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Microsoft's decision to discontinue the Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 11 has led to significant disruptions for users, particularly those relying on Outlook and Hotmail accounts. As of December 31, 2024, these native applications ceased to function effectively, prompting a mandatory...

Below is an in-depth analysis and guide that takes a fresh look at a popular MakeUseOf piece recommending the removal of certain Windows apps. While Microsoft bundles many useful tools with Windows, over the years some preinstalled apps have lost their shine—or worse, become bottlenecks in your...

Microsoft is steadily pruning its Windows app lineup, and the latest round of deprecations in Windows 11 has left many longtime users looking for alternatives. While some removals, like the retirement of Internet Explorer, are warmly welcomed, other apps had loyal followings that now face an...

Introduction A recent article on gHacks Technology News by Martin Brinkmann dives into a burgeoning concern among Windows 11 users: the updated Microsoft Photos app may be impacting system performance and boot times negatively. Published on September 16, 2024, the article warns users that this...

The Windows 11 Start menu has faced considerable criticism from users and tech experts alike since its introduction in late 2021. Many have found fault with its design limitations, including the inability to resize it, the mandatory "Recommended" section, and a general lack of customization...

Microsoft has pulled the FM Radio app from its current Windows 10 Mobile Development Branch builds with no plans to bring it back in the future. read more Continue reading...

Okay, lately I have been having a real hassle dealing with my Twitter feed. I recieve a LOT of tweets in it every day, to the point that on weekdays I actually can't get back to the point where I left off last night because Twitter just stops loading any older tweets than, say, 8 hours ago. I...

It's funny how it is the small things that you miss most when returning to an older OS. Apparently, it's not possible to install the Snipping Tool from MS on XP, so I have been Googling some for an alternative. However on everything that I have found so far, those alternative apps fall short...

I read, all over the web, comments regarding the dislike for the forthcoming Windows 8, and in particular, and in fact almost exclusively, criticism of the (as it was called) Metro. I was urged to print my own thoughts on the subject, and I published an article which I have repeated here, in...