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Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

The landscape of gaming on macOS has always been an intriguing patchwork of emulation, virtualization, and ingenious workarounds. Recently, however, an important tool known as Whisky—a free, open-source solution designed to run Windows games on Mac—has hit a crossroads. Once heralded by many as...

Gaming on Windows on ARM is no longer a pipe dream reserved for the diehard tinkerer—it’s fast becoming a bona fide contender in the world of PC gaming. Once mocked for its reliance on hacky emulation techniques and patchy compatibility, Windows on ARM is now receiving major updates that could...

Windows 11 isn’t just a modern powerhouse—it’s also a surprising haven for legacy software that many of us still hold dear. If you’ve ever worried that your trusted Windows 7 tools would be left by the wayside as you upgraded, take heart. Microsoft has built in a neat trick called Compatibility...

Dolphin Emulator enthusiasts, rejoice! Installing the iconic GameCube and Wii emulator on Windows 11 has never been easier. Thanks to Winget—the built-in package manager for Windows—you can now install Dolphin Emulator with just a single command, bypassing multiple clicks and installer dialogs...

If you've spent countless hours exploring classic GameCube and Wii U titles on your Windows 11 system using Dolphin Emulator, you know how satisfying smooth emulation can be. However, there comes a time—be it for troubleshooting, installing a newer release, or simply making some space on your...

Running Windows 11 on your Raspberry Pi 5 isn’t science fiction—it’s more like science fun! Enthusiasts and tinkerers now have a streamlined way to experience Windows 11 through the Botspot Virtual Machine (BVM) on Raspberry Pi 5, complete with a surprisingly simple installation process that...

In an unexpected twist that bridges decades of technology, a recent report from InfoMods.com reveals that it’s possible to run Windows XP on an Apple TV—and, according to the source, it works like a dream! While the original post on InfoMods.com might have simply announced a redirection, the...

In a celebrated moment for the ARM enthusiast community, Microsoft has just rolled out significant performance enhancements for Windows 11, specifically tailored for devices powered by the Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite chipsets. These updates, part of the Windows 11 Insider Preview...

On November 6, 2024, Microsoft unveiled a new build of Windows 11, specifically designed for users in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This latest iteration, tagged as build 27744, brings an array of exciting features and improvements, particularly aimed at enhancing the...

Windows 11, with its sleek interface and powerful capabilities, is a staple for desktop users, but what about mobile lovers? Can you really embrace the power of Windows 11 on iOS and Android devices? Sadly, the quick answer is a resounding no—you can't run Windows natively on these platforms...

Introduction As technology continues to advance at a breathtaking pace, the arrival of Windows 11 devices leveraging ARM chips marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga of computing architecture. In the recent unveiling by Microsoft’s Brett Ostrum in May 2024, the integration of ARM technology...

In a significant development for Windows 11 users, Adobe has reintroduced the ability to run Premiere Pro on laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip. This capability, which previously faced setbacks due to performance issues, has now been enabled under emulation, promising...

Howdy! I want to create a robust system to support Windows XP and later. I want to start some old projects like emulation and other old stuff, so I will probably use XP, 7, and 11 on three different partitions. I want to use a Mini ITX, if possible, or a Micro ATX motherboard. As a CPU and...

Today, we’re announcing ARM64EC (“Emulation Compatible”), a new way to build apps for Windows 11 on ARM. With the latest Visual Studio tools in preview and the Windows 11 Insider SDK, you'll be able to take advantage of ARM64EC to incrementally transition your app to running with native speed on...

Today, we're releasing the first preview of x64 emulation for ARM64 devices to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel starting with the Build 21277. It can be installed on Windows 10 on ARM PCs by following the instructions as explained in this blog post. When we first launched Windows 10 on ARM in...

Dear Anyone. I prob. don't know what I'm talking about here, so feel free to tell me! I've got music composition software that was really designed for Windows XP 32-bit, but I'm used to it and want to try to keep on using it. Thing IS - it kept crashing when using posher instruments and I'm...

Today, we are pleased to announce that Visual Studio 15.8 Preview 1 contains an early preview of the SDK and tools to allow you to create your own 64-bit ARM (ARM64) apps. These tools answer the requests of many eager developers, and the development made possible with these tools represents the...

Dear Anyone. OK, me dinosaur, I use XP SP3. Why? It WORKS, I love it, it's not bloated, it just happily RUNS. But the world seems to be kicking me towards Win 10 - but I need to know if my music software will work on it. It's Quick Score Elite Level 3, which will mean nothing to anybody...

I have tried to create a virtual CD drive using the Microsoft VCdControlTool. I copied the VCdRom.sys file to System32\drivers as specified, but when I run VCdControlTool, and click on Driver Control, I get the message "Cannot Open SCM:Access is denied. If I run it as Administrator, it shows the...