The latest data from the Steam service shows that the popularity of Windows 11 is growing among gamers. April statistics confirm that Windows 11 added 2.06% and now holds almost 19% of the market, while other versions of Windows have lost some of their positions. Windows maintains its dominant position on Steam with a 96.31% […]
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Don’t wait until June 15th! Microsoft urged to abandon Internet Explorer on its own
Microsoft has published on its website a new reminder of the imminent complete cessation of support for the legendary Internet Explorer browser. Folk art Microsoft last year announced the “date of death” of Internet Explorer – June 15, 2022. In a recent note, Microsoft urged enterprise customers to opt out of using the browser on […]
Windows XP was launched on a processor with a frequency of 1 MHz. The system booted for three hours
A 1 MHz processor today seems incredibly weak, even for IoT devices and wearable electronics. But on such a CPU, you can run an operating system, and far from being the oldest one. The enthusiast decided to check whether it would be possible to run Windows XP on such a CPU. Recall that the list […]
“CPU requirements are bullshit.” Microsoft was caught hypocritically using Windows 11
Microsoft recently hosted a webcast for members of the Windows Insider program. During the broadcast, they also showed the new colorful design of the Windows 11 Task Manager. However, the broadcast had another unexpected consequence that caused a whole scandal on the network. Particularly attentive viewers noticed that the demonstration used a computer that does […]
Microsoft showed a colorful task manager for Windows 11
Microsoft continues to improve its latest Windows 11 operating system. A major update with many big and small improvements will be available for Windows 11 as part of the Sun Valley Update 2 (version 22H2). As the release date approaches, Microsoft has begun hinting at what users might see in the fall. So, during a […]
Microsoft has released a Windows 11 update that needs to be installed manually
Microsoft has released an update for its latest Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 KB5012643 (build 22000.652) is an optional update. It is not installed automatically, but is available through Windows Update (Windows Update) and for manual download from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update brings a huge list of fixes and improvements. In principle, […]
Google Play access tool for Windows 11 actually turned out to be malware
One of the main innovations of the latest Windows 11 update is native support for Android apps. However, many were not very happy with the limited list of applications that can only be downloaded by the Amazon Appstore. Against this backdrop, a third-party Powershell Windows Toolbox was released that allowed users to directly access the […]
Windows 11 and Windows 10 updates may break Chrome, Edge and Firefox browsers
Microsoft has released updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 as part of the traditional monthly Patch Tuesday. According to user feedback, these updates can cause crashes in popular browsers. Some users who installed the update complain about the inability to start Chrome, Edge or Firefox. The error appears when users try to run Chrome.exe, […]
Microsoft updated Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Microsoft has released a large batch of cumulative updates for its operating system as part of the traditional monthly Patch Tuesday. Updates are offered for Windows 11 and Windows 10, but the company hasn’t spared such veterans as Windows 8.1 with Windows 7. Updates for Windows 7 (KB5012626) and Windows 8.1 (KB5012670) address a fairly […]
Microsoft has released an update to Windows 10 with a new kind of search
Microsoft, as part of the traditional monthly “update on Tuesdays” (Patch Tuesday), has released an update for the Windows 10 operating system. The update brings not only bug fixes and security improvements, but also new features. Update number KB5012599 is available both through Windows Update (Windows Update) and for manual download. It is available for […]