Microsoft's DirectSR aims to unify DLSS, FSR and XeSS upscaling technologies
Possibly related to Microsoft's recently-teased "Auto Super Resolution"
Microsoft breaks users' PCs again with latest Windows 11 update
Latest Windows 11 update kills some actively exploited bugs as long as you can get it to install properly
Windows 11 24H2 will block processors that lack the SSE4.2 instruction set
The list of old CPUs blocked from booting the new OS is growing
Windows 11's latest feature will eliminate reboots for OS updates
It also should improve security since many users tend to delay patches because they must reboot
Something to look forward to: Already available in Xbox, hot patching would theoretically delight gamers – if it didn't require virtualization-based security to be turned on thus eroding performance. But many other Windows 11 users should be thrilled not to have to reboot every time there is a security update.
Google proposes ChromeOS Flex as an alternative for soon-to-be e-wasted Windows 10 machines
Google claims the cloud-based ChromeOS fork is perfect for bringing oldish PC hardware back to life
Microsoft to tighten Windows 11 hardware requirements in upcoming update, impacting users of vintage PCs
For those who managed to get Windows 11 running on 15-year-old PCs
Microsoft is bringing AI Super Resolution upscaling to Windows 11
Super Resolution could now work in non-gaming apps as well, but only with specialized hardware
Windows Insiders can now use Sudo just like they do on Linux
A bit of Linux convenience now on the Windows environment
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is coming later this year
This squashes rumors about a possible Windows 12 release in 2024
Apple launches three new Windows apps to replace iTunes
Legacy iTunes is still available, but for how long is unclear
Intel Core Ultra NPUs receive a boost from Windows 11 DirectML preview
Microsoft's Machine Learning framework only supports Intel NPUs for now
Microsoft removes WordPad from the latest Windows 11 Canary build
One foot in the grave
German railway seeks IT admin to manage MS-DOS and Windows 3.11 systems
Legacy systems do have their advantages
Windows 11 has been shrunk down to 100MB
How much can you remove from Windows 11 and still have it boot? All but 100MB, as long as you like DOS
Microsoft prepping hardware guidelines for "AI PCs": TOPS and RAM requirements expected
16 GB of RAM could be the new baseline for Windows PCs
PowerToys 0.77 adds new PowerShell utility
There's also added support for third-party plugins in PowerToys Run
Microsoft is adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards
Microsoft really, really wants you to use its generative AI
What just happened? Are you sick of hearing about AI? Microsoft doesn't care, and to make sure you really appreciate just how great the technology is, it's adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards. The change will mark the first time the standard Windows keyboard layout has seen a big alteration since the Windows key appeared in 1994.
Windows 10 holds strong: nearly 7 out of 10 desktops still powered by the older OS
Windows 11 just can't seem to catch up
Valve ends Steam support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
No more updates for old OS users
Dell shows off how Windows Copilot can navigate settings for you, if Microsoft decides to go that way
Users could find and change settings without ever learning where to find them
How to Edit Windows OEM Information in System Settings
Want to get rid of the annoying OEM information in Windows or edit it to something more creative? Here's our quick guide on how to do exactly just that.
Windows 11 will soon leverage Windows Update to make system recovery faster
Feature has been in the Canary Channel for over six months, so should be ready for consumers soon
Microsoft deprecates Windows Mixed Reality, several headsets could become e-waste
Required apps remain available for a few more years
Researchers warn that Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million computers to landfills
Vigorous recycling, repurposing, and alternative operating systems will likely take care of most of that waste