Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update underscores just how determined the company is to maintain its edge in desktop computing as we progress into the next age of device convergence and AI-powered productivity. Windows 11 25H2, now moving beyond the test beds of the Insider Program and gradually...
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The landscape of PC operating systems is on the cusp of a dramatic shift as Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 winds down, leaving legions of users facing an uncertain digital future. For many, the prospect of upgrading to Windows 11 remains tantalizingly out of reach—older hardware and strict...
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Open source software forms the scaffolding of modern digital economies, powering everything from mission-critical infrastructure to mobile apps, yet the world’s financial commitment to its maintenance and sustainability remains startlingly tenuous. This disconnect was cast into sharp relief by...
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Symbian, once the reigning monarch of mobile operating systems, today occupies a surreal position in the software world: its code open, its capabilities proven, yet its influence almost completely erased from the modern technological landscape. This strange afterlife, marked by indifference and...
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Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference brought a wave of announcements, but few carry implications as both symbolic and practical as the unveiling of Microsoft Edit—a brand-new open-source command-line text editor for Windows. This seemingly humble utility marks a meaningful return to roots for the...
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Just a few months ago, customization enthusiasts and IT power users faced a major setback as Microsoft began actively blocking third-party shell customization utilities on the path toward the Windows 11 24H2 milestone. ExplorerPatcher, the open-source project used by countless fans to replicate...
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Beneath the surface of today’s desktop and laptop computers lies a layer of software that rarely leaves the spotlight: the firmware, the invisible gatekeeper that bridges your hardware and software worlds. For most, this means living in the familiar realm of BIOS or the increasingly ubiquitous...
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The reverberations from Microsoft’s latest wave of layoffs are being felt throughout the global technology community, with software engineers—many of them highly visible contributors to flagship projects—bearing the brunt of these cutbacks. For a company that has so often championed developers...
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With the latest stable update, UniGetUI—previously known as WingetUI—takes a confident leap forward as one of the most performant and feature-rich Windows package managers available, promising users not just improved utility but a notably smoother experience. The introduction of TRIM support...
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