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As the calendar flips to December 31, 2024, a turbulent wave of change is set to sweep across the Windows community. Microsoft is officially putting an end to support for the beloved Windows Mail, Calendar, and People apps, nudging users towards the Outlook for Windows application. Whether this...

Imagine firing up your trusty Microsoft 365 app on Android to check out a PDF, only to be greeted by an ad — for a cryptocurrency exchange, no less. Does this feel like the tech dystopia of tomorrow? Nope, it’s happening today. Microsoft has decided to venture into unfamiliar (and arguably...

Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025. With millions of users currently relying on this operating system, this decision puts many individuals and businesses in a precarious situation. The clock is ticking, and users are faced with...

In the realm of nostalgia within the digital landscape, there's a bittersweet note reverberating among long-time Windows users: Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on WordPad, the once-beloved text editor that many have turned to for quick notes and simple document editing. This move is...

In recent times, Windows 11 has been at the forefront of user customization discussions, and the desire for a more personalized experience has led to some exciting developments. One of the most notable advancements is the ability to reinstate the classic Windows 7 Start menu and taskbar in the...

Hey everyone, I've been considering downloading Lulubox Pro APK to enhance my gaming experience, but I’m unsure about its safety and legitimacy. I’ve heard mixed reviews—some people say it’s a great tool for unlocking features, while others warn about potential security risks or malware. Has...

Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire the Paint 3D application, which has been part of its suite of creative tools since its debut with the Windows 10 Creators Update in 2017. The decision to remove the app from the Microsoft Store comes as a significant shift in the software...

How is it that a toaster works for decades and cost 20 bucks but a forced Windows software on purchase of computer does not make it through a full week without a stupid update that change absolutely nothing except slowing down the new computer? When are you going to stop harassing your base with...

Hey everyone, I've been diving into the dark web for research purposes and am curious about the best search engines available. I understand that traditional search engines like Google don't index the dark web, so what are the reliable alternatives? I've come across names like Ahmia and Torch...

I no longer have a recycle bin. All references say to go to Personalization to turn it back on. However, that is only available in Activated versions of Windows 10. Has Microsoft intentionally removed the Recycle Bin from NON ACTIVATED copies of Windows 10? Are there alternatives? Any way to...

As Macrium Reflect Free will no longer be updated as of 1-1-2024 I'm wondering if it's wise to keep using it after that date. If not then is Windows Backup a suitable replacement or should I look for another free application ? There seems to be a plethora of the latter, any recommendations ...

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I have used Acronis True Image for years but it is now worthless because their customer support and tech support no longer function. and sometimes it makes faulty backups. What other backup programs do you recommend for Win10/64?

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I am predicting this now: Windows 11 will be the worst Microsoft OS since Vista and 8, and it's all because of 11's stupid requirements. Really Microsoft what the hell are you thinking, cutting off all processors made before 2017 all based on stupid requirements no one asked for. TPM is a joke...

Link Removed I don't need or want the whole Microsoft package - just occasionally need Excel. Has anyone any experience with this download or should I trust it? Thanks.

And I do mean really simple, e.g. I use MS Notepad for simple text documents. I don't have Microsoft Word or Excel. I am on Windows 10. Mike

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Hello! I'm just a guy who is sick of useless updates, useless apps, useless pre-installed programs and uselss RAM and CPU using stuff. I was wondering : Is there any way, or any alternative to windows 10 which has no updates ( like, never, ok, maybe security updates, but ONLY security updates...