Windows 11 beta brings back tiles in the Start menu, which will sort programs
Users of the Windows 11 beta have the opportunity to see the new category mode in the «Start» menu. It is very similar to the live tiles in Windows 8.
Steam OS will be released for other consoles — Asus ROG Ally is mentioned in OS patches
The patch list for the Steam OS 3.6.9 beta hints at its expansion beyond Steam Deck. It mentions the Asus ROG Ally console.
Xiaomi smartphones will be able to detect hidden cameras thanks to HyperOS 2.0 update
Xiaomi continues to develop its mobile operating system HyperOS. According to knowledgeable sources, the Chinese giant is preparing to launch a new version of HyperOS 2.0, which will include several new features.
Windows 11 made friends with Android: direct access to smartphone files via Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing a new way to access an Android smartphone directly from Windows Explorer 11. Windows Insider program members can already test this new feature, which allows you to wirelessly browse folders and files on your Android phone.
What happens if you reset all Windows 10 registry keys? A YouTuber found out.
If you reset all Windows 10 registry keys, nothing good will probably happen. But to what extent? An enthusiast decided to find out.
Former Microsoft vice president shows first copy of Windows 95
Brad Silverberg, former senior vice president and product manager at Microsoft, showed the world’s first a copy of Windows 95. It all started with a post by Dave Plummer, another prominent Microsoft employee who is the man behind Task Manager, ZIP files, and the pinball game Space Cadet, which came free with Windows. In the post, Dave showed…
Windows 11 update causes system to restart cyclically – Microsoft has suspended its rollout
Microsoft has received several reports of problems that began to appear after installing the June 11 non-security update to Windows 11 (KB5039302).
Microsoft Defender antivirus marks a text file with the words «This content is no longer available» in English as a Trojan
Microsoft Defender, Windows’ built-in antivirus, is considered reliable enough that the average user does not need a third-party program. Error, detected by Twitter user X yappy, demonstrates that sometimes Defender is overzealous in its function.
Windows 11 «eats up» CPU power again — Microsoft knows, but hasn’t done anything yet
The June builds of Windows 11 Insider suffer from increased CPU usage, and there is no solution to this problem yet. Insider program members suspect Microsoft Cross Device Service, a program that interacts between smartphones and PCs, of being responsible. Microsoft is aware of the problem, but hasn’t fixed it in over a week.
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, iPhone mirroring, and cross-platform Passwords
In addition to iOS 18 Apple has also officially announced macOS 15 Sequoia. One of the most notable innovations in this OS is Apple Intelligence, a set of AI functions that work on iPhone, iPad, and iOS.
Microsoft has opened the Windows 10 beta test for «new features» — despite the fact that it will stop supporting the OS in 2025
Microsoft intends to stop supporting Windows 10 from October 14, 2025 and encourages users to upgrade to the current version of Windows 11. However, the company is now taking the unusual step of opening its Windows 10 beta program to test new features and improvements.
Microsoft says Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 because of the… celebrity gossip available
Eventually, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10, so security updates will only be available to customers who are willing to pay for them. This will happen on October 14, 2025. And to encourage users to upgrade to the current version of the OS, the company decided to remind why Windows 11 is better than Windows 10.
iOS 18 will feature emojis created by artificial intelligence and customization of the appearance of apps and the home screen – Mark Gurman
In his new Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman talks about some of the innovations that Apple is preparing for the upcoming iOS 18 operating system.
A combination of two eras: Windows XP launched on Intel i486 processor
A retro computer enthusiast managed to run Windows XP on a computer with an Intel i486 processor. Now, for many people, the time of release of both seems like antiquity, but in fact, ten years have passed between the release of the processor and the OS — they are not compatible, that is, they were until now. Author set out ISO image of a modified…
Android 14 for TV is now «faster», has a «picture-in-picture mode» and new power saving modes
Android TV and Google TV set-top boxes are some of the most popular ways to bring smart features and streaming services to your regular TV. This platform tends to develop more slowly than Android for smartphones. Nevertheless, Google does not forget about it and announced Android 14 for TVs at the I/O conference.
Android 15 Beta 2 is available for Pixel, OnePlus, and Xiaomi — with «private apps»
Google has launched Android 15 Beta 2 on Pixel and other smartphones. Google offers with Beta 2 «a gradual release of the beta version» — they will be suitable for daily use.
Microsoft tests new «Start» Windows 11 menu with floating widgets and QR code recognition in «Scissors»
Microsoft has begun testing an original change to the Windows 11 «Start» menu that could introduce a floating bar with «accompanying» widgets. The new «Start» menu feature is already available in the latest public test versions of Windows 11.
Windows 11 24H2 will require chips with ARM v8.1 and SSE 4.2 — goodbye, Snapdragon 835 and older x86 processors
Windows 11 supports a variety of ARM processors from Qualcomm. According to the official documentation, a computer with a Snapdragon 850 or higher processor is required for support. However, PCs with a Snapdragon 835, the original Windows on ARM chip from 2016, can bypass the hardware requirements and install Windows 11 at their own risk. This may…
AI Explorer: artificial intelligence in Windows 11 will allow you to create «snapshots» that can be played back later
On May 21, Microsoft is expected to introduce a new comprehensive AI-based feature called AI Explorer. This should be a truly useful and revolutionary feature for modern computing.
April Windows security updates may break VPNs
Microsoft reportsreported that the April security updates for Windows could disrupt VPNs. The company is working to fix this issue.
Microsoft opened MS-DOS 4.0 code on GitHub — it was hacked due to UTF-8 and timestamps
In April, Microsoft published the code for its 1986 MS-DOS 4 operating system on GitHub. This is not the first release of DOS code, but this one seems to break some critical files.
Apple in iOS 18 «will redesign» built-in apps for notes, mail and photos, — Mark Gurman
Previously, it was rumored that «Notes» in iOS 18 would support displaying more math equations and a built-in option for recording voice reminders, but the update for Mail, Photos, and Fitness was first reported — with by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
A new option in Android will allow you to force all applications to go into dark mode – still in beta
It turned out that the beta version of Android 14, which was released back in January, has a hidden setting that allows you to «make all apps dark».
Windows 10 will have a new feature that promotes the creation of a Microsoft account for file archiving
With the release of the May update of Windows 10, the operating system will have a new feature that will strongly recommend that users create a Microsoft account. This feature will be activated by default in the update, which will start rolling out on May 14.
Microsoft has fixed a 2-year-old issue that prevented systems with certain Intel Rocket Lake chips from upgrading to Windows 11
Microsoft has made it easier to upgrade certain computers to Windows 11. In the latest Windows 11 update, the company fixed a bug that prevents computers with certain 11th-generation Intel Rocket Lake processors from running Windows 11 successfully. This bug was discovered in 2021, so we had to wait about 2 years for a fix. But now, owners of…
The enthusiast ported «thousands of programs» to Windows 95 — he ported the .NET Framework from Windows 98
Video blogger MattKC, in his own words, has migrated «thousands of programs» to Windows 95 by porting an important Windows 98 feature — the .NET Framework. The main limitation of Windows 95 compared to Windows 98 is the lack of the .NET Framework — in most other aspects, Windows 98 is very close to its predecessor in design and function.
Android 15 adds apps archiving, encryption key management, and TalkBack for Braille displays
Google has released the first beta version of Android 15, which includes several new features. Most of them will be of interest to developers.
Microsoft is confident that Windows on Arm will finally be able to beat Apple in CPU performance, AI acceleration, and program emulation
Microsoft is preparing to unveil its vision of «AI PCs» next month at an event in Seattle. Informed sources said that Microsoft is confident that a series of new Windows laptops based on the Arm platform will outperform Apple’s M3-based MacBook Air both in terms of CPU performance and AI-accelerated tasks.
Android 14 QPR3 managed to enable the built-in improved desktop mode
Android usually lags behind macOS and Windows when it comes to desktop computing. The operating system lacks some features and a suitable interface to meet the requirements of the desktop user. This may change in the upcoming Android 15, with improved features managed to be included in Android 14 QPR3.
Companies will have to pay from $61 for the first year for advanced Windows 10 security updates
Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10 from October 14, 2025. For those users (mainly corporate) who, for some reason, cannot upgrade to a newer version of the OS but still need a secure working environment, the company has provided an opportunity to receive security updates on a paid subscription basis.
The Windows «Disk Formatting» interface, created as a temporary one, has remained unchanged for almost 30 years
There is a common rule among developers: if something works well, don’t touch it. Perhaps it’s because of this rule that one of the most popular features in Windows operating systems hasn’t changed for almost 30 years – the «Format» command window. Although it was originally created as a temporary solution, the window…
Microsoft now «invites» even more PCs to upgrade to Windows 11
Starting in April «letters of happiness» from Microsoft will be displayed on unmanaged corporate devices running Windows 10 Pro and Pro Workstation.
Windows 11 update improves Copilot, widgets, and adds Generative Erase to Photos
Microsoft is starting to roll out the next update of Windows 11, which contains a number of improvements and new features. Some of them are focused on artificial intelligence.
We managed to do it in 100 seconds: Windows 10 managed to install in less than 2 minutes
Typically, installing Windows 10 takes 20-30 minutes (1200-1800 seconds). This process can be accelerated if desired. An enthusiast and developer NTDev decided to see if he could reduce the installation time by more than 10 times and keep it under 100 seconds.
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