legacy apps

Microsoft would no doubt like to imagine the venerable Classic Outlook for Windows ambling quietly into a dignified retirement by 2029, sipping earl grey in a sunlit corner of the productivity manor. Yet, in reality, its twilight years are beginning to look more like a wild house party with the...

Windows has come a long way, and while many of the familiar tools have been replaced or modernized, a handful of legacy apps remain in Windows 10 and Windows 11—each with its own niche and charm. From the nostalgic clatter of the old Windows Media Player to the trusty Character Map, these...

Microsoft at 50: 10 Surprising Facts About Windows You Probably Didn’t Know As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s hard not to marvel at the evolution of one of the world’s most influential operating systems—Windows. From its humble beginnings to the modern powerhouse featured in...

For many devoted Windows users, the heart of a great app isn’t always about flashy new features—it’s often about simplicity, familiarity, and a touch of nostalgia. Despite Windows 11 boasting a built-in Photos app with a modern design and a plethora of editing tools, a 20-year-old gem from...

Windows 11 brings a fresh, modern look to the Windows experience, but sometimes modernity means saying goodbye to some familiar tools. While the new Scan app is promoted as the default tool for scanning, many users still favor the classic interface and proven functionality of Windows Fax and...

Not Just Skype: Microsoft Retires a 34-Year-Old Legacy App Microsoft is making waves once again as it retires one of its most venerable applications—a tool that has been part of the Microsoft ecosystem for 34 years. While many users have been bracing for the evolution from Skype to Microsoft...

In the era of ever-evolving software and sleek modern interfaces, there’s a comfort in the familiar. While Windows 11 dazzles with new features and automation, a collection of historic, no-frills utility apps continues to serve their purpose—and deliver a bit of nostalgia. Let’s explore how...

Windows has always been a blend of classic functionality and cutting-edge upgrades, and Windows 11 is no exception. Even as Microsoft pushes forward with cloud-based solutions and modern UI features, several trusty old utilities continue to serve their purpose. In our deep dive today, we’ll...

Virtual Machines (VMs) are like a backstage pass to the digital world—allowing you to tinker, experiment, and explore without risking your main system. If you're rocking Windows 11, you're in luck! The OS makes it easier than ever to boot up a VM using tools like Microsoft's Hyper-V or...

In what feels like an era ago, work was tethered to the office. Fast forward to today—consider work officially untethered. In this once-in-a-lifetime sea change, IT leaders like yourself have the opportunity to rethink your environments, from what security should look like now, down to what new...

I need to access some legacy apps for my iPhone 5 (IOS 10). I read where to do that I need to install iTunes version 12.6.3, which I have done. However, when I try to sign-in I get an error -50. It says this is temporary but it really is permanent. I am able to sign-in from the web as well as...

Migrating legacy web apps to modern standards can be both costly and time consuming. IT departments are generally cost centers, and it makes sense for enterprises to want to maximize the ROI on their existing LOB apps. Many of these sites may continue to exist without being upgraded for a while...

Hi all, I have been using Windows 8 release preview for about 3 weeks, installed on its own drive, and I have Unbuntu and XP installed on another drive, and a 1 TB drive with windows 7 installed. I must say that in order to get some of my legacy apps to run I just boot into one of the...

Tutorial on customizing (Navigating) your Win 8 installation: When you open Win 8 for the first time you will be very startled. You will be presented with what is called the Metro Start Menu. This replaces the well know Windows Start Menu. Do not panic! Note: This tutorial is generally for...

There may not be four versions of Windows 8 for ARM system-on-a-chip processors that are incapable of running legacy Windows apps after all. Microsoft has rebutted recent statements about Windows 8 running on ARM processors made by Intel's senior vice president and general manager of its...

Microsoft said there won't be four versions of Windows 8 for ARM system-on-a-chip processors that are incapable of running legacy Windows apps. Source: Yahoo! News

Intel: Android is too fragmented, Windows 8 ARM devices won't be compatible with legacy apps Link Removed

Microsoft calls Intel claims about Windows 8's multiple versions and lack of ARM support for legacy apps "factually inaccurate and unfortunately misleading." Source: Yahoo! News

When Intel blabbermouthed about the fact that Windows 8 wouldn't allow backwards compatibility on legacy apps, Microsoft was quick to deny that their statement was "factually inaccurate." But what part? More*» Source: Yahoo! News

Microsoft has given Intel the PR equivalent of a smack on the wrist, after Intel SVP Renee James revealed secret Windows 8 details apparently without permission. James had suggested that there would in fact be four different versions of Windows 8 for ARM processors, each incapable of running...