Tag: operating systems

Microsoft’s AI PC beginner’s guide demonstrates how convoluted its branding has become, but hey, at least ‘AI is not here to replace you’

Microsoft’s AI PC beginner’s…

Late last year, Microsoft said that it was making ‘every Windows 11 PC an AI PC’, so congratulations, you’ve…
My favourite thing about Linux gaming will now automagically apply crucial fan patches to your Metal Gear installs, making it even easier than on Windows

My favourite thing about…

There are a lot of things I’ve enjoyed about switching to Linux, but my second favourite—after the incredible smugness…
Microsoft’s upcoming OneDrive update bypasses security protocols between business and personal files

Microsoft’s upcoming OneDrive update…

Most PC users can agree that as Windows progresses, Microsoft forces more integration with its other products and services…
Microsoft is firing 3% of its staff, totalling just under 7,000 employees

Microsoft is firing 3%…

Microsoft announced plans today to cut 3% of its global workforce. With the most recent available headcount for the…
As support for Windows 10 counts down, End of 10 asks ‘why not Linux?’

As support for Windows…

The days are very much numbered; official support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After a…
Microsoft unleashes an AI agent on your unsuspecting Windows settings, but initially only if you have a Snapdragon X-powered PC

Microsoft unleashes an AI…

Microsoft has been upping Window’s AI ante of late. Its latest salvo is a new raft of autonomous features…
Microsoft says it wants to completely ditch passwords as it makes passwordless login the default for all new accounts

Microsoft says it wants…

“Ten years ago, Microsoft had a bold idea. Instead of signing in using clumsy and insecure passwords, what if…
Turns out that the earliest versions of Windows 7 took longer to load depending on your choice of desktop wallpaper

Turns out that the…

There used to be a time when you’d log in to your Windows 7 machine, and have enough time…
Microsoft Recall finally launches for AI PC users, along with some other new features, almost one year after Copilot+ was announced

Microsoft Recall finally launches…

At the end of May, it will be exactly one year since Microsoft announced its Copilot+ AI PC initiative,…
Don’t delete that mysterious ‘inetpub’ Windows folder, says Microsoft, as it’s supposedly important for system security

Don’t delete that mysterious…

The internet was mystified earlier this month by… okay, let me start this again. Very specific parts of the…