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Hi I've been unable to install updates for a while now, I've had little bit of a luck and had 2 of them installed by doing a "Delete staged packages and clean up corrupted tasks", but now I'm stuck. Ive tried: dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth Clean boot Delete staged packages and...

Steam will stop supporting 32‑bit versions of Windows on January 1, 2026 — a narrowly targeted but important platform change that affects a vanishing fraction of Steam users and formalises the final phase of Valve’s shift to a 64‑bit‑only Steam client. Background The news that Steam will drop...

Valve will stop supporting 32‑bit Windows for the Steam client on January 1, 2026, closing a long tail of legacy compatibility while leaving 32‑bit game binaries runnable on modern systems. Background / Overview The move is narrowly scoped: Steam’s announced cutover targets 32‑bit editions of...

Steam's desktop client is set to stop supporting 32‑bit editions of Windows on January 1, 2026, a move that will leave the tiny cohort of Steam users still running 32‑bit Windows without future client updates, security fixes, or official Steam support for OS‑specific issues. Background Steam's...

Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...

Microsoft has pushed fresh Release Preview updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 this week, delivering targeted reliability fixes for real‑world scenarios and a terse Windows 10 rollup aimed at keeping late‑life devices stable while organizations complete migration plans. Background /...

Microsoft is quietly reshaping how Windows users discover, launch, and update applications by rolling out a Microsoft Store redesign that surfaces downloads and makes it easier to launch apps you already have on your PC—whether they were installed from the Store or from a developer’s site. Early...

Nano11 is the kind of geeky engineering stunt that makes you admire the technical craft while quietly reminding you why operating systems are usually built with more than minimalism in mind. Background NTDEV—the developer known for the Tiny11 project—has published Nano11 Builder, a...

NTDEV’s new Nano11 Builder takes the Windows‑11 debloat movement from pragmatic trimming to experimental minimalism, producing bootable ISOs and installed images measured in single‑digit gigabytes by surgically removing inbox apps, servicing infrastructure, and even parts of the Windows...

Windows 11 ships with a clear design philosophy: modern, polished, and opinionated. For many users that means a pleasant daily experience out of the box — but it also means defaults that favor discoverability and platform features over minimalism and control. Pocket-lint recently distilled five...

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Ah, the plight of every PC gamer—the dreaded alt-tab. We've all been there: you're knee-deep in a boss fight or exploring a vast virtual world when suddenly, you need to look something up. Maybe a walkthrough, maybe a quick factoid to settle an argument, or even just a break to check the latest...

A Fresh Wave of Updates for Windows Insiders Today marks another exciting milestone for Windows enthusiasts and early adopters, as Microsoft unveils the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5551 (KB5055617) exclusively for the Dev Channel. This build symbolizes Microsoft's relentless...

A Fresh Wave of Innovation for Windows Insiders Windows enthusiasts, gear up for an intriguing update! Today, Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This strategic move offers Insiders an early glimpse into the...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...

November is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated monthly ritual known as Patch Tuesday. This month, Microsoft has dropped a hefty bundle of updates, addressing a staggering 89 CVE-listed security flaws across its range of products. For systems administrators and tech enthusiasts, this is...

Microsoft’s upcoming refresh to the Windows 11 Start menu is stirring up excitement among longtime users who have longed for more control, better aesthetics, and a nod to the familiar comforts of previous Windows versions. After nearly four years of feedback and quiet grumbling, insiders have...

Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday brings a welcome reprieve for Windows 11 users—especially for those who’ve been scratching their heads over File Explorer’s bizarre behavior. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the advanced settings menu opening in the wrong direction, you know exactly what we’re...

Microsoft’s April 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout is here, and Windows 11 users have plenty to cheer—and to quibble—about. The latest updates are split into distinct flavors for different Windows 11 release channels: Windows 11 24H2 receives update KB5055523, while both Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 are...