virtual machines

Few events spark debate in the tech world like a high-profile insider publicly expressing a preference for a rival platform. When Merill Fernando, a Product Manager at Microsoft, openly declared on X that macOS suits his workflow better than Windows 11, it wasn’t just a personal preference; it...

The idea of running Windows 11 on an iPad Air might sound like an intriguing but far-fetched concept for many. Apple’s iPads, running iPadOS, are designed as sleek, powerful tablets optimized for touch and mobile app ecosystems, while Windows 11 is a full-fledged desktop operating system deeply...

For years, many tech enthusiasts and developers juggled the dual-boot setup — partitioning their drives to run both Linux and Windows on the same machine. At first glance, dual-booting seems like the perfect solution: full hardware access for each operating system, no virtualization overhead...

Windows 11 users who seek to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of Microsoft's operating system will find the KB5055627 preview cumulative update a significant yet complex milestone. Released as part of Microsoft’s April 2025 optional, non-security preview updates, this update targets...

Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...

Microsoft's release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 in the Dev Channel brings a range of user-centric enhancements, including a notable change to its voice typing feature: users can now control the profanity filter. This update, which is gradually rolling out to Dev Channel...

Many Windows power users and professionals have spent years relying on their favorite software tools—some dating all the way back to the Windows XP and Vista era. But with every major operating system upgrade, the same question resurfaces: How can you keep using cherished, sometimes...

Many Windows 11 users experience the frustration of discovering that older software—ranging from beloved games to mission-critical legacy tools—no longer runs smoothly, or at all, on Microsoft’s latest operating system. Where previous Windows versions seemed to handle “backwards compatibility”...

Few experiences in IT are as transformative as discovering the right virtualization technology for your needs, and Microsoft’s Hyper-V—baked seamlessly into Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Server—stands as a game-changer in modern computing. When it comes to building virtual machines or...

Many Windows 11 users are surprised to discover that not all older software and classic PC games run smoothly on Microsoft’s latest operating system. As alluring as backwards compatibility might sound, the reality is more nuanced. Modern Windows prioritizes security, efficiency, and new...

Last October, amid the usual relentless hum of Windows updates and the low-key anxiety that comes with “will my device still work tomorrow?”, Microsoft dropped Windows 11 24H2 into the world. You know the drill: Copilot gets smarter, the file manager speaks fluent TAR and 7z, there’s a new...

Despite the optimistic launch presentations and Microsoft's relentless nudges, Windows 11 has decisively become the expected default for machines clinging to a genuine Windows badge. As Redmond gets ready to put Windows 10 out to pasture—with emotional support to be withdrawn by October—users...

Once upon a time, running Windows on anything that didn't loudly hum with the unmistakable whine of a spinning hard drive and sport the logo of a major PC manufacturer was reserved for the kind of digital wizardry that inspired equal parts awe and “Are you sure you want to do this?” Today...

It’s not every day you see Windows 11 popping up where you least expect it—like, say, on an iPad Air. And yet, here we are, living in a reality where a developer has managed exactly that. Welcome to the age where European legislation, stubborn tinkerers, and some legal (and not-so-legal) digital...

Developers are nothing if not persistent, and there’s nothing, not Apple’s locked-down ecosystem nor Microsoft’s hardware requirements, that can stand in the way of their relentless curiosity. And so, naturally, when a dev manages to shoehorn Windows 11 onto an iPad Air, the result isn’t just a...

There comes a pivotal moment in every IT department’s journey when the question quietly arises over the morning coffee and under the fluorescent hum: “Should we finally give Azure Virtual Desktop a real try?” If you’ve been loyally tending your Citrix farms or tiptoeing through a VMware...

Windows 11 ARM on iPad Air with UTM and JIT: Dream, Dare, or Just Dilemma? Picture this: you're brandishing a futuristic tablet at a coffee shop, all smug and secure in the knowledge that, beneath that shiny Apple logo, it’s running Windows 11 ARM. If your inner IT rebel is tickled by such...

When VMware quietly pulled the plug on its free ESXi hypervisor earlier this year, it felt like the end of an era. Veteran sysadmins exchanged knowing glances, home lab hobbyists clutched their coffee mugs with trembling hands, and social media buzzed with equal parts panic and nostalgia. But...

Few acts in the digital world rival the thrill of installing a brand-new operating system—except, perhaps, doing so in a way that lets you hit “Undo” if things go pear-shaped. That’s the magic of virtual machines. If you’ve ever wondered how to dive headfirst into Windows 11 without risking your...

A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...