Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices
But with several caveats
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Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
Microsoft Store expands to update all Win32 apps, but users remain skeptical
Third-party developers are now allowed to manage their own updates
Are gaming consoles reaching final form? Former PlayStation boss says no more major hardware leaps
"We have sort of maxed out there"
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
Redmond isn't at all interested in lamentations coming from Windows 10 users
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle needs a ray-tracing GPU, path tracing requires frame gen to hit 60fps
Those still using GTX 10 series or Radeon 5000 GPUs are out of luck
Market share surprise: Windows 10 popularity is increasing
A hot potato: Windows 10 is approaching the end of its lifecycle, with security and stability updates set to stop soon. However, many users seem reluctant to move on. In fact, the operating system has grown even more popular compared to a month ago. Could Windows 11 risk becoming Microsoft's next major headache?
Microsoft accuses Google of blocking game purchases on Xbox Android app
Google fires back, reigniting arguments over sideloading and commission fees
Hacking group claims to have cracked Microsoft's software licensing security on a massive scale
Is Microsoft's entire licensing business in trouble?
Microsoft gets fact-checked over Copilot+ PC performance claims in a somewhat embarrassing way
Sorry, Redmond, but they're not the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now
After a turbulent launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gets first reviews
Reviewers say Flight Simulator 2024 delivers stunning visuals, highly detailed environments and aircraft. However, persistent glitches and rendering issues hinder the overall experience at this stage.
Windows 11 24H2 is now incompatible with USB scanning devices, too
Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that they're working on (yet another) fix with no specific release date in sight.
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Microsoft is using Word and Excel user data for AI training by default (or not?... Update)
A seven-step process to disable the feature
Windows 11 24H2 update breaks Ubisoft games, fix still pending
The latest Windows 11 upgrade is buggy, and gamers are fuming
Microsoft Edge's Game Assist wants to reinvent the Steam in-game browser
A game-aware feature to cheat and speedrun with ease?
Thieves steal $1.5 million worth of Oculus VR headsets, $900K in Microsoft goods during truck heists
And sold it to someone in Florida for a fraction of the price
Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $32, no subscription required
Discounted over 80% off, available for Windows or Mac
The official "Bing Wallpaper app" does some nasty, malware-like things to Windows
Microsoft is back to exploiting not-so-nice tactics
Microsoft unlocks Xbox cloud streaming of games you own
50 games are available now, with many more on the way
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam ratings due to congested cloud servers
Asobo also admits to using machine learning to help generate assets
Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup
The endless parade of Windows 95 tech oddities keeps going