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Want Notepad to be like it was in the Windows XP era? Meet TinyRetroPad
By Darren Allan Published
Want Notepad to be like it was in the Windows XP era — except even leaner? TinyRetroPad is here.

Windows 11's File Explorer finally gets the update it deserves
By Isaiah Williams Published
Windows 11's File Explorer is finally getting a speed improvement via Microsoft's latest update, but I can only hope a future update doesn't undo it.

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support for another year to October 2027
By Darren Allan Published
Worried that you run out of extended support for Windows 10 in a few months? Don't panic — Microsoft is now covering consumers to October 2027.

Windows 11 is 5 years old — and I think Microsoft's finally onto a winner
By Darren Allan Published
Windows 11 got off on the wrong foot, but Microsoft has recovered strongly this year with the fix the OS campaign — and more besides.

Windows 11 26H2 update is confirmed as boring — but I'm happy about that
By Darren Allan Published
Microsoft has adopted a new way of working with Windows 11's annual updates — and I very much approve.

Microsoft acknowledges a Windows 11 bug affecting the Recycle Bin
By David Nield Published
If you're seeing issues when deleting files from the Recycle Bin, you're not alone — here's what's happening.

Windows 11's Xbox mode seemingly won't give you better game performance
By Isaiah Williams Published
Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than the standard desktop, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming performance.

Windows 11 is getting another major boost to the way updates work
By Darren Allan Published
Windows 11 is getting another boost to the way updates work — and this appears to be a major focus for Microsoft currently.
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