For Windows enthusiasts and tech historians alike, few things conjure as much nostalgia—or consternation—as the iconic sounds of previous Windows generations. So when reports started surfacing that Windows 11 Insider Preview testers were suddenly greeted by the infamous Windows Vista startup...
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It’s rare for the ghosts of past operating systems to sneak into the present in such a vivid way, yet Windows 11 users in the Canary channel have recently discovered an unmistakable blast from the past: the iconic Windows Vista startup sound. For most, the unexpected tune is pure nostalgia. For...
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Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era
Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...