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Windows Subsystem for Android: A Lifeline or a Liability? Many Windows 11 users have relied on the WSA as a critical component of their computing experience. This functionality allows users to download and run Android apps directly on their Windows systems via the Amazon Appstore. However, the...

Introduction In a somewhat surprising turn of events for the dedicated members of the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has not released a new Windows build for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 in two weeks. The last release occurred on August 30, and it appears that Friday's date will likely...

In an important update for Windows enthusiasts, AMD has announced that performance optimizations initially introduced in the Windows 11 preview builds regarding branch prediction have now been backported to Windows 11 version 23H2. This will potentially enhance the performance for users...

The landscape of Windows operating systems is once again shifting, with new developments that have deeply concerned many users. As Microsoft steadily integrates advertising into its products, particularly Windows 11, it seems that Windows 10 is not going to escape this trend. Just recently...

Windows 11's latest "Moment 4" update is generating a buzz amongst users as it brings an array of new features and enhancements designed to elevate user experience and functionality. Following the path set by previous updates, Microsoft continues to refine and expand the capabilities of Windows...

In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, a fresh concept has emerged that reignites interest in Windows 10. As Microsoft prepares to phase out support for Windows 10, users are finding themselves at a crossroads: upgrade to the AI-centric Windows 11 or cling to an unsupported...

Hey everyone, I've been encountering some trouble lately with Ethernet adapters on Windows systems, and I'm curious if anyone else has experienced similar issues. Specifically, I've noticed that certain Link Removed seem to have compatibility issues when used with Windows operating systems...

Dear community, I am hoping to get answers from users who have done this with success. Because of the smaller form factor, I prefer to get a USB-C "1TB USB Stick" than a "Small sized External SSD". The fact deletion of files from USB stick don't go to recycle bin, does not bother me! Question...

Link Removed – a game for which the Age community “generated quite a list of items they’d love to see, from must-haves to wild hopes and dreams” – is now available on Windows 10 and Steam, as well as with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In an Xbox Wire post by Adam Isgreen...

Today, we’re excited to announce the “first-look” rollout of the Storage Access API in our Canary and Dev channels. For developers, this API allows them to determine whether their access to browser-based storage is restricted by a user’s privacy settings and to request storage access from users...

A little over a year ago, we announced our intention to rebuild Microsoft Edge on the Chromium open source project with the goals of delivering better compatibility for everyone, less fragmentation for web developers, and a partnership with the Chromium community to improve the Chromium engine...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available now on Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate, and Steam. The announcement came Thursday at X019 in London, where the Xbox team also revealed a first look at Age’s next chapter, Age of Empires IV. Both releases are from World’s Edge, a...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 17754 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17754 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from Link Removed. For...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17704 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead. The Bug Bash is on! To the Insiders who have participated so far: Link Removed! Our Bug Bash will be running from...

My son wants to learn how to create 3D animation. Can anyone recommend some free starter software? If he takes a serious interest in then we can consider what ones to purchase. But what are some good ones to get started with. And if there are any good tutorial websites you know of please let...

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Creators Update SDK Preview to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 15042 or greater). The Preview SDK is a pre-release and cannot be used in a production environment. Please only install the SDK on your test machine. The Preview SDK Build 15042...

Hey guys, I was getting a decent Windows phone BLU Win HD LTE (Low-Budget) and this seems to come packed with Windows 8.1. Every single place I've seen it, Amazon, their Website, reviews, etc. they all mention how it is Windows 10 ready, once the operating system launches (back then). Now, it...

Earlier this month, we released to customers around the world a new Windows Insider version of Windows 10 IoT Core that supports the brand new Intel® Joule™. We’ve been working hard on Windows 10 IoT Core, we’re proud of the quality and capability of IoT Core Insider releases and we’re humbled...

Consider an example directory containing: IMG_0209.JPG IMG_0210.JPG Some_PDF-numKK.pdf If I want to find the pdf, and happen to remember that it had "numKK" in the filename, I might reasonably search "numKK" and expect to find it. In practice though, this will return 0 results. A search for...

Hi I'm not a expert on these things, but I found this while searching. Don't know if it's any good, but thought I would post it here and get thoughts;) of the members here! Move delete or what ever is appropriate. BadBlock encrypts System Files. Decryptor Released by Emsisoft