legacy systems

Windows 98 may have long been ushered off the stage, but a recent experiment has breathed new life into this vintage operating system by running Meta’s Llama AI on a Dell machine sporting a modest 128MB of RAM. In a clever blend of nostalgia and modern AI wizardry, this experiment not only...

CrystalMark Retro 2.0 marks a bold return to the golden days of computing while boldly striding into modern benchmarking. In a single tool, Crystal Dew World has crafted a solution that not only measures contemporary CPUs, storage, and graphics but also pays homage to the classic era of Windows...

CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 is here, and it’s stirring up a mix of nostalgia and technical triumph. This major update to the venerable benchmarking tool not only reaffirms its status as a beloved relic of the past but also positions it as a relevant utility for modern Windows systems. Developed by...

Coforge and Microsoft Join Forces to Revolutionize Developer Productivity Coforge Limited, a renowned global digital services provider, is turning up the heat on innovative software development with its strengthened collaboration with Microsoft. By harnessing the AI-powered magic of GitHub...

Windows 10 is reaching the twilight of its lifespan, and as midnight draws near on its support era, Microsoft is calling on millions of users to make a critical jump. The end-of-life date is set for October 14, 2025, and while Windows 10 has been the bedrock of productivity for nearly a decade...

Exploring Heritage and Technology: Lessons from Garlate In a world where age-old traditions meet modern innovations, tonight’s episode of an Italian television segment reminds us that preserving history—whether in architectural treasures or legacy code—is an art form in itself. The beloved...

Enhancing Healthcare IT with Azure Arc and Microsoft Sentinel In a bid to modernize legacy systems and boost cybersecurity, SANTÉ QUÉBEC has taken a leap forward by integrating Azure Arc and Microsoft Sentinel into its infrastructure management. Working in tandem with COCD—a trusted IT...

Why EY is Shifting to SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Microsoft Azure In an ambitious move to modernize its operational backbone, Ernst & Young (EY) is transitioning from decades-old on-premises systems to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition hosted on Microsoft Azure. This isn’t just a routine system...

Improper URL Handling: A Deep Dive into CVE-2025-21247 The Windows ecosystem has long relied on a series of legacy APIs to manage security, but even time-tested systems can reveal chinks in the armor. Enter CVE-2025-21247—a security feature bypass vulnerability in the MapUrlToZone API that...

Windows Server Migration to Azure: Benchmark Takes Center Stage In today’s dynamic IT landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to modernize their legacy systems without sacrificing security, cost efficiency, or operational continuity. A recent GigaOm Benchmark report dives deep...

CISA Sounds the Alarm on Windows Win32k Vulnerability In a stern warning to both public and private sectors, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory over a critical vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Known as CVE-2018-8639, this...

Even in 2025, Windows 7 still holds a special place in the hearts of many users. Despite Microsoft’s shift toward newer operating systems and the end of official support, there are plenty of practical reasons—and surprisingly robust methods—to keep your favorite "fossil" chugging along. Whether...

Data Storage Corporation’s CloudFirst division has executed a bold, strategic IT overhaul—modernizing the infrastructure of a leading food distributor. This major upgrade is a clear testament to the power of targeted cloud transformations in addressing legacy bottlenecks while paving the way for...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where digital productivity and cloud reliance are at an all-time high, cybersecurity remains paramount. Recently, Forbes published an article by Davey Winder detailing a new “password spray and pray” attack targeting Microsoft 365 accounts that still rely on...

In a surprising twist that brings both relief and caution to millions of users, Mozilla has announced it will continue supporting its Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) on older Windows systems—even as Microsoft has long since moved on from Windows 7. This decision, reported by Yahoo and...

When you think back to the dawn of the modern PC era, the evolution of the Windows operating system is full of clever workarounds and brilliant engineering decisions. One question that has sparked debates among enthusiasts and historians alike is: Why did the Windows 95 setup use Windows 3.1? In...

Microsoft has recently made waves in the tech community by removing details about its workaround for bypassing Windows 11’s TPM 2.0 requirement—a tool that many users with older hardware found indispensable. This move has ignited discussions among Windows enthusiasts, particularly those who have...

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has recently disclosed a critical vulnerability—CVE-2025-21326—that affects Internet Explorer (IE), specifically pertaining to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) security flaw. This issue has been flagged as a high-priority exploit due to the potential...

Hold on to your keyboards, Windows administrators, because 2025 isn’t just shaping up to be the year Microsoft hypes up Windows 11; it’s also a year of farewells—a number of features and technologies across Microsoft 365 (M365), Windows, and related services are heading for the great tech...

It’s not every day you hear about someone cramming a modern operating system like Windows 11 into the confines of hardware specs that make an abacus look powerful, but here we are. A developer by the name of NTDev has managed to run Windows 11 on just a mind-boggling 184 MB of RAM. Yes, you read...