsoft confirms new Windows 11 age-signal APIs for apps, with five age brackets, privacy safeguards and a rollout planned for later in 2026.
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Windows 11 Shifts to Built-in Printer Drivers by Default, and Epson and Brother Warn of Setup Problems

How will printer setup and manufacturer-specific features change as Windows 11 moves printers over to built-in drivers? Drawing on Microsoft's official plan and Japanese manufacturers' FAQs, this ...