Few stories from Windows’ long history reflect both the innovator’s ambition and the perils of secrecy like the tale of Windows 8’s “Redpill” feature lockout. Behind the enigmatic codename is a story that connects Microsoft’s internal culture, Hollywood’s fascination with hidden realities, and...
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