Microsoft's OneDrive for Mac has recently introduced significant enhancements, notably the ability to sync files directly to external drives. This development addresses longstanding user requests for more flexible storage solutions, especially for those managing large datasets or operating on...
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Mac users who have long struggled with managing large volumes of files between their device’s internal storage and external drives will be excited by a pivotal update from Microsoft: OneDrive for macOS now officially supports syncing files directly to APFS-formatted removable drives. This...
Microsoft's OneDrive for Mac is set to introduce support for syncing to removable external drives, a feature that has been highly anticipated by users seeking more flexible storage solutions. This development follows the earlier addition of support for non-removable external drives, marking a...
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Few moments can capture the cyclical nature of technology aesthetics as deftly as Microsoft’s tongue-in-cheek response to Apple’s unveiling of macOS 26 and its new Liquid Glass design. Nostalgia, rivalry, and design history have all collided in what has become an internet-wide debate: has Apple...
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Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote was expectedly brimming with new AI-powered features, ambitious design updates, and a renewed push to position the Mac as the definitive productivity machine for creative professionals and everyday users alike. Yet, for many in the trenches of digital content...
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No matter what advances we make in operating systems, there is one moment that unites every user, from the casual browser to the hardcore sysadmin: the instant an unexpected, fatal error splashes across the screen, ending an otherwise productive computing session. These so-called “Screens of...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant portion of users remain hesitant to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of a free upgrade, approximately 500 million users continue to operate on Windows 10, raising concerns about...
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Windows continues to dominate the PC gaming sphere, a reality underscored by the latest results from Valve’s May 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. Despite ongoing talk of Linux’s momentum, these numbers paint a more nuanced picture, revealing the challenges faced by Valve’s own SteamOS even...
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Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for May 2025 reveals a significant shift in the gaming community's operating system preferences, with Windows 11 now leading the pack. The survey indicates that Windows 11 has reached a new high, capturing 58.3% of the market share among Steam...
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Apple’s reported move to jump directly to “iOS 26” and unify all operating system version numbers based on years—rather than the traditional incremental system—marks a bold philosophical and practical shift in the tech giant’s software branding and interface strategy. For decades, the digital...
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Microsoft’s latest foray into artificial intelligence development has taken a surprising and noteworthy turn: the company has launched Foundry, a new AI development tool designed specifically for macOS users, marking a decisive shift in its traditional Windows-centric ecosystem. For the first...
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For many users, watching YouTube videos through the official website has become increasingly frustrating due to relentless advertisements, autoplaying recommendations, and an ever-expanding collection of distracting content types scattered around every video frame. While YouTube tries to keep...
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For millions of Windows users around the globe, the past several years have been defined by a relentless push from Microsoft to migrate from Windows 10 to the newer Windows 11 operating system. Despite persistent nudges, messaging, and the lure of free upgrades, around 700 million PCs worldwide...
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When a senior Microsoft manager publicly proclaims a preference for macOS over Windows 11—especially in a forum as visible as X (formerly Twitter)—the resulting ripple is bound to be felt across the technology landscape. The digital ink spilled following Merill Fernando’s tweet has not only...
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The recent social media activity of Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, has sparked a nuanced debate about the reality of cross-platform preferences—even among leaders at the world's top software companies. When Fernando tweeted a tongue-in-cheek photo of pop singer Katy...
Microsoft’s internal culture has always been closely watched, scrutinized for any sign of shifting preferences or competitive doubts—especially when it comes to its never-ending rivalry with Apple. In a surprising turn of events, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently...
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For months, the digital landscape has signaled a dramatic shift in operating system adoption, particularly among gamers and power users who frequent platforms like Steam. With the Windows 10 end-of-life (EOL) support deadline looming—officially set for October 14th, 2025—data from the latest...
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In an era where operating system loyalties often evoke fervent debates, a public admission by Merill Fernando, Product Manager at Microsoft, that macOS better suits his workflow than Windows 11, has ignited both reflection and controversy across tech circles. Such candor from a core member of...
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At a time when the digital world feels more surveilled, prodded, and manipulated than ever, the operating system that for decades claimed to "empower every person on the planet" seems increasingly committed not to enable, but to entrap. Windows, once lauded for its flexibility and broad...
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Windows finds itself at a moment of uncomfortable reckoning—one poised between its vast legacy and a growing sense of ennui, even resentment, among loyal users. Once the great disruptor, now the reluctant incumbent, Microsoft’s operating system dominates desktop computing in raw numbers, but...
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